Business US importers stockpiling Italian prosecco amid fears of tariffs During the first Trump administration, Italian wines were exempt from tariffs, and as of right now, no duties have been declared against European allies. However, to safeguard the market, Prosecco importers and distributors say they are taking preventative action. 07/02/2025
Economy UK house prices reach record high driven by looming tax deadline UK house prices surged in January, as buyers rushed to snap up properties ahead of the stamp duty increases being implemented from 1 April 2025 onwards. 07/02/2025
Business Germans say no to Teslas as CEO Elon Musk voices support for far-right Sales plummeted in Germany after the billionaire expressed his support for the far-right in the country. Sales of Tesla electric vehicles also fell in France and the UK last month. 07/02/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | February 7th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/02/2025
Culture news Landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening after UNESCO-led restoration A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after being destroyed by ISIS. 07/02/2025
USA Russia and Belarus cheer USAID breakup as rights groups voice concerns Musk-led cuts to the US foreign aid agency have impacted rights groups, independent media, and election monitoring campaigns in Russia, Belarus and Moldova. 07/02/2025
Europe News Trump's ICC sanctions risks search for justice in Ukraine, EU warns The executive order signed by Donald Trump targets ICC officials who work in investigations related to the US and its allies, such as Israel. 07/02/2025
Economy Shock for UK as Bank of England halves its economic growth prediction The BoE's predictions follow its decision on Thursday to cut its main interest rate for the third time in six months. The bank now predicts that the British economy will only grow by 0.75% this year, down from its previous forecast of 1.5% just three months ago. 07/02/2025
Travel News New Brussels to Venice night train stopped at the Italian border The head of the company behind the journey said 'the Italians began to change their minds' on allowing the train into the country. 07/02/2025
Tech News New law in Brazil restricts smartphones in schools Brazilian students will no longer have access to their phones in classrooms and hallways unless given permission by a teacher, according to new legislation passed this week. 07/02/2025
Europe News One dead in fourth shooting linked to drug gangs in Brussels this week Authorities in the Belgian capital are trying to combat drug-related violence. 07/02/2025
Culture news Rare Stradivarius violin puts spotlight on unknown Polish composer Janusz Wawrowski, a professor of music and a violinist, is using the only Stradivarius violin in Poland to showcase the works of composer Grażyna Bacewicz. 07/02/2025
Culture news Slay all day: The ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ revival is happening... Be still, our nerdy and nineties-loving hearts... 07/02/2025
Radio Schuman Slovakia aping 'Orban's playbook on steroids' says leading lawmaker The country is witnessing protests against the Prime Minister Robert Fico. 07/02/2025
Business Amazon disappoints investors with weak outlook despite upbeat earnings Amazon topped expectations in its fourth-quarter earnings. However, its disappointing guidance deepened concerns about a slowdown in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. 07/02/2025
Art VIMA: Cyprus’s first international art fair aims to build bridges Cyprus may be famed for sun, sea and "sheftalia", but it is also home to a dynamic art scene. Come late spring 2025, the Mediterranean island will open a new chapter in its creative journey: enter VIMA, Cyprus's first international contemporary art fair. 07/02/2025
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Europe News Trump's plans for Gaza 'clearly catastrophic', researchers say The Israeli Defence Minister has ordered the army to prepare for the "voluntary departure" of the inhabitants of the Palestinian enclave. 07/02/2025