The news that matter in Europe
The news that matter in Europe
At midday on Monday 25 December, Pope Francis delivered his traditional urbi et orbi blessing to the faithful around the world, during which he traditionally gave an overview of the world’s conflicts.
For believers and non-believers alike, Christmas is often seen as a time of truce. And…
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The Security Council has adopted a resolution on Gaza crisis, with 13 votes in favour, and the US and Russia abstaining. The resolution, among other points, demands immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale directly to the Palestinian civilian population…
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Two Orthodox television stations and a private Orthodox military company are included in the 12th package of sanctions of the European Union
Two Russian television channels broadcasting “Orthodox content” are included in the latest 12th package of sanctions of the European Union, adopted…
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Artificial rain was used for the first time in Pakistan last Saturday in an attempt to combat dangerous levels of smog in the metropolis of Lahore, AFP reported.
In the first such experiment in the South Asian country, planes equipped with cloud-seeding technology flew over 10 districts of…
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“Strauss House” is not just a museum. Concerts will be held in it, and those who wish can take on the role of conductors
A new interactive museum dedicated to the Strauss musical dynasty has opened its doors in the Austrian capital, the Vienna Tourist Board announced in a December Press…
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Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the Hermès fortune, is reportedly planning to distribute his fortune in an unexpected way.
According to Swiss publication Tribune de Genève, cited by the New York Post, Puech plans to name his “former gardener and handyman,” an unnamed 51-year-old…
The Greek Commission for the Protection of Competition has imposed the largest fine imposed so far in the amount of 41.7 million euros on several banks in Greece, the Greek TV channel Sky reported.
Piraeus Bank is obliged to pay EUR 12.9 million, National Bank of Greece – EUR 9.9 million,…
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Turkish customs officials found 33 pythons on a train traveling from Bulgaria to Turkey, Nova TV reported.
The operation was at the Kapakule border crossing.
The snakes were hidden under a passenger’s bed. Two of the reptiles were already dead upon physical examination.
Each of the…
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Published in Italian by the prestigious Editrice Vaticana, the book illuminates the life and work of María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, who will be canonized on February 11, 2024, as announced by Pope Francis on Saturday 16 December.
“Mama Antula, the most rebellious…
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On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new rules (Euro 7) to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.
On 10 November 2022, the Commission proposed more stringent air pollutant emissions standards for…
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Global coal supply is expected to hit a record high in use in 2023 on the back of increased demand from now with emerging and developing economies. This is according to a report, published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), and cited by Reuters.
This year saw an increase in demand…
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The clergy is also against adoption by same-sex couples
The Holy Synod of the Greek Church stood categorically against the conclusion of marriages and the adoption of children by same-sex couples. The conservative government is not expected to propose a change in the law due to a strong…
“This is an important step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done,” Mr. Guterres said via a statement from his spokesperson Farhan Haq.
The top UN official leading efforts to secure a lasting peace in the Middle East, Tor Wennesland, echoed those comments and also…
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That’s according to UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director Regina De Dominicis who said in a statement on Monday that bombardment was “particularly unrelenting” in the east and south of the country.
The UNICEF official said the past week provided a concerning trend with an…
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Today member states’ representatives to the Council (Coreper) confirmed the provisional agreement between the Spanish presidency of the Council and the European Parliament on an update of an EU law that deals with legal migration to the EU labour market.
The updated rules streamline the…
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Briefing the Security Council, Sima Bahous, Catherine Russell and Natalia Kanem – heads of UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and UN Population Fund (UNFPA), respectively – also welcomed the agreement on the release of some…
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Since the onset of the invasion the UN human rights office (OHCHR) has meticulously monitored the situation. As of December 4, there have been over 10,000 civilian deaths, including 560 children, with an additional 18,500 civilians confirmed injured, with actual figures believed to be much…
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There is nothing so important as knowing that your dear ones are safe and sound. However, constantly calling or texting them to check-in can be annoying on both sides. Fortunately, there are special mobile apps that offer a more convenient way to track a phone number. With just a few taps,…
The consequences of climate change are increasingly threatening whales and dolphins, says a new report cited by DPA.
The non-governmental organization “Conservation of whales and dolphins” published the document on the occasion of the COP 28 climate conference, which is being held in…
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On Wednesday morning, MEPs leading the negotiations on behalf of the European Parliament on the EU’s common asylum and migration legislation will brief media on the outcome and answer journalists’ questions. Alongside Parliament President Roberta Metsola, the following MEPs will…
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