2024-10-27

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's center-right GERB party wins snap vote, exit poll shows

The centre-right GERB party of former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is the likely winner of Bulgaria's parliamentary election, after exit poll results showed it placing first on Sunday.

27/10/2024

Europe News

Georgian Dream MP: Technology limits election-rigging speculation

In an interview with Euronews right after the Georgian election results were released, MP from the ruling Georgian Dream party and chair of the EU integration committee Maka Botchorishvili spoke to Euronews about claims over the vote's irregularity.

27/10/2024

Japan

Japanese PM's party loses majority in Parliament

Exit polls suggest Japan's main opposition party, Yoshihiko Noda's centrist Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has made a huge increase to as many as 191 seats from 98.

27/10/2024

Bolivia

Car shot at in attempted assassination, claims Bolivia's ex president

Evo Morales has accused the country's current leader, President Luis Arce, of carrying out the attack.

27/10/2024

World News

Egypt proposes a two-day Gaza ceasefire and release of four hostages

This is the first time Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has publicly proposed such a plan.

27/10/2024

World News

Salutes not allowed as hundreds mark 'March on Rome' anniversary

Relatives of Mussolini and nearly 600 others marked the march's anniversary, observing rituals in private to avoid legal risks.

27/10/2024

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Latest news bulletin | October 27th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

27/10/2024

Cinema

Thriller about electing a pope comes close to current Vatican debates

'Conclave' draws the crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican, but is it too close to the bone for Pope Francis?

27/10/2024

Italy

Pope closes Synod but questions over women's role in the church remain

The synod’s final document leaves key issues on women’s roles unresolved, with calls for greater inclusion going unanswered.

27/10/2024

Europe News

Western observers confirm intimidation during Georgian elections

International observers said there were concerns with the electoral process both before and during elections in Georgia, fuelling polarisation between Georgian Dream and opposition parties who claim the result was "rigged."

27/10/2024

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Latest news bulletin | October 27th – Midday

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27/10/2024

Israel

One killed and dozens wounded in suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv

The truck rammed into a bus stop at Tel Aviv's Glilot Junction, in an area that is home to the Mossad headquarters along with several IDF intelligence units.

27/10/2024

Iran

Iran's supreme leader treads carefully in response to Israeli attack

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first comments on Sunday regarding Israel's attack, saying it "should not be exaggerated nor downplayed."

27/10/2024

Tech News

How satellite images help uncover war crimes in Ukraine

The main bodies investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine say they are relying on satellite images as potential evidence.

27/10/2024

Green News

‘It’s taking its toll’: Inside the recovery of one flood-hit business

Some areas in the east of England experienced record rainfall last month, with stressful consequences for small businesses before Christmas.

27/10/2024

Europe News

Georgia's pivotal elections: Four key takeaways

The ruling Georgian Dream claimed a majority in last night's election based on data from the country's electoral commission, but four main opposition parties refused to accept the result claiming the election was "rigged."

27/10/2024

Food and Drink

Sober sense is tingling: Tom Holland launches non-alcoholic beer brand

'Spider-Man' actor Tom Holland has branched out into the drinks industry through the launch of Bero, a new line of non-alcoholic beers.

27/10/2024

Destinations

Why you should visit Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana in 2025

Foodies can feast on meat dishes and local chocolate at wallet-friendly prices.

27/10/2024

Mobility

When will EVs and petrol cars cost the same to buy and run?

As our new series The Switch continues, we look at how EVs may be cheaper to run but more expensive to buy, and ask if this is likely to change in the future.

27/10/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | October 27th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

27/10/2024

United Kingdom

Thousands of Tommy Robinson far-right supporters march in London

Supporters of Tommy Robinson, the founder of the far-right English Defence League, held a protest march in London on Saturday under the motto of ‘Uniting the Kingdom’.

27/10/2024

Georgia

Georgia's opposition dispute result of crucial vote

Hours of voting saw the ruling Georgian Dream claim victory based on data from the country's electoral commission, however opposition parties were quick to dispute the results.

27/10/2024

Portugal

Thousands march in Lisbon against racism and police violence

The demonstrators demanded justice for Odair Moniz, the man shot by Portugal's police force.

27/10/2024