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Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:05:15 +0100
Which countries in Europe will follow Austria and make COVID vaccines mandatory?
COVID vaccines will be mandatory for all adults in Austria from 1 February.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:41:46 +0100
One year since military takeover, Myanmar opposition holds 'silent strike'
The new U.N. special envoy for Myanmar says violence has intensified since the military took power a year ago and sparked a resistance movement in the country.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:27:27 +0100
Pregnant journalist in Afghanistan finally allowed to return to New Zealand
Charlotte Bellis' case had become a source of embarrassment for New Zealand's COVID-19 policy which has left hundreds of nationals stranded overseas.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | February 1st – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:00:44 +0100
COVID in Europe: Austria becomes first country in Europe to make coronavirus vaccines mandatory
Adults that refuse to get vaccinated face fines of up to €3,600.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:53:40 +0100
EU auditor: Fossil fuels get more tax breaks than renewables
As part of the “European Green Deal," the EU has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:25:43 +0100
Man arrested for flying drone over residence of Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf
Swedish authorities are investigating dozens of reports of unknown drones flying above sensitive locations.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:07:52 +0100
Mali's military junta announces expulsion of French ambassador
Mali's military jnta announces expulsion of French ambassador

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:55:30 +0100
Italian businessmen scammed €440 million in virus tax credits, say police
Authorities carried out 80 raids across the country on Monday as part of the investigation.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 31st – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:26:27 +0100
Maëlys de Araujo: Former soldier on trial for 2017 murder of eight-year-old French girl
The 38-year-old man has already admitted to killing Maelys and faces life in prison.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:54:39 +0100
Cyprus court overturns UK woman’s conviction for lying about gang rape
The woman's lawyers have described the court decision as a "watershed" moment.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:37:34 +0100
What did Sue Gray's report say about lockdown parties in Downing Street?
The verdict is in.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:38:24 +0100
Storm Corrie: Crew rescued after two ships collide off Dutch coast
The two ships had collided near the port of Ijmuiden on Monday.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:29:22 +0100
'Partygate': Boris Johnson faces fresh calls to resign after lockdown gatherings report is published
"The prime minister took us all for fools" and "showed himself unfit for office", said opposition leader Keir Starmer

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:00:10 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 31st – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:10:53 +0100
Germany: Suspects detained for murder of two police officers after massive manhunt
The two suspects, both male, were apprehended on Monday afternoon, some 12 hours after the shooting following a routine police stop.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:27:36 +0100
Foreign journalists in China face 'unprecedented hurdles', says report
Media freedom in China is declining at a "breakneck speed", according to a new report from foreign journalists.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:22:14 +0100
Spotify will add advisory to COVID-19 podcasts after misinformation protest
Spotify said they will direct listeners to a "COVID-19 hub" page to combat misinformation after some musicians cut ties with the streaming app over a podcast episode that health experts criticised.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 31st – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:44:26 +0100
Over 100 ex-Afghan forces and officials slain since August, UN says
The United Nations has received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of Afghan forces have been killed since the Taliban took over the country.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:43:43 +0100
Portugal election: Key takeaways as Socialists cement power
With more than 99% of the votes counted, the PS, lead by Prime Minister Antonio Costa, had secured 41.68% of the vote and an outright majority.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:11:48 +0100
Portugal's parliament investigating possible website hack on election day
Portugal is electing a new legislative parliament on Sunday.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:48:40 +0100
Manchester United suspend Mason Greenwood after arrest on suspicion of violence
“An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:07:54 +0100
Beijing seals off residential areas as part of COVID measures prior to the Olympics
The Chinese capital is on high alert before the Winter Olympics open on Friday, with measures in place to prevent cross-infection.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:43:47 +0100
Portugal election: Socialists re-elected but far-right make gains
A poll by Portugal’s Catholic University for public broadcaster RTP estimated that the Socialists collected between 37%-42% of the vote on Sunday, with their main rival, the centre-right Social Democrats taking 30%-35%.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:26:58 +0100
Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open final, collects record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title
Nadal went down two sets to his opponent, Russia's Daniil Medvedev, but managed to stage a comeback to snatch the record Gran Slam title.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:09:38 +0100
Winter storm Malik hits northern Europe, kills at least four
Storm Malik brought strong gusts of wind and extensive rain and snowfall to the Nordic countries after hitting Scotland and Germany particularly bad.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:47:58 +0100
Left-wing candidates dismiss united front ahead of French presidential elections
At least five main figures from the left and the far-left are running for president, in addition to smaller candidates.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:07:52 +0100
Northern Ireland marks 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday massacre
Hundreds made their way to the Bloody Sunday Monument for the annual memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony, carrying pictures of the victims and flowers in their memory.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:34:06 +0100
Portugal heads to the polls in decisive parliamentary elections, analysts predict a tie
Despite a certain disenchantment with the Socialist Party, the majority of voters believe that PM Antonio Costa has more skills and experience to govern than his main opponent, PSD's Rui Rio.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 30th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:29:39 +0100
Israel presidential visit to UAE a first as diplomatic relations grow
Herzog will meet top officials, including crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan — the de facto Emirati leader — along with members of the country's small but growing Jewish ex-pat community.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:03:40 +0100
'War deterrent': North Korea tests most potent long-range missile in five years
The launch came three days after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. The North also flight-tested a pair of purported long-range cruise missiles on Tuesday.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:30:04 +0100
France, Iran talk about nuclear deal, Macron asks for release of prisoners
The "long conversation" on Saturday evening revolved around renewed commitments from Tehran, which claims that progress was made, but that "important issues remain".

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 07:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 30th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:31:41 +0100
Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour elected to lead German Greens
Nouripour is a veteran politician who has served in the Bundestag since 2006, while Lang is the youngest-ever Greens leader, elected to the Bundestag in September.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:00:04 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 29th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:56:35 +0100
Russian daily COVID count surpasses 120,000 due to Omicron onslaught
Russia’s state statistics agency puts the country's pandemic death toll much higher than Europe's record 330,728 casualties, saying the number of coronavirus-linked deaths was over 625,000.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:08:04 +0100
‘Stop Oil Extraction in Rotterdam’: angry residents sign petition
Two thousand people in south Rotterdam have signed a petition urging authorities to stop the extraction of fossil fuels underneath some 70,000 homes.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:59:54 +0100
President Erdogan issues order asking media outlets to "protect Turkish values"
A circular from Erdogan published in the Official Gazetter states that all precautions would be taken against productions that negatively affect the family, children and youth.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:19:26 +0100
Duma deputy invites Donbas residents to join Russian army while tensions mount over Ukraine
Duma lawmaker Viktor Vodolatsky said on Saturday Donbas residents who hold Russian passports would be welcomed in the military, another move seen as an attempt by Moscow to solidify its presence in the breakaway Ukrainian region.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:13:16 +0100
Italy: Mattarella re-elected president in eighth round of voting
Prior to the Saturday evening session, Italian reps pleaded with Mattarella to run for his second seven-year term, fearing that the ongoing stalemate might hurt the country's international reputation.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 12:31:20 +0100
'Brutally ironic': pregnant journalist turns to Taliban for help after New Zealand denied entry
Charlotte Bellis' case is one in a number of stories of New Zealand citizens who ended up stranded, causing embarrassment for PM Jacinda Ardern's government.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:44:20 +0100
Europe's far-right meets in Madrid for two-day summit led by Spain's Vox
The summit is a follow-up to a similar gathering in Warsaw in December.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:00:52 +0100
The Piano with the first Black Steinway certified technician in Africa (INSPIRE AFRICA)
So I want to have more people living in Africa, being certified Steinway technicians and having nice careers in music and servicing all our pianos. We do have pianos; we have a lot of pianos. .. So if we have more people doing it, there's really less...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:31:22 +0100
Anti-vax sentiments, threats of violence widen divides ahead of tense French elections
As the French presidential election approaches, the country experiences an unprecedented wave of attacks on political officials, especially in smaller communities.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:04 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 29th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:05:26 +0100
Sweden plans to reduce sentences for 'key witnesses' to tackle organised crime
Suspects could have their sentences reduced if they cooperate with the police to identify other offenders.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:51:16 +0100
Finnish diplomats were targeted by Pegasus spyware, says foreign ministry
Pegasus software can infiltrate a mobile phone and allow its operators to gain access to the device’s contents and files.



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