2025-01-15

Culture news

Open'er wins big at the European Festival Awards

As Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) gets started, the best of the continent's music festivals in 2024 are celebrated at the European Festival Awards.

15/01/2025

Europe News

NATO Chief Mark Rutte calls for 'shift to a wartime mindset'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that NATO currently isn't ready to meet security challenges and called for increased defence spending.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Poland supports close cooperation between NATO and the EU

Poland is committed to driving a strong defence agenda and weaning Europe fully off Russian fossil fuels, the country’s Minister for European Affairs Adam Szłapka has told Euronews.

15/01/2025

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84-year-old pensioner thwarts launderette mugger with pair of jeans

An 84-year-old man in Maltby, England, fended off a would-be mugger using nothing but a pair of jeans in a dramatic confrontation inside a launderette.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Israel-Hamas reach ceasefire deal, Biden says as Netanyahu stays quiet

Key mediators, including US President Joe Biden, in a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel say that a landmark agreement has been reached to pause the 15-months of war in the Gaza Strip. Israeli has said its cabinet is yet to agree.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: EU considers lifting oil, gas, transport sanctions on Syria

European countries have been grappling with how to handle new regime following downfall of Bashar al-Assad, with a timeline for lifting sanctions moving onto the agenda.

15/01/2025

Tech News

Crisis apps are becoming a means of survival, from LA to Ukraine

Watch Duty, a wildfire tracking app keeping Los Angeles residents informed of danger, is the latest in a growing field of apps helping civilians to survive crises.

15/01/2025

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Latest news bulletin | January 15th – Evening

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

15/01/2025

Europe News

Antisemitic attitudes have doubled over a decade, survey finds

In some EU countries, as many as four-fifths of the population believe in tropes such as Jews controlling the media, the Anti-Defamation League said.

15/01/2025

Healthcare

AI to shape EU health policymaking without new rules

No specific initiatives on AI in healthcare are in sight but the inevitable impact of this technology will guide EU policymaking in the next five years, according to Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Russia to supply 'humanitarian aid' gas to Transnistria, Tiraspol says

The Moscow-controlled breakaway region of Moldova will receive gas as a "humanitarian gesture" from the Kremlin, while the rest of the country will remain cut off after Russia halted supplies on 1 January, citing alleged unpaid debts.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Europe's noisy cities raise concerns from EU auditors

Loud urban environments can have ruinous health impacts from sleep disturbance to cardiovascular problems, but lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution, the European Court of Auditors has warned.

15/01/2025

Greece

Greek government picks conservative ex-culture minister for president

While the Greek presidency is a largely ceremonial role, opposition parties say the nomination of a political conservative represents a missed opportunity to build consensus.

15/01/2025

Nutrition

US regulator bans red dye No. 3 from food supply

The substance has been restricted in the European Union for decades.

15/01/2025

Health news

Why having a stressed surgeon could mean a more successful surgery

The research suggests there’s an optimal level of stress that helps experienced surgeons perform.

15/01/2025

Europe in Motion

How are EU gas reserves holding up?

Despite reassurance from the European Commission regarding gas supply security, EU stockpiles hold 16% of gas less as compared to the beginning of 2023. Only Portugal has a gas storage volume exceeding 100%.

15/01/2025

Art

Brian Eno and Bette Adriaanse explore purpose of art in new book

Brian Eno’s first book in nearly three decades, co-written with artist Bette Adriaanse, offers a playful exploration of the purpose and impact of art on society.

15/01/2025

Travel News

Falling space junk is the latest reason for flight delays

One airline said it often gets little notice of when or where it can expect rockets to fall from the sky so flights have been delayed to ensure safety.

15/01/2025

Travel News

Should you cancel your LA trip because of the wildfires?

If you’ve got to travel to, through or from Los Angeles soon, is it safe to go?

15/01/2025

Green News

Researcher fired for refusing to fly wins monetary compensation

The researcher hopes his case will inspire others to try flight-free travel.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Ursula von der Leyen wins Charlemagne prize for work on European unity

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been awarded the Charlemagne Prize 2025 in recognition of her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

15/01/2025

Tech News

French movement asks X users to leave platform on US inauguration day

The French Human Rights League (LDH) is asking the public to join them in a mass exodus of X, formerly Twitter, on January 20.

15/01/2025

Hungary

Orbán will not attend Trump inauguration, Hungary confirms

The US president-elect has broken with tradition by inviting world leaders to the 20 January ceremony.

15/01/2025

Art

Swedish artist’s dream takes flight: Tiny red house heads to the moon

A Swedish artist’s 25-year dream has come true as his miniature red house, "Moonhouse," is launched into space, aiming to become a lasting art installation on the moon’s surface.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Polish PM accuses Russia of plotting 'acts of terror' against airlines

The Kremlin has previously denied Western claims that Russia has organised acts of sabotage and attacks across Europe.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Bulgaria’s centre-right party tasked with forming new government

The GERB party won 69 seats in the October vote for the 240-member legislature, the most of any party but well short of a majority to govern alone.

15/01/2025

World News

More than 12,000 houses in ruins after fires devastate California

Millions of Southern Californian residents continue to face dire new wildfire warnings and power outages after fires fanned by harsh winds caused widespread destruction.

15/01/2025

United Kingdom

What is the UK's 'grooming gangs' scandal, and why has it resurfaced?

With the help of extreme outsiders like Elon Musk, the British right and far right are using a long-running national scandal to hold the government's feet to the fire — with misinformation front and centre.

15/01/2025

Europeans' Stories

Wolf protection reduced in Europe. Is biodiversity at stake?

The wolf is no longer a “strictly protected species” in Europe.

15/01/2025

Economy

Rising borrowing costs set to batter UK government - does it matter?

As borrowing costs rise, the government has less money to spend on the country's creaking National Health Service, military, emergency services and schools.

15/01/2025