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Ireland 'won't wait' for EU to suspend bilateral trade with Israel: PM

Ireland is among EU member states that have been calling for the EU and Israel to hold an Association Council over human right concerns in Gaza.

16/10/2024

Climate Now

How are greenhouse gas emissions monitored?

In partnership with Copernicus

In this week’s Climate Now debate, we heard how the process of monitoring greenhouse gas emissions is fundamental to pinpointing the world’s biggest emitters and spurring action to bring about reductions. You can watch the highlights of the live debate in the video at the top of this article.

16/10/2024

Europe News

G7 members adopt new disability rights commitments

Members of the G7 and the European Union committed to put rights of people with disabilities at the top of the political agenda in the new Solfagnano Charter signed today in Italy, addressing the potential for independent living, inclusion in new technologies and participation in social life.

16/10/2024

Tech News

Deactivating Facebook makes you happier. But there's a catch

People who deactivated their Facebook accounts scored slightly higher when asked about their well-being but knew less about politics.

16/10/2024

Destinations

Why I fell in love with Georgia - and you will too

Wine, dine and wind through mountain roads on a visit to Tbilisi and Kakheti.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Europe not ready for increasing drought, flooding and forest fires

With increasingly frequent episodes of drought, flooding and forest fires across Europe, an audit of EU spending and action on the ground suggests the bloc is not keeping up with a worsening situation – and as much as two-fifths of local projects are having little to no impact.

16/10/2024

Europe News

X evades compliance with landmark EU antitrust regulation

The European Commission confirmed that X is not designated a gatekeeper under the EU's landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), meaning that the social media giant need not comply with additional compliance obligations imposed under the antitrust regulation for big platforms.

16/10/2024

Economy

Italy's budget 2025: Breaks for low-income earners and bank levy

Presenting next year's budget, the Italian government seeks to honour election promises while also satisfying EU demands.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Far-right Patriots' chief declares death of EU migration pact

Patriots leaders, including Geert Wilders and Viktor Orbán, will meet at Maison de Hongrie in the Belgian capital for the group's first such pre-European Council meeting.

16/10/2024

Eco-Innovation

UK’s largest solar heat system installed on The British Library

This giant solar heating system will help keep the Magna Carta at the perfect temperature.

16/10/2024

Green News

Could the shift to EVs spell the end of fossil fuels?

Although China is increasingly producing green energy, there are concerns that demands for fossil fuel could grow elsewhere in Asia.

16/10/2024

Experiences

Northern Lights and penguin parades: Where to embrace nature in 2025

What will be the biggest travel trend in 2025? It’s time to go back to nature, says Vrbo.

16/10/2024

Europe in Motion

Which European country produces the most food waste?

European citizens collectively waste nearly 60 tonnes of food annually, and authorities are aiming to slash the figure by 2030.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Migration to dominate EU summit as calls for outsourcing grow louder

The leaders' summit in Brussels will cover migration policy, support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

16/10/2024

Tech News

AI companies fall short of meeting EU AI Act standards - study

Big Tech companies such as Apple and Meta have been cautious in rolling out their AI models in Europe. A new ‘LLM Checker’ could help.

16/10/2024

Business

Tesla gets go-ahead for controversial factory expansion in Germany

The US electric car maker has plans to build the biggest car plant in the country, manufacturing one million cars annually.

16/10/2024

Culture news

Martina Hefter wins German Book Prize, kicking off Frankfurt Book Fair

This year's edition of the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's oldest and biggest book fair, begins with the announcement of 2024's German Book Prize winner.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Ukrainian POWs face torture, violence and execution in Russia

Nine out of 10 Ukrainian prisoners of war are subjected to physical and moral torture, according to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin. But many are executed before they are taken prisoners.

16/10/2024

Business

BMW chief calls for European petrol engine ban to be relaxed

Europe must rethink the EV rollout timetable to cut reliance on China, BMW boss Oliver Zipse said.

16/10/2024

Europe News

EU calls on member states to provide emergency medical aid to Lebanon

The European Union has urged its member states to respond to Lebanon’s request for medical equipment and medications following the Israeli ground operation in the southern part of the country.

16/10/2024

Healthcare

New UK law may legalise euthanasia for terminally ill people

Assisted dying might be legalised for people in England and Wales if a new bill passes the UK Parliament.

16/10/2024

Business

Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in defence and space unit

The European firm is suffering from disrupted supply chains, rapid changes in warfare, and increasing budget constraints.

16/10/2024

Tech News

MEPs McNamara and Benifei picked as European Parliament's AI chairs

The lawmakers will co-chair the group, which will also include members of the Parliament's Legal Affairs committee.

16/10/2024

Tech News

Russia increasingly using cybercriminals to target adversaries: report

Cybercriminals are increasingly helping states like Russia and Iran target adversaries.

16/10/2024

Spain

Spanish police intercept chemical weapons precursors bound for Russia

Alongside the shipment seized in Barcelona, authorities also arrested four people accused of running a sanctions-busting operation.

16/10/2024

EuroVerify

Kremlin’s hybrid war overshadows Moldova’s EU referendum

European officials say disinformation campaigns and vote-buying schemes risk undermining the integrity of the 20 October ballot.

16/10/2024