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Climate

$100bn in climate finance is coming. How and where will it be used?

Those facing the biggest impacts from climate change say they need more details about how this vital funding will be delivered.

Malta

Murdered journalist's son urges EU not to fund Malta pipeline

Matthew Caruana Galizia said it was "intolerable" and "unacceptable" that EU funds could support the pipeline.

France

Fallen former PM François Fillon appeals fraud conviction in Paris

Fillon's appeal, which takes the form of a full retrial, comes as the country begins preparing for new elections in April 2022.

World News

EU approves €5 billion fund to help businesses post-Brexit

Ireland, the only EU country sharing a land border with the UK, will receive €1.1 billion, while France will benefit from €735 million.

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Poland

Polish region revokes anti-LGBT declaration over loss of EU funding

The Polish region of Swietokrzyskie abandoned the idea of declaring itself an "LGBT-free zone" under pressure from Brussels.

Slovenia

Slovenia resumes funding for national press agency after EU pressure

The European Union had previously warned Ljubljana against any attempt to "pressure" the media.

Slovenia

Slovenia considers suspending funding to national press agency

Slovenia's prime minister Janez Janša has previously expressed dissatisfaction with the Slovenian Press Agency, but he stated that "no such decision" has yet been made.

United Kingdom

UK minister resigns as plan to cut overseas aid sparks outcry

The UK is to cut its overseas aid budget, despite warnings from charities and politicians that the move will cost tens of thousands of lives.

Poland

EU funding withheld from six Polish towns over 'LGBT-free' zones

Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, said: "EU values and fundamental rights must be respected by Member States and state authorities."

United Kingdom

UK arts sector 'warmly welcomes' €1.7bn COVID-19 rescue package

The UK government says the "biggest ever one-off investment" in culture will help theatres, museums and galleries, music venues and cinemas to remain open.

Europe News

Where's the money? Farming subsidy exposure creates stir in EP

An article in the New York Times has sparked a stir for the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture. According to the report, the European Union's agricultural subsidies are not reaching their intended destination, but rather populist politicians and their business circles.

Europe News

Hungary tops EU anti-fraud investigations

OLAF The EU's anti fraud agency, has released a report saying almost four percent of development funding destined for Hungary between 2014-2018 is in question - by far the highest percentage in the EU.

Destinations

Venice has come up with a new way to raise funds for landmark repairs

The city has partnered with Visa to promote card payments in exchange for funds.

United Kingdom

‘Worst day’ tweet leads to ‘best week’ for local bookshop

A bookshop in the UK who tweeted about its worst trading day on Monday, has since been been flooded with support to record its “best week.”

France

Gaddafi’s son offers evidence that Libya funded Sarkozy election bid

Saif al-Islam, son of Libya’s ex-dictator Muammar Gaddafi, welcomes Nicolas Sarkozy’s detention – and offers evidence for claims first made to Euronews that Libya funded the former French president’s 2007 election bid.

PuertoRico

Trump appeals, Lopez donates as celebrities rally to aid Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is in "deep trouble" tweets Donald Trump as Jennifer Lopez promises the island of her parents one million dollars.

Economy

Norway's sovereign wealth fund reaches $1 trillion

Known as the oil fund, it is now equivalent to 1.4 million Norwegian kroner for each of the country's 5.2 million citizens.

Economy

Malaysia's central bank joins North Korea funds probe

Malaysia's central bank says it is helping law enforcement agencies investigate the possible illegal flow of millions to North Korea.

Markets

Deutsche Bank: share sale details cause price slump

Shares of Germany's biggest banks fell sharply in value after it announced details of the sale of new shares needed to increase its capital reserves.

USA

The broke billionaire: "Giving while living"

Former frugal billionaire turned philanthropist signs over last of his fortune