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The renters unions fighting landlords for tenants’ rights

Buying a home can seem seem like a distant dream for many with the average house priced at over seven times the average salary.

London Fire Brigade chief Dany Cotton to quit early

The fire chief who was in command on the night of the Grenfell fire is to leave her post earlier than expected.

Johnson and Corbyn go head-to-head in TV debate

Brexit took centre stage again in the election campaign today. Labour attacked the Conservatives over their plans for the Northern Ireland border and former Prime Ministers - John Major and Tony Blair - united to suggest tactical voting to thwart Bor...

Man guilty of sex attacks on women and children

It took the jury foreman seven-and-a-half minutes to deliver the verdicts. Serial sex attacker Joseph McCann was guilty of 37 charges.

Where Next: What happens to party politics after this election?

Mere days away from the general election, Gary Gibbon sits down with the political editor of the Daily Mirror, Pippa Crerar, and by James Kirkup, director of the Social Market Foundation.

Albania News

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:32:45 GMT
The 9 New Rules Kanye Makes Kim Follow

Jesus doesn't like eyeshadow.

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:10:32 GMT
All The Rules Kardashian Kids Have To Follow

They're actually pretty strict.

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:02:13 GMT
Which Internet Girl Are You?

The ultimate internet girl quiz.

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:31:59 GMT
2019 Emmy-Nominated TV Shows You Can Stream Right Now

Looking for a new show? We got you.

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:57:12 GMT
QUIZ: Can We Guess Your Education Level Based On The History You Know?

How well do YOU know the past?

Andover Advertiser

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:36:13 +0000
Dangerous driver, Benjamin Jobling, travelled at nearly double the speed limit to get home to his girlfriend jailed

A SPEEDING motorist has been jailed for causing death by dangerous after hitting a pedestrian at nearly 20mph over the speed limit.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
D-Day veteran Tom Waite, 96, remembered by family

AN ANDOVER veteran who survived one of the most important battles of the Second World War has died aged 96 while still waiting to be awarded a medal for his bravery.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000
Schoolchildren speak out against incinerator in Christmas wish lists

TOYS, a new bike or perhaps the latest gaming console are just a few of the things you might expect to see at the top of children’s wish lists this Christmas.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:37:11 +0000
Planning dispute around Goodworth Clatford golf course waits for verdict

A PLANNING dispute over the height of a golf course is now waiting for a verdict from the government’s Planning Inspectorate.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
PAPER PREVIEW: Andover Advertiser, December 6, 2019

A “JEALOUS and violent” man told his estranged wife to swallow her wedding ring before beating her to death in a “brutal” attack, a court has heard.

Anphoblacht

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:48:58 +0000
Standing up for Newry & Armagh - Mickey Brady for MP

There are serious issues facing us in this election. Our health service is at breaking point, the Tories and DUP have conspired to inflict the most savage cuts to public services in a generation and the planet is facing a climate catastrophe that ...

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:30:02 +0000
Comharthaíocht Dhátheangach / Bilingual Signage at QUB - Eoghan Ó Garmaile

Tá bliain chinniúnach romhainn anseo inOllscoil na Banríona ó thaobh cearta teanga de, go háirithe i leithchomharthaíocht dhátheangach. Ach ní gandua a tharla seo. D’ainneoin gur tháinigdlús lenár bhfeachtas sa Chumann Gaelach le cú...

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:52:33 +0000
Fianna Fáil shock at Sinn Féin victory: “We thought we had them stamped out”

Fianna Fáil plan for coalition with Labour and Greens threatened by Sinn Féin resurgence

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:14:01 +0000
Why a referendum on Irish unity within the next five years is essential

'Brexit looms, and no matter what arrangements are put in place to manage it, Ireland - north and south - will suffer', writes Matt Carthy MEP

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:44:57 +0000
Internationalism is central to republican politics - Kearney

Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney writes on international solidarity and the party's links with Cuba and South Africa.

The Syrian army has taken control of new points along a key highway as part of their agreement with the SDF.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:10:32 GMT
Breathing air in some UK cities as harmful as smoking 160 cigarettes

Campaigners have said pollution is now a "public health emergency" and urged the government to enforce stricter rules.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:32:05 GMT
Polar bears crowd Russian village in search for food

Polar bears have crowded a village in Russia's far east in search for food, forcing public events to be canceled.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:32:17 GMT
Climate change is causing birds to become smaller – study

For almost four decades, ornithologist David Willard has collected and measured Chicago's dead bird population.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:19:28 GMT
Brain differences detected in kids with depressed parents

While the causes of depression are complex, having a parent with depression is one of the biggest known risk factors.

Azerbaijan Today

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:55:00 +0400
Azerbaijani trampoliners become silver medalists for first time in country’s gymnastics ...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:33:00 +0400
Turkey’s trade with Kyrgyzstan grows

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:11:00 +0400
Georgia, Azerbaijan to hold inter-parliamentary commission meetings - ambassador

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:46:00 +0400
Transparency of customs operations in Azerbaijan at very high level {PHOTO}

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:24:00 +0400
Turkmenistan implementing program to improve sphere of employment

Azerbaijan Trend

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:58:00 +0400
Kazakh company gets acquainted with Azerbaijan's mortgage system

Within the framework of cooperation between Azerbaijan's Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund (MCGF) and Kazakhstan Mortgage Company, Kazakh delegation got acquainted with MCGF's work on Dec. 4-5

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:47:42 +0400
Mazahir Panahov: Citizens wishing to be elected to parliament can apply to CEC

The order of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the holding of early parliamentary elections has been brought to the attention of the public and citizens wishing to be elected to the parliament can run for office

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:44:27 +0400
Relay competitions of Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation held at National Gymnastics Arena (PHOTO)

The first relay competitions of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation are held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:29:00 +0400
Georgia intends to cooperate with Azerbaijan in food safety, agriculture

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 13:14:12 +0400
Alexander Sharovsky: I planted tree for first time in my life (PHOTO)

Chief director of the Azerbaijan State Academic Russian Theater named after Samad Vurghun, holder of the Shohrat and Sharaf orders, people's artist Alexander Sharovsky praised the campaign initiated by the First Vice President of Azerbaijan Mehriban ...

Basingstoke Gazette

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:30:00 +0000
IN THE COURTS: Latest cases heard in Basingstoke

JOSHUA James Taylor, 28, of no fixed abode. Pleaded guilty to assault by beating on July 24, 2019. Sentenced to seven weeks in jail and ordered to pay £150 in compensation. Also pleaded guilty to causing unlawful damage to a motor vehicle which b...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:36:09 +0000
Dangerous driver, Benjamin Jobling, travelled at nearly double the speed limit to get home to his girlfriend jailed

A SPEEDING motorist has been jailed for causing death by dangerous after hitting a pedestrian at nearly 20mph over the speed limit.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:42:23 +0000
Police appeal for witnesses after M3 crash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a two-car crash on the M3 earlier this morning.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:54:03 +0000
Basingstoke mother puts life-saving 999 call down to fate

A mother who stopped a building fire in the early morning has told the Gazette how she felt cold thinking about what could have happened.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:18:03 +0000
First British person to climb Everest to come to Basingstoke

THE FIRST British person to climb Mount Everest will relive his experiences in Basingstoke this evening.

BBC News Humberside

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:08:16 GMT
Russell Bohling inquest: Missing Hull student 'died in seas'

Russell Bohling, from East Yorkshire, went missing in 2010 and his body has never been found.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:12:31 GMT
Hull pair who battered Scott McKay to death with saucepan jailed

Scott McKay was found with multiple injuries in Hull in July and died later in hospital.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:51:31 GMT
Clugston jobs loss as 150 staff go at construction firm

About 150 staff are made redundant as the Scunthorpe-based firm goes into administration.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:58:13 GMT
General election 2019: The politics of power in Yorkshire

The Yorkshire Party claims a regional assembly is needed to ensure the county is "treated fairly".

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:50:03 GMT
Former sports coach Dylan Lamb jailed for abusing boys

Dylan Lamb, who was employed as a football and hockey coach, was jailed for 30 years.

Belarus Belapan

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:08:18 +0300
Assembly of Pro-Democratic Non-Governmental Organizations warns government over integration deals with Russia

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:28:05 +0300
Head of central election commission points to 30th of August as most suitable date for next year’s presidential election

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:24:04 +0300
Authorities seek to penalize people for advertising critical film about Luka?enka on social media, author says

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:06:32 +0300
Jarmo?yna says that she will resign as head of central election commission in spring of 2021

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:51:22 +0300
Most new House of Representatives members volunteer for membership in education and healthcare committees

Belarus Belta

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:58:16 +0300
Energy generation using local fuel grows increasingly popular in Belarus

The implementation of the energy saving program designed to run in 2016-2020 will allow substituting at least 196 million m3 of imported natural gas worth about $30.7 million per annum and will raise the share of local fuel used by boilers and furnac...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:22:40 +0300
Belarusian proposals on high technologies added to CIS long-term economic development strategy

The strategy is designed to determine goals and tasks of economic development of the Commonwealth of Independent States for the next ten years as well as the main directions of economic interaction on the basis of analysis of global economy dynamics ...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:29:51 +0300
Belarus wins junior trampoline gold in Japan

The Belarusian scored a total of 57,020 points. Silver went to Japan (56,900 points). Bronze was collected by Belarus' Stanislav Yaskevich (55,890 points).

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:58:07 +0300
BelCCI branches out into Russia's Lipetsk Oblast

The BelCCI will be represented in Lipetsk Oblast by Valery Zolotarev. The office will be located at Lipetskoblsnab, the company which boasts long-standing friendly relations with Belarusian enterprises and is a dealer of Gomselmash and Amkodor.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:44:54 +0300
Rumas invites Medvedev to discuss unresolved issues concerning Belarus-Russia Union State

Sergei Rumas said: “I am glad we've met again and have an opportunity to discuss the matters our ministers have failed to agree on.”

Belarus Digest

Borehamwood Times

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000
Crown Road development in Borehamwood delayed again

A controversial development for 28 modular homes has been delayed once again.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:30:00 +0000
Children's author to hold book signing in Borehamwood

A local author is holding a book signing this weekend.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:11:02 +0000
Police investigating theft in Borehamwood

Police investigating a theft in Borehamwood are releasing an image of a man they would like to identify, as they believe he may be able to help with their enquiries.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:39:30 +0000
Morning update: Mostly clear roads on mild December day

Good morning, here is a travel round-up for this Friday morning.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:00:00 +0000
Last Christmas posting dates 2019: When to send your cards

It's one of those things which creeps up on us every year.

Bournemouth Echo

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:29:10 +0000
The Sovereign Centre's Grotto burgled with £2,000 worth of presents stolen

A SANTA’S grotto in Boscombe has been broken into and had £2,000 worth of presents stolen, just a week after it opened.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:38:03 +0000
Woman comes forward following CCTV appeal in rape investigation

A WOMAN has come forward to help detectives investigating a rape in Bournemouth town centre.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:40:00 +0000
Drink driver Richard Mark Vass banned from the roads for three years after Land Rover crash

A ‘RECKLESS’ drink driver who failed to stop at the scene of a collision in North Dorset has been banned from the road for three years.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Four Magna Acadmey students help pensioner in Poole

FOUR selfless teenagers from Magna Academy helped an elderly gentleman home after his electric mobility scooter ran out of battery on Wednesday afternoon.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:20:53 +0000
General Election candidates receive abusive defaced leaflet and see placards stolen

POLITICIANS have voiced their concerns over an increased number of abuse and criminal damage incidents in the build up to next week’s General Election.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000
Men jailed after huge police sting targeting 'ring and bring' drug dealers

FOUR men have been locked up for a total of more than 14 years after a major police operation targeting “ring and bring” drug dealers in Bradford East.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Bradfordians divided on the rights of migrants to live and work in Britain, says study

Opinion on immigration is divided among the people of Bradford, a new survey has suggested.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
GENERAL ELECTION 2019 – Bradford East candidate profile

BRADFORD East is a relatively new seat - created in 2010 after the abolition of Bradford North.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Bradford College student named an 'Unsung Heroine of Women’s Sport'

AN INSPIRATIONAL young cricketer has fought against adversity to make waves in the sporting world.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000
Community Stars 2019: Meet the winners

THE DISTRICT’S unsung heroes were crowned Community Stars at an inspiring ceremony hosted at the Bradford Hotel.

Bridgwater Mercury

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Labour's Oliver Thornton on a green revolution, public transport and his ideal dinner guests

THE County Gazette and Bridgwater Mercury has interviewed each of the Bridgwater and West Somerset candidates ahead of Thursday's election. Oliver Thornton is the Labour candidate hoping for your vote on December 12.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Conservative candidate Ian Liddell-Grainger on Brexit, foodbanks and his favourite film

The County Gazette and Bridgwater Mercury has interviewed each of the constituency’s election candidates this week.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Liberal Party candidate Fares Moussa on why he is a Eurosceptic liberal

This week the County Gazette and Bridgwater Mercury interviewed each of the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency General Election candidates. Fares Moussa is the Liberal Party candidate hoping for your vote on December 12.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Liberal Democrat Bill Revans on tactical voting, education and his movie nickname

THE County Gazette and Bridgwater Mercury has interviewed each of the Bridgwater and West Somerset candidates ahead of Thursdays elections.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Green candidate Mickie Ritchie discusses climate change, nuclear power and bossa nova

The County Gazette and Bridgwater Mercury has interviewed each of the Bridgwater and West Somerset candidates ahead of Thursday's election. Mickie Ritchie is the Green Party candidate hoping for your vote on December 12.

Bridport News

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Looking Back: Tales of Bridport families' wartime sacrifices

Although it has been a year since events to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the local community is still active in reflecting on the war and its aftermath.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
A new wellbeing area has been created at Allington Hill

The Allington Hill volunteers and guests were keen to start cutting the turf of the hill’s new wellbeing area.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Santa Claus is coming to town! Here are all the dates you can catch him...

Father Christmas is continuing to visit the town and surrounding areas this month.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Fatal crash trial: Jury retires to consider verdict

The jury in the trial of a man accused of causing death by dangerous driving was sent home for the weekend after retiring to consider a verdict – and will resume deliberations on Monday.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
These kind west Dorset residents will set up a library for children whose lives were destroyed by earthquake - and you can help

WEST Dorset residents are appealing for support in setting up a library for the children of Nepal, whose homes were devastated by the 2015 earthquake.

Bucks Free Press

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
LETTERS: 'Wycombe's buses need to improve'

This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
What happens if it snows or the roads are icy on General Election polling day?

With a general election looming, people may have concerns about accessing polling stations in order to vote if the weather turns wintry and the roads become icy - Bucks County Council has some advice.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back at High Wycombe High Street's Imperial Stores

Many readers will have fond memories of shopping at the Imperial Stores in the High St in High Wycombe.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
At least one new FGM victim seen by NHS in Buckinghamshire this year

At least one new victim of female genital mutilation has been seen by NHS services in Buckinghamshire so far this year.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
REVIEW: 'Panto is the best antidote to drab winter weather'

The Masque Players’ panto always makes the perfect antidote to drab winter weather and a magical intro to the festive season.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Taunton ranked 11th happiest place to live in the South West

TAUNTON has been ranked the 11th happiest place to live in the south west.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:18:14 +0000
Somerset warned of 70mph winds this weekend as Storm Atiyah hits

SOMERSET is being warned to brace itself ahead of 'severe gales' forecast to hit the county this weekend.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:18:26 +0000
Somerset man Mr R wins £10,000 a month for a year in Set For Life draw

A MYSTERY man from Somerset has scooped £10,000 a month for a year in a National Lottery game.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
Extra waste and recycling to be collected in Somerset in January

THERE will be 2,700 more tonnes of recycling and rubbish left out on Somerset's kerbsides in January following the festivities.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
Year 10 student wins cooking competition at Highbridge school

A GROUP of aspiring chefs battled it out and cooked amazing dishes to impress judges at a cooking competition at a Highbridge school.

Chard and Ilminster News

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Taunton ranked 11th happiest place to live in the South West

TAUNTON has been ranked the 11th happiest place to live in the south west.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:18:16 +0000
Somerset warned of 70mph winds this weekend as Storm Atiyah hits

SOMERSET is being warned to brace itself ahead of 'severe gales' forecast to hit the county this weekend.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:18:11 +0000
Somerset man Mr R wins £10,000 a month for a year in Set For Life draw

A MYSTERY man from Somerset has scooped £10,000 a month for a year in a National Lottery game.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
Extra waste and recycling to be collected in Somerset in January

THERE will be 2,700 more tonnes of recycling and rubbish left out on Somerset's kerbsides in January following the festivities.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:04:04 +0000
Aftershocks of Somerset earthquake being felt the following day

THE Somerset earthquake was one of the largest in the UK for some time - and aftershocks are still being picked up 70 miles away.

Chronicle Live

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 00:01:00 +0000
Shocking figures show 55,000 North East children go without warmth and fresh food at Christmas

Statistics from the leading charity Action for Children say a staggering four children in every North East primary class face Christmas without warmth and fresh food

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0000
Machete-wielding thug ran towards schoolboy shouting 'I'm going to chop you up'

Aaron Davison left the 15-year-old frightened in Sunderland then smashed a window at his own mother's house when she refused to give him money

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 20:00:00 +0000
General Election 2019: Who do the bookmakers think will win in the North East?

Bookies have published odds for the 2019 General Election in North East seats with some punters betting on marginal seats

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 20:00:00 +0000
Murder accused's phone texted and called grandad after he is said to have killed and mutilated him

Jurors in the trial of Christopher Graham, accused of murdering Simon Bowman in Jarrow, were given details of text messages sent around the time of the killing

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 20:00:00 +0000
Angry passenger kicked station staff member after learning he'd missed his train

Rik Bush was in the first class lounge at Newcastle's Central Station when he became abusive and lashed-out because his train had left

Coventry Telegraph

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 09:32:54 +0000
Here’s the best Christmas Childrens Pyjamas from Matalan, John Lewis, Asda and more

There are so many cute and affordable sets to choose from!

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 08:38:57 +0000
EuroMillions results for Friday December 6 2019

British ticket buyers have been doing well on the EuroMillions lately - so have you checked your ticket for last night's draw?

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
The number of vehicle crimes in your area in one month

A look into the data from police.uk

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Revealed: The most expensive houses in Coventry and Warwickshire in October

Three properties changed hands for over £1 million

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 20:35:17 +0000
Man who 'wrecked' Wetherspoons pub's Christmas tree explains what happened

Thomas Paul admitted he was 'off his trumpet' but has no regrets about the incident

Czech Republic Ceske Noviny

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:36:00 +0100
Zeman: Vlasovci sice Praze pomohli, předtím se ale dopustili zrady

Praha - Vlasovci sice pomohli v roce 1945 osvobodit Prahu, předtím se ale předtím spoluprací s nacisty dopustili válečné zrady, řekl prezident Miloš Zeman v rozhovoru pro dnešní Mladou...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:15:00 +0100
Průzkum: Řízení bez pásu je bezpečnější než nechráněný sex

Praha - Řízení bez pásu je pro Čechy bezpečnější než nechráněný sex. Hazard je stejně riskantní jako investice. Upravit si daňové přiznání je riskantnější než mít pletky se...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:37:00 +0100
Chicago podlehlo Golden State ve vyrovnané koncovce

New York - Po dvou výhrách basketbalisté Chicaga podlehli ve vyrovnaném zápase dosud nejhoršímu týmu NBA Golden State 98:100. Český reprezentant Tomáš Satoranský v dresu Bulls zaznamenal...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:31:00 +0100
Počet obětí výbuchu plynu v domě v Prešově stoupl na sedm

Prešov (Slovensko) - Nejméně sedm obětí si vyžádal páteční výbuch a požár ve dvanáctipatrovém bytovém domě ve slovenském Prešově, uvedl dnes podle serveru Sme.sk mluvčí hasičů...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:19:00 +0100
Dobře vykopnutá sezona, červené číslo je úžasné, řekla Ledecká

Lake Louise (Kanada)/Praha - Za dobře odstartovanou sezonu označila Ester Ledecká své první vítězství ve Světovém poháru na lyžích. V kanadském Lake Louise v pátek vyhrála sjezd a dnes...

Czech Republic Radio Praha

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:25:00 +0100
Daily news summary 6.12.2019

Hijab ban ruling, MPs set ‘dual quality’ fines, Smartwings stopping UK flights

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:20:00 +0100
Date of Soviet-led invasion in 1989 set to become Czech state holiday

The Czech Republic looks set to officially declare August 21 a state holiday, in memory of victims of the Warsaw Pact troop invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and subsequent Soviet-led occupation. Senators voted overwhelmingly on F...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:43:42 +0100
Czech PM suffers a week of heavy blows as he is found in conflict of interest and criminal proceedings against him are restarted

It has not been a good week for the Czech prime minister. Not only has a European Commission found Andrej Babiš to be in a conflict of interest, demanding the Czech state return the money paid to the Agrofert conglomerate he founde...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:24:19 +0100
One in four cars on Czech roads exceed emissions limits

Nearly one in four vehicles on Czech roads exceeds permitted emissions limits, an inspection carried out by the ministries of transport and environment this summer suggest. The alarming figures, presented this week, come nearly a ye...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:03:00 +0100
Weather outlook

Saturday’s outlook is for mostly cloudy skies throughout the country. Average daily highs should range from 5 to 9 degrees Celsius. In Moravia, temperatures are expected to be several degrees cooler, and there is a risk of icy road...

Daily Mail

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:12:26 GMT
Pensioner loses £193,000 inheritance after getting one digit wrong on his sort code

Peter Teich, 74, from Cambridge, called Barclays less than 12 hours after he realised the mistake. But, after the other recipient refused to return the money, the bank offered him £25.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:01:47 GMT
SECOND Jeffrey Epstein victim claims she had sex with Prince Andrew

The Duke of York denied having slept with Virginia Roberts at Ghislaine Maxwell's Belgravia home. Another Epstein accuser claims she had sex with Andrew. There is no suggestion of coercion.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:35:55 GMT
Tory candidate is jeered after claiming people with learning difficulties should be paid less

Sally-Ann Hart, Conservative candidate for Hastings and Rye, made the claims at a hustings yesterday. A charity said that her comments are 'inexcusable' and 'should be consigned to history'.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:27:55 GMT
Elon Musk is found NOT guilty of defaming British cave explorer he called 'pedo guy'

On Friday, a jury sided with Musk, after his lawyers argued it was no more than a playground insult and did not represent an actual allegation of pedophilia.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 02:15:18 GMT
Boris Johnson reveals plan to bring back pounds and ounces

In a wide-ranging interview with the Daily Mail, the Prime Minister laid out his post-election blueprint to lift the EU ban on imperial measurements and hark back to the old system.

Daily Star

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 09:14:15 +0000
Referee Mark Clattenburg called time on lover as her brother died of cancer

EXCLUSIVE: Andrea Hodgkinson, 52, got to know the controversial pundit, 44, after renting one of his flats in Newcastle in February 2017 – and they began a steamy affair

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 08:49:47 +0000
Ricky Hatton blasts Saudi ban on booze and ring girls for Anthony Joshua vs Ruiz Jr

EXCLUSIVE: The retired British boxer described the choice of location for the heavyweight fight, Diriyah, as a disappointment for fans who have a right to be 'p**sed off'

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 08:47:43 +0000
Madeleine McCann detective who featured in Netflix doc jailed for seven years

Paulo Cristovao, who appeared in Netflix documentary The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has been convicted of planning two violent robberies

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 23:03:58 +0000
Angry mum stops Liverpool airport plane taking off as staff ‘refuse to stop selling peanuts’

Heidi Morris unbuckled her seat belt and staged a stand up protest to stop the Lauda plane leaving for Liverpool John Lennon airport in a row over her daughter's nut allergy

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 22:26:05 +0000
Football pundit Robbie Savage trolled live on radio by mum for piling on pounds

The 45-year-old former Leicester midfielder discussed his comeback on his BBC Radio 5 Live show

East London and West Essex Guardian

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
New Post Office opens in Wood Street, Walthamstow

A new Post Office has opened in Walthamstow.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:50:00 +0000
'Pure evil' serial rapist Joseph McCann convicted of of 37 crimes

Serial rapist Joseph McCann - described as "pure evil" by one victim - has been found guilty of rapes and sexual assaults on multiple women and children.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:30:00 +0000
Video: The moment police arrest serial rapist Joseph McCann

Video footage shows the moment serial rapist Joseph McCann was finally cornered and caught.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000
What happened during Joseph McCann's rape and kidnapping spree

Serial rapist Joseph McCann has committed so many crimes it has been difficult to remember all the horrific things he has done.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:50:00 +0000
CCTV captured rapist Joseph McCann trying to book room at Watford hotel

CCTV captured serial rapist Joseph McCann at a hotel in Watford minutes before he was struck over the head with a vodka bottle.

El Pais (sp)

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 00:05:30 +0100
El PP ofrece al PSOE cambiar la ley electoral para evitar nuevos bloqueos

La dirección popular apuesta por establecer una prima de escaños al partido ganador

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 01:23:23 +0100
Arrimadas busca recuperar el centro y mostrar la utilidad de Ciudadanos

La portavoz prepara su liderazgo reivindicando su autonomía. Está dispuesta a reunirse a solas con Sánchez

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 00:10:36 +0100
La Costa del Sol sangriento

El crimen sacude Marbella. En tres meses se han cometido seis asesinatos a tiros en plena calle. Y ninguno ha sido esclarecido

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 00:05:30 +0100
El mapa de los orígenes de Rosalía

De las clases de danza con cuatro años a su último concierto antes de saltar a la fama. EL PAÍS hace un viaje visual por la formación de una de las estrellas de la música del siglo XXI

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 00:05:30 +0100
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: “No estaba en mis planes ser un icono feminista”

Epsom Guardian

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:20:00 +0000
Quick-thinking train driver saves dog trapped on the tracks between Ewell East and Cheam

A quick-thinking train driver saved a dog after he discovered it crawling along the railway line between Ewell East and Cheam

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:55:00 +0000
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos in the Surrey Comet from 2005: Part 1

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

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:43:07 +0000
A prankster has set up a website mocking South Western Railway with a fake shop

A prankster has set up a website mocking South Western Railway with a fake shop - where customers are told to expect delays with every order.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:44:02 +0000
Council grants bicycle shop and post office permission to sell alcohol every day of the week

A post office and cycle shop might not seem the most obvious places to pick up a few beers or a bottle of wine, but the Licensing Sub-Committee in Kingston have given them the go-ahead.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:53:02 +0000
Family pay tribute to Russian tycoon killed in Oxshott car crash

A family has paid tribute to a Russian tycoon killed in a car crash in Oxshott.

Estonia

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:15:36 +0200
New pharmacy reform plan full of wholesalers’ talking points

“I’m very disappointed and sad,” pharmacist Liina Pääru says. “I have lived in knowing and hoping that the transitional period will end and I will be able to buy a pharmacy or pharmacies. Now I’m thinking about going into something else e...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:20:33 +0200
Court decides to release traitor Herman Simm from jail

The Tartu County Court decided on Thursday to release convicted traitor Herman Simm on parole before serving his full term in jail.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:34:53 +0200
Aeg to 43 judges: concentrate, do not be emotional

Minister of Justice Raivo Aeg finds that 43 judges’ concerns over whether the minister’s supervision proceedings are leading Estonia down the path chosen by Poland and Hungary is unfounded and judges have not taken the time to analyze the heart o...

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:12:04 +0200
National Audit Office: the completion of the Rail Baltic project by the deadline is not realistic

The audit of the National Audit Office of Estonia indicated that in the case of the Rail Baltic railway project delays have occurred and the forecasts of some activities have increased, including in the section for which Estonia is responsible.

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:37:05 +0200
Estonian students best in Europe

The results of the PISA 2018 tests reveal that 15-year-old Estonian students are on top in Europe and second only to students from wealthy Chinese provinces. And while teachers grading the high school Estonian language examination have said how the l...

Estonia Post Times

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:15:36 +0200
New pharmacy reform plan full of wholesalers’ talking points

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:20:33 +0200
Court decides to release traitor Herman Simm from jail

The Tartu County Court decided on Thursday to release convicted traitor Herman Simm on parole before serving his full term in jail.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:34:53 +0200
Aeg to 43 judges: concentrate, do not be emotional

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:12:04 +0200
National Audit Office: the completion of the Rail Baltic project by the deadline is not realistic

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:37:05 +0200
Estonian students best in Europe

Euro Weekly

Europe

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:51:10 +0100
Trump: King Salman offers condolences after Saudi kills three at US naval base in Florida

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 01:58:00 +0100
Congress nearing deal on paid parental leave for government workers

Congress nearing deal on paid parental leave for government workers

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:16:00 +0100
Rep. Duncan Hunter says he will resign after the holidays following guilty plea

Rep. Duncan Hunter says he will resign after the holidays following guilty plea

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:54:00 +0100
Nikki Haley defends comments about the Confederate flag

Nikki Haley defends comments about the Confederate flag

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:45:00 +0100
White House rejects House Judiciary's invitation to participate in impeachment hearings

White House rejects House Judiciary's invitation to participate in impeachment hearings

Europe BBC

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:47:43 GMT
General election 2019: Reddit says UK-US trade talks document leak 'linked to Russia'

The papers had their first wide burst of attention when unveiled in the election campaign by Labour.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:19:39 GMT
France's Elodie Kulik trial: Willy Bardon jailed for 30 years

Willy Bardon is given 30 years for the abduction and rape of Elodie Kulik but cleared of murder.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:28:47 GMT
Auschwitz visit: Angela Merkel says Germany must remember Nazi crimes

The chancellor expresses Germany's "deep shame" on her first trip to the Auschwitz death camp.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:09:42 GMT
Greta at United Nations climate talks one year apart

Life has changed a lot for the environmental activist in the space of a year.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:07:33 GMT
COP25: Thousands gather for change climate protests in Madrid

Organisers say 500,000 people have assembled in the city as the UN hosts key climate negotiations.

Evening Telegraph

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:00:49 +0000
Thirsty Dundonians in a scramble to get their hands on new Irn-Bru recipe at all costs

A mad scramble has led to thirsty Dundonians shelling out as much as £7.50 to get their hands on a bottle of limited edition Irn-Bru.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:00:48 +0000
EXCLUSIVE: Festival chiefs behind Reading, Leeds and Download eyeing up Dundee event in 2020

The brains behind the Download, Reading and Leeds music festivals are eyeing up an open-air event in Dundee in 2020, the Tele can reveal.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:00:41 +0000
Dundee can expect Lichties storm in today’s match

Dundee may have to deal with the wind and weather at Gayfield today but boss James McPake says coping with the quality of Arbroath is much more important.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:00:40 +0000
‘I’ve danced through my life and loved every second of it’ – Douglas woman will turn 100 this weekend

She has seen it all over the past century - but despite turning it being her birthday today, Nancy Davidson insists she doesn't feel anywhere near her 100 years.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:25:28 +0000
NHS Tayside confirms no payments were made to its new chairman in the three weeks he held the post

NHS Tayside has confirmed that it made no payments to its new chairman in the three weeks he held the post – before quitting for a job down south.

Express and Star

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:52:14 +0000
Two killed in Black Country crash

Two men have been killed and three people seriously injured in a crash on a major Black Country road.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:25:15 +0000
Is our NHS really not worth Don’s time?

Trust El Trumpo to stir things up and create a little bit of excitement in this otherwise terrifically drab General Election campaign.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:05:00 +0000
Topshop branch to close in the new year

High street giant Topshop/Topman is to close its Wolverhampton store, delivering another blow to the city centre.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:04:30 +0000
Armed road rage ex army marksman spared

A former army marksman who got out of his car armed with a ‘gun’ in a road rage row, has avoided a jail term.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:03:30 +0000
Homes plans submitted

The next phase of a masterplan for 700 homes, retail units and a primary school in Hednesford has taken a step forward.

Finland Today

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:06:52 +0000
PICTURES: Hundreds Join the March Arranged by Nationalist Soldiers of Odin Group; Man From Sweden Arrested for Disturbing the Protest

Soldiers of Odin, a nationalist street patrol organization, gathered for a protest titled "Bring Back Safe Finland" on Finland's 102nd Independence Day. The post PICTURES: Hundreds Join the March Arranged by Nationalist Soldiers of Odin Group; Man Fr...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:33:54 +0000
VIDEO: National Flag Hoisted at Tähtitorninmäki to Symbolize the Beginning of Finland’s 102nd Independence Day

The commemoration of Finland’s 102nd Independence Day began by hoisting the national flag at Tähtitorninmäki in an official ceremony. The post VIDEO: National Flag Hoisted at Tähtitorninmäki to Symbolize the Beginning of Finland’s 102nd I...

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:26:17 +0000
Two Suspects Imprisoned in Relation to School Arsons in Nurmijärvi

The Eastern Uusimaa Police Department have been investigating a tangle of four fires, which were suspected to have been lit on purpose in Nurmijärvi in late autumn. The post Two Suspects Imprisoned in Relation to School Arsons in Nurmijärvi appeare...

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:25:59 +0000
Helsinki Police Ban Neo-Nazi March Scheduled for Independence Day; Soldiers of Odin to March in the Afternoon

Soldiers of Odin are arranging a protest called "Bring Back Safe Finland." The post Helsinki Police Ban Neo-Nazi March Scheduled for Independence Day; Soldiers of Odin to March in the Afternoon appeared first on Finland Today.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 05:14:16 +0000
Posti Introduces New Handling Fee For Shipments Outside the EU

A handling fee will be introduced for goods outside the EU fiscal territory that have a value of more than 22 euros. The post Posti Introduces New Handling Fee For Shipments Outside the EU appeared first on Finland Today.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:58:11 +0200
Police detain several Independence Day protesters

Helsinki is seeing demonstrations by neo-Nazi groups as well as those condemning the far right on Friday.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:50:26 +0200
Finland celebrates 102nd Independence Day

6 December is a day of time-honoured traditions in Finland.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:29:03 +0200
From West Palm Beach to Tikkakoski: Dual Finnish nationals explore roots through military service

Every year, dozens of dual Finnish nationals living abroad complete military service in Finland.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:25:15 +0200
New abuse, sexual assault suspicions swirl around alleged theatre predator

The internationally renowned cultural figure has denied all of the allegations against him.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:10:00 +0200
Gig workers, freelancers fear changes to maternity benefit rules

From 2020 income during pregnancy will determine an expectant mother’s maternity allowance.

France 24 Live News

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:10:23 GMT
Johnson, Corbyn go head-to-head in final debate before UK poll

The two men vying to be British prime minister in next week's election exchanged trademark blows Friday over the familiar faultlines of Brexit and healthcare in the final head-to-head TV debate of the month-old campaign.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:40:09 GMT
Huge protests ahead of poll as Algeria holds first televised presidential debate

A vast crowd rallied in Algiers on the final Friday before a contentious presidential election as five of the candidates pariticipated in the country's first ever televised election debate.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:15:42 GMT
Florida naval base shooting: Saudi student assailed US as 'nation of evil'

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:32:03 GMT
Death toll climbs in Iraq protest attack as cleric cautions against foreign meddling

Iraq's top Shiite Muslim cleric said a new prime minister must be chosen without foreign interference in an apparent nod to Iranian influence, as armed men killed at least 25 people, including three police, near a Baghdad protest site on Friday.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:01:21 GMT
'We need flooding rain', firefighters say as 'mega fire' cloaks Sydney in smoke

A giant bushfire on the edge of Sydney, which has blanketed the city in smoke causing a spike inrespiratory illnesses and the cancellation of outdoor sports, will take weeks to control but will not be extinguished without heavy rains, firefighters s...

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

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:43:32 +0000
The Days when Paris Billboards were Humped Around by Promenading Camels

Tweet Paris street furniture has changed dramatically over the centuries and today’s hoardings are sophisticated digital advertising channels; but there once was a time when promenading... Visit our website for the rest of the story

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:03:12 +0000
France 24 Explains ‘Laicité’: The Ins and Outs of State Secularism

Tweet France’s brand of secularism or ‘laicité’ – designed fully to separate Church and State and private from public manifestations of faith — is quite particular and... Visit our website for the rest of the story ...

Sat, 06 Feb 2016 22:24:30 +0000
France TV: Children in Danger as Farmers Spray 65,000t of Pesticides on Farms Each Year

Tweet France is the biggest pesticides user in the European Union with French farms and vineyards spraying 65,000 tonnes of pesticide a year, much of which is noxious to humans, the environment and... Visit our website for the rest of the story ...

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:27:43 +0000
France 24 What’s in the Papers: Figaro Sounds Radicalisation Alarm

Tweet In this France 24 review of the French papers for February 3, Le Figaro sounds the alarm over the spread of radical Islam in France publishing a map showing 8250 individuals radicalised by... Visit our website for the rest of the story ...

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:40:28 +0000
Spectacular Failure To Deal With Migrant Crisis Sparks Anger in Small Saxony Town

Tweet The European Union has, in the view of some observers, spectacularly failed to act decisively and in unison over the Merkel-incited “great mass walk-in” across Europe that has... Visit our website for the rest of the story ...

Gazette Live

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 16:47:08 +0000
They might be beautiful but your Christmas lights could be making you ill

Today's brighter LED lights are making life a misery for some people

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 16:28:38 +0000
Rolex watch, CS spray and Linkin Park album among items seized by Thornaby cops in drugs bust

A 34-year-old man has been arrested at the property and remains in custody

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 16:12:32 +0000
Tories pledge to look again at PFI deals - which cost more than £1bn on Teesside

Simon Clarke has welcomed the health secretary's pledge to look again at Labour deals :: His opponent says deals were introduced under Tories

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 16:10:57 +0000
Vulnerable woman died on A66 after being seen wandering 'stressed' on central reservation

Passersby tried unsuccessfully to save Sonia Kidd but she tragically died from injuries she suffered in the accident

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000
Courageous Teesside parents wanted for CBBC show that sees kids plan wedding day

Marrying Mum & Dad is bringing a unique twist on reality TV wedding shows by letting children play boss

Gazette News

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000
Archaeological dig to take place at site of Creffield Road homes

A DIG is taking place to find out whether a building site has any historic artefacts hidden beneath it.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000
Eight events where you can enjoy Christmas carols this festive season

Christmas is fast approaching and for many of us there is nothing like a carol to get us in the festive mood.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
The businesswomen inspiring other women to take a leap of faith

KATE Everett and Jo Clifton are passionate about helping women get into business.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
Trailer for ITV drama on infamous White House Farm murders

ITV has given a first look at its drama centred around the infamous White House Farm murders.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
Fewer families being moved from London into Colchester

FEWER homeless families from London have been rehoused in Colchester, latest figures show.

Germany

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 19:05:20 +0100
AfD Campaign Finance Trouble: A Right-Wing Populist Slush Fund Exposed

The right-wing populist party Alternative for Germany is already embroiled in a campaign donation scandal. But documents obtained by DER SPIEGEL show that more trouble could be on the horizon due to a murky slush fund used in the party's early days.

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:41:00 +0100
German Doomsday Preppers: Harmless Stockpilers or Neo-Nazi Survivalists?

In Germany, a radical subset of doomsday preppers is hoarding food, amassing arsenals and getting ready to kill migrants, Muslims and leftists. The German government is only just waking up to the far-right threat lurking in the scene. By DER SPIEGEL ...

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:51:04 +0100
Elon Takes Berlin: Plans for Tesla Plant Jostle German Car Industry

Electric automaker Tesla announced its plans to build a major factory just outside Berlin this week. The move is a major development in an industry shakeup that is causing the upheaval of the entire German automobile industry. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:37:00 +0100
Trans-Atlantic Hate: Neo-Nazi 'Atomwaffen Division' Spreads Fear in Germany

German politicians and activists have been the focus of a wave of vicious, neo-Nazi threats of late, many of them signed by a new extremist group from the U.S. called the "Atomwaffen Division." Security officials in Germany are concerned.

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:00:21 +0100
Interview with Mikhail Gorbachev: 'It Was Impossible To Go On Living Like Before'

In a DER SPIEGEL interview, former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev speaks about the fall of the Berlin Wall, why perestroika was unavoidable and the present-day relationship between the West and Russia.

Germany European News

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:01:00 +0100
Corruption, Clientelism and Murder: Malta Emerges as the EU's Next Problem Child

Two years after the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta's vast cesspool of corruption has become impossible to ignore. The EU's smallest member state is on the brink of failure.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:30:10 +0100
A Political Shift in Northern England: Ground Zero of the Brexit Class War

Northern England will decide the most important election in the United Kingdom's recent history. It was once a Labour Party heartland, but Brexit has changed everything. A visit to the battlefield.

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:40:53 +0100
Extinction Rebellion Co-Founder Roger Hallam: 'We Are Engaged in the Murder of the World's Children'

Roger Hallam, the controversial co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, has drawn attention to himself for comparing climate change to the Holocaust and his movement to the White Rose. He tells us why in a DER SPIEGEL interview.

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:19:45 +0100
Hunkering Down: Germany Is Shirking Its EU Responsibilities

Germany used to be passionately pro-European, with the EU facilitating the country's postwar return to the international community. These days? Not so much. And Berlin's passivity is becoming dangerous.

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:46:03 +0100
Interview with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic: 'I Would Probably Be Hanged in Brussels'

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic discusses new tensions in the Balkans, his country's efforts to improve relations with Russia and his anger at the European Union.

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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

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Brent Council outlines potential of Borough of Culture 2020 on tourism

The London Borough of Culture programme for 2020 can showcase why Brent is a great tourist destination, according to a council report.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow East candidates discuss key issues at synagogue hustings

Hate crime, Brexit and climate change were among the key subjects as those hoping to represent Harrow East in the next parliament were quizzed at a charity hustings.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:00:00 +0000
Luke Patterson resigns from Brent Council following two former colleagues

The leader of Brent Council said he appreciates that serving as a councillor can be “incompatible” with other commitments following the third resignation in a week.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:50:00 +0000
'Pure evil' serial rapist Joseph McCann convicted of of 37 crimes

Serial rapist Joseph McCann - described as "pure evil" by one victim - has been found guilty of rapes and sexual assaults on multiple women and children.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:30:00 +0000
Video: The moment police arrest serial rapist Joseph McCann

Video footage shows the moment serial rapist Joseph McCann was finally cornered and caught.

Herald Scotland

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Kevin McKenna: Scotland is not better than England. It's just different - thank goodness

IN this new age of witch-burning and unforgivable sin we reach for superlatives to convey mere common decency or simple error. We denounce politicians as liars when their facts begin to disintegrate in the threshing houses of social media even bef...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Fidelma Cook: I saw poverty that shocked me to the core in Glasgow in the 1970s...but this is worse

This time next week we’ll know our fate and the shadowy blueprint of our future. The choice is grim between the two – for there are only two in reality – who would be the next PM of the UK. And whatever the future, it is bleak, for that is w...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:45:36 +0000
Support for Scottish independence has fallen, according to new poll

Support for Scottish independence has fallen, according to a new poll.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:50:00 +0000
Sturgeon told to discipline SNP members aiding candidate suspended over anti-Semitism

NICOLA Sturgeon has been urged to discipline any SNP members who campaign for a former party candidate suspended over alleged anti-semitism.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:20:00 +0000
Voters think Boris Johnson won final leaders' TV debate

Boris Johnson again edged the final televised clash with Jeremy Corbyn with the public putting him 52 points to 48 ahead in a snap post-leaders’ debate poll after he repeatedly sought to pin the Labour leader down on his stance on Brexit.

Hungary Budapest Business Journal

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:30:00 GMT
Coca-Cola Hungary decreases PET bottle weight by another 4%

After a 4% bottle weight reduction in 2018, plastic will be further reduced by 4% in production in 2020 by Coca-Cola Hungary, the company tells the Budapest Business Journal.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:00 GMT
MNB intʼl reserves rise EUR 1.335 bln in November

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) international reserves stood at EUR 29.312 billion at the end of November, up EUR 1.335 bln from the end of the previous month, preliminary data released Friday show, Hungarian news agency MTI reports.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:30:00 GMT
Latvia industrial production growth slows in October

Latvia’s industrial production grew at the softest pace in October after rising in the previous month, data from the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) shows.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:45:00 GMT
Hungary industrial output climbs 6.1% in October

Output of Hungaryʼs industrial sector rose 6.1% year-on-year in October, state news wire MTI reports, citing a first reading of data by the Central Statistical Office (KSH).

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:10:00 GMT
Banking sector earnings climb more than 10% in Q1-Q3

Consolidated after-tax profit of the Hungarian banking sector rose 10.5% year-on-year to HUF 560 billion in Q1-Q3, data released by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Friday show, state news wire MTI reports.

Iceland Monitor

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:04:00 +0000
Optical Illusion of 3D Crosswalk

An innovative way to slow down traffic in the town of Ísafjörður, in the West Fjords of Iceland, has received world-wide attention.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:00:00 +0000
Reykjavík Gets Ready for Christmas: Video

Downtown Reykjavík looks more and more festive, in preparation for Christmas.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:33:00 +0000
Near Record Sunshine in Reykjavík

It looks like this year will be the third sunniest in history in Reykjavík.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:26:00 +0000
Positive Economic Growth Predicted

According to a new Arion Bank economic forecast, the Icelandic economy will grow by 0.3 percent this year.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:55:00 +0000
Most Passengers from Germany

Figures are in for the number of passengers who arrived in Reykjavík and Akranes by cruise ship last summer.

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:02:45 +0000
How to Christmas like an Icelander

If there’s anything Iceland loves, it’s taking Christmas to the next level. And hell no—we’re not talking about the Yule... The post How to Christmas like an Icelander appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:45:44 +0000
Ask a Pagan Chieftain: How Was Winter Celebrated Before Christian Traditions?

Christmas lights and traditions bring much-needed warmth to the cold Icelandic winters. But before Christianity arrived in the country, Icelanders... The post Ask a Pagan Chieftain: How Was Winter Celebrated Before Christian Traditions? appeared firs...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:39:48 +0000
Ragnarök Isn’t Here Yet

On the edge of a break, Skálmöld guitarist Þráinn reflects on an eventful decade At the start of 2020, after... The post Ragnarök Isn’t Here Yet appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:09:18 +0000
The Outsider: Countess Malaise Claims Her Throne

In the Icelandic rap scene, there’s Countess Malaise and there’s everyone else. Since the the dark monarch debuted three years... The post The Outsider: Countess Malaise Claims Her Throne appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:08:58 +0000
Writing Is Einar Már Guðmundsson’s Politics

Author Einar Már Guðmundsson has been publishing books for nearly forty years. He wrote the critically acclaimed novel ‘Angels of... The post Writing Is Einar Már Guðmundsson’s Politics appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Impartial Reporter

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
Jones’ technicolour Christmas show

Rehearsals are well underway for Jones Memorial Primary School’s version of the musical spectacular ‘Joseph!’

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:30:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: Will the poor and vulnerable turkeys vote for Christmas?

The Labour MP, Jess Phillips, who fights hard for the constituents from her working class roots, says this of her first impression of going to the House of Commons: “I thought I’d met posh people before I came here, but I’d actually only met...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:01:17 +0000
Outgoing MP accuses Stormont campaigner of having a ‘political agenda’ on live radio

Sinn Fein’s Michelle Gildernew used a live radio interview on BBC 5 Live to accuse ‘We Deserve Better’ campaigner Dylan Quinn of having a “political agenda”, sparking angry reaction from two Westminster candidates.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000
School retirees chalk up 69 years of service between them

Two members of staff at Jones Memorial Primary School are celebrating their retirement this week after chalking up more than 69 years in the school between them.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000
‘Disgraceful’ that courthouses are used for benefits appeals

Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have heavily criticised the use of courthouses for benefit appeal tribunals, with some going further and roundly condemning the manner in which appeals are held.

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, 06 Dec 2019 23:50:56 +0000
Elon Musk cleared of defamation over tweet

Tesla co-founder Elon Musk has been cleared of defamation by a jury in Los Angeles over a tweet in which he labelled a British caver "pedo guy."

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:02:27 +0000
Australia braces for heatwave as bushfires burn

Out of control bushfires forced residents in eastern Australia to leave their homes, as other parts of the country braced for a heatwave due next week.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:36:06 +0000
Trump pulls back on vow over Mexican cartels

US President Donald Trump has said he would not proceed with his stated plans to designate Mexican drug cartels as terror groups following a request from his counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
The important truths about EU-linked health schemes

Northern Editor Tommie Gorman details how thousands of Irish citizens are using an EU health scheme to bypass hospital waiting lists.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:14:15 +0000
India rape victim dies after being set on fire

A 23-year-old rape victim who was set on fire by a gang of men, which included her alleged rapists, has died in a New Delhi hospital.

Ireland IrishExaminer

Italy

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:54:50 +0100
Most Italians want to remain part of the European Union, poll finds

The majority of Italians would like to keep their EU membership, but half are also yearning for a "strongman" leader, according to the latest national Censis poll

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:15:18 +0100
Italian expression of the day: 'Una curiosità'

We were just wondering if you knew what this phrase might be used for?

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:17:39 +0100
The essential articles to help you navigate life in Italy

Here we've gathered together some of The Local's most popular and useful articles that help members navigate everyday life in Italy.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:57:11 +0100
How to make real Neapolitan pasta with pumpkin

Pumpkin and parmesan star in this seasonal comfort food from Naples, loved across the whole of Italy. Food writer Silvana Lanzetta shows us how to make it.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:51:37 +0100
Five amazing Italian ski resorts that aren't in the Alps

Many Italians take to the mountains for a winter holiday. But it's not all about the Alps. If you want to explore further, here are some alternative ski destinations around Italy.

Krakow Post

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 13:41:04 +0000
Scenes from the Krakow Christmas market

Krakow is famous for having one of the most picturesque Christmas markets in Europe. Started before WWII and resumed after (Visited 1 times, 4 visits today) The post Scenes from the Krakow Christmas market appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 19:03:39 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Youth Climate Strike

A huge crowd of demonstrators – many of them students on strike from school – gathered in Krakow today to demand action on climate change as part of a global movement of protests. (Visited 1 times, 6 visits today) The post PHOTOS: Krakow Youth Cl...

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:30:23 +0000
Kino Mania: Boże Ciało (Corpus Christi) (2019)

Starring: Bartosz Bielenia, Aleksandra Konieczna, Łukasz Simlat Directed by: Jan Komasa Rating: ★★★★☆ Jan Komasa and the producers of Boże (Visited 1 times, 3 visits today) The post Kino Mania: Boże Ciało (Corpus Christi) (2019) appeare...

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:40:47 +0000
Learn about refugees (and try their food) at these two upcoming Krakow events

As the holidays draw near, one Krakow group would like you to think about people less fortunate – refugees. Local (Visited 1 times, 3 visits today) The post Learn about refugees (and try their food) at these two upcoming Krakow events appeared firs...

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:14:26 +0000
Polish citizens can now travel to the US without a visa

Just in time for 101 years of independence, Polish citizens can visit the United States without a visa. The new (Visited 1 times, 4 visits today) The post Polish citizens can now travel to the US without a visa appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Liverpool Echo

Sun, 1 Dec 2019 21:38:58 +0000
ITV I'm A Celebrity's James Haskell tells of odd reaction to wife saying 'I love you'

Roman was worried about how his behaviour would have made his wife feel afterwards

Sun, 1 Dec 2019 20:27:38 +0000
What the jury heard this week in the Bala Lloyd-Evans murder trial

The alleged killers gave evidence and counsel made their closing speeches

Sun, 1 Dec 2019 20:14:35 +0000
Former homeless man turned his life around to cook Christmas dinner for hundreds in need

"I've been there myself so I look at people differently"

Sun, 1 Dec 2019 19:57:21 +0000
Secrets of the Scouse dad who owns six Liverpool McDonald's and turns over £24m

The city's Mr McDonald's started life behind the counter on Lord Street

Sun, 1 Dec 2019 19:53:16 +0000
Man sent to notorious Brazilian jail where he was stripped and beaten with clubs

Craig Gifford is now struggling to get by on Universal Credit and hopes an employer will give him a chance

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

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:04:39 +0000
24-year old grievously injured after being stabbed in Zebbug, Gozo

A 24-year old Somalian was greivously injured during an incident in Zebbug, Gozo on Friday night. District Police...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:10:10 +0000
Pharmacy openings in Fontana and Nadur on Sunday

On Sunday morning as always, there will be two pharmacies open on Gozo from at least 9am to...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:05:44 +0000
“Strong message” to mark day dedicated to person with disabilities

The Ministry for Gozo said that it is sending a strong message on the occasion of the United...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:30:50 +0000
Sannat School harvests water, grows vegetables and raises Maltese Black Hens

The Gozo College Sannat Primary and Special Unit has embarked on a new environmental project with the name...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:01:32 +0000
Festive Season programme of events in Gozo with the Gaulitanus Choir

Gozo’s Gaulitanus Choir will once again be very busy this festive season with a varied programme of events...

Malta Independent

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:45:00 +0100
Don’t’ blame the President, blame the Constitution – Bartolo

It is unjust and incorrect to blame the President, urging him to do more in the current political crisis, Education Minister Evarist Bartolo said.Writing on Facebook, Bartolo said that President George Vella is doing all he can and all that the Const...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:46:00 +0100
Political instability is ‘killing businesses’, GRTU survey finds

Businesses have been hard-hit by the ongoing political crisis with 65% reporting plummeting sales, a GRTU survey found.The study across 50 different economic sectors from all over Malta has revealed the “devastating impact” the past two w...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:58:00 +0100
We’re in mourning: don’t decorate for Christmas – Labourites

Labourites are passing on the message between themselves not to decorate their homes for Christmas.In posts shared on pages on Labourite groups on Facebook, it is said that this is a difficult time because of the “departure” of Joseph Mus...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:33:00 +0100
TMID Editorial: PL MPs - Grow a pair

While Malta is in turmoil, as the representatives of Maltese businesses and lawyers urge the Prime Minister to go now, Labour MPs seem more than happy to bury their heads in the sand and believe that all is fine and dandy, with thoughts of a future b...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:27:00 +0100
Man seriously injured after St Julian’s attack

A man suffered serious injuries when he was attacked by two others whose identity is still unknown, the police said on Saturday.The incident took place in Santa Rita Street in St Julian’s, on Friday at 8.30pm.The 48-year-old man resident in St ...

Malta Today

Sat,07 Dec 2019 09:20:46 +0100
48-year-old hospitalised after Paceville bar fight

Police investigations are on-going.

Sat,07 Dec 2019 09:10:41 +0100
Stabbing leaves 24-year-old seriously injured

The incident occurred in Mungbell Street, Zebbug Gozo

Fri,06 Dec 2019 19:13:17 +0100
Political instability is ‘killing businesses’, GRTU survey finds

The political crisis of the past two weeks has caused business sales to plummet across Malta, according to a GRTU survey • 65% report lower sales

Fri,06 Dec 2019 18:46:20 +0100
President shuns calls for intervention: ‘Constitution does not allow me’

President George Vella says the Constitution does not give him the power to take any measures to solve the current political crisis

Fri,06 Dec 2019 18:02:12 +0100
Muscat withdraws from Rome conference

Embattled Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has pulled out of a high-level Rome conference on Mediterranean affairs which he was scheduled to speak at

Northern Ireland BBC

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:25:12 GMT
Health strikes: Expected continued action to cause more 'significant disruption'

The Health and Social Care Board says there could be further appointment cancellations from Monday.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:35:27 GMT
Firing arrows when you're deafblind

John Nicholl is deafblind and uses hands-on sign language to communicate when participating in blind archery.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:13:34 GMT
Paisley parliamentary investigation under way, says Foster

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards cannot say if they are investigating Ian Paisley.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:48:23 GMT
Election 2019: Digging into NI parties' manifestos

BBC News NI checks out some of the more eye-catching proposals in the NI parties' election manifestos.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:14:23 GMT
PSNI rescue 31 dogs in illegal puppy sale crackdown

The dogs were seized following a police operation in County Tyrone in which two men were arrested.

Northwich Guardian

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
General Election 2019: Tatton Green Nigel Hennerley

AS Tatton prepares to head to the polls on December 12, the Guardian has interviewed all candidates in mid Cheshire.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:40:00 +0000
Do you know these 13 unwritten rules of the roads?

THE raised hand of thanks, getting in the correct lane and forming orderly queues at rush hour are among Britain’s most common unofficial traffic regulations.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:30:00 +0000
Community thanked after afternoon tea for super Saul raises over £2,500

A HUGE thank you has been issued to the whole Northwich community after more than £2,500 was raised for a Rudheath eight-year-old battling a rare cancer.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
Northern says refusing train travel at Greenbank is last resort

NORTHERN has refuted claims that its staff are refusing to let school pupils buy train tickets at Greenbank station.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0000
Last Christmas posting dates 2019: When to send your cards

IT'S one of those things which creeps up on us every year.

Poland

Poland Krakow

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 13:41:04 +0000
Scenes from the Krakow Christmas market

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 19:03:39 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Youth Climate Strike

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:30:23 +0000
Kino Mania: Boże Ciało (Corpus Christi) (2019)

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:40:47 +0000
Learn about refugees (and try their food) at these two upcoming Krakow events

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:14:26 +0000
Polish citizens can now travel to the US without a visa

Pravda Russian News

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:59:00 +0300
Russia to keep counter-sanctions against the West for good

Russia will not be the first to abolish restrictive measures that were imposed in response to the sanctions against Moscow's current policy, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said at a news conference following his talks with Finnish Prime Minis...

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:34:00 +0300
Putin gives Saudi King bird of prey

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Saudi Arabia. Putin brought a special present to King Salman bin Abdel Aziz - an Arctic falcon that can be found in Kamchatka, in the Far East of Russia. The bird's name is Alpha. This is a Red Book bird sp...

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:44:00 +0300
Russia to give record-high loans to Turkey, India and Iran

Russia will give a record volume of loans to foreign countries, the Izvestia newspaper reports with reference to materials for the draft budget for 2020-2022.In three years, governments and organizations from other countries will receive more than a ...

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:32:00 +0300
Putin fires five generals and chief of Federal Penitentiary Service

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to dismiss five generals. The document was published on the official website of legal information.According to the document, Major General Andrei Vinogradov was dismissed from the post of the head of t...

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:03:00 +0300
All forest fires in Russia have been extinguished

Not a single forest fire has been recorded in Russia as of September 30, representatives of the Federal Forestry Agency (Avialesohrana) said. Over the past 24 hours, firefighters eliminated seven forest fires on the area of 94 hectares. As many as 10...

Pravda World News

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:06:00 +0300
Yes to peace! No to NATO!

Yes to peace! No to NATO! No to the NATO warmonger summit in London The North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO - on 3 and 4 December, will hold a summit in London, marking once again the 70th anniversary of the establishment of this warmongeri...

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:50:00 +0300
Iran launches cascade of 30 advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges

Iran launched dozens of new IR-6 centrifuges for uranium enrichment and significantly increased the production of low-enriched uranium at its enterprises, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi said. "Today we are launch...

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:16:00 +0300
Portuguese Legislative Elections: Alliance to the Left

Portuguese Legislative Elections: Alliance to the Left After four years of political stability, with a Socialist government supported by the Left Block (Bloco de Esquerda) and the CDU (Communists and Greens), the result of yesterday's legislative ele...

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:13:00 +0300
Russia unveils plans for ICBM launches till 2021

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed a video of the combat-training launch of the silo-based Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk cosmodrome.The missile was launched to confirm the flight performance of the...

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:04:00 +0300
John Huntsman: Ukraine buried big US-Russia plans in 2018

John Huntsman, the outgoing US Ambassador to Russia, said that Russia and the United States had big plans for developing bilateral relations, but they failed because of the incident in the Kerch Strait in November 2018.By that time, Russia and the ...

Radio Poland

Richmond and Twickenham Times

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:35:20 +0000
Residents warned of weekend noise disruption at Twickenham Station redevelopment

Residents living near Twickenham Station are being advised to expect some noise disruption over the weekend.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:53:21 +0000
Last chance to enjoy the 'Christmas light-switch on' events in Richmond

Residents can enjoy Richmond's 'Christmas Lights-Switch On' events that are taking place throughout the Borough.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:43:07 +0000
A prankster has set up a website mocking South Western Railway with a fake shop

A prankster has set up a website mocking South Western Railway with a fake shop - where customers are told to expect delays with every order.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:14:05 +0000
Here are your General Election candidates for Twickenham

With the General Election taking place next Thursday, Richmond & Twickenham Times have interviewed candidates for Twickenham.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:41:06 +0000
Man charged with shoplifting after Richmond M&S incident

A 43-year-old man has been arrested and will appear in court for allegedly shoplifting in Marks & Spencer in Richmond.

Romania Agerpres

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:22:50 +0200
Gov't to take responsibility for legislative package including amendments, repeal of controversial ordinance

Prime Minister Ludovic Orban said on Friday that the Government will take responsibility before Parliament for a first legislative package that includes amendments to justice legislation, repealing OUG No.51/2019 and to law on spending cap...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:00:26 +0200
UB's Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences joins AGERPRES, MediaSind in ReStart project

The Bucharest University's Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences (FJSC) has become an official partner in the 'ReStart - for quality journalism' project by signing a partnership agreement with the AGER...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:37:08 +0200
Ambassador Ramis says Commandant Birot patrolling Black Sea highlights France's solidarity with allies

French Ambassador to Romania Michele Ramis said Friday in Constanta Port that the stop-over in Romania of the Commandant Birot French maritime patrol vessel, deployed in the Black Sea, represents an opportunity for joint exercises betwe...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:18:54 +0200
ECHR postpones issuing resolution critical of Romania's penitentiary system

Romania's Ministry of Justice has said that after Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu participated in intense debates in Strasbourg on the execution of judgements of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the Committee of Minis...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:38:29 +0200
Romania defeat Hungary in nail-baiter, advance to main round of women's handball world championship

Romania's women's national handball team scored a dramatic 28-27 (10-16) win over Hungary in a Group C match at the 2019 World Women's Handball Championship in Japan, advancing to the main round of the competitio...

Romania Insider

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:08:17 GMT
General election 2019: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash over Brexit in BBC debate

The Tory and Labour leaders faced off in the final head-to-head debate ahead of next week's election.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:51:57 GMT
General election 2019: Corbyn and Johnson TV debate fact-checked

The Labour and Conservative leaders go head-to-head on national television.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:47:43 GMT
General election 2019: Reddit says UK-US trade talks document leak 'linked to Russia'

The papers had their first wide burst of attention when unveiled in the election campaign by Labour.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:57:55 GMT
Girl, 15, charged after singer Katherine Jenkins mugged

Katherine Jenkins had been in London to perform at a carol concert when she was attacked.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:06:17 GMT
Leeds Clean Air Zone: 30 taxi drivers get green loans

Taxi drivers in Leeds say a system set up to help them buy greener vehicles has been a "cock-up".

Romanian National News Agency

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:22:50 +0200
Gov't to take responsibility for legislative package including amendments, repeal of controversial ordinance

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:00:26 +0200
UB's Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences joins AGERPRES, MediaSind in ReStart project

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:37:08 +0200
Ambassador Ramis says Commandant Birot patrolling Black Sea highlights France's solidarity with allies

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:18:54 +0200
ECHR postpones issuing resolution critical of Romania's penitentiary system

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:38:29 +0200
Romania defeat Hungary in nail-baiter, advance to main round of women's handball world championship

RT

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:32:12 +0000
Sound familiar? Reddit says US-UK trade deal leaks may be tied to Russia, citing speculation from... of course, Atlantic Council

A trove of secret papers cited by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in attacking the Tories may have links to Moscow, Reddit has announced. The proof? The US-UK-NATO-funded Atlantic Council says it isn't sure but it might be true. Read Full A...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:01:00 +0000
WATCH Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers engage in head-spinning dogfight over Urals

Russian Air Force pilots were caught on film while flying their heavy Su-34 jets over the snow-covered countryside near Chelyabnsk, in the Urals. The exercise was to hone their flying and missile-launching techniques. Read Full Article ...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:43:53 +0000
‘Nuke aimed at Iran’? Tehran raises alarm after Israel test-fires mystery rocket in broad daylight

As the world is abuzz with speculation over Israel’s shadowy “rocket propulsion system” test, Tehran bluntly claimed that the projectile it fired from a base south of Tel Aviv was actually a nuclear-capable missile aimed at Iran. ...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:41:00 +0000
Mexico makes its biggest oil discovery in more than three decades

Mexican state oil company Pemex has announced the biggest oil discovery in the country since 1987. The deposit in the southeast of the country may have reserves of 500 million barrels of crude. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:08:10 +0000
Her last wish was to live & see her attackers punished: Indian govt promises fast-track trial after rape victim succumbs to burns

An Indian woman who was set on fire by her rapist as she was en route to a court hearing about the crime has died from her injuries. The badly burned victim told her brother that she wanted to live to see her attackers hanged. Read Full...

Scotland BBC

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:22:40 GMT
General election 2019: Record number of people registered to vote

The number of Scots registered to vote in the general election hits a record high, new figures show.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:14:30 GMT
Scotland's papers: Sick Kids hospital bill and holiday death mystery

The cost of keeping the original Sick Kids hospital in Edinburgh open and the deaths of two people at a holiday home make the front pages.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:25:08 GMT
Thousands to take part in Global sleep out event

The World's Big Sleep Out, spanning 52 countries, will see more than 50,000 people sleeping out.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:01:27 GMT
Footballer David Cox on verge of quitting over mental health taunts

Teammates of Cowdenbeath striker David Cox say they will walk off the pitch if the abuse continues.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:47:51 GMT
M&D's rollercoaster crash victims get £1.2m in damages payouts

Ten people were inured when a carriage fell to the ground at the M&D's theme park in North Lanarkshire.

Scotland Herald

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:45:36 +0000
Support for Scottish independence has fallen, according to new poll

Support for Scottish independence has fallen, according to a new poll.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:50:00 +0000
Sturgeon told to discipline SNP members aiding candidate suspended over anti-Semitism

NICOLA Sturgeon has been urged to discipline any SNP members who campaign for a former party candidate suspended over alleged anti-semitism.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Fidelma Cook: I saw poverty that shocked me to the core in Glasgow in the 1970s...but this is worse

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:20:00 +0000
Voters think Boris Johnson won final leaders' TV debate

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Scotland lagging in broadband services

Nearly half of the constituencies in Scotland have poor mobile phone signals and broadband connection due to a substandard technology network, data has revealed.

Serbia News

Sky News

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:20:00 +0000
Leaked documents cited by Corbyn 'tied to Russian group' - Reddit

Leaked documents cited by Jeremy Corbyn are tied to a previous Russian disinformation campaign, according to internet discussion site Reddit.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:37:00 +0000
Musk's 'faith restored' after winning $190m case over 'pedo' tweet

Elon Musk has said his "faith in humanity is restored" after he won a defamation case brought against him for calling a British caving expert a "pedo guy".

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:58:00 +0000
More than 50 hungry polar bears 'invade Russian village'

A village in Russia has been "invaded" by more than 50 hungry polar bears forced to hunt for food on land due to melting sea ice, the WWF has said.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:47:00 +0000
Storm Atiyah set to batter UK as Met Office issues warning

Storm-force winds are set to batter Britain this weekend with gusts of up to 70mph.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 02:15:00 +0000
Major disruption on M25 after overturned crane smashes central reservation

Part of the M25 has reopened after a 55-tonne crane overturned and crashed over both sides of the carriageway.

Slovak Spectator

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0100
Špicák lookout tower accessible via new stairs

It offers views over Strečno and the Váh river.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:04:04 +0100
Gas explosion in a block of flats, emergency situation in Prešov

Five victims and 40 injured reported so far but the numbers are not final.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:13:54 +0100
Former president Kiska faces charges over KTAG case

Leader of Za Ludi charged one day after charges were brought against his main rival, Smer leader Robert Fico.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:38:03 +0100
Instead of balanced, Slovakia has risky budget

Analysts identifies risks of up to 1.8 percent of GDP or €1.77 billion in the 2020 general government budget.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:03:44 +0100
Slovaks will pay significantly more as municipalities increase property taxes

The mayors blame government measures.

Slovakia News

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:20:02 +0000
Špicák lookout tower accessible via new stairs

It offers views over Strečno and the Váh river. Published: Saturday, December 7, 2019Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:50:01 +0000
Date of Soviet-led invasion in 1989 set to become Czech state holiday

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:20:01 +0000
Gas explosion in a block of flats, emergency situation in Prešov

Media report at least one person has been killed. Building might collapse. Published: Friday, December 6, 2019Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:50:01 +0000
Former president Kiska faces charges over KTAG case

Leader of Za Ludi charged one day after charges were brought against his main rival, Smer leader Robert Fico. Published: Friday, December 6, 2019Full story: Slovak Spectator

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:50:02 +0000
Instead of balanced, Slovakia has risky budget

Analysts identifies risks of up to 1.8 percent of GDP or €1.77 billion in the 2020 general government budget. Published: Friday, December 6, 2019Full story: Slovak Spectator

Slovakia Spectator

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0100
Špicák lookout tower accessible via new stairs

It offers views over Strečno and the Váh river.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:04:04 +0100
Gas explosion in a block of flats, emergency situation in Prešov

Five victims and 40 injured reported so far but the numbers are not final.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:13:54 +0100
Former president Kiska faces charges over KTAG case

Leader of Za Ludi charged one day after charges were brought against his main rival, Smer leader Robert Fico.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:38:03 +0100
Instead of balanced, Slovakia has risky budget

Analysts identifies risks of up to 1.8 percent of GDP or €1.77 billion in the 2020 general government budget.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:03:44 +0100
Slovaks will pay significantly more as municipalities increase property taxes

The mayors blame government measures.

Slovenia Times

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:10:31 +0100
Coalition that spearheaded independence founded 30 years ago

Ljubljana - A coalition of parties that would go on to win Slovenia's first multi-party election and formed a government that would lead the country to independence was formally founded 30 years ago, to the day.

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 23:52:19 +0100
Bumpy road ahead for coalition after passage of budgets

Ljubljana - The coalition managed to pass budget legislation for 2020 and 2021 on Monday despite losing majority after a falling out with the Left. Nevertheless, statements by some coalition partners indicate the road ahead will be bumpy and that som...

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:03:00 +0100
Budgets for 2020, 2021 vetoed over funds for municipalities

Ljubljana - The upper chamber of parliament unanimously vetoed on Thursday a bill on the implementation of the 2020-2021 state budgets over what national councillors consider is insufficient funding of municipalities. Also vetoed was a bill that envi...

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:07:03 +0100
Kinodvor wins 2019 Europa Cinemas Programming Award

At the 21st Europa Cinemas network conference, which ran from 21 to 24 November in Lisbon, Kinodvor won the prestigious Europa Cinemas Award for Best Programming 2019. We are very pleased to have been recognised internationally for our quality and in...

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 21:48:16 +0100
Work begins on pre-historic pile dwelling village replica near Ljubljana

Ljubljana - A gateway to pre-historic life in pile dwellings in the wetlands south of Ljubljana is expected to open in September 2021 through the reconstruction of five buildings along with a connecting wooden pathway. A centre celebrating the biodiv...

South Wales Argus

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:02:08 +0000
Newport mum's house lit up for Christmas in secret

A NEWPORT woman who had to relinquish control over her prized Christmas lights display has been given an 'overwhelming' festive surprise after discovering her house had been decorated for her in secret.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:02:17 +0000
Lord Paul Murphy who helped secure peace in Northern Ireland launches autobiography at Torfaen Museum

IT WAS STANDING room only at Torfaen Museum as the borough’s former MP Lord Paul Murphy launched his autobiography.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:01:18 +0000
GENERAL ELECTION 2019: Constituency Profile - Monmouth

With the General Election less than a week away, the Argus is taking a look at each of the constituencies in Gwent. NICHOLAS THOMAS looks at Monmouth.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:01:10 +0000
Don't go out on a limb - grab a handmade gift from Wentwood Timber Centre this Christmas

NESTLED in the heart of the Wentwood forest is a crafter's paradise - reclaimed wood, freshly sawn timber and a good helping of raw talent all combining to create the perfect place to pick up a unique gift this Christmas.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:01:57 +0000
CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS: Some real gems to be found in Newport city centre

COMMERCIAL Street and Llanarth Street are among the city centre’s busiest thoroughfares, connecting many of Newport’s traditional shopping areas with the Friars Walk and Kingsway shopping centres.

St Albans Review

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
A reflexology massage leaves me relaxed and grounded

Aaron greets me with a smile and I’m led down a corridor to the Neal’s Yard Therapy rooms ready for my sports massage. The space is cosy and softly lit in a warm peachy light; a white fluffy towel is stretched across the bed. As Aaron is newly qu...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:32:27 +0000
Ba-ha! Humbug - Norwegian pop star's Christmas album strikes wrong note

Sure as night follows day, it is coming. The goose is getting fat (as if it was svelte by default). Supermarkets are going ballistic, embracing crazy season as they pounce on the potential to improve the bottom line prior to the year end, and we beco...

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:09:03 +0000
Estranged wife defends cave diver labelled 'pedo guy' by Elon Musk

The estranged wife of a British cave explorer labelled "pedo guy" by billionaire Elon Musk said any allegations of paedophilia against her husband are "totally false".

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000
Christmas concert in St Albans will feature music from popular Disney films

The Hertford Big Band return for their annual Christmas concert, having performed their popular seasonal events for nearly a decade.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:39:30 +0000
Morning update: Mostly clear roads on mild December day

Good morning, here is a travel round-up for this Friday morning.

Swiss Info

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 17:20:00 GMT
Blocher puts art collection on display

Christoph Blocher, one of Switzerland’s best-known politicians, is exhibiting 127 pieces from his vast art collection at the Fondation Pierre Gianadda in Martigny. The billionaire industrialist – and former government minister for the rightwin...

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 13:01:00 GMT
Swiss government rejects anti-tobacco advert initiative

Switzerland’s cabinet has recommended rejecting a people’s initiative aimed at banning tobacco advertising targeting both minors and young adults. The country’s executive said on Friday that it wanted to protect young people, but that the init...

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 10:05:00 GMT
Roger Federer commemorative coin pre-sale 'sold out'

Swissmint's pre-sale of its commemorative coin on Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer is already closed. The reason: sky high global demand. "The pre-sale quantity of 33,000 pieces of the Roger Federer silver coin is sold out. The coins are no longer av...

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 09:24:00 GMT
Gaining Swiss citizenship shown to boost earnings

Foreigners who gain Swiss citizenship generally increase their annual earnings by CHF5,000 over the following 15 years compared to those who don’t get naturalised, a new study shows. A team of researchers from Zurich’s Federal Institute of Techn...

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 15:21:00 GMT
New slander case brought against Tariq Ramadan

A Swiss woman who accused the Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan of rape in 2018 has now launched a new legal case against him, this time for slander. The case centres around Ramadan’s book “Devoir de verité” (“The Responsibility of Truth”), p...

The Argus

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:18:53 +0000
Security experts warns of threat of terrorism to Brighton and Hove

BRIGHTON is awash with drugs, struggling to cope with an epidemic of homelessness and one of the biggest targets for terrorism, a security expert has warned.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:18:57 +0000
Heartfelt tributes to Tracey Allen, 50, who died suddenly

TRIBUTES have flooded in for a much-loved sister and friend who has died suddenly.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Portslade paedophile kept sick images of children on his laptop

A PAEDOPHILE has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after indecent images were found.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton & Hove buses unveil new buses named after celebrities

BRIGHTON and Hove is getting 30 new double-deckers - each named after someone from the area’s history.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex has been held back by Tory cuts, writes Jeremy Corbyn for The Argus

THE Sussex coast has some of the most stunning landscapes in our entire country. I have enjoyed many fantastic walks along its cliffs and beaches.

The Nordic Page

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:49:50 +0100
Former Oslo Bishop Could End Up in Jail For Having Hired A Non-Returnable Refugee

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:52:39 +0100
Cod from Norway is the Most Sustainable

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 11:34:46 +0100
Norwegians Are Fed Up With Mass Tourism to Norway

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 09:01:00 +0100
John Oliver Calls Oslo as Europe's Clitoris: Visit Oslo Takes His Words for a Campaign

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 07:58:25 +0100
Winter Has Come to Norway: Yellow Warning for Oslo and Eastern Norway

Think Spain

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 13:20:01 +0200
Greta Thunberg arrives at UN climate conference in Madrid

Teenage environmental activist, Greta Thunberg, arived in Madrid this morning after a 10-hour trip from Lisbon, and will lead this evening's protest calling for action on global warming. Honouring her self-imposed ban on ...

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 12:51:33 +0200
Spanish flag raised in Madrid to celebrate Constitution Day

This morning, in Madrid's Plaza de Colón, the Presidents of the Congress of Deputies and the Senate, Meritxell Batet and Pilar Llop respectively, presided over the traditional raising of the Spanish flag to mark the 41st ...

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 17:00:33 +0200
Cancer & sugar: Spanish scientists prove the link

After many years of speculation and investigation, research scientists at the Bellvitge-IDIBELL Hospital and the University of Barcelona (UB) have finally demonstrated the involvement of glucose in the growth of tumour cells and have ...

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 11:27:04 +0200
Greta Thunberg offered donkey for journey from Lisbon to Madrid

A neighbourhood association in Toledo has offered climate activist Greta Thunberg a donkey to make her journey from Lisbon to Madrid to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP25. The 'Fray Hernando ...

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 10:55:26 +0200
Air Europa will be like a 'sister' says Iberia Chief Exec

Iberia Chief Executive Luis Gallego said on Wednesday that Air Europa, once approved for purchase by the competition regulators, will be like "a sister" to the Spanish airline which is part of the IAG group together with ...

This Is Local London

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Brent Council outlines potential of Borough of Culture 2020 on tourism

The London Borough of Culture programme for 2020 can showcase why Brent is a great tourist destination, according to a council report.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
New flats planned for high road in Barnet

A developer wants to knock down a row of buildings on a busy high road and replace them with 19 flats.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Enfield Council may have to use reserves to plug budget gap

Mounting cost pressures mean the council may have to dip into its reserves to balance the books.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow East candidates discuss key issues at synagogue hustings

Hate crime, Brexit and climate change were among the key subjects as those hoping to represent Harrow East in the next parliament were quizzed at a charity hustings.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos from the Sutton Guardian in 2005: Part 1

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

Times of Malta

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:03:00 +0100
Brave the cold sea in aid of the MCCF

The Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana is tomorrow organising its annual Santa Swim in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund. Hotel guests, team members and the publ...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:52:00 +0100
‘I married for love, not for convenience’

Twenty-one men are having their Maltese citizenship revoked this year, some of them on the basis of civil annulments decided as far back as 15 years ago. These men ...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:59:00 +0100
The yield curve – a recession predictor?

It’s been over a decade since the global financial crisis, and yet economies are still struggling with the aftermath. Last July, the International Monetary Fund p...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:48:00 +0100
Who’s who in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder plot

Several months after Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb outside her home on 16 October 2017, three men were arrested and later charged with carrying ou...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:24:00 +0100
Spartans held to another draw

Balzan 1Majedevac 6 Ħamrun Spartans 1Ailton 42 The sharing of spoils was the natural outcome of a duel which never really lifted off in terms of enterprising fare ...

Tottenham Independent

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
Enfield Council may have to use reserves to plug budget gap

Mounting cost pressures mean the council may have to dip into its reserves to balance the books.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000
Ambitious plan to end homelessness in Enfield

An ambitious plan to end homelessness in Enfield has been signed off by the council’s top brass.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:08:32 +0000
Enjoy mulled wine and carols at upcoming Christmas concert in Enfield

Simon Gilbert, Choral Director of The Enfield Community Singers, will be returning to Forty Hall with his choir on Saturday, December 7, at 1.30pm to perform in the stunning Long Gallery.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:39:30 +0000
Morning update: Mostly clear roads on mild December day

Good morning, here is a travel round-up for this Friday morning.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:00:00 +0000
Last Christmas posting dates 2019: When to send your cards

It's one of those things which creeps up on us every year.

Turkey

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:02:00 Z
EU committed to cooperation with Ankara, says senior officials

The European Union Commission is committed to continuing its engagement and cooperation of Turkey, according to a statement by the EU delegation who visited Ankara on Dec. 6.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:07:09 Z
Defense minister says Turkey fulfills its obligations within NATO

Turkey fulfills its obligations within NATO with both financial and military contributions, Turkish defense minister said in an event in the capital Ankara on Dec. 6.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:21:00 Z
Ankara concerned over 'use of force' in French protests

Turkey is concerned about general strikes and protests, as well as the "disproportionate use of force" by security forces in France, country's Foreign Ministry said on Dec. 6.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:15:24 Z
Sochi deal provides stability in Syria: Russian FM

The Sochi agreement Ankara and Moscow hammered provides stability for the region, Russian foreign minister has said.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:59:00 Z
Sabiha Gökçen wins best airport award

Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport has received the CAPA-Center for Aviation’s Large Airport of the Year award.

UK BBC

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:08:17 GMT
General election 2019: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash over Brexit in BBC debate

The Tory and Labour leaders faced off in the final head-to-head debate ahead of next week's election.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:51:57 GMT
General election 2019: Corbyn and Johnson TV debate fact-checked

The Labour and Conservative leaders go head-to-head on national television.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:47:43 GMT
General election 2019: Reddit says UK-US trade talks document leak 'linked to Russia'

The papers had their first wide burst of attention when unveiled in the election campaign by Labour.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:57:55 GMT
Girl, 15, charged after singer Katherine Jenkins mugged

Katherine Jenkins had been in London to perform at a carol concert when she was attacked.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:06:17 GMT
Leeds Clean Air Zone: 30 taxi drivers get green loans

Taxi drivers in Leeds say a system set up to help them buy greener vehicles has been a "cock-up".

UK Daily Express

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:07:00 +0000
Russia behind Labour's leaked NHS documents Reddit reveals

LABOUR'S classified documents detailing plans for a post-Brexit US trade deal which Jeremy Corbyn claimed showed a Tory plot to “sell off the NHS” may have been posted online on the Reddit website by a Russian campaign, it has emerged.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 02:39:00 +0000
Election humiliation: Labour tells candidates not to cry in public if they lose next week

LABOUR has been instructing its election organisers to stop candidates and members crying in public if they suffer defeat on Thursday according to an incendiary report.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:16:00 +0000
Boris Johnson boost - experts claim Conservative election win will supercharge economy

A BORIS JOHNSON victory in next week’s election is set to see a huge boost in economic investment, as businesses bosses prepare to open up the coffers and unleash a spending bonanza, according to reports.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:43:00 +0000
Liberal Democrat humiliation: Jo Swinson and other Remainers face losing their seats

THE Liberal Democrat leader is at risk of losing her job as the bookie Ladbrokes has given her a 33 percent chance of losing her seat.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 01:04:00 +0000
How Andrew Neil destroyed Emily Thornberry's argument on citizenship

ANDREW NEIL destroyed Emily Thornberry’s argument on why ISIS fighters should not be stripped of their British citizenship during a 2014 "car crash" BBC interview.

UK Independent

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:59:02 GMT
Tory minister says 'we should be concerned' about Russian election interference, but report on Russian interference cannot be published before election

Johnson has repeatedly refused to publish Commons intelligence report into alleged Russian interference in British politics

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:42:36 GMT
M25 delays: Crane overturns on motorway, causing huge tailbacks

Stationary traffic queued for 10 miles following drama during Friday rush-hour

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:44:00 GMT
BBC debate: Snap poll calls Boris Johnson winner with 52 per cent of public vote

Leaders trade blows over Brexit, economy, the NHS and racism – but neither lands a killer punch

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT
UK weather: The latest Met Office forecast

Watch the latest UK weather forecast from the Independent for today.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:13:00 GMT
Dossier detailing UK talks with US over NHS leaked by 'Russian campaign', Reddit says

Classified documents were shared in similar way to 'Secondary Infektion' operation, social media site claims

UK Telegraph

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:30:00 GMT
Pictures of the Day: 7 December 2019

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 23:33:55 GMT
Teenager charged after opera singer Katherine Jenkins was mugged while intervening in a street robbery

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:56:29 GMT
Saudi Air Force officer kills three in mass shooting at US Naval base in Pensacola, Florida

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 01:39:24 GMT
Donald Trump backs down over plans to designate Mexican cartels as terrorists

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:11:45 GMT
Deaf baby girl's joy as new hearing aids are turned on

UK Times

Ukraine News

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:55:43 +0000
Associated Press: ‘All roads lead to Putin’ – impeachment ties Ukraine, Russia

WASHINGTON — House Democrats are bringing the impeachment focus back to Russia as they draft formal charges against President Donald Trump. Read more here. The post Associated Press: ‘All roads lead to Putin’ – impeachment ties Ukraine, R...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:26:39 +0000
Gazprom includes ‘economically justified tariffs’ on transit in conditions offered to Kyiv

MOSCOW – Gazprom has added a reduction of gas transit tariffs to the package of conditions it wants Kyiv to consider with regard to further cooperation on gas shipments (earlier, it included direct shipments of gas and Ukraine’s dropping ...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:19:22 +0000
Voice of America: Trump shuns mounting a defense in House impeachment process

WHITE HOUSE – The White House will not cooperate with the remaining House impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Read more here. The post Voice of America: Trump shuns mounting a defense in House impeachment process appeared fi...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:11:05 +0000
UkrInform: Zelensky hopes Germany, France will support Ukraine at Normandy Four summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes that France and Germany will support Ukraine at a meeting of the leaders of the Normandy Four countries and is ready to do everything to make them stand on the Ukrainian side if something goes ...

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:52:42 +0000
Zelensky: Talks about amnesty possible after agreements on troops withdrawal, elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that amnesty for those in Donbas who are not involved in killings during the war can be discussed after real progress has been made in resolving the situation, withdrawing illegal armed groups and making it...

Unian News Agency

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:06:00 +0200
Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 14 enemy attacks on Dec 6

Since Saturday midnight, Russia-led forces have been observing the ceasefire.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0200
U.S. Army soldiers deploy to Ukraine – media

Task Force Juvigny, along with NATO allies: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Lithuania, and Poland are in Ukraine to aid and support Armed Forces Ukraine's training abilities along with increasing NATO interoperability with Ukraine.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:45:00 +0200
Merkel pays first visit as chancellor to Auschwitz death camp – Reuters

More than 3 million of Poland's 3.2 million Jews were killed during the Holocaust, roughly around half of all Jews murdered during World War Two.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0200
The Deposit Guarantee Fund says some banks may go bankrupt in 2020

But at the same time does not expect a repetition of the 2014 crisis.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:15:00 +0200
Zelensky confirms scheduled meeting with Putin in Paris

The president, he is "not anxious" about the meeting, willing to achieve actual results in the talks.

Wales Online

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
How killer Colin Payne's 'self-styled hard man' image led him to murdering an innocent charity worker

He put another drinker into a chokehold in the same pub the night before the killing

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 22:47:46 +0000
Jeremy Corbyn won the BBC election debate with Boris Johnson, according to WalesOnline readers

Nick Robinson hosted the final television debate of the election campaign ahead of next Thursday's vote

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 21:39:30 +0000
Victim of modern slavery found dealing heroin in doctors' surgery car park

Michelle Matwychuk used her local knowledge and contacts in Swansea to help a London drug dealing gang operate in the city

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 21:19:39 +0000
Worker claims she was 'treated badly' by former MP Chris Davies after she complained about forged invoices

Sarah Lewis claims she was unfairly dismissed after making a complaint about Chris Davies' fraudulent expenses claims

Fri, 6 Dec 2019 20:33:15 +0000
Euromillions results for Friday, December 6: The winning numbers from £14m draw and Thunderball

The winning Euromillions numbers and Thunderball for Friday's draw are here

Wandsworth Guardian

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:43:07 +0000
A prankster has set up a website mocking South Western Railway with a fake shop

A prankster has set up a website mocking South Western Railway with a fake shop - where customers are told to expect delays with every order.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 10:22:20 +0000
Here is what we have learned about the election candidates during the Putney Society's hustings

Putney is one of London’s key marginal seats in the upcoming General Election.

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 07:40:00 +0000
Violent drill videos appearing on porn sites to avoid being taken offline

Drill music videos laden with references to violence are being forced onto porn sites in a bid to avoid being taken off the internet.

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:47:13 +0000
600 pupil Harris sixth form approved in Brixton Hill

A 600-pupil sixth form proposed for Lambeth was given the go-ahead by four councillors to two at a planning committee meeting last night (December 3).

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:23:04 +0000
Wandsworth dad's heartfelt plea after daughter left waiting months for school place

A Wandsworth dad has issued a heartfelt plea in the hopes that his daughter may return to school before she suffers "irreparable damage".

Watford Observer

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
All the parliamentary candidates for Watford, South West Herts, Hemel Hempstead and Hertsmere

Voters will soon be making their final decision on who they would like to become their next MP.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 23:16:06 +0000
Debate round-up: Fake news, lies and punishment for politicians

Proposed punishments for politicians showed the contrast between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn in the Prime Ministerial Debate.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:47:40 +0000
London Bridge attack controversial topic in Prime Ministerial Debate

Jeremy Corbyn suggested that everyone pays the price for underfunding criminal justice during his live debate with Boris Johnson.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:50:00 +0000
'Pure evil' serial rapist Joseph McCann convicted of of 37 crimes

Serial rapist Joseph McCann - described as "pure evil" by one victim - has been found guilty of rapes and sexual assaults on multiple women and children.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:30:00 +0000
Video: The moment police arrest serial rapist Joseph McCann

Video footage shows the moment serial rapist Joseph McCann was finally cornered and caught.

Western Daily Press

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 09:55:37 +0000
Five ways you can cut down on waste this Christmas

Somerset is expected to produce 18,500 tonnes of waste following the festive period

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 09:01:13 +0000
Two people rushed to hospital after 'serious' crash on A30 near Yeovil

Police, paramedics and firefighters were all called to the scene

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 08:21:52 +0000
Scarlet fever breaks out across Bath and Somerset as multiple new cases confirmed

There have been a number of fresh cases in the county

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000
The amazing houses for sale in Harry Redknapp’s West Country neighbourhood

But they don’t come cheap

Sat, 7 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
16 places where you can get a real Christmas tree in Somerset this year

Everyone wants a real tree, and here's where you can find them

World Bulletin

York Press

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 04:00:00 +0000
Woman's death in River Ouse remains a mystery

A PENSIONER’S death in York’s River Ouse remains a mystery after a coroner said it was impossible to decide whether it was an accident or suicide.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000
York boxers triumph in battle for wellness

THE Salvation Army organised a boxing programme to aid those suffering from issues in their lives, to support them in overcoming their problems.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Little Yorkshire Candle Company launches new shop in York

A NEW shop is being launched in York this weekend.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Furious passengers hit out over train cancellations

FURIOUS passengers have hit out over the repeated cancellations of York trains while TransPennine Express teaches drivers and conductors how to operate a new fleet.

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
Anne’s Chase the Pud Santa dash in aid of life saving research

A WOMAN from York will take on a running challenge - along with 200 others - only months after a procedure to help her heart failure.

Your Local Guardian

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
FLASHBACK FRIDAY - 30 photos from the Sutton Guardian in 2005: Part 1

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

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:50:00 +0000
DfE to appeal council's decision to reject plans for new Sutton schools

The Department of Education has appealed against a decision by Sutton Council to refuse planning permission for two new schools.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:20:00 +0000
Quick-thinking train driver saves dog trapped on the tracks between Ewell East and Cheam

A quick-thinking train driver saved a dog after he discovered it crawling along the railway line between Ewell East and Cheam

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:41:17 +0000
Kingsley Academy gets 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

A Croydon school which has had a “difficult time” since it converted to an academy 2017 has now been rated ‘Inadequate’ by Ofsted.

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 07:35:03 +0000
Two men arrested after drugs warrant carried out in Carshalton

Two men are in police custody after a drugs warrant was executed in Carshalton on Thursday morning.

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