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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:51:18 +0200
Prague’s Lennon wall is completely repainted in just one day
The iconic Lennon Wall was spontaneously created on the Mala Strana in Prague in the 1980s. A symbol of freedom and western values in the then communist Czechoslovakia, John Lennon was depicted on the wall after his assassination, followed by people'...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:35:02 +0200
Venice film festival holds a “Ukraine day”
Even if just for a day, the world's oldest film festival in Venice took a pause from the showbiz glitz and glamour, holding a day in honour of Ukraine

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:45:15 +0200
Ukraine war: Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have been forcibly deported to Russia, says US
The US says it has evidence that “hundreds of thousands” of Ukrainian citizens have been interrogated, detained and forcibly deported to Russia in “a series of horrors” overseen by officials from Russia’s presidency.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:23:03 +0200
Final suspect in Canada's knife rampage dies, leaving behind bodies and many questions
The last suspect in a horrific stabbing spree that killed 10 and wounded 18 in western Canada is dead, after police forced the stolen car he was driving off a highway.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 8th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:21:00 +0200
PSG coach Christophe Galtier plays down private jet comments as 'a bad joke'
PSG coach Christophe Galtier's sarcastic response when asked why his squad had flown from Paris to Nantes, a 2-hour train journey, prompted an angry backlash.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:19:27 +0200
Buenos Aires swoons at Tango festival and Championship
The opening of the International Tango Festival and Championship got underway in Buenos Aires, the event that attracts tango aficionados from across the country.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:16:52 +0200
President Jair Bolsonaro asks his followers to 'take a stand' on bicentenary of independence
Millions of Brazilians took to the streets to celebrate 200 years of independence from Portugal. And as the military tanks rolled onto the streets, President Jair Bolsonaro asked his followers to 'make a stand'.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:15:49 +0200
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses his cool as energy debate gets heated
The main opposition leader accused Scholz and his coalition of failing the German people amidst an energy crunch and soaring inflation, sparking an angry reaction.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:02:22 +0200
Erdogan calls for regional stability on day two of Balkan trip
"I hope there is a positive and sustainable acceleration because the Balkans cannot tolerate this kind of problem anymore."

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:05:35 +0200
Apple announces new iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods: This is all you need to know
Everything you need to know about the latest iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, Apple Watch and Airpods.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:29:05 +0200
Baltic states reach agreement to severely restrict entry to Russian citizens
Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia have reached an agreement to restrict Russian access to the EU through their borders because of the war in Ukraine.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:03:43 +0200
Torrential storms in southern France leave 13 departments on orange alert
Torrential rain and thunderstorms have led to flooding in southern France and with 13 departments still on orange alert

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:26:58 +0200
Fire crews fight chemical blaze on Milan outskirts
At least six people were injured in a chemical fire at a plastic factory on the outskirts of the Italian city of Milan.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:24:23 +0200
Ukraine war: Kyiv claims Crimea attacks, France warns on disinformation, and Putin's grain charge
Here are the latest stories you need to know from Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday 7 September 2022.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:21:23 +0200
Floods hit India and Pakistan
Floods cripple Indian tech hub in Bangalore and villagers are displaced by flooding in Pakistan.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:19:38 +0200
Brussels fantastic film festival completes 40 years
Directors from all over the world came to the auditoriums of the Belgian capital's Universal Exhibition to present their films. John Mc Tiernan, author of "Predator" and "Die Hard" is this year's guest of honour.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:12:22 +0200
Listen: Our Twitter Space discussion on Sweden's general election
Join our panel of experts including Dominic Hinde and Lucas Dahlström as we explore the ins and outs of an election that could return a far-right government to power.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:12:17 +0200
Colombian artist recreates Garcia Marquez's face with recycled glass bottles
Colombian artist Eduardo Butron collects glass bottles taken from the rubbish to recreate the face of Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:05:45 +0200
Firefighters search ruins after Sloviansk strike
Firefighters in Sloviansk dug deep into the still-smouldering rubble of an apartment building looking for potential victims.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 7th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:19:08 +0200
Halt to military activities around Zaporizhzhia is vital, says expert
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said "we're playing with fire" as he presented his report on conditions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:56:59 +0200
Albania breaks diplomatic ties with Iran over major cyberattack
Tirana has accused the Iranian regime of trying to destroy its government's digital infrastructure.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:50:17 +0200
China: Rescue operations continue in Sichuan after earthquake kills dozens
Rescue operations continue in China after a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Sichuan province.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:48:28 +0200
French company unveils first zero emissions ferry in Marseille
Anchored in port, the ferry runs on electricity. At sea, special filters with sodium bicarbonate reduce its emissions to practically zero. But there is a catch.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:37:10 +0200
Liz Truss: New UK PM rules out snap election and windfall tax on energy firms
She also said she wanted to "fix" the agreement with the European Union covering post-Brexit trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:00:36 +0200
EU health ministers meet in Prague with Ukraine and COVID-19 high on the agenda
EU health ministers met in Prague with Ukraine and COVID-19 high on the list as well as the treatment of cancer in the bloc.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:57:36 +0200
UK PM Liz Truss promises "immediate action" to tackle energy crisis at PMQs
Liz Truss' first Prime Minister's Questions was met with scrutiny from opposition Labour leader, Keir Starmer.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:55:34 +0200
Man jailed in Spain for driving teenager to suicide with 'harassing' messages
On the day of the boy's death, the suspect had sent him more than 100 messages.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:11 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 7th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:42:50 +0200
Ukraine war: We've gained, not lost, from sanctions, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Wednesday that Russia had not lost anything as a result of its military campaign in Ukraine, while warning of a looming global food crisis.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:10:48 +0200
Sweden election: Russia's actions in Ukraine see Stockholm beef up its fight against disinformation
The national agency tasked with vigilance over external threats to Swedish society says they've been in demand from political parties and civil society for more information, ahead of the general election.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:00:22 +0200
The Energy Crisis And Polish Coal: A Scarce and Precious Commodity
As winter looms, coal is expensive and scarce in the Polish city of Walbrzych and illegal mines have sprung-up.The government has made 2.4 billion euros of financial aid available. But critics say the money should be prioritise the poorest families.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:33:57 +0200
The FBI seized documents on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities – report
The FBI has found a document describing a foreign government's nuclear capabilities while it was searching former US President Donald Trump's residence, according to the Washington Post.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:47:55 +0200
Out with the old, in with the new: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss picks her cabinet
Liz Truss spent her first hours in Downing Street sacking some of the old cabinet and bringing in her own team, with a predominance of those who backed her for the premiership.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:30:16 +0200
Lithuania offers a large support package on energy prices
Up against an energy price catastrophe, the Lithuanian government will present a package of financial support which they say will be among the largest in the EU measured by the share of GDP.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:29:24 +0200
UN agency calls for safety zone around Ukraine nuclear plant
The UN atomic watchdog agency has urged Russia and Ukraine to establish a safety and security protection zone around the Zaporizhzhia power plant.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:22:53 +0200
Ukraine war: Car bomb leaves head of Russian-occupied Berdiansk 'fighting for his life'
An official in the Russian-backed administration of the Zaporizhzhia region said Artyom Bardin was fighting for his life after suffering major blood loss and losing a leg.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:29:48 +0200
Exiles feel at home at the 'Karma' bar in Warsaw
People who've left repressive or war-torn countries such as Belarus and Ukraine can express themselves creatively through discussions and art at the 'Karma' bar in Warsaw, Poland. It's become a home from home for many people.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 7th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:45:04 +0200
Turkey's President Erdogan begins three-day Balkan tour in Sarajevo
President Erodgan started his visit in Sarajevo, aiming to strengthen regional ties amid political unrest in the area.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:20:26 +0200
Young people should get in touch with young migrants, says IOM’s Vitorino
Whether it is to flee conflict, poverty, or persecution, millions are moving around the globe in unprecedented numbers, and the vast majority are young people. Find out more on Global Conversations with António Vitorino, Director General of the Inte...

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:12:14 +0200
Liz Truss: New British PM says 'together we will weather the storm'
The new prime minister gave her first speech outside Downing Street, shortly after returning from Scotland where Queen Elizabeth asked her to form a new government, as per tradition.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:40:55 +0200
Portugal latest EU country to announce support package as inflation hits 30-year high
Prime Minister António Costa said helping struggling families is important, but insisted it must be done responsibly.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:16:45 +0200
Damage in Busan and Ulsan after typhoon makes landfall
The most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years battered its southern region Tuesday.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:10:19 +0200
Ukraine war: Putin approves new foreign policy, tensions rise at plant, American actors sanctioned
Ukraine war: Putin approves new foreign policy, tensions mount at nuclear plant, American actors sanctioned by Russia

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:07:56 +0200
Aftermath of strike on residential building in Kharkiv
A residential building located near Kharkiv's regional military administration office was hit by shelling.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:17:42 +0200
UN watchdog calls for security zone at Ukrainian nuclear plant
UN watchdog IAEA releases its highly anticipated report on Ukraine's beleaguered Zaporizhzhia power plant, calling for the establishment of a security zone and not directly attributing the attacks to either side of the conflict.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:07:09 +0200
Activists storm 'Gastech' world gas fair in Milan
Greenpeace Italy activists on Monday peacefully invaded the world gas fair 'Gastech' in Milan.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:00:10 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 6th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.



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