2024-12-14

World News

Blinken says US has had 'direct contact' with Syria's HTS rebels

Speaking at a press conference in the Jordanian city Aqaba, Blinken said that America and its allies 'have an important stake in helping the Syrian people chart this new path.'

14/12/2024

Culture news

Iranian singer arrested after performing without hijab

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was arrested on Saturday after performing a YouTube concert without wearing a hijab, her lawyer told local media.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Turkey reopens its embassy in Syria for the first time in 12 years

The embassy reopening happened just days after rebels overthrew the government of Bashar al-Assad.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Mango founder dies aged 71 in hiking accident

The Spanish business community is in mourning following the death of Isak Andic, founder and non-executive chairman of Mango.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Georgescu slammed over links to controversial military contractor

Far-right nationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu is facing another scandal after photos emerged of him with Horațiu Potra, a private military contractor, investigated on weapons and ammunition charges as well as public incitement to illegal gatherings.

14/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 14th – Evening

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

14/12/2024

Europe News

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, Georgia's new president?

53-year-old former Manchester City football player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become Georgia's new president.

14/12/2024

Syria

US, Arab League and Turkey top diplomats discuss Syria transition

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said the ministers would "discuss ways to support a comprehensive political process led by Syrians to achieve a transitional process."

14/12/2024

South Korea

Celebrations in Seoul as President Yoon is impeached

Jubilant crowds celebrated in Seoul, South Korea after the National Assembly passed a motion 204-85 to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. Protests against Yoon had been intensifying since a short-lived declaration of martial law on 3 December.

14/12/2024

Healthcare

Are new, expensive drugs worth it? Not if you're not a recipient

A new study has found that the approval of new drugs in England has come at a heavy cost to the health of many others due to a loss of funding.

14/12/2024

Greece

At least five dead in migrant shipwreck off southern Crete

Five people have been found dead and dozens are still missing as authorities carry out rescue operations.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Ex-football player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president

It was a straightforward victory for Kavelashvili, given the Georgian Dream party’s control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in 2017.

14/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 14th – Midday

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

14/12/2024

Work

Gender pay gap: Only one country in Europe pays women more than men

The gender pay gap is much more than equal pay for equal work. Women in Europe face major inequalities in access to work, progression, and rewards.

14/12/2024

Culture news

Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Paris exhibition stuffed with teddy bears, Noémie Merlant's horror/comedy 'The Balconettes' and a new album from Snoop Dogg - here's what's happening in Europe this weekend.

14/12/2024

Destinations

Christmas crowds: Alsace fights back with smaller festive markets

The fairytale towns of Alsace are now tackling their winter overtourism problem.

14/12/2024

South Korea

South Korean president impeached over martial order declaration

President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached at the second time of asking, as lawmakers voted in favour of the motion by 204 votes to 85.

14/12/2024

Living

Which European countries have the best - and worst - air quality?

Scientists say that air pollution is a ‘global health catastrophe’.

14/12/2024

Culture news

Smell like Donald Trump with his Fight Fight Fight perfumes

For nearly $200, you could have the privilege of smelling like the president-elect. Make Armpits Great Again.

14/12/2024

Economy

Here's how China, not Europe, is driving growth in global EV sales

China contributed to two-thirds of global EV sales in November, according to a new report.

14/12/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Paris rolls out the red carpet for Trump

In our 100th episode of 'Brussels, my love?', we discuss the delicate diplomacy and political turbulence behind the spectacular reopening of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, and the fate of Syrian asylum-seekers after the fall of Assad's regime.

14/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 14th – Morning

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

14/12/2024

Europe News

French political crisis: What's next for the new PM François Bayrou?

The mayor of the southwestern town of Pau and leader of the centrist MoDem party will have the difficult task of passing France's 2025 budget plan

14/12/2024

Europe News

Greenpeace: fracking should be banned in Hungary

The water-intensive gas extraction technology - known internationally as fracking - has been banned in several European countries, but is still used in Hungary.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Vučić: US to sanction Serbia's oil company due to Russian ownership

Gazprom and its subsidiary Gazprom Neft own 6.15% and 50% of NIS respectively, with the remainder of the shares belonging to the government and other smaller shareholders.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy slams 'cynical' Russian attacks on energy facilities

Russia has repeatedly attempted to cripple Ukraine's electricity system by launching massive aerial attacks in an effort to break the will of civilians left in the dark with no running water or heating.

14/12/2024

Europe News

Superheroes drop off Christmas gifts to young Kosovo cancer patients

Popular fictional characters like Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Super Mario, Superwoman, Captain America, Bumble Bee and the Flash became a powerful symbol of hope for the children.

14/12/2024