Good Morning Europe Apple bites back: Tech giant takes on the Europe Union over tax bill In one corner, the poster child for American tech success. In the other, the world's foremost authority on corporate regulation. The prize: €13 billion euros in back taxes. 17/09/2019
brussels bureau Dairy farmers call for a fair price for milk This demonstration is to mark the 10 year anniversary of a protest which saw Belgian dairy farmers spray 3 million litres of milk over the very same field they're in now. Farmers want to see quotas set to boost prices. 17/09/2019
Italy Italy's Renzi ready to form breakaway party Former prime minister Matteo Renzi is poised to break away from the ruling Democratic Party (PD) and set up a new centrist force in an effort to claim the middle ground of Italian politics, two allies said on Sunday. 17/09/2019
Ideas 364K sustainable homes on Airbnb up for grabs, does it come at a cost? The rental housing platform popular amongst holiday makers is breaking into the world of sustainability, but guests say customer service is sub-par. 17/09/2019
Russia Edward Snowden 'would love to be granted asylum in France' Speaking to French radio, Snowden said "he would love to be granted asylum in France". 16/09/2019
Fashion VEJA launches "first post-petroleum running shoe" French brand VEJA have been completely transparent with what percentage of their new performance running shoes is made from natural and recycled materials. 16/09/2019
France Lyon: Volunteers fish more than 100 e-scooters out of Rhône river Paris and Marseille are also dealing with the growing trend. 16/09/2019
United Kingdom Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament' of chimps to be auctioned Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament' of chimps is to be auctioned for a record sum before Brexit day. 16/09/2019
the global conversation EU commissioner Johannes Hahn defends controversial "European way of life" portfolio Critics say linking immigration and "Protecting the European way of life" panders to the far-right. 16/09/2019
brussels bureau Rule of law in Hungary deliberated in Brussels For the first time since MEPs launched the Article 7 process against Hungary, ministers from all around the bloc discussed it in Brussels. 16/09/2019
Climate Now From Siberia to Switzerland, scorching August leads to more fires, less ice Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service shows temperatures were 1.2 degrees centigrade above the pre-industrial average. 16/09/2019
France The battle for Paris exposes crack in Macron's party Cedric Villani, defied the ruling party and announced his candidacy for the Paris mayorship. A poll puts him neck and neck with Macron's official candidate, Benjamin Griveaux. 16/09/2019
futuris The scientists who are 'struck' by lightning The technology to stop lightning killing people and causing damage has not advanced much in three centuries. Scientists are working to change that. 16/09/2019
Spain History of the Roma community to be taught in Spanish schools Spain's education minister has announced that the history of the Roma people will be incorporated into schools' curriculums. 16/09/2019
no comment Greek island of Zakynthos ravaged by large forest fires 52 fire engines and crews, 171 firefighters in total, as well as nine groups of firemen on foot, two firefighting helicopters and four water-dropping helicopters assisted by 13 water-tanker trucks and digging machinery are battling the blaze. 16/09/2019
brussels bureau Cartoons give voice to women's rights Brussels is the de facto capital of the Comic Book and each year thousands of visitors gather for a festival dedicated to all things cartoon. But its not just for laughs. Fictional characters offer the opportunity to discuss more serious subject matter. We went to find out. 16/09/2019
World EU's air pollutant emissions decreased 'significantly': report EU's air pollutant emissions decreased 'significantly' in past 28 years: report 16/09/2019
Fashion Street Style: We talk sustainability at London Fashion Week We're nearing the end of London Fashion Week so we went out once again to ask people on the street about sustainability. 16/09/2019
The Cube Belgrade Pride: We're 'not giving up' on LGBT rights Marching under the slogan 'I’m not giving up’ on LGBT rights, Sunday evening saw thousands take part in Belgrade’s eighth Pride Parade. 16/09/2019
View This shameful Europe ǀ View Protection? To quote the definition of the Collins dictionary, this is a process “to prevent someone or something from being harmed or damaged”. The use of the word infers that The Other who moves, who asks for hospitality, who seeks a better life, [...] is a threat. 16/09/2019
Czech Republic Andrej Babis probe: Czech lawyers drop fraud charges The Prague state attorney has halted a criminal investigation into whether Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis abused EU subsidies. 16/09/2019
France Gay and single parents in France could soon get the right to IVF in th Currently assisted reproduction techniques are available only to straight couples with fertility problems who are married or have lived together for at least two years. 16/09/2019
Turkey Trilateral talks on Syria to take place Russia, Iran and Turkey will meet in Ankara on Monday to discuss how to improve the situation in north-west Syria 15/09/2019
no comment Environmental activists protest near Victoria Beckham London show A small group of environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion stopped traffic and protested near the venue for Victoria Beckham's London fashion show on Sunday (September 15). 15/09/2019
United Kingdom Cricket: England beat Australia in final test, Ashes ends 2-2 England beat Australia by 135 runs in the fifth and final test at The Oval on Sunday. 15/09/2019
France Yellow vest protesters clash with police in Nantes, France The "gilets jaunes" or "yellow vests" protesters clashed with French police in Nantes on Saturday. The movement brought some French towns to a standstill earlier this year. 15/09/2019
United Kingdom Twitter mocks Boris Johnson after he compares himself to the Hulk The Prime Minister said in an interview with the Daily Mail that the U.K. would exit the European Union like the Hulk: "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets." 15/09/2019
United Kingdom London fashion week attracts protests London fashion week is met by environmental protests about the fashion industry by Victoria Beckham. 15/09/2019
Germany Climate protesters demonstrate outside Frankfurt car show Hundreds of climate protesters blocked the main entrance of Frankfurt's IAA car show on Sunday. 15/09/2019
no comment Spain counts the cost of deadly floods in Alicante and Murcia In some area of Spain the rain has been torrential for more than two days. 15/09/2019
