world news Ryanair must pay Italian social security for some Bergamo staff — ECJ Ryanair failed to produce evidence that every crew member was covered by Irish-issued E101 certificates, so the European Court of Justice ruled they are effectively Italian employees. 19/05/2022
Denmark Danish MPs block state secrets charges against former defence minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen had been accused by prosecutors of illegally disclosing "highly classified information". 19/05/2022
Germany Germany’s top court approves vaccine mandate for health workers Judges said the need to protect vulnerable people in hospitals and care homes outweighs any infringement of workers’ rights. 19/05/2022
Netherlands Dutch PM Mark Rutte questioned after deleting text messages for years According to Dutch law, certain government correspondence must be kept for public accountability. 19/05/2022
Ukraine Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends martial law "Our army and all those who defend the state must have all the legal tools to act calmly," Zelenskyy said. 19/05/2022
Spain Former king's first return to Spain in two years ignites debate He went to the United Arab Emirates in 2020. 19/05/2022
no comment Feminist groups protest against femicides in Mexico Various feminist groups gathered in Mexico City's main square on Wednesday to protest against the murder of women in the country. 19/05/2022
no comment Ukrainian soldiers blow up bridge in Luhansk region Ukrainian soldiers blew up a bridge linking towns in the eastern Luhansk region to deter the Russian offensive in the area. 19/05/2022
no comment An American activist has been carrying his rubbish for a month. Rob Greenfield is proudly wearing rubbish, as part of a project to show how much rubbish we mindlessly throw away each month. 19/05/2022
world news Records broken as high temperatures hit Spain and France Both countries have seen above average temperatures for May. 19/05/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/05/2022
France Azov wives: 'This is not a reality show. The truth is horrible' The partners of Azov fighters', who asked the Pope to help save those under siege at Azovstal steel plant, are still waiting for news from their men. 19/05/2022
Germany Woman in hospital after armed suspect attacks a school in Germany The extent of the woman's injuries is unclear at this stage. 19/05/2022
France French demonstrators explain why they support Ukraine Demonstrators supporting Ukrainians in the town of Mariupol, which was hit hard by the Russian invasion, explain what brought them out onto the streets. 19/05/2022
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/05/2022
Germany German IS bride given two-year suspended prison sentence The court found her guilty of being a member of a terrorist organisation but cleared her of crimes against humanity. 18/05/2022
Switzerland Swiss woman charged over 'jihadist-motivated' knife attack in Lugano Two people were injured in the attack at a department store in November 2020. 18/05/2022
Austria Four employees sentenced over deadly 2017 gas explosion in Austria The court found that the workers had "failed to comply with their safety obligations". 18/05/2022
Italy Florence bar fined €1,000 after police called over 'expensive' coffee The customer had been annoyed at having to pay €2 for an espresso. 18/05/2022
