2025-02-12

Voices from Central Asia

Meet Aigerim Karibaeva, the Kazakh artist reviving cultural heritage through ethno-modern art

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Voices From Central Asia, we meet Aigerim Karibaeva, a Kazakh artist who blends tradition and innovation to create ethno-modern art that preserves cultural identity and inspires others.

12/02/2025

Europeans' Stories

Who's afraid of the EU-Mercosur Agreement?

Vilified by some, defended by others and misunderstood by many, the “Mercosur Agreement” is a passionate subject these days on farms across the European Union and especially in France.

12/02/2025

France

French PM says he will sue over school abuse cover-up allegations

François Bayrou rejected accusations he covered up sexual abuse in a school his children attended, stating he would sue the media outlet behind the story for defamation.

12/02/2025

Culture news

Archaeologists find 'exceptionally rare' Roman helmet in Denmark

An archaeological discovery in Denmark has unveiled a 1,600-year-old Roman helmet and weapons, suggesting a long-lost ritual linked to a chieftain’s residence.

12/02/2025

Europe News

AfD chief and Hungary's Orbán bond over migration in Budapest

The AfD is polling in second place ahead of Germany's elections scheduled for 23 February. However, all other parties have ruled out entering into a coalition with it.

12/02/2025

Economy

Global electric vehicle sales for January reveal US-driven spurt

Strong performance in the US as well as Europe contributed to robust worldwide electric vehicle sales in January but China saw softer growth.

12/02/2025

Greece

Greek lawmakers elect Constantine Tassoulas as president

Constantine Tassoulas, an advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, has been elected Greece's new president, succeeding Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

12/02/2025

Business

Northern Ireland hotel takes a punt on €1,200 cocktail – who’s buying?

The Merchant Hotel's new tipple has been described as a "masterpiece of Irish whiskey" - but is there a market at €1,200 a pop?

12/02/2025

Culture news

Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: Longlist announced

11 of the 16 longlisted authors are British, with a selection of reads that draw on a range of disciplines and "expertly steer us through the most pressing issues of our time".

12/02/2025

Art

Oulu2026 unveils vision and artists for Climate Clock art trail

Ahead of the city’s stint as European Capital of Culture, Oulu2026 has announced a trailblazing new art initiative designed to address the urgent issue of climate change through collaborations between artists and scientists.

12/02/2025

Economy

Countries warn of economic fallout from Trump's steel tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among the leaders who have hit back at US tariffs. He called them "unjustified" and vowed swift retaliation.

12/02/2025

Denmark

Danes petition to buy California as Trump pursues Greenland

The US president's increasingly belligerent statements about the Danish territory have met with apprehension, outrage, and now, humour.

12/02/2025

Europe News

EU leaders and lawmakers condemn Trump's sanctions against ICC

Several of the bloc's member states expressed their concern and pledged to safeguard the court and those who work there.

12/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 12th – Midday

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

12/02/2025

My Wildest Prediction

How to listen more at work: Tips from business psychologist Susan Kahn

Listening is a crucial workplace skill, yet it remains challenging to practice it effectively. Why is that the case, and how can we improve the way we listen? Business psychologist Susan Kahn joined My Wildest Prediction to share her insights on the topic.

12/02/2025

No Comment

After the 2024 Valencia floods, thousands of photos are to be restored

In Valencia, with the help of volunteers and artificial intelligence, technicians are restoring thousands of photos damaged by last October's floods.

12/02/2025

USA

Trump and Musk defend cutting federal programs under DOGE

Musk claimed that the two spoke daily and had frequent conversations about where the South African-born billionaire should concentrate his efforts within the government.

12/02/2025

Business

Siemens Energy shares rise despite a plunge in profit

Siemens Energy AG reported strong December quarter earnings, driven by increased electricity demands amid the artificial intelligence boom.

12/02/2025

Haiti

Children in Haiti subjected to brutal gang violence, report says

At least 5,600 people were killed in Haiti in 2024, an increase of more than 1,000 from the previous year. Another 2,212 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped.

12/02/2025

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwanda-backed rebels force 110,000 from camps in eastern DR Congo

The rebels, who captured the region's largest city of Goma, issued a 72-hour ultimatum for displaced people to return to their villages.

12/02/2025

Business

How Elon Musk's €94.4 billion bid complicates matters for OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed a $97.4 billion (€94.4bn) takeover bid led by rival Elon Musk, but the unsolicited offer could complicate Altman's push to transform the maker of ChatGPT into a for-profit company.

12/02/2025

Spain

Spain to grant residency to immigrants hit by Valencia floods

The October disaster destroyed countless homes and businesses and killed more than 200 people.

12/02/2025

Business

DeepSeek and BYD partnership drives EV maker's shares to record high

Chinese firm BYD is rolling out an advanced self-driving system in all of its cars, labelled as "God's Eye".

12/02/2025

Tech News

This new NATO AI tool can flag suspicious vessels amid sabotage threat

NATO expects the real-time technology will help it to rapidly respond to emerging threats, such as sabotage attempts.

12/02/2025

Economy

EU remains key political and trade partner, says Kazakhstan president

The Kazakh president and the president of the European Council discussed key issues such as bilateral cooperation, as well as maintaining constructive dialogues.

12/02/2025

Tech News

Don't drop AI liability mechanism, lead lawmaker warns Commission

The Parliament’s lead negotiator began work on AI liability rules this month.

12/02/2025

No Comment

The grand names of the Westminster Kennel Club dogs

The dogs of the Westminster Kennel Club in New York have sophisticated names that trace their ancestry, but go by simpler nicknames off the show circuit.

12/02/2025

Space

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts may return to Earth sooner under new plan

NASA is bumping up a return mission for Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, two US astronauts who have been at the International Space Station since June.

12/02/2025

Europe News

German election: Why are parties promising more deportations?

Major parties and minnows are all promising more and quicker deportations to solve the migration debate as the country is set to hold elections next Sunday.

12/02/2025

Europe News

Europeans think US is 'necessary partner' not 'ally', study finds

A study by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) shows that Europeans no longer see the US as an 'ally', and revealed a broad variety of opinions on the future of the EU.

12/02/2025