Netherlands Dutch King Willem-Alexander unveils 'world's largest' sea lock The new sea lock will greatly improve the Port of Amsterdam's accessibility and stimulate the region's economy by providing tide-independent space for increasingly large seafaring vessels. 27/01/2022
Poland Respects paid across Europe as Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed January 27 marks the International Day of Holocaust Remembrance, an occasion to commemorate the victims of the Nazi German regime. 27/01/2022
World How are Nazi Germany’s LGBT+ victims commemorated across Europe? As the world marks the International Day of Holocaust Remembrance, are Nazi Germany's LGBT+ victims finally receiving the recognition and commemorations across Europe that they deserve? 27/01/2022
Montenegro Montenegro lurches back into political crisis as allies try to oust PM Both the deputy PM and the prime minister launched motion for a vote of no confidence in the country' parliament, with the latter not attempting to dissolve the parliament altogether, triggering snap election. 27/01/2022
Vatican Vatican defends Pope Benedict XVI over fighting clergy sexual abuse The Vatican's comments followed the publication of an independent report that faulted Benedict's handling of four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich in Germany. 27/01/2022
France Thirteen arrested for forging more than 60,000 fake COVID passes Eight suspects were arrested in Lyon and another five in Paris, police said. 27/01/2022
Ukraine Everything to know about the crisis on the Russia-Ukraine border Russian troops have surrounded the country from the northern border with Belarus to the east and southern part of the country, raising concerns that Putin might consider a larger-scale invasion even as Russian officials insist they are not planning to invade. 27/01/2022
Germany German prosecutors charge Russian scientist with alleged spying The suspect is accused of passing information on European rockets to Russian intelligence. 27/01/2022
Ukraine European delegation visits Babi Yar ahead of Holocaust remembrance day Around 34,000 Jews were killed by Nazi German soldiers on September 29, 1941, at the Babi Yar ravine in Ukraine. 27/01/2022
Gaza Unemployment in Gaza sees textile workers team up with Israeli firms A new chapter in the Palestinian-Israeli relationship brings together the textile workers in Gaza — where the unemployment rate is estimated to be around 55 per cent — and Israeli companies in need of cheap clothes manufacturers. 27/01/2022
World Ukraine tones down threat of Russia's military drills near its border The Russian Defense Ministry claimed the goal of the drill was to train safe manoeuvring in areas with heavy shipping, establish communications, and organise air defence at sea. 27/01/2022
Italy Voting to choose Italy's next president goes into a fourth day Beginning Thursday, a president can be elected with a simple majority, or 505 votes, raising the pressure on leaders to reach a deal. 27/01/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 27th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 27/01/2022
Ukraine Five dead after Ukrainian soldier opens fire at factory Five dead after Ukrainian soldier opens fire at factory 27/01/2022
Norway COVID was in Europe weeks before first confirmed cases, claims study Researchers in Norway say COVID-19 was likely far more widespread in Europe -- and around the world -- before a first official diagnosis was made. 27/01/2022
USA Biden to get first Supreme Court pick as Justice Breyer retires Joe Biden will be able to name a new judge on the US Supreme Court. He has pledged to nominate the first black woman to the nation's highest court. 27/01/2022
world news EU launches WTO case against China over Lithuania trade practices Brussels is bringing a case against China before the World Trade Organization over restrictions on goods coming from Lithuania, the European Commission said. 27/01/2022
Poland Battle lines drawn: The two sides of Poland's abortion divide One side says "every life is precious" while the other claims Poland's tighter abortion laws are putting women's health in danger. 27/01/2022
Portugal Portugal election: how the left's odd political coalition was born As part of our coverage of Portugal's upcoming election later this month, we look at the unique cirucumstances that brought about the so-called 'Geringonça' coalition. 27/01/2022
Poland Women 'scared to be pregnant' a year on from near-total abortion ban Poland will on 27 January mark the first anniversary of the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion. 27/01/2022
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