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Government holds Glasgow summit to combat drug deaths

It's a crisis which is literally costing lives - the number of drugs deaths is reaching record levels.

Government reveals Brexit negotiation demands

If there’s no progress – we could just walk away. There’s certainly no mood for compromise from Britain – as the government set out its plan for the Brexit trade talks with the EU, starting in Brussels on Monday.

Leading health professionals discuss UK Coronavirus response in Windsor

The World Health Organisation has warned the fight against infection is reaching a "decisive point".

Coronavirus has ‘pandemic potential’, says World Health Organisation

With the virus now reaching every corner of the world, countries are putting in place increasingly aggressive counter measures.

A Club like no other? | Investigation into historic child abuse at Celtic Boys’ Club

An independent inquiry will soon report on the decades of child sex abuse in Scottish football.

Albania News

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 22:23:10 GMT
If You Pass This Test You Must Have Gone To Culinary School

Don't end up with egg on your face!

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 20:19:13 GMT
Quiz: Can We Guess Your Education Level From The U.S. States You Know?

Do you know ALL the states?

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:51:13 GMT
QUIZ: Can You Identify These Famous Historical Figures?

How Many Of These Can You Identify?

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:05:54 GMT
Quiz: Can You Pass 9th Grade History?

Ah, 9th grade history. Miss it?

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 20:35:40 GMT
QUIZ: Can You Identify These Famous American Historical Figures?

How many can YOU identify?

Andover Advertiser

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000
School’s Ofsted rating downgraded despite words of praise from parents

ANOTHER school appears to have fallen victim to Ofsted’s new inspection framework after its rating was downgraded - but parents remain supportive.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000
Inside the grassroots campaign that helped 'bin the incinerator'

A LITTLE over a year ago, a group of local residents were faced with a monumental task the size of, well, approximately two Winchester Cathedrals.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000
Andover Ocado fire: Plans approved for new site in town

OCADO is set to make good on its promise to remain committed to Andover after permission was granted to build a new state-of-the-art facility in the town.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Paper preview: Health centre’s future at risk after GP resignations

THE future of an Andover health centre has been plunged into uncertainty after GPs revealed they would be ending their contract with the commissioning group later this year.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:51:31 +0000
Storm Jorge: Wind and rain warnings for this weekend

STORM Jorge will bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the UK from Friday.

Anphoblacht

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:43:03 +0000
Sinn Féin will deliver 32 county republic - Line of Duty Star

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has said he believes that Sinn Féin will deliver a 32-county republic following the historic result in the 2020 General Election.

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:37:18 +0000
General Election 2020 - 'We are back to Connolly and Mellows, and it is just as well’

Writing his latest blog, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney reflects on the historic and 'watershed' General Election result for Sinn Féin.

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:08:16 +0000
IRA captures Ballytrain barracks

One of the first major IRA attacks on an RIC barracks during the Black and Tan war took place in Ballytrain, County Monaghan, in February 1920.

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:08:16 +0000
IRA captures Ballytrain barracks

One of the first major IRA attacks on an RIC barracks during the Black and Tan war took place in Ballytrain, County Monaghan, in February 1920.

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:16:51 +0000
Next Irish government must begin actively planning for reunification - Michelle O'Neill

In this article which first appeared in the Belfast Telegraph, Joint Head of Government Michelle O'Neill calls on the next Irish government to begin actively planning for Irish Unity.

Fast-growing outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran show the battle to contain the virus is still in its early stages.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:59:32 GMT
Coronavirus reaches Azerbaijan; Iran death toll climbs to 34

Iran's Health Ministry spokesman said the new virus has killed 34 people amid 388 confirmed cases in the country.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:25:59 GMT
Dog in Hong Kong tests "weak positive" for coronavirus

Much is still not known about the virus that is spreading around the world after emerging in central China in late 2019.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:20:16 GMT
Italian man becomes Nigeria's first case of coronavirus

The health minister Osagie Ehanire, in a statement, said the case was an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:18:41 GMT
Erdogan adviser: Turkey fought Russia 16 times, will do it again

An advisor of Turkish President has said that Turkey has “fought Russia 16 times in the past, we will do it again.”

Azerbaijan Today

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:36:00 +0400
Erdogan’s visit to give impetus to military cooperation with Turkey

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:15:00 +0400
Azerbaijan strengthens its airspace with Italian aircraft

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0400
Azerbaijani MP from Khankandi says he also represents city’s Armenian community

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:50:00 +0400
OPEC leaning towards larger oil cuts as virus hits prices, demand

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:41:00 +0400
Iranian official says up to 15,000 people might be infected with coronavirus

Azerbaijan Trend

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:13:05 +0400
Доклад об оккупации Нагорного Карабаха распространен в качестве официального документа ООН

Доклад "О военных преступлениях на оккупированных территориях Азербайджана и ответственности Армении", составленный известным междуна...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:10:51 +0400
Ипотечный и кредитно-гарантийный фонд Азербайджана запустил электронный кабинет

В Азербайджане начался процесс создания электронного кабинета ипотечного и кредитно-гарантийного Фонда по механизму аренды и формиров...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:05:00 +0400
Президент Ильхам Алиев принял участие в открытии подземного пешеходного перехода на пересечении проспекта Гейдара Алиева и улицы Заки Мамедова в Баку (ФОТО) (версия 2)

28 февраля в городе Баку состоялось открытие подземного пешеходного перехода на пересечении проспекта Гейдара Алиева и улицы Зеки Мамед...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:56:53 +0400
Экспортные продажи на азербайджанском портале "Azexport" значительно изменились

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:55:56 +0400
AccessBank закупит сетевое оборудование и лицензии Cisco

Basingstoke Gazette

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:06:34 +0000
Councillors make eleventh-hour change to motion to pledge support to football club's quest to return to town

COUNCILLORS have pledged to do their "upmost" to bring the town's football club back to Basingstoke next season.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:03:25 +0000
'Keep the council support' - community gather round its library after HCC threaten to pull support

RESIDENTS have said that rural communities are being unfairly targeted in Hampshire County Council’s proposed cuts to the library service.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:06:09 +0000
Community library is a ‘lifeline’, says Kingsclere's oldest resident, 101

KINGSCLERE’S oldest resident says that closing the village’s library will be taking away one of her “lifelines”.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000
British man who contracted coronavirus on Diamond cruise ship has died

A British man who was aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died from the coronavirus in Japan.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:35:05 +0000
The situation of Basingstoke's ice rink explained (and why campaigners fear for its future)

WITH the plight of Basingstoke Town Football Club hitting the headlines recently, questions are now being asked about the future of another institution in the town - Basingstoke's ice rink.

BBC News Humberside

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:40:22 GMT
East Yorkshire flooding worsens as residents evacuated from homes

Water is pouring off fields which are unable to hold it from the swollen River Aire in East Yorkshire.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:45:35 GMT
Hull railway station's 'smelly toilets' raised in parliament

A MP claims the newly-built toilets and waiting room at Hull railway station are "not suitable".

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:31:18 GMT
Thug stabbed man and attacked officer in Grimsby

Liam Milligan, 23, beat the man in an "unprovoked attack" in Grimsby, police said.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:04:25 GMT
New 'east-west divide' splitting north start-up economy

New research shows more start-up business are thriving on the west of the Pennines.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:57:10 GMT
Man admits murdering woman found dead at Hull house

Vera Hudson, 57, was found dead at the home in Hull in September and a murder inquiry was started.

Belarus Belapan

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:57:28 +0300
State watchdog inspects nuclear power plant personnel’s readiness to move nuclear fuel from train to storage facility

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:06:11 +0300
Poland’s PERN set to modernize pipeline to allow reverse flow of oil to Belarus

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:32:13 +0300
Belarusian ambassador meets with Latvia’s economy minister

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:30:58 +0300
Belarusian ambassador meets with Argentine foreign ministry’s secretary for international economic relations

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:28:01 +0300
Infectious disease hospital restricts outpatients’ access over coronavirus case

Belarus Belta

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:57:13 +0300
Belarus about to start sharing GNSS data with European network

As from 1 March the Belarusian state enterprise Belgeodeziya will start uploading data to two Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data processing centers. Belarus has been the only European country without a single EPN station up till now.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:45:27 +0300
British delegation to visit Belarus to discuss cooperation in electric transport

The delegation includes representatives of the UK Department for International Trade, the city of Nottingham, the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP), the Center of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Technologies (CENEX)...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:39:27 +0300
Tariffs on oil transportation from Brody station to Mozyr Oil Refinery set

The tariffs have been set in order to enable oil transportation by pipeline transport from Ukraine, the ministry's press service explained. The tariff on oil transportation has been set at Br0.87 per tonne.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:26:59 +0300
Belarus seeks tighter cooperation with China in trade, investments

The economy minister also noted that every government agency and every region of Belarus should work on ways to export products to China taking into account the market's peculiarities. “It is time to start trading on their electronic platforms,” ...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:10:18 +0300
Belarusian Air Force pilots take to skies in cutting-edge Russian fighter jets

Pilots of the Baranovichi airbase have experience of flying Su-27 aircraft, a predecessor of the Su-30 model. The two-seater Su-30SM can be used for combat missions and for training new pilots.

Belarus Digest

Borehamwood Times

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000
Council tax rise in Hertsmere agreed

The average taxpayer will pay £5 more than they did last year after councillors approved the next financial budget.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:18:31 +0000
Driver escapes injury after lorry jackknifes on A1 near M25

A lorry jackknifed after smashing into a barrier overnight.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:48:17 +0000
Train delays on Thameslink line and queues on M25 due to roadworks

Good morning, here is a round-up of what's happening on the travel network on this Friday morning.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:50:00 +0000
Residents hits out at plans for more flats in Elstree Way

A resident has criticised plans to redevelop a derelict police station claiming the area is already "too busy" for more flats.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000
Herts County Council's council tax share to rise by 3.99 per cent

Councillors clashed over whether tax should be spent on front-line services or "squirrelled away in bank vaults".

Bournemouth Echo

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:06:06 +0000
Petition calls for bollards in Poole road to be binned

A PETITION has been launched calling on the council to remove a set of traffic calming bollards as residents say they are making the residential Poole road more dangerous.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:40:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Queen Elizabeth school students self-isolate

ANOTHER Dorset school has been taking “precautionary measures” after students and staff returned from half-term trips to Italy.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:11:54 +0000
Drug driver from Poole spared jail despite multiple offences

ONE of Dorset's most prolific drug drivers has been spared a prison sentence – despite being caught drugged up at the wheel four times in just over two months.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:50:35 +0000
Masked gang of robbers attack couple in New Forest village

A WOMAN suffered a suspected broken jaw when she was attacked by a gang of masked robbers.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:50:00 +0000
Storm Jorge: heavy rain and wind coming this weekend

STORM Jorge will bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the UK from Friday.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:30:00 +0000
Trio jailed for 47 years for setting fire to house where family was sleeping

Two men and a woman have been jailed for a total of 47 years after being found guilty of setting fire to a house while a family of four were asleep.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Man's fury over Low Moor parking ticket 'farce'

A MAN has spoken of his fury after he was slapped with a parking ticket outside his own home - before a parking permit scheme came into place.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000
INQUEST VERDICT: Failure to stop for police and manner of driving were factors in fatal M606 accident

A man’s refusal to stop for police and the manner of his driving were ruled as factors in his death in a high-speed crash on the M606 following a police pursuit.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:32:16 +0000
Storm Jorge brings weekend weather warnings to Bradford

BRADFORD faces a weekend of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain as Storm Jorge wreaks havoc on the UK.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:25:03 +0000
Wilsden Primary gets Requires Improvement after Ofsted

A PRIMARY school has received a rating of Requires Improvement in its first ever Ofsted inspection since becoming an academy.

Bridgwater Mercury

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:33:39 +0000
Sarah Rutherford, from Bridgwater, accused of running drug delivery service in Sydney

A BRIDGWATER woman living in Australia has been charged with co-ordinating a drug delivery service across Sydney.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000
ON ITS WAY: Storm Jorge set to batter Somerset this weekend

WESTERN Power Distribution has put measures in place ahead of the expected arrival of Storm Jorge over the weekend.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:07:06 +0000
Chilton Trinity School, Bridgwater, says 'no known risks' from coronavirus

PARENTS keeping their children off from a Somerset school have been reassured there is "no known risk" from coronavirus after a pupil was told to self-isolate following a school trip to Italy.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Fact checking claims in Somerset unitary debate row

THE row over the future of local government in Somerset is rumbling on as accusations of lies and ‘misrepresentations’ start to fly.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:40:00 +0000
Pupil from Chilton Trinity reportedly told to 'self-isolate' after trip to Italy

A CHILTON Trinity pupil who came back and developed cold symptoms after going on a school skiing trip to northern Italy has reportedly been told to self-isolate as a precautionary measure over coronavirus fears.

Bridport News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:20:00 +0000
A35 'just passable' due to flooding

The A35 is 'just passable' due to flooding in some places.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000
The Trick Factory at Bridport bus station will go ahead despite plans for skate park

The group leading the project for an indoor skate park at the bus station wants to ‘set the record straight’ and clear up some confusion.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Burton Bradstock is in the top one per cent of schools in the country for reading

A west Dorset primary school is celebrating after being in the top one per cent in the country for reading.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Glamping pods agreed for Highlands End holiday park in Eype

SIX glamping pods have been agreed for the Highlands End holiday park at Eype.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Judicial review held for the development of more than 700 homes at Vearse Farm

Campaigners will continue to fight over the 'massively destructive' development of more than 700 homes as they await the outcome of a judicial review.

Bucks Free Press

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:56:16 +0000
Convicted acid killer has sentence extended after brutal prison attack

A convicted acid attack killer has had his sentence extended to life with a minimum of 14 years after being found guilty of attacking a prison officer.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:10:00 +0000
Tributes paid to Ellis Battersby after teenager's body was found in Marlow Bottom

Tributes have been left for a 17-year-old boy who was found dead in Marlow Bottom.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:32:09 +0000
Men force their way into Beaconsfield bar and pour themselves drinks

An appeal has launch to track men who forced their way into a Beaconsfield bar and poured themselves drinks.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:12:16 +0000
Fewer people are sleeping on the streets in High Wycombe

Fewer people are sleeping on the streets of Wycombe amid a fall in rough sleeping nationally, new data shows.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:01:45 +0000
Heartbroken son calls for change in law after mum died when she was given prescription medication for a man

A son is calling for a change to the law after his mum died when she was given prescription medication - for a man.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000
ON ITS WAY: Storm Jorge set to batter Somerset this weekend

WESTERN Power Distribution has put measures in place ahead of the expected arrival of Storm Jorge over the weekend.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:33:43 +0000
Sarah Rutherford, from Bridgwater, accused of running drug delivery service in Sydney

A BRIDGWATER woman living in Australia has been charged with co-ordinating a drug delivery service across Sydney.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Fact checking claims in Somerset unitary debate row

THE row over the future of local government in Somerset is rumbling on as accusations of lies and ‘misrepresentations’ start to fly.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:17:39 +0000
Second person dies after Somerset shooting as murder investigation continues

A 67-year-old man taken to hospital following a shooting incident in Winsford at the weekend has died.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:59:09 +0000
Yellow rain warning for Somerset

SOMERSET is set for more heavy rain over the next two days.

Chard and Ilminster News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:46:11 +0000
'The Mass Unwrap' set to hit Chard supermarket this weekend

CLIMATE change campaigners are joining a ‘mass unwrap’ at a Chard supermarket this weekend.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Ilminster branded a 'transport desert' in new report

Three Somerset towns have some of the worst public transport links into the south west – though help could soon be on the way from Somerset County Council.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000
ON ITS WAY: Storm Jorge set to batter Somerset this weekend

WESTERN Power Distribution has put measures in place ahead of the expected arrival of Storm Jorge over the weekend.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:33:21 +0000
Sarah Rutherford, from Bridgwater, accused of running drug delivery service in Sydney

A BRIDGWATER woman living in Australia has been charged with co-ordinating a drug delivery service across Sydney.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Fact checking claims in Somerset unitary debate row

THE row over the future of local government in Somerset is rumbling on as accusations of lies and ‘misrepresentations’ start to fly.

Chronicle Live

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:41:54 +0000
Fowl behaviour as people scale 6ft wall of Gateshead farm shop to get their hands on free chickens

Officers were called to Oaklands Market Garden, in Blaydon, following complaints that people were trying to get into the locked shop to grab the hens

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Iceland Foods opens inside The Range in Gateshead becoming a 'one stop shop'

The huge store, near the Metrocentre, now homes a branch of the frozen food supermarket Iceland

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Six ways Gateshead Council's latest budget will affect you including council tax rise

The authority will invest in several areas to increase its income and save money in the long run

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Anti-social behaviour in Sunderland city centre plummets by more than 20% as police stop group gatherings

The drop in crime has been seen after police launched Operation Asteroid in the city centre in response to past anti-social behaviour

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Blyth drink-driver did 50mph in 30 zone as he tried to escape from police

Jordan Stoppard was told he was lucky not to be facing a dangerous driving charge after he swerved in-and-out of traffic and forced a pedestrian to step back on to a pavement

Coventry Telegraph

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:11:00 +0000
Coventry GP surgery cleaned over coronavirus concerns

It came after a patient presented at the surgery on Thursday

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:25:46 +0000
This is what Jeremy Corbyn was doing in Coventry last night

The outgoing Labour leader spoke at a rally hosted by Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:13:10 +0000
These are six potential opponents for former Wasps player James Haskell's MMA debut

Could James Haskell step into the cage opposite one of these six?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:46:41 +0000
Charges after £200,000 cannabis farm found in raid

They've already appeared in court

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:32:47 +0000
Drayton Manor Park to reopen after floods - just as Storm Jorge moves in

The Park was severely flooded 12 days ago during Storm Dennis

Czech Republic Ceske Noviny

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:49:00 +0100
V Paříži evakuovali nádraží kvůli požáru po výtržnostech

Paříž - Násilnosti a rozsáhlý požár hlásí francouzská média z bezprostředního okolí Lyonského nádraží v Paříži. Incidenty údajně souvisí s plánovaným koncertem konžského...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:47:00 +0100
Kvitová si poradila s Bartyovou a bude hrát v Dauhá o titul

Dauhá/Acapulco - Tenistka Petra Kvitová má po dvou letech znovu na dosah titul na turnaji v Dauhá. Osmá nasazená hráčka v dnešním semifinále porazila světovou jedničku Ashleigh Bartyovou...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:24:00 +0100
Koudelka postoupil na SP v Lahti z 27. místa do druhého kola

Lahti (Finsko) - Skokan na lyžích Roman Koudelka postoupil do druhého kola závodu Světového poháru v Lahti. V dnešní soutěži, která je náhradou za zrušený prosincový závod v dalším...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:36:00 +0100
Roušky pro praktické lékaře zkusíme zajistit, slíbil ministr

Praha - Roušky pro praktické lékaře se pokusí ministerstvo zdravotnictví zajistit. Podle ministra Adama Vojtěcha (za ANO) jedná s dodavateli, mohly by být k dispozici v řádu týdnů. Řekl...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:34:00 +0100
Akcie na pražské burze během týdne ztratily deset procent

Praha - Pražská burza se v pátek po dalším výrazném oslabení propadla na nejslabší úroveň od června roku 2017. Index PX klesl o 2,51 procenta na 977,11 bodu. Vyplývá to z výsledků...

Czech Republic Radio Praha

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:06:00 +0100
Jazz Guitarist Rudy Linka to represent Czech Republic as goodwill ambassador

The Prague-born US-based jazz guitarist Rudy Linka will be awarded the role of goodwill ambassador for the Czech Republic. The aim of the post is to promote the good name of the country abroad. Mr Linka is one of the most accomplis...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:35:00 +0100
Coronavirus: no cases confirmed in Czech Republic so far

There are currently no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Czech Republic, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said at a press briefing on Friday, warning the public against mass panic and food hoarding. According to Mr Babiš, so fa...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:43:00 +0100
Daily news summary 28.2.2020

Ex-imam found guilty of terrorism Ombudsman protest Lynx monitoring

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:23:19 +0100
Czech finance minister ready to postpone, cut proposed digital tax

The Czech finance minister has said the government’s proposal to introduce a digital tax could be postponed till next year and the proposed tax could be cut from 7 to 5 percent. The statement comes following a warning from the US ...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:05:00 +0100
State receives around CZK 30 million on taxing lottery winnings

Czech lottery winners have already contributed around CZK 30 million in taxes to state coffers since January this year, when a new bill came into force introducing taxing of lottery winnings, the daily Novinky.cz reported on Friday. ...

Daily Mail

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:02:13 GMT
Romanian cleaner denies raiding Tamara Ecclestone's mansion

Maria Mester, 47, and bar worker Emil-Bogdan Savastru, 29, who have today been pictured for the first time, are charged with conspiracy to commit burglary at the London mansion.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:59:29 GMT
Jon Bon Jovi arrives at Abbey Road to meet Prince Harry

A teaser video shared by the Sussex Royal Instagram page showed Harry at the mic with Jon Bon Jovi (right), but cut out before he started singing.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:58:58 GMT
First UK coronavirus death is Diamond Princess ship passenger

A doctor from Surrey is believed to have become the UK's 20th confirmed coronavirus case and the seventh to be diagnosed in the past 36 hours.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:48:47 GMT
Boris Johnson's partner Carrie Symonds hires 'personal adviser'

Sarah Vaughan-Brown started working for Carrie Symonds earlier this month, with the Tories rather than the taxpayer picking up what is thought to be a six-figure salary.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:25:13 GMT
Water-ravaged Britain braces for another deluge as Storm Jorge hits

Meteorologists now warn that Britain's weather woes are far from over as high-powered winds are set to wreak more havoc on the country tomorrow.

Daily Star

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:55:25 +0000
Tragedy as 'happy and fun-loving' mum-of-three found dead at home

Bethany Clark worked for three years at Grimsby’s Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital who her family say have been “light in the darkest days"

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:43:56 +0000
Experts claim it takes just 22 minutes to learn to play a song on the guitar

Star journalist Jack Andrews used Fender Play, a digital learning platform, I thought I was the next Keith Richards in no time

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:13:34 +0000
Paris fire breaks out near Gare de Lyon train station as smoke billows into sky

Firefighters have rushed close to the scene of Gare de Lyon train station in Paris. Thick smoke can be seen billowing high into the air in the French capital this afternoon

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:41:25 +0000
Woman accidentally snorts 550 times typical dose of LSD after mistaking it for cocaine

A Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs said a woman, 46, accidentally snorted a massive batch of LSD because she believed it was cocaine. The affects of the stunning blunder have now been detailed

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:52:56 +0000
Boy, 10, dies in horror M60 crash as man arrested on suspicion of drug driving

The crash took place on the M60 in Greater Manchester this evening, with the motorway set to stay closed well into the evening rush hour

East London and West Essex Guardian

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:37:02 +0000
17 men arrested in connection to mass car theft raids across Essex and east London

Seventeen men - aged between 19 and 48 years - have been arrested in connection to a multimillion car theft across Essex and east London.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000
Parkguard drafted in to help curb anti-social behaviour

A private company has been drafted in to plug the hole created by falling police numbers and curb anti-social behaviour in the borough.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000
Whipps Cross, King George and Queen's Hospitals struggling to tackle racial discrimination by staff

NHS trusts working in Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Havering are failing to significantly tackle racial discrimination against non-white staff from higher-ups, according to staff survey data.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000
Maestro's and singers wanted for Essex Young Musician of the Year

Ongar Music Club has launched its Essex Young Musician of the Year competition for 2020.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:30:00 +0000
Wood Street's 11 most beautiful murals

El Pais (sp)

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:59:45 +0100
Uno de los 2.500 aficionados del Valencia que viajó a Milán da positivo en las pruebas de coronavirus

Se trata del segundo caso confirmado en la comunidad y el decimoquinto en España desde el lunes

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:27:18 +0100
Mapa de expansión y claves para entender el coronavirus de Wuhan

Qué es, cómo se transmite, cuál es la población más vulnerable y dimensiones del contagio en el mundo

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:28:34 +0100
El turismo italiano se resiente; España mira expectante

La patronal hotelera del área de Venecia describe un sector “al borde del colapso”

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:03:46 +0100
“La magnitud del problema del coronavirus no será diferente a una gripe”

Ángel Gil de Miguel, catedrático de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, lanza un mensaje de tranquilidad

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:58:20 +0100
Seis italianos encerrados por partida doble

Los compañeros de viaje de los cuatro positivos en Canarias están aislados del resto en el hotel en cuarentena

Epsom Guardian

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:33:00 +0000
Teacher at Latchmere School told to self-isolate amid coronavirus concerns

A teacher at a Kingston primary school has been told to self-isolate after feeling unwell shortly after her son returned from a school trip to northern Italy.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:21:14 +0000
Epsom grandad taking the plunge to thank hospice following wife's death

A grandad of seven who says he never plans too far ahead, is taking to the skies this July in a skydive to raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:06:11 +0000
Tadworth man who made string of bomb hoaxes across Epsom and Banstead was a former Asda employee

A former Asda employee claimed to be a white supremacist when he made a series of hoax bomb threats to busy stores and supermarkets.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:30:00 +0000
Nature Notes: Bracing for a storm

Just two days after severe storm Ciara roared in off the Atlantic I'm in Richmond Park walking across the wide open space leading to Pen ponds.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:03:00 +0000
South London schools put into isolation following coronavirus concerns

Welcome to our live blog after multiple schools across South London have issued coronavirus advice following trips to northern Italy.

Estonia

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:07:30 +0200
COVID-19 reaches Estonia from Iran through Riga

Thursday morning brought the first positive case of the COVID-19 virus in Estonia when an Iranian citizen who lives in Estonia returned from a business trip to Iran.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:47:41 +0200
Linnahall to be developed by neighbors

The Tallinn Linnahall building that has been empty for the past ten years has found developers in Baltic Sea shipping giant Tallink and its majority shareholders’ investment firm Infortar. A mutual intentions agreement between the companies and the...

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:43:53 +0200
First case of coronavirus diagnosed in Estonia

Minister of Social Affairs Tanel Kiik said that the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Estonia on Thursday morning.

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:20:43 +0200
Estonian ministry advises against travel to coronavirus affected regions of Italy, Spain

The Estonian Foreign Ministry has issued an advisory to residents to refrain from travel to the regions of Italy and Spain affected by the spread of the coronavirus.

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:17:03 +0200
EKRE pharmacy reform changes fail

The Riigikogu decided on Tuesday to reject a bill by the Conservative People’s Party (EKRE) and Center Party politician Jaanus Karilaid to amend and effectively cancel Estonia’s pharmacy reform. Draft legislation was rejected with 46 votes to 42.

Estonia Post Times

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:07:30 +0200
COVID-19 reaches Estonia from Iran through Riga

Thursday morning brought the first positive case of the COVID-19 virus in Estonia when an Iranian citizen who lives in Estonia returned from a business trip to Iran.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:47:41 +0200
Linnahall to be developed by neighbors

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:43:53 +0200
First case of coronavirus diagnosed in Estonia

Minister of Social Affairs Tanel Kiik said that the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Estonia on Thursday morning.

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:20:43 +0200
Estonian ministry advises against travel to coronavirus affected regions of Italy, Spain

The Estonian Foreign Ministry has issued an advisory to residents to refrain from travel to the regions of Italy and Spain affected by the spread of the coronavirus.

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:17:03 +0200
EKRE pharmacy reform changes fail

Euro Weekly

Europe

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:39:57 +0100
Huge fire breaks out near Gare de Lyon train station in Paris

Huge fire breaks out near Gare de Lyon train station in Paris

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:18:04 +0100
Turkish mayor arranges free bus services for refugees to the border with Greece

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:00:49 +0100
Kosovan PM to push for constructive dialogue with Serbia

Kosovan PM to push for constructive dialogue with Serbia

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:56:31 +0100
What South Carolinians 'confess' about the candidates

What South Carolinians 'confess' about the candidates

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:45:04 +0100
Dubai's Heart of Europe: Luxury resort with the ultimate 'wow' factor

Dubai's Heart of Europe: Luxury resort with the ultimate 'wow' factor

Europe BBC

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:05:57 GMT
Syria war: Turkey lets refugees exit towards Europe

The move comes after 33 Turkish troops were killed in Syria, where 1m civilians are fleeing fighting.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:58:57 GMT
Paris Gare de Lyon: Major fire forces station evacuation

Police said there had been "unacceptable incidents" linked to a nearby concert.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:21:48 GMT
Coronavirus: Quarantined inside Italy's red zone

What is life like for a family living in one of Italy's quarantined villages?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:33:10 GMT
Post-Brexit talks: France warns UK against 'artificial deadlines'

France's Europe minister says the focus must be on substance, as details and timings of the talks emerge.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:10:10 GMT
Belgian wine alert after woman dies from sip of MDMA drug

It is unclear how the Belgian woman got hold of the contaminated bottle.

Evening Telegraph

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:20:56 +0000
Police appeal for information after tools stolen from van in Angus

Police are appealing for information following the theft of tools from a van in Forfar.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:16:18 +0000
Retiree Bob wins £100 in Asda vouchers with Tele’s trolley competition

Former firefighter Bob Millen has pocketed £100 in vouchers.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:01:11 +0000
Eco-friendly Dundee bus firm Xplore vows never to buy another diesel vehicle

Xplore Dundee has vowed never to buy another diesel bus as part of its commitment to be one of the UK’s most eco-friendly transport firms.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:10:45 +0000
Driver dragged Dundee police officer along road before narrowly avoiding crash

A police officer was dragged down a city road by a rogue driver who tried to escape arrest.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:06:38 +0000
Chance to win hundreds of pounds worth of books for your Dundee or Perth primary thanks to Wave FM

Wave FM is giving away £2000 worth of reading material to lucky schools across Tayside to mark World Book Day.

Express and Star

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:00:23 +0000
Deliveroo launches in Cannock

Food delivery company Deliveroo has launched in Cannock.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:49:28 +0000
Walsall takeaway infested with mice

The owner of a mouse-infested Walsall takeaway has been fined for serious food safety and hygiene breaches.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:34:08 +0000
PA Headline

More than £200 billion has been wiped off London’s main shares since Monday.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:18:09 +0000
PA Headline

The ship has been quarantined off the coast of Japan after an outbreak of Covid-19.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:08:15 +0000
Confusion as rail depot decision delayed

There was confusion today about a huge rail depot planned for Staffordshire after a decision on whether it should go ahead was delayed.

Finland Today

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:45:58 +0000
Second Coronavirus Infection Verified at Helsinki University Hospital

The infected person is a Finnish woman in working age. She had arrived from northern Italy several days ago. The post Second Coronavirus Infection Verified at Helsinki University Hospital appeared first on Finland Today.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:02:51 +0000
The Finnish Government: Finland Is Better Prepared to Face the Coronavirus Than Many Other EU Countries; Video Interview With Expert

In our video, we interview Taneli Puumalainen, the chief physician at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare THL, about Finland’s readiness against the coronavirus and wondered if we all should prepare to order some face masks. The post The F...

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:04:48 +0000
Woman Who Traveled From Milan to Finland Has Been Diagnosed With Coronavirus

She is now in hospital care at the Helsinki University Hospital HUS. The post Woman Who Traveled From Milan to Finland Has Been Diagnosed With Coronavirus appeared first on Finland Today.

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:31:44 +0000
Employment Experiment Involving Immigrants Shows Promising Results

The experiment involved combining language and vocational skills training with on-the-job learning and support for employment. The post Employment Experiment Involving Immigrants Shows Promising Results appeared first on Finland Today.

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 09:06:10 +0000
6 Facts You Need to Know About the Finnish Education System

In our new serial on the Finnish education system, reporter Paulina Bouzas finds answers to common and intricate questions and indulges in conversations with various experts. The post 6 Facts You Need to Know About the Finnish Education System appea...

Finland Yle Uutiset

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:40:00 +0200
Birds' lives changing rapidly in Finland, signalling ecosystem shift

Common birds are proliferating while rarer species' populations have plunged by more than 90 percent.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:36:00 +0200
Left Alliance local chapter boss quits after posting violent tweets

The party exec had set up a Twitter account that called for fascists and climate change deniers to be killed.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:32:00 +0200
Appeal begins over top cops acquitted on misconduct charges

The prosecutor is seeking prison sentences or at least fines for the accused.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:30:00 +0200
Iraqi twins cleared of war crimes

A Finnish appeals court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to link the men to the 2014 Tikrit massacre.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:13:05 +0200
Finnair issues profit warning over Covid-19 fears

The national carrier said it may have to begin temporary lay-offs as demand sinks on its crucial Asian routes.

France 24 Live News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:02:56 GMT
Asia Bibi, Pakistani Christian woman jailed for blasphemy: 'I forgave all those who harmed me'

Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi spoke to FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman on the eve of her meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. Sentenced to death for blasphemy in 2010 and acquitted eight years later, Asia Bibi looks back on the argument tha...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:43:46 GMT
WHO upgrades global risk of coronavirus spread to maximum level

The UN health agency on Friday upgraded the global risk from the new coronavirus to its highest level, saying the continued increase in cases and countries affected was “clearly of concern”.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:54:26 GMT
Coronavirus: British man on quarantined cruise ship near Tokyo has died

A British man who was on board a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship quarantined near Tokyo has died, Japan’s health ministry said Friday.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:53:52 GMT
Turkey says will not stop refugees from reaching Europe after troops killed in Syria

Turkey will no longer stop Syrian refugees from reaching Europe, a senior Turkish official said, as Ankara responded on Friday to the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers in an air strike by Syrian government forces in Syria’s northwestern Idlib region....

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:18:13 GMT
Iraq confronts coronavirus amid infrastructure concerns

While Iran has proven a hotspot for coronavirus infections with 388 reported cases and 34 deaths, the six confirmed cases in neighbouring Iraq have pushed authorities to close schools and universities in that country amid concerns its healthcare inf...

France RFI

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:02:48 GMT
France's far-right congratulates Vox party's strong showing in Spain's election

Spain's general election has left it in a state of political uncertainty for the coming months as the latest polls reflect a widening political divide between those on the left and those on the right.

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:35:26 GMT
Packages of pure cocaine wash up on France's beaches

Mysterious parcels containing more than 750kg of narcotics have been washing up on France's Atlantic coast since last month.

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:28:50 GMT
Clashes as Palestinians mark 15 years since death of Yasser Arafat

Thousands of Palestinians marked the 15th anniversary of the death of Yasser Arafat in the occupied West Bank on Monday. One man was reportedly killed in clashes with the Israeli forces.

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:57:09 GMT
French jihadists to be arrested on arrival if deported from Turkey

Turkey is preparing to deport 11 French citizens, mostly women, who joined the Islamic State in Syria. The French government says they will be arrested as they leave the airplane.

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:38:26 GMT
France honours post-1963 war dead in 11 November ceremonies

French President Emmanuel Macron marked traditional Armistice Day ceremonies with the inauguration of a monument to 549 soldiers who have died in France’s military operations abroad in the period following the Algerian War.

French News Online

Gazette Live

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:01:00 +0000
Love Island: Redcar's Luke M and partner Demi on what their future holds

Luke Mabbott has spoken about what the future holds for him and Demi

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:54:55 +0000
Love Island star Luke Mabbott's mum tells of pride after son secures third place

Luke's mum Denise Mabbott has described his partner Demi Jones as 'lovely'

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:32:35 +0000
Work begins to build trendy apartment block for young professionals in Middlesbrough's Boho zone

Thirteen is building the 40-apartment block, which will compliment Middlesbrough Council's ambitious Digital City plans for the Boho zone

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:22:29 +0000
'He'll always be our brother': Firefighters' tribute to colleague who died in laundry blaze

A plaque has been unveiled in memory of Middlesbrough fireman Ron Dixon who died in action 51 years ago

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:00:19 +0000
Port deal 'won't impact' British Steel rescue talks as countdown to takeover begins

Reports the sale of Redcar Bulk Terminal to SSI could scupper the deal are unfounded, Tees Valley Mayor says

Gazette News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Lauren Oldershaw: Midwives have come up trumps while new drama is locked out

DUE to an internet disaster, Netflix has been off limits for a few days.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Vandals damage string of beach huts along Dovercourt seafront

VANDALS have trashed a string of beach huts along Dovercourt seafront, for the second time this month.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester leapling Luca Bays celebrating fourth birthday

WHEN Luca Bays wakes up tomorrow he’ll be marking his birthday for only the fourth time.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Ten Berechurch Hall Road crashes in 2019

THE number of crashes on a notoriously dangerous road increased more than fourfold last year.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Coach firm will no longer serve Colchester Bus Station over 'safety fears'

A COACH firm is no longer stopping at Colchester Bus Station after concerns were raised by drivers about safety.

Germany

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:59:00 +0100
'We're Not Prepared at All'

More people in Germany have been infected with the new coronavirus. A widespread outbreak could push the country's public health infrastructure to its limits, as doctors, agencies and hospitals are overwhelmed. But experts insist there's still no cau...

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:21:13 +0100
Social Design Award: On the Lookout for Good Ideas

"Together We Are Strong!" This year's reader competition from SPIEGEL Wissen is looking for projects and ideas that promote greater social cohesion in our society. Apply now!

Fri, 7 Feb 2020 17:45:00 +0100
Thuringia: The German Conservatives' Faustian Pact With the Far-Right

German conservatives in the eastern state of Thuringia have drawn scathing criticism for relying on the far-right to get a gubernatorial candidate elected. In a DER SPIEGEL editorial, our author argues that anything short of unequivocal rejection of ...

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 14:04:44 +0100
Heiko Maas: "For A Long Time Now, Words Have Not Been Enough"

Speeches and warnings are insufficient when it comes to anti-Semitism in Germany and Europe. We need concrete programs to counter the hatred of Jews, including better education and harsher penalties.

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:02:10 +0100
Facebook: How To Fake Friends and Influence People

A network comprised of hundreds of fabricated Facebook profiles disseminates political propaganda and also coaxes real users to reveal as much about themselves as they are willing. The social network appears to be impotent in its response to the prof...

Germany European News

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:39:47 +0100
How Russia’s President Is Preparing His Own Succession

As he approaches the twilight of his presidency, Vladimir Putin is seeking changes to the constitution to pave the way for someone else to take over. Or is he?

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:53:14 +0100
Country on the Brink: A Search for the Source of Italy's Malaise

The sun in the south, the mountains in the north and stunningly beautiful cities in between: Life in Italy, one might think, is just short of paradise. But residents of the country are deeply unhappy. Why?

Sat, 8 Feb 2020 18:18:26 +0100
The Turkish Woman Who Fled Her Country only To Get Sent Back

Ayşe Erdoğan was persecuted in Turkey as an alleged follower of the Gülen movement. The young teacher fled to Greece to seek refuge. This is how she wound up back in a Turkish prison.

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:14:55 +0100
Geoffrey Van Orden: "We Felt Let Down by Angela Merkel"

Geoffrey Van Orden, a British Conservative and former army officer, has represented his country in Brussels for more than 20 years, most recently as Leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament. He spoke with DER SPIEGEL about Brexit, the T...

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:21:06 +0100
James Lovelock: 'I Would Not Waste My Fortune on Colonizing Mars'

James Lovelock is known for being one of the most important pioneers of the environmental movement. His ideas have stirred controversy before, and they're likely to do so again. How to stop climate change? With nuclear power and artificial intelligen...

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Greek Reporter

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:46:35 +0000
Greece's exit from Schengen will not solve the refugee crisis

tsipras-tousk.jpg As stated by European Council President Donald Tusk after his meeting the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Maximou residence. ...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:54:05 +0000
Incompetence fails SYRIZA’s governing

12715551_1021794801216661_3889761652356951816_n.jpg Иn his new book entitled "SYRIZA: The Failure of Populist Promises" to Cas Mudde, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:08:39 +0000
Pensions, taxes and non-performing loans hinder negotiations with creditors

imagehandler_10.jpg According to Mario Draghi, the fast completion of the monitoring is as important as carrying it under conditions of trust. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:22:57 +0000
5.2 on the Richter scale rocked the Peloponnese

seismos_1.jpg The earthquake was felt shortly after 09:00 pm today, its epicentre was about 25 kilometres southeast of the town of Pyrgos at a depth of about 5 kilometres. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:09:22 +0000
Christ crucified again ... in Crete

newego_large_t_1101_54634165_type13145.jpg Nikos Kazantzakis' novel has a contemporary resonance in relation to the refugee crisis and other problems of our time, said director Thodoris Papadou...

Harrow Times

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:00:00 +0000
Solve a crime in Wembley Park restaurant's new murder mystery events

A murder mystery will be performed live at a fine-dining restaurant in Wembley Park.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:46:04 +0000
Harrow Council approves 2020/21 budget

Harrow Council blamed dwindling funding from central government as it confirmed another council tax increase and further cuts as part of its budget for next year.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:49:11 +0000
Police appeal for help to find man wanted in connection with burglaries

Police are appealing for help to find a man suspected of being involved in a number of burglaries.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:48:17 +0000
Train delays on Thameslink line and queues on M25 due to roadworks

Good morning, here is a round-up of what's happening on the travel network on this Friday morning.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000
Rayners Lane residents appeal to Harrow Council over car park plans

Those living close to a station car park that could be redeveloped to provide almost 130 flats have urged their council to block the proposals.

Herald Scotland

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:17:06 +0000
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson cleared of domestic abuse

Motherwell FC manager Stephen Robinson has been cleared of domestic abuse.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:07:07 +0000
Storm Jorge to dump a foot of snow over the weekend

A monster storm from Spain could dump up to a foot of snow this weekend, weathermen warned last night.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:00:20 +0000
Ruth Davidson paid 100 times the Tory National Living Wage as election pundit

RUTH Davidson was paid £7500 for a single night’s work, she has revealed.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:08:35 +0000
Coronavirus: Scotland hits 500 negative tests for deadly disease

Exactly 500 tests for the Covid-19 virus have been carried out in Scotland - with all returning negative results.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:40:00 +0000
Coronavirus: First British death from disease recorded in Japan

A British tourist on the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died from coronavirus.

Hungary Budapest Business Journal

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:09:00 GMT
Polish electric car producer presents partner to design its first models

ElectroMobility Poland, a company founded by four Polish energy companies (Enea, Energa, PGE and Tauron) with the aim of starting production of 100,000 electric cars by 2022 or 2023, has revealed the company which will design the cars according to ne...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:45:00 GMT
Hungary weighs Hungaroring as venue for MotoGP race

Hungary is considering the suitability of Hungaroring, a racetrack on the outskirts of the capital, as a venue for a Grand Prix motorcycle racing (MotoGP) event, a government official said in a response to a query by an opposition MP posted on the we...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:25:00 GMT
Surplus on external trade in services at EUR 1.9 bln in Q4

In Q4 2019, service exports and imports rose by 3.8% and 6.8% respectively at current prices in EUR compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus was EUR 1.9 billion, which is EUR 56 million less than in the fourth quarter of 2018, ac...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:30:00 GMT
Bulgarians convert hundreds of millions of leva into euro

Amidst rumors of a change in the exchange rate of the Bulgarian lev to the euro, the public have reacted by converting leva into euro on a massive scale, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) says.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:05:00 GMT
Hungary stands by offer to acquire stake in Croatia LNG terminal

Hungary stands by its offer to buy a minority stake in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal Croatia is building, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said on Friday, after talks in Budapest with his Croatian counterpart Gordan G...

Iceland Monitor

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:14:00 +0000
First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Iceland

The first case of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been confirmed in Iceland.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:56:00 +0000
Increased Anxiety in Iceland, due to Negative News

A flood of negative news in Icelandic media lately has led to increased anxiety in society, states Óttar Guðmundsson, psychiatrist.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:26:00 +0000
Closing the Country Still an Option

The option to close Iceland due to the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is constantly being reassessed, in accordance with new risk assessments.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:10:00 +0000
100 Tourists at Red Cross Relief Center in South Iceland

The Red Cross opened a relief center at 3 am this morning at Heimaland, near Eyjafjöll mountains in South Iceland, for stranded tourists, whose vehicles had gotten stuck in snow.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:54:00 +0000
The Risk Is Real

“The risk that COVID-19 will be carried to Iceland is real, and what happens next mainly depends on how well other nations manage to protect themselves against the virus.”

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:04:30 +0000
Culture Pick: Une Misère At Stúdentakjallarinn

Ready to get your face melted off by some mind-blowing metal? Look no further than Stúdentakjallarinn tonight at 21:00, where... The post Culture Pick: Une Misère At Stúdentakjallarinn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:13:12 +0000
Breaking: First Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In Iceland

An Icelandic man in his fifties is in isolation at Landspítali hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus, Vísir reports.... The post Breaking: First Confirmed Case Of Coronavirus In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:34:46 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Place For A Fancy Meal

The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Place For A Fancy Meal appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:33:10 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Vegan Meal

The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Vegan Meal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:32:25 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Place To End The Night

Let’s not beat around the bush: Icelanders love to drink. In fact, there is probably nothing Icelanders like to do... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2020: Best Place To End The Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Impartial Reporter

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:40:00 +0000
McKinney murder: Engineer gives evidence on second day of trial

A marine engineer who showed Stephen McKinney, the father of two accused of drugging and dumping his wife off a holiday cruiser, how to operate the pleasure boat, today (Friday) admitted ticking the boat's safety check list to show it had four lif...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000
Flooding impacts businesses again

Due to the significant amount of rainfall that has fallen recently, severe flooding has occurred on the Derrychara Link road in Enniskillen which has been having an adverse effect on local businesses.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:27:02 +0000
Dolan jailed for 10 ten years for 'brutal and violent' killing

Joseph Dolan who stabbed a 'Good Samaritan' 28 times and battered her to death with kitchen pans was today (Friday) for jailed for ten years.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:31:39 +0000
Joseph Dolan jailed for 10 years for Pauline Kilkenny killing

Joseph Dolan, who stabbed a "Good Samaritan" who had kindly given him a roof over his head has been jailed for at least 10 years for her killing.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Trial begins for man accused of killing wife on Lough Erne

A controlling husband, tired of his wife, but unwilling to accept the possibility of her divorcing him, put her off the end of a Lough Erne cruiser hired to celebrate their up and coming 14th wedding anniversary, a murder trial heard yesterday (Wedne...

Inverness Courier

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT
New allegations of bullying at NHS

NHS Highland has been rocked by fresh bullying allegations as a former non-executive director claimed she was forced to resign.

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:00:00 GMT
Cash boost in pipeline for city

ELITE pipers congregating for the world’s most prestigious piping competition will bring Inverness a multimillion-pound economic boost this week.

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 19:15:00 GMT
Gang planned to flood Inverness with cocaine, heroin and Etizolam

A GANG caught with more than £600,000 of cocaine, heroin and Etizolam planned to flood Inverness with drugs, a court was told today.

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:00:00 GMT
Firefighters attend vehicle fire on A9 near Daviot

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to deal with a car on fire on the southbound carriageway of the A9.

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:20:00 GMT
Greens politician to retire

One of the longest serving and most passionate of all Highland politicians has announced that he will retire at the end of his current term.

Ireland Headlines

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Red warning issued as Jorge to bring 'severe winds'

A Status Red wind warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Galway and Clare, with Storm Jorge set to bring gusts of up to 145km/h.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:27:10 +0000
Those in close contact with Covid-19 patient 'notified'

The Department of Health has said everyone who has been in close contact with a woman diagnosed with coronavirus has been traced and notified.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:33:39 +0000
British man dies as virus spread risk now 'very high'

The World Health Organization has upgraded the global risk from Covid-19 to "very high", saying the continued increase in cases and countries affected was "clearly of concern".

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:29:44 +0000
Final accused found guilty in O'Connor murder case

A fourth person has been found guilty in relation to the murder of 61-year-old Patricia O'Connor, whose body was found in 15 different parts in nine locations in the Dublin mountains in June 2017.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:02:04 +0000
Anti-venom to be imported for man bitten by snake

The National Reptile Zoo says it's received a request for anti-venom to treat a 22-year-old man who's been bitten by a snake in Dublin.

Ireland IrishExaminer

Italy

Krakow Post

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:18:30 +0000
Kino Mania: Dogs 3

Starring: Bogusław Linda, Cezary Pazura, Marcin Dorocinśki, Artur Żmijewski Directed by: Władysław Pasikowski Rating: ★★★☆☆ Since the release of Władysław (Visited 1 times, 5 visits today) The post Kino Mania: Dogs 3 appeared first o...

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 00:25:37 +0000
The other V Day: “One Billion Rising” activists dance to raise sexual assault awareness

Over 30 activists gathered in front of Krakow’s Bagatela Theater this evening to dance to feminist anthems for “V Day,” (Visited 1 times, 2 visits today) The post The other V Day: “One Billion Rising” activists dance to ...

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:45:42 +0000
Last but not last: Karl Culley returns to Krakow music scene with weekend gig

In October 2018, I wrote what local singer, songwriter, and guitarist Karl Culley assured me was the obituary for his (Visited 1 times, 2 visits today) The post Last but not last: Karl Culley returns to Krakow music scene with weekend gig appeared fi...

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:16:46 +0000
Eat’n’doughnate 2020: Eataway bakes for a good cause

For the fifth year in a row, members of locally-based foodsharing platform Eataway are baking doughnuts for a good cause (Visited 1 times, 4 visits today) The post Eat’n’doughnate 2020: Eataway bakes for a good cause appeared first on The...

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 18:57:21 +0000
2020’s first “supermoon” visible over Krakow

The year’s first “supermoon” – when the full moon appears larger than normal – will be visible over Krakow this (Visited 1 times, 7 visits today) The post 2020’s first “supermoon” visible over Krakow appeared f...

Liverpool Echo

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 22:23:13 +0000
BBC EastEnders fans spot boat crash victims after rewatching flash forwards

But the one they were most worried about was the bust of the Queen Vic

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:57:06 +0000
BBC Hospital show realities of Liverpool knife crime laid bare as young man stabbed in heart

WARNING - EXTREMELY GRAPHIC IMAGE OF STAB WOUND

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:17:31 +0000
BBC EastEnders viewers furious with ending after boat disaster

Viewers were fuming with the ending as it was revealed not everyone will make it alive off the boat

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:44:18 +0000
ITV Emmerdale fans scared for character's life after shock shooting

Cain Dingle shot the "sheep rustler" to protect Moira

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:33:25 +0000
Murder suspect claims he shaved ketwig because 'there was a bounty on his head'

Michael Wilkinson said he went into hiding because he was being wrongly blamed for killing James Halewood

Macclesfield Express

Macedonian News Agency

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:52:38 +0000
KURIR.MK in the race for most popular web portal in the whole Balkan region

For the first time specialized web portal Media Daily introduced the section “selection of the most popular portals from the Balkan region”, and on the list among most read internet sites is found KURIR.MK. Only three Macedonian internet ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:13:05 +0000
VMRO-DPMNE’s EC holds its first meeting

The Executive Committee of VMRO-DPMNE held its first session, condemning the political persecution by the government, which through judicial authorities is committed against MPs, artists, police officers and other persons whose only sin is that they ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:53:05 +0000
New round of talks in New York: Nimetz believes Zaev wants quick solution to name issue

Matthew Nimetz, the UN mediator in the Macedonia-Greece name dispute told Greece’s state broadcaster ERT that there is no new name proposal and that he will put several ideas on the table in an upcoming meeting in New York on January 17, proposals ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:50:22 +0000
Ohrid named ‘world’s capital of humanism’ by World Organization for Social Integration

The World Organization for Social Integration has issued on its website an exclusive feature about Ohrid and Macedonia describing it as ‘the world’s capital of humanism in honor of St. Clement of Ohrid.’ Clement of Ohrid, a disciple of the sain...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:45:12 +0000
Mickoski: With sporting courage and excellent strategy to another handball victory

Hristijan Mickoski, the leader of VMRO – DPMNE, congratulated Monday’s victory of the Macedonian handball players over the Montenegrin national team on Facebook. “Proof that with a strong will, honest approach and sacrifice everything is possib...

Malta Gozo News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:26:40 +0000
Exhibition of plein-air paintings showing Gozo and other places

Don’t miss the opportunity to view Stance – a new exhibition of plein-air paintings of Gozo and other...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:10:13 +0000
Easter in Gozo with sacred music, processions, pageants and much more

Easter in Gozo activities for 202 have been launched by Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, who said that...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:35:32 +0000
GTA in favour of more connectivity, especially through an airlink

In his opening address at the 21st Gozo Tourism Association’s AGM, Chairman Mr Paul Scicluna emphasised the need...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:09:58 +0000
Creating opportunities for students within performing arts sector

Minister for Education and Employment Owen Bonnici has visited Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, a school which has a...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:58:43 +0000
National Call for blood issued for all types, session in Gozo this Sunday

The Blood Donation Service has said that although in general over the past weeks blood donations received and...

Malta Independent

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:29:00 +0000
Police scandal: Traffic branch recruits inspector, 12 officers to start filling depleted ranks

The Police Traffic Branch has recruited an inspector and 12 police officers in a bid to replenish its depleted ranks after more than three-fourths of its manpower were lost to a corruption scandal. A total of 42 officers have been arrested in connect...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:48:00 +0000
Coronavirus 'infodemic' a 'social media spectacle' - Maltese sociologist

It started off with ‘bat soups’ and people eating the animals whole, as international authorities announced the source of the novel Coronavirus could have been bats. These videos and memes quickly trickled to local Facebook newsfeeds, fol...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:23:00 +0000
Interconnector repair works hampered by bad weather but should be completed next month

Repairs on the interconnector have been hampered by bad weather but the works are still expected to be completed by the third week of March, Energy Minister Michael Farrugia said on Friday. The undersea cable was damaged by a ship’s anchor in D...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:53:00 +0000
Daphne public inquiry – 'I don't understand much, but I share items for the sake of partisanism'

A witness in the public inquiry into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia said that he does not understand much but shares information for the sake of partisanism.Testifying before the board of inquiry, Kenneth Camilleri said that he does not regret ...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:09:00 +0000
Getting your workplace ‘Coronavirus ready’ in 5 simple steps

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued guidance for businesses and employers, outlining simple ways to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, things to consider when employees travel, and how to get your business ready in case the 2019 co...

Malta Today

Fri,28 Feb 2020 18:21:18 +0100
Malta Chamber joins call for urgent coronavirus meeting

Malta Chamber of Commerce joins unions’ calls for an urgent social partners meeting to discuss all matters related to Covid-19

Fri,28 Feb 2020 18:20:39 +0100
Ministers should publish their meetings with private interests, Standards Commissioner suggests

Standards Commissioner George Hyzler has published a consultative document containing proposals to regulate lobbying

Fri,28 Feb 2020 17:11:50 +0100
Illegal restaurant tents outside St John’s Co-Cathedral removed

Unsightly tents outside St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta were removed after an ultimatum from the Planning Authority

Fri,28 Feb 2020 16:43:11 +0100
Satisfaction with Maltese democracy decreased by 20 points during political crisis

Percentage of those who judge Malta’s general situation positively drops by 29 points since 2018

Fri,28 Feb 2020 16:27:02 +0100
Tuna lobby calls for tighter controls on seafood fraud

Federation of Maltese Aquaculture Producers (FMAP) says Malta must start using DNA techniques to control seafood fraud, insists fish slime problem has been substantially curtailed

Northern Ireland BBC

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:28:45 GMT
Coronavirus: Passengers contacted after first NI case

The move comes after a woman who travelled from Italy to NI is confirmed as having coronavirus.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:42:10 GMT
Lu Na McKinney murder trial told boat had only two lifejackets

Stephen McKinney denies murdering his wife Lu Na who drowned in Lough Erne while on a family holiday.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:23:29 GMT
Storm Jorge: Wind warnings issued across Ireland

The next named storm will affect parts of the UK and Ireland, with rain and wind warnings in place.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:51:07 GMT
Strabane funeral: Three men sentenced after weapons seized

Police prevented a "bloodbath" at a church in Strabane by seizing a weapons haul, says a judge.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:04:20 GMT
Pauline Kilkenny: Joseph Dolan jailed for 'Good Samaritan' killing

Joseph Dolan stabbed Pauline Kilkenny 28 times at her remote home in Fermanagh in 2018.

Northwich Guardian

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:30:00 +0000
Dream comes true as gifted teen performs in semi final of BBC's The Greatest Dancer

A GIFTED dancer is rehearsing non stop to win a top TV talent show.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000
New opening hours at Northwich tip to 'provide a better experience'

NEW opening hours for Northwich's tip will come into force on April 1.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:41:12 +0000
Cranage farmer given suspended prison sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to animals

IAN McGrath, from Sandy Lane, Cranage, has been given a suspended prison sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to animals.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:36:15 +0000
IN PICTURES: New Barons Quay family restaurant aims to balance play with quality food

A NEW family restaurant concept has opened at Barons Quay, in what is being billed as the start of something bigger.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Safety improvements sees Watling Medical Practice retain ‘good’ rating

IMPROVEMENTS made to safety have ensured that a Northwich medical practice has retained its good rating.

Poland

Poland Krakow

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:18:30 +0000
Kino Mania: Dogs 3

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 00:25:37 +0000
The other V Day: “One Billion Rising” activists dance to raise sexual assault awareness

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:45:42 +0000
Last but not last: Karl Culley returns to Krakow music scene with weekend gig

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:16:46 +0000
Eat’n’doughnate 2020: Eataway bakes for a good cause

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 18:57:21 +0000
2020’s first “supermoon” visible over Krakow

Pravda Russian News

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:15:00 +0300
Moscow builds new expressway through Soviet-era radioactive repository

The radiation sensor of FGUP Radon (a division of the Russian Federal Agency for Atomic Power, Rosatom structure), installed at the construction site of the South-Eastern Expressway in Moscow, has recorded a 60-fold increase in the radiation backgrou...

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:52:00 +0300
Who is the richest and who is the poorest in Russia’s new government?

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev, Minister for Industry and Trade Denis Manturov and the head of the Ministry for Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev are the wealthiest members of the new government chaired by the new Prime Minister. The informat...

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:19:00 +0300
Russians to decide the fate of their Constitution on Cosmonautics Day

The national vote on constitutional amendments may take place in Russia on Sunday, April 12. The date has not been set, but April 12 is considered to be the most likely date for the vote, which is currently discussed in the Kremlin.Reportedly, the ...

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:48:00 +0300
Dmitry Medvedev says his resignation heralds major changes in Russia

Former Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev does not see the resignation of his government as something special. According to him, such changes are natural for any country.In addition, Medvedev noted that a change of the government heralds other ...

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:50:00 +0300
Putin takes measures to rule Russia after he retires

Draft laws on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, which Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed during his 16th Address to the Federal Assembly are likely to be submitted to the State Duma in February-March 2020.The nationwide...

Pravda World News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:46:00 +0300
Turkey wants NATO to stop Syrian army and Russia in Idlib

As many as 33 Turkish troops were killed as a result of the airstrike in Idlib province conducted by the Syrian Air Force, Anadolu news agency reports. Earlier, 29 victims of the Syria air strike were reported. The US supports Turkey in the Syrian co...

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:34:00 +0300
Coronavirus spreads from Italy to Croatia, Switzerland and Austria

Croatia became the first country in the Balkans, where a case of coronavirus Covid-19 infection was reported, Croatian television and radio company HRT said, citing Croatia's Minister of Health Vili Beros. According to the minister, the infected man...

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:09:00 +0300
Trump to strangle Venezuela with most stringent imperialist sanctions

US President Donald Trump said that Washington could take new restrictive measures in connection with the crisis in Venezuela. Speaking at a news conference following his visit to India, Donald Trump said that further sanctions against Venezuela coul...

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:22:00 +0300
Russian Air Force strikes Turkish troops in Idlib

Turkish forces and Syrian opposition troops launched a military operation on Thursday, February 20, in Syria's southeastern Idlib province against the army of Bashar al-Assad, local media reported. The offensive targets the positions of the Syrian tr...

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:56:00 +0300
Russia bars entrance to Chinese citizens for all purposes

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree that temporarily prohibits Chinese citizens from entering Russia for tourism, work, as well as for private purposes, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said. From February 20, according to ...

Radio Poland

Richmond and Twickenham Times

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:20:05 +0000
Chief executive of Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to step down

Richmond and Wandsworth councils have begun the search to find a successor following the news that the chief executive for both boroughs is to step-down.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:50:00 +0000
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Richmond and Twickenham Times from 2007: Part 2

It’s that time of the week to take a walk down memory lane with our Flashback Friday picture gallery.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:43:08 +0000
Richmond school issues update defending approach to coronavirus precautions

A Richmond school has issued a further update after it contacted parents earlier this week regarding coronavirus precautions, after some of its students returned from a ski trip in Italy.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:44:04 +0000
Richmond rated 'third fittest place in England'

Residents will be pleased to learn that Richmond has been rated as the third most fittest place in England.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:47:02 +0000
Appeal over video footage showing 'attempted break-in' at Boathouse Teddington

Police are appealing for information that will help them to catch two men who were seen on CCTV allegedly attempting to break into The Boathouse Design Studio in Teddington.

Romania Agerpres

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:50:31 +0200
Crown Custodian Margareta says increased awareness of rare diseases might help

Custodian of the Romanian Crown Margareta told a Rare Disease Day event hosted by Elisabeta Palace that by extending her patronage to the National Alliance for Rare Diseases in Romania she wanted to help sufferers of such diseases get trea...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:47:55 +0200
INTERVIEW/Ingo Korzetz says without Romania's medical evacuation capability, operational range in Mali would be limited

AGERPRES special correspondent Cristian Lupascu reports: Commander Ingo Korzetz of the German contingent deployed to the Camp Castor in Gao commended, in an interview to AGERPRES, the Romanian servicemen deployed within the UN mission i...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:21:42 +0200
British Embassy holds workshop on countering child abuse, sexual exploitation

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection command within the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) organised in Bucharest this week a capability development workshop on investigating child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE), according to ...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:30:20 +0200
INTERVIEW/Ambassador Noble says point-based immigration system doesn't affect Romanians registered in settled scheme

The point-based immigration system to be applied in the UK does not affect Romanians and the rest of EU citizens who have registered for special status, in settled or pre-settled schemes, but those who want to live in the Kingdom next y...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:24:48 +0200
Two more novel coronavirus cases confirmed in Romania

Two more people - a woman from Timisoara and a man from Maramures - have teste positive for the novel coronavirus, senior official with the Health Ministry Nelu Tataru said Friday. He told a news conference at the headquarters of the I...

Romania Insider

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:07:28 GMT
Coronavirus: British man who was on Diamond Princess ship dies in Japan

The man, who was on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, is the first UK national to die from the virus.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:45:43 GMT
Coronavirus fears wipe £200bn off UK firms' value

London's FTSE 100 share index suffers one of its biggest falls since 2008 as the virus spreads.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:02:56 GMT
Cross-Channel roof box people smuggler jailed

Two men and a 15-year-old girl were found in a locked, airless, car roof box, a court hears.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:59:29 GMT
Ironbridge flooding: Storm Jorge fears prompt defences repair plan

More heavy rain is expected in Ironbridge, Shropshire, as engineers replaced damaged defences.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:42:35 GMT
Prince Harry meets Jon Bon Jovi at Abbey Road Studios

The Duke of Sussex gets together with the US rocker at Abbey Road Studios for a charity recording.

Romanian National News Agency

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:50:31 +0200
Crown Custodian Margareta says increased awareness of rare diseases might help

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:47:55 +0200
INTERVIEW/Ingo Korzetz says without Romania's medical evacuation capability, operational range in Mali would be limited

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:21:42 +0200
British Embassy holds workshop on countering child abuse, sexual exploitation

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:30:20 +0200
INTERVIEW/Ambassador Noble says point-based immigration system doesn't affect Romanians registered in settled scheme

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:24:48 +0200
Two more novel coronavirus cases confirmed in Romania

RT

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:53:00 +0000
Coronavirus grounds Russian gymnasts as team bosses rule out Milwaukee and Tokyo World Cup events

The Russian national gymnastics team has been dealt a blow after team bosses decided not to risk making the trip to Milwaukee, USA for a World Cup event due to coronavirus fears. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:27:19 +0000
Fears grow that Liverpool could be denied Premier League crown if coronavirus outbreak worsens

Jurgen Klopp's record-breaking Liverpool side could be denied what would be their first top-flight league win in three decades if the coronavirus outbreak leads to large-scale game cancelations, according to a UK media report. Read Full...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:23:10 +0000
Pompeo adds insult to injury by dangling coronavirus ‘help’ in front of sanctions-stricken Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized Iran's healthcare infrastructure while offering empty gestures of help, adding insult to injury after years of devastating sanctions have deprived the nation of lifesaving supplies. Read ...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:18:00 +0000
Large blaze erupts near iconic Paris train station Gare de Lyon (PHOTO, VIDEO)

A major fire has broken out in the vicinity of the iconic Paris train station, Gare de Lyon. The blaze prompted the evacuation of the station, while the public is advised to avoid the area. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:05:42 +0000
Russia on red alert: almost SURROUNDED by Coronavirus cases - braces for epidemic

As the world's biggest country, bordering 16 states, Russia is something of a sitting duck for COVID-19. With eight of those now reporting infections, its reappearance inside Russian borders is perhaps only a matter of time. Read Full A...

Scotland BBC

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:46:59 GMT
Motherwell manager cleared of assault charges

Stephen Robinson had been accused of assaulting his partner Robyn Lauchlan in Edinburgh.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:41:00 GMT
Missing tourist's family told of body found in Glen Nevis

The discovery was made in Glen Nevis in Lochaber, the area Tomas Gafrik had been reported missing.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:17:56 GMT
Copenhagen scorer Michael Santos charged after Celtic win

Michael Santos was allegedly involved in an altercation as his side celebrated their second goal.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:46:33 GMT
BBC's Sam Poling kept endometriosis private to hide 'weakness'

The BBC's Sam Poling opens up about living with endometriosis while investigating UK criminals.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:40:28 GMT
Abuse by former paddle steamer captain David Neill 'left me broken'

A victim of paedophile David Neill speaks out after he is jailed for seven years for abusing boys in the 1980s.

Scotland Herald

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:17:06 +0000
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson cleared of domestic abuse

Motherwell FC manager Stephen Robinson has been cleared of domestic abuse.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:07:07 +0000
Storm Jorge to dump a foot of snow over the weekend

A monster storm from Spain could dump up to a foot of snow this weekend, weathermen warned last night.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:00:20 +0000
Ruth Davidson paid 100 times the Tory National Living Wage as election pundit

RUTH Davidson was paid £7500 for a single night’s work, she has revealed.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:08:35 +0000
Coronavirus: Scotland hits 500 negative tests for deadly disease

Exactly 500 tests for the Covid-19 virus have been carried out in Scotland - with all returning negative results.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:40:00 +0000
Coronavirus: First British death from disease recorded in Japan

A British tourist on the Diamond Princess cruise ship has died from coronavirus.

Serbia News

Sky News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:05:00 +0000
British cruise ship passenger dies from coronavirus

A British man has died in Japan after being infected with coronavirus while in quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:36:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Risk of spread raised to 'very high' around world

The risk of the coronavirus outbreak's global spread and impact is at its highest possible level, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:14:00 +0000
FTSE 100 loses £200bn in worst week for global shares since 2008 crisis

Fears over the coronavirus crisis have wiped more than £200bn in value from the FTSE 100 in the worst week for global stock markets since the 2008 financial crash.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:49:00 +0000
PM: 'Best advice' to stop coronavirus is to wash your hands - with soap

Boris Johnson has said people are "right to be concerned" about the spread of the coronavirus in the UK, but says the "best advice" to prevent a wider outbreak is to wash your hands with hot water and soap.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:24:00 +0000
Crossbow murderer jailed for luring man into 'slow and painful' death

A sports therapist found guilty of murdering an elderly man with a crossbow outside his home has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 31 years.

Slovak Spectator

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:06:56 +0100
Blog: The deceiving paradox of far-right politics

No Slav can stand with Hitler, writes NGO founder and author Zuzana Palovic.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:42:52 +0100
A record number of Slovaks fly home for the 2020 elections

Some 86,000 Slovaks living abroad have already been reported to have cast their vote by post.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:35:59 +0100
Paperback or e-book? Slovaks go with the former

March is known as the month of books in Slovakia.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:24:51 +0100
Women’s suffrage marks 100 years on election day in Slovakia

The Czechoslovak Constitution was adopted on February 29, 1920, precisely a hundred years before Slovakia's 2020 elections.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:13:41 +0100
Caught in the Net: 2,458 sexual predators contact 3 underage girls in 10 days

This documentary unveils how predators abuse young girls online.

Slovakia News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:20:01 +0000
Blog: The deceiving paradox of far-right politics

No Slav can stand with Hitler, writes NGO founder and author Zuzana Palovic. Published: Friday, February 28, 2020Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:50:01 +0000
Women’s suffrage marks 100 years on election day in Slovakia

The Constitution was adopted on February 29, 1920, precisely a hundred years before Slovakia's 2020 elections. Published: Thursday, February 27, 2020Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:50:02 +0000
A record number of Slovaks fly home for the 2020 elections

Some 86,000 Slovaks living abroad have already been reported to have cast their vote by post. Published: Thursday, February 27, 2020Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:50:02 +0000
Paperback or e-book? Slovaks go with the former

March is known as the month of books in Slovakia. Published: Thursday, February 27, 2020Full story: Slovak Spectator

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:50:02 +0000
The 1920 Constitution cemented democracy and women’s suffrage in Czechoslovakia

The Constitution was adopted on February 29, 1920, precisely a hundred years before Slovakia's 2020 elections. Published: Thursday, February 27, 2020Full story: Slovak Spectator

Slovakia Spectator

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:06:56 +0100
Blog: The deceiving paradox of far-right politics

No Slav can stand with Hitler, writes NGO founder and author Zuzana Palovic.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:42:52 +0100
A record number of Slovaks fly home for the 2020 elections

Some 86,000 Slovaks living abroad have already been reported to have cast their vote by post.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:35:59 +0100
Paperback or e-book? Slovaks go with the former

March is known as the month of books in Slovakia.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:24:51 +0100
Women’s suffrage marks 100 years on election day in Slovakia

The Czechoslovak Constitution was adopted on February 29, 1920, precisely a hundred years before Slovakia's 2020 elections.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:13:41 +0100
Caught in the Net: 2,458 sexual predators contact 3 underage girls in 10 days

This documentary unveils how predators abuse young girls online.

Slovenia Times

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:34:50 +0100
N26 launches premium offering in Slovenia

The Mobile Bank N26 launched its premium accounts to customers in Slovenia. On this occasion Slovenia Times spoke with Sarunas Legeckas, General Manager of Greater Europe Markets.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:12:58 +0100
New govt to revive conscription, secure border

The coalition government that is being formed by Janez Janša is planning to reintroduce military conscription, effectively secure the border, decentralise the country and increase local government funding, as well as introduce a general child benefi...

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:18:05 +0100
Festival of Mountaineering Film kicking off tonight

Ljubljana - The Sweet Requiem, a film about a Tibetan refugee who escaped to India with her father as a child, will open the 14th Festival of Mountaineering Film in Ljubljana on Monday. Running until 1 March, the festival will feature 37 films in the...

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:14:32 +0100
Nika Križnar makes podium in Ljubno Ski Jumping World Cup event

Ljubno ob Savinji - Norwegian Maren Lundby won the women's individual Ski Jumping World Cup event in Ljubno ob Savinji in the north of the country on Sunday, ahead of Austrian Eva Pinkelnig and Slovenian Nika Križnar.

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 20:04:09 +0100
Vlhova takes Golden Fox slalom and overall trophy

Kranjska Gora - Slovak Alpine skier Petra Vlhova won Sunday's women's World Cup race in Slovenia's Kranjska gora, also bagging the overall Golden Fox trophy following a second place in Saturday's giant slalom. The best Slovenian skier was Meta Hrovat...

South Wales Argus

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:57:00 +0000
Coronavirus Wales: live updates

The first case of coronavirus in Wales has been confirmed.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:02:06 +0000
Newport gangster’s moll was chauffeur in £16 million drugs crew

A GANGSTER’S moll drove her boyfriend between Newport and Liverpool as he ferried heroin and cash between the two cities as a member of a £16 million drugs operation.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:21:08 +0000
Joe Calzaghe pays tribute to mum who has died less than 18 months after her husband Enzo

THE MOTHER of world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe has died.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:01:35 +0000
Couple at Monmouth care home talk about 67 happy years together

A HUSBAND and wife from Monmouth who celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day have looked back on their life together.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:50:00 +0000
This is why people love Newport

IT MIGHT have its problems – negatives that apply to most cities in the UK, it should be noted – but there is plenty to love about Newport.

St Albans Review

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Phoenix Barber Co in Marshalswick to become wine bar at night

By day, it’s a busy barbers shop on the outskirts of St Albans.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000
St Albans theatre company's new show based on film starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith

You’re never too old to fall in love is the heartwarming message of the Company of Ten’s next production, Ladies in Lavender.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:48:17 +0000
Train delays on Thameslink line and queues on M25 due to roadworks

Good morning, here is a round-up of what's happening on the travel network on this Friday morning.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000
Herts County Council's council tax share to rise by 3.99 per cent

Councillors clashed over whether tax should be spent on front-line services or "squirrelled away in bank vaults".

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:47:09 +0000
Heathrow third runway ruled unlawful over climate change

A court ruling has put the brakes on Heathrow Airport expansion, after judges said current plans for a third runway are unlawful.

Swiss Info

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:39:00 GMT
Swiss call for humanitarian access in war-torn Syria

Switzerland has again expressed concern about the escalating military conflict in north-eastern Syria, calling on the warring parties to return to the negotiating table. In a statement published on Friday, the Swiss foreign ministry urged all parti...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:54:00 GMT
Performance-enhancing substance was procured from Switzerland for athlete Mo Farah

A documentary by the BBC has revealed that the performance-enhancing supplement L-carnitine was obtained in Switzerland for British Olympic and world champion runner Sir Mohamed Farah. The BBC report claims that the legal supplement, w...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:05:00 GMT
UBS bosses take pay cut after difficult year

Outgoing UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti saw his pay cut to CHF12.5 million ($12.9 million) last year from CHF14.1 million in 2018. UBS says it managed a CHF4.3 billion profit last year, but this was nevertheless a fall year-on-year while the bank was also hi...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:19:00 GMT
Coronavirus cases spreading in Switzerland

Switzerland is taking unprecedented measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. For the first time, the federal government is taking over powers from the cantonal authorities to ban large gatherings. At present, the virus ...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:09:00 GMT
Switzerland bans major public events to slow spread of virus

Switzerland has imposed a ban on public events that gather more than 1,000 people together in the same place until at least March 15 in response to the coronavirus threat. The ban comes into force with immediate effect in the midst of the carnival s...

The Argus

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:17:14 +0000
Body found on Brighton beach

A MAN'S body has been found on the beach this morning.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:48:29 +0000
Hurstpierpoint College students 'in self isolation'

PARENTS have reported students are in self-isolation following a college's trip to Italy.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton jeweller's overcrowding, Brexit, and high street fears

A JEWELLER of 40 years says an overcrowded market in Brighton’s historic Lanes is forcing him to rethink his business.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000
The pubs in Sussex currently needing a landlord

EVER spent the night down your local pub and wondered what it would be like if you were standing behind the bar instead?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:50:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Ten Lancing pupils in self-isolation

TEN children with flu-like symptoms have been told to self-isolate after a school ski trip to coronavirus-hit Italy.

The Nordic Page

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:33:19 +0100
Two Secondary School Students Die from the Flu in Norway

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:07:37 +0100
Advertising Agency Behind SAS Video Becomes Target of Bomb Threats from Right Wing Extremists

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:20:21 +0100
Norwegian Mocks SAS's Controversial Copied Scandinavian Culture Ad with Its Timely Sharing on Facebook

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:24:24 +0100
SAS Video Questioning Scandinavian Culture Attacked by "Trolls" and Taken Down

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:06:13 +0100
Chinese tourists buy up supply of ALL masks and mouthwash in Norway

Think Spain

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:29:56 +0200
Women in Spain live to nearly 86 on average: Life expectancy rose even during recession, study confirms

LIFE expectancy in Spain rose by 1.17 years on average in the last decade, according to the ministry of health and the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:20:49 +0200
Dido, Tom Jones and Gypsy Kings at Madrid 'Noches del Botanic' festival

MUSIC-LOVERS have just been given the full line-up for one of Madrid's best-loved festivals - the Noches del Botánico (Botanic Nights), with massive concerts by ...

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:48:14 +0200
FACUA investigates Ryanair's 'greenest airline in EU' claims

SPAIN'S consumer authorities are looking into Ryanair's claim that it is the 'lowest-emission airline in Europe', amid concerns that this may be influencing planet-conscious ...

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:06:12 +0200
George Clooney to buy Malaga CF? Costa del Sol 'Hollywood of Europe' rumours abound

HOLLYWOOD actor George Clooney could be the new part-owner of Málaga CF football club, according to the the Small Shareholders' Association (APA).

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:37:30 +0200
Ben Affleck gives frank interview in fluent Spanish: His alcoholism, press hounding and Jennifer Lopez's wedding

PEARL Harbour star Ben Affleck told TV interviewers he would be 'delighted' to attend ex-fiancée Jennifer López's wedding - in perfect ...

This Is Local London

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:44:06 +0000
Tribute to Tyler Roye who was stabbed to death in Croydon

Kayleigh Bennett still remembers the first time she met Tyler Roye.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:10:00 +0000
Man who made a string of bomb hoaxes across Sutton and Croydon was a former Asda employee

A former Asda employee claimed to be a white supremacist when he made a series of hoax bomb threats to busy stores and supermarkets.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:20:00 +0000
Nearly 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze at car workshop in Croydon

About 100 firefighters tacklied a blaze at a car workshop in Croydon last night.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:57:10 +0000
New Minister witnesses Bromley's child services turnaround firsthand

The Government’s new Minister for children and families has used her first ever Ministerial visit to see Bromley Council’s Special Education Needs and Disabilities provision up close.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:36:36 +0000
17 men arrested in connection to mass car theft raids across Essex and east London

Seventeen men - aged between 19 and 48 years - have been arrested in connection to a multimillion car theft across Essex and east London.

Times of Malta

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:50:00 +0100
Ministers should not lobby after holding office - Standards Commissioner

Ministers, parliamentary secretaries and other public officials should be barred from acting as lobbyists for a period of time after they cease to hold office, the ...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:24:00 +0100
Massive fire forces evacuation of Paris train station

Paris police reported a fire Friday evening near the Gare de Lyon train station, which it said was being evacuated. [attach id=842495 size="large" align="left" type...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:05:00 +0100
Coronavirus: WHO raises global risk to maximum level

The World Health Organization has raised its global risk assessment of the new coronavirus to its highest level after the epidemic spread to sub-Saharan Africa and ...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:04:00 +0100
Geneva auto show cancelled after virus ban

The Geneva International Motor Show, a major event on the auto industry calendar, has been cancelled after Switzerland banned large gatherings amid the new coronavi...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:45:00 +0100
Tent eyesores removed from Valletta

The "unsightly tented structures" illegally set up by three catering establishments in a promiment square around the area of St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta ha...

Tottenham Independent

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:08:18 +0000
Enfield councillors clash over tax rise and spending plans

Councillors clashed over budget plans that will see Enfield residents’ council tax bills rise once again over the next financial year.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000
Covers band takes advantage of extra day with special leap year show in Enfield

Music From the Black Barn, Forty Hall Farm’s monthly gig taking place every second Saturday, stages a rare extra show this weekend – a leap year special featuring The Vipers supported by Bazooka Joe.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:48:17 +0000
Train delays on Thameslink line and queues on M25 due to roadworks

Good morning, here is a round-up of what's happening on the travel network on this Friday morning.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:30:00 +0000
What businesses want from the next Mayor of London

As the Mayoral vote approaches, London businesses have their own set of demands.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:48:27 +0000
London rough-sleeper numbers fall for first time in 6 years

Rough sleeping in London has fallen for the first time in six years, according to Government data released today (Thursday).

Turkey

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:14:07 Z
Erdoğan, Putin agree to meet soon after deadly Idlib attack

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged a phone call on February 28 and agreed to meet in-person very soon and to discuss new measures to de-escalate tension in the Idlib province of Syria as the Syrian regime k...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:08:41 Z
Turkish troops attacked despite coordination with Russia, defense minister says

The deadly attack on Turkish troops took place although the location of our forces was known by Russia, Turkey's defense minister said on Feb. 28.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:57:00 Z
Turkey to not to stop Syrian refugees reaching Europe: Reports

Turkey will no longer stop Syrian refugees from reaching Europe, a senior Turkish official said, as Ankara responded on Feb. 29 to the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers in an airstrike by Syrian government forces in Syria’s northwestern Idlib region.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:21:28 Z
NATO chief condemns attacks, UN top diplomat reiterates call for ceasefire

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Feb. 27 reiterated his call for an "immediate ceasefire" in northwestern Syria following a deadly airstrike by Syrian regime forces on Turkish troops in Idlib province.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:13:20 Z
Turkish parties extend condolences for killed troops

Turkish political parties on Feb. 28 extended condolences to the nation over loss of lives of Turkish soldiers in an airstrike by the Bashar al-Assad regime forces in Idlib, northwestern Syria.

UK BBC

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:07:28 GMT
Coronavirus: British man who was on Diamond Princess ship dies in Japan

The man, who was on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, is the first UK national to die from the virus.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:45:43 GMT
Coronavirus fears wipe £200bn off UK firms' value

London's FTSE 100 share index suffers one of its biggest falls since 2008 as the virus spreads.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:02:56 GMT
Cross-Channel roof box people smuggler jailed

Two men and a 15-year-old girl were found in a locked, airless, car roof box, a court hears.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:59:29 GMT
Ironbridge flooding: Storm Jorge fears prompt defences repair plan

More heavy rain is expected in Ironbridge, Shropshire, as engineers replaced damaged defences.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:42:35 GMT
Prince Harry meets Jon Bon Jovi at Abbey Road Studios

The Duke of Sussex gets together with the US rocker at Abbey Road Studios for a charity recording.

UK Daily Express

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:18:00 +0000
Douglas Carswell lifts lid on 'brilliant' change Johnson could make to House of Lords

DOUGLAS CARSWELL has revealed the best change Boris Johnson could bring to the House of Lords, in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:46:00 +0000
M60 closed as boy, 10, dies in horror accident in Greater Manchester - one arrest

A 10-year-old boy has died after a crash on the M60 while a six-year-old boy remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:55:00 +0000
Brexit row: Bernie Sanders poised to FORCE Boris Johnson into accepting EU laws

BREXIT has led Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek an ambitious free trade agreement with the US - but his plans could be dashed if Bernie Sanders ousts Donald Trump from the White House after US elections later this year.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:49:00 +0000
WATCH: Green Party official left speechless in car crash interview with Hartley-Brewer

GREEN PARTY spokeswoman Caroline Russell suffered an embarrassing moment on Friday morning as she clashed with Julia Hartley-Brewer over the Court of Appeal's decision to deny Heathrow Airport to build a third runway.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:09:00 +0000
Coronavirus: UK passenger on quarantined cruise ship becomes first Briton to die of virus

A BRITISH man who was on board the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan has died from coronavirus, becoming the UK's first fatality in the worldwide outbreak.

UK Independent

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:22:00 GMT
Boris Johnson calls emergency coronavirus meeting - for three days time

In the UK, 19 people have contracted the illness so far

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:08:00 GMT
Greta Thunberg says young must 'be the adults in the room' in rallying cry to 30,000 climate protesters in Bristol

'Words and promises' from politicians not enough to avert environmental catastrophe, teenager tells crowds

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:02:00 GMT
Boris Johnson government 'may be breaking own climate change laws' with £28.8bn roads programme

Transport Action Network is now seeking legal advice 'on whether the government is also acting outside the law in pursuing its road building programme'

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:33:19 GMT
How could coronavirus affect Matt Hancock's career?

Officials are understood to have concluded that the 'reasonable worst-case scenario' could lead to demoting the health secretary to the role of leader of the House of Commons

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:54:00 GMT
British man digs son out alive from under 5ft of snow 30 minutes after he was buried

'I won't forget the moment I got to hold him. He was so cold, but he was alive,' father says

UK Telegraph

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:53:49 GMT
Hong Kong quarantines pets after dog tests positive for coronavirus

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:45:08 GMT
Gare de Lyon train station being evacuated after fire in central Paris

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:02:19 GMT
What is coronavirus, how did it start and could the outbreak grow bigger?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:35:10 GMT
Friday evening news briefing: First British coronavirus death

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:29:40 GMT
London law firm shuts office and sends home 1,000 staff in coronavirus scare

UK Times

Ukraine News

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:39:01 +0000
The Moscow Times: Russia reports dramatic rise in rape cases

New rape cases in Russia have shot up by 72%, according to federal prosecutors’ criminal data cited by the state-run TASS news agency on Feb. 28. Read more here. The post The Moscow Times: Russia reports dramatic rise in rape cases appeared first o...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:27:51 +0000
RFE/RL: Poroshenko calls on Zelensky ‘to stop persecuting opposition’

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has called on his successor, Volodymyr Zelensky, to stop “persecuting” the opposition and instead carry out his presidential duties. Read more here. SUPPORT THE KYIV POST Independent Ukraine nee...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:26:30 +0000
Civic watchdogs urge Zelensky to unblock judicial reform

On Feb. 28, Ukraine’s leading anti-corruption and judicial watchdogs urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to immediately unblock his own judicial reform, which has been stalled since last year. The judicial reform law was initiated by Zelensky to ous...

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:18:55 +0000
UNIAN: Almost 40% of Ukrainians have no bank accounts

CEO of Mastercard Europe SA Inga Andreieva says the share of adults who have no bank accounts in Ukraine is 37%. Read more here. The post UNIAN: Almost 40% of Ukrainians have no bank accounts appeared first on KyivPost.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:11:58 +0000
Washington Post: Turkey vows to escalate military action after 33 soldiers die in Syrian strike

ISTANBUL — Turkey vowed on Feb. 28 to escalate military actions in Idlib after 33 of its soldiers were killed in an airstrike it blamed on Syria, as the risk of a major military confrontation between Russia and Turkey in the region increased sharpl...

Unian News Agency

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:45:00 +0200
Zelensky, Ukraine media groups agree to launch non-coded satellite versions of major TV channels

Many Ukrainians had no access to 20 major TV channels after their satellite signal was coded on January 29.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:55:00 +0200
World Health Organization upgrades global coronavirus risk to "very high"

WHO epidemiologists have been monitoring these developments continuously.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:57:00 +0200
Almost 40% of Ukrainians have no bank accounts

Ukraine is still at the bottom of the ranking in terms of the number of POS terminals per 1,000 people in Europe.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:40:00 +0200
Europa League: Shakhtar Donetsk to meet with German's Wolfsburg in Round of 16

At the previous stage, Shakhtar eliminated Benfica (2-1, 3-3).

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:20:00 +0200
E-money market in Ukraine more than doubles in 2019

The number of "electronic wallets" grew not so significantly, that is by 18%, to 74 million.

Wales Online

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:25:28 +0000
Money raised for flood victims after Storm Dennis could be swallowed up by DWP, warn politicians

They fear the money could be counted as income and have asked for it to be exempted, as well as requesting £30m to help rebuild affected communities.

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 20:02:30 +0000
The tears, fears and gritty determination to rebuild lives after the devastation of Storm Dennis

Seven days on, this is how the clean-up operation is going for some of those worst hit by the flooding

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 19:16:14 +0000
Search for missing 20-year-old after 'out-of-character' disappearance

Police are appealing for information to help find him

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:21:06 +0000
Boy, 15, 'relentlessly bullied' died after overdose says mum who wants law change to protect kids

Julie Steward is campaigning with other parents across the UK to try to prevent more tragedies resulting from bullying

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:25:22 +0000
The huge $600m ship docked in Port Talbot has left after it was sold

The Sertão drilling ship has spent the last 11 months in the Welsh town

Wandsworth Guardian

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:20:05 +0000
Chief executive of Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to step down

Richmond and Wandsworth councils have begun the search to find a successor following the news that the chief executive for both boroughs is to step-down.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:40:00 +0000
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Wandsworth Times from 2007: Part 2

It’s that time of the week to take a walk down memory lane with our Flashback Friday picture gallery.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:10:33 +0000
Man seen exposing himself to 'anyone' along a Putney street

A man has been exposing himself late at night around Putney.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:36:02 +0000
Two teenagers who were caught carrying a knife and drugs are jailed

Two teenagers have been locked up they were being caught with drugs and a knife last month.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:25:22 +0000
Here are the plans for the future of Clapham Junction station

Love it or hate it, you will probably have to pass through Clapham Junction Station if you are travelling into the city centre from South West London.

Watford Observer

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Water Lane tunnel in Watford to shut for 20 days

Roads in and around Watford town centre are set to get more congested over the next few weeks due to a road closure.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:30:00 +0000
Neighbours hit out at plans for new back garden homes in Croxley Green

Neighbours fear there could be a "security risk" if plans to build new houses in the back gardens of a road get the go ahead.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000
Concert in Rickmansworth features musician who played at London Olympics opening ceremony

Two of England’s most versatile pianists will herald the arrival of spring at a concert in Rickmansworth on Saturday, February 29.

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:20:00 +0000
Uber driver filmed refusing to let guide dog into his car in Watford

An Uber driver has been caught on video refusing to let a guide dog into his car.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000
Council tax rise in Hertsmere agreed

The average taxpayer will pay £5 more than they did last year after councillors approved the next financial budget.

Western Daily Press

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:38:44 +0000
Police release CCTV after string of electrical retailers defrauded

Police want to speak with this man

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:06:45 +0000
Firefighters reveal crash aftermath after three people rescued

The incident is still blocking the A37 at Yeovil

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:41:15 +0000
Police seek 'nurse or carer' who drove away from M5 crash with pregnant woman

She was wearing a nurse's or carer's uniform

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:17:42 +0000
Sherborne school pupil being tested for coronavirus after Italy trip

The school alerted parents to the situation today

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:12:54 +0000
Beales chief hits back at claims store didn't engage in Yeovil business community

The High Street store will close in the coming weeks after the firm was placed into administration

World Bulletin

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0200
Turkey summons Egypt envoy over raid on Anadolu company

Ankara’s relations with Cairo have been frosty for the reason that Egyptian military ousted Muslim Brotherhood president Mohammed Mursi, an ally of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, in 2013.

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:12:32 +0200
Will the Turkey-Libya Maritime Boundaries Deal Be Legally Valid If Haftar Takes Over Tripoli?

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:53:31 +0200
Can Pakistan act as facilitator in the Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement?

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:25:27 +0200
Why do Muslims oppose citizenship engineering in India?

Citizen registry's logic is unclear, but its mischief is clear to most Indians and foreigners who know the country

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:10:47 +0200
13th Cinema Verite to kick off in Tehran

The 13th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival, also known as the Cinema Verite will kick off officially on December 9-16 in Tehran. Films are expected to be screened in different sections including the national and the internationa...

York Press

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 17:07:07 +0000
A19 shut outside York after crash

ALL three emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the A19 north of York.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:27:10 +0000
Flooding worsens in East Yorkshire village - residents evacuated in early hours

RESIDENTS were evacuated from an East Yorkshire village in the early hours of today as floodwaters continued to rise.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:01:32 +0000
York teen comes forward after appeal to trace people who helped unconscious boy

A PLUCKY teenager who came to the aid of a young man who was knocked unconscious after falling down stairs at York station has come forward following an appeal.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:20:00 +0000
Fresh start for two much-loved York stores

A MUCH-LOVED York interiors shop that was set to close after 19 years has secured its future under new owners.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0000
New centre for children's mental health set to open

A FORMER adult mental health facility is to reopen as a 'state-of-the-art' new centre for children.

Your Local Guardian

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:44:06 +0000
Tribute to Tyler Roye who was stabbed to death in Croydon

Kayleigh Bennett still remembers the first time she met Tyler Roye.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:10:00 +0000
Man who made a string of bomb hoaxes across Sutton and Croydon was a former Asda employee

A former Asda employee claimed to be a white supremacist when he made a series of hoax bomb threats to busy stores and supermarkets.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:20:00 +0000
Nearly 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze at car workshop in Croydon

About 100 firefighters tacklied a blaze at a car workshop in Croydon last night.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:20:05 +0000
Chief executive of Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to step down

Richmond and Wandsworth councils have begun the search to find a successor following the news that the chief executive for both boroughs is to step-down.

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Croydon Guardian from 2007: Part 2

It’s that time of the week to take a walk down memory lane with our Flashback Friday picture gallery.

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