2025-04-14

Europe News

EU announces €1.6bln financial aid package for Palestinian Authority

More than a third of the money, to be provided over two years, will come as direct budget support to the PA and is aimed at improving financial sustainability, democratic governance and services to help the private sector develop.

14/04/2025

Hungary

Hungary passes amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events

The amendment declares that children's rights to moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any right other than the right to life, including the right to peaceful assembly.

14/04/2025

Culture news

Antoni Gaudí, 'God's architect', to be beatified towards sainthood

Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect of God" for his work on the design of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

14/04/2025

Culture news

Peru and literary world mourns death of 'scribe' Mario Vargas Llosa

The world of literature is mourning the death of Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel Prize winner. He was 89. The author of 'The Feast of the goats' leaves behind an indelible legacy. With sadness and admiration, fans and friends have described him as an 'eternal scribe.'

14/04/2025

Europe News

Two bodies found on Greek island after suspected migrant boat sinking

Officials said there were no reports of any missing people, nor any immediate information on the migrants' nationalities or how their boat had sunk.

14/04/2025

World News

Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks to be held in Rome, sources say

The speculation on the next location comes as Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani separately told journalists in Japan that the Italian government has given its go-ahead to host the talks.

14/04/2025

wellbeing

Do these latest viral TikTok weight loss trends really work?

Misleading claims about weight loss trends have been dominating social media, with millions of users sharing and trying recipes that promise quick results.

14/04/2025

Scenes

Watch: The fencing coach en garde against crime in Kenya

In partnership with Media City

Isaac Mburu Wanyoike is turning a new generation of fencers away from a life of crime by teaching footwork, thrusts, and counterattacks.

14/04/2025

Europe News

EU secures 'two-thirds' of €5 billion ammunition goal for Ukraine

"If you want the killing to stop, you should put the pressure on Russia, which actually does the killing," Kaja Kallas has said.

14/04/2025

Europe News

Former UK Tory MP charged with cheating in election betting scandal

Craig Williams was one of 15 people charged by the Gambling Commission on Monday over bets placed on the date of the UK's 2024 general election.

14/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 14th – Evening

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

14/04/2025

Europe News

Cyprus sentences Syrian man for bringing migrants on overloaded boat

According to the ruling, the Syrian man, himself a migrant, received training on how to operate the boat and was in radio contact with another trafficker who instructed him on the route.

14/04/2025

Europe News

At least nine people injured in Odesa in overnight Russian attacks

The development came shortly after two Russian missiles killed at least 34 civilians in the Ukrainian city of Sumy.

14/04/2025

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More than 20 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy

Two ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city at around 10:15 am local time as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, according to officials.

14/04/2025

World News

Turkish court rejects appeal to release arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was detained last month, is widely seen as the biggest challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

14/04/2025

Energy Frontiers

Baku hosts talks on gas corridors, green energy and EU partnerships

In partnership with Azpromo

In this special edition of Energy Frontiers, we’re in Baku for exclusive insights into Azerbaijan’s evolving role in energy security, renewables, and its growing partnerships with Europe and beyond.

14/04/2025

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Germany's Sorbian minority prepares traditional Easter eggs

Modern-day Sorbs are descended from Slavic tribes in Central and Eastern Europe who settled in Germany some 1,500 years ago.

14/04/2025

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Palestinians wait in line for food at Gaza charity kitchen

With aid supplies in the Strip dwindling, some displaced people said that on top of having no income, there are no vegetables, flour or bread.

14/04/2025

Culture news

TV reboot of Harry Potter announces first cast members

A lot of guessing and speculation can be put to rest, as HBO has made its first official casting announcement for some of the wizarding world...

14/04/2025

Markets

US markets: Tech stocks rise higher and investors watch earnings

The tech sector emerges as a champion in Monday morning trade as investors navigate the ever-changing tariff landscape and a myriad of earnings reports.

14/04/2025

Space

Katy Perry and all-female crew blasts into space on Blue Origin rocket

The last all-female crew sent to space was in 1963 by the Russians. Among the crew on Monday's flight was singer Katy Perry and TV host Gayle King.

14/04/2025

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Kashmir village lights torches in 700-year-old festival

Each torch lit is a gesture of faith and connects generations, bringing people together in hope.

14/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Which European countries are draining their freshwater resources?

Scientists fear another catastrophic summer for crops as drought conditions worsen in Europe.

14/04/2025

Green News

Why is less than 10% of the world’s plastic being recycled?

Cutting down on the production of virgin plastics is essential, campaigners say, in the face of such low reuse rates.

14/04/2025

Travel News

Can an hour of volunteering make tourism better? Fiji thinks so

Whether you’re planting coral or learning to cook, Fiji wants your holiday to have a bigger impact.

14/04/2025

Green News

Seasonal allergies seem worse? Climate change might be to blame

Studies that link worsening allergies in Europe with climate change and elevated concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere.

14/04/2025

Germany

German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) last week struck a coalition deal.

14/04/2025

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Catholic faithful mark Palm Sunday in Peru and Guatemala

Peru's Catholics celebrated Palm Sunday with a procession that commemorates the Christian belief of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

14/04/2025

Travel News

Could your face and phone replace your boarding pass at airports?

Several airports and airlines are already testing biometric boarding and paper-free check-in procedures.

14/04/2025

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Thai Buddhist splashed with water as new year festival starts

Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

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