Mitsotakis is asking voters to look beyond the appeal of famous names on the ballot, but everyday problems like rising prices are more of a concern. The Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has presented the candidates from his ruling New Democracy party for June’s EU elections.New Democracy’s ballot includes a number of famous faces such a television hosts, journalists and Olympic … [Read more...]
Archives for 16/04/2024
Climate change forces world’s coral reefs to undergo fourth global mass bleaching event
By Alexa St. John with AP This is the second global coral bleaching event in 10 years due to warming oceans. Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time, top reef scientists declared on Monday, a result of warming ocean waters amid human-caused climate change.Coral reef bleaching across at least 53 countries, … [Read more...]
Watch: Flame-lighting ceremony for the Paris Olympics in Greece
The storied torch's 5,000-kilometre journey to this summer's games is about to begin. The flame for this summer's Paris Olympics is being lit at the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in southern Greece in a meticulously choreographed ceremony.It will then be carried through Greece for more than 5,000 kilometres before being handed over to French organisers at the Athens venue used for … [Read more...]
China’s economy grows 5.3% in first quarter as Lunar New Year boosts spending
Strong output figures exceeded expectations although the country’s property crisis weighed on growth. China's economy expanded by 5.3% in the first quarter compared to a year earlier, buoyed by government schemes to boost economic demand.The figure, up from 1.6% on the previous quarter, beat a Reuters analyst forecast of 4.6%."Generally speaking, the national economy got off to a good start in … [Read more...]
Dozens of jurors dismissed from Trump criminal hush money trial
Donald Trump's unprecedented criminal hush money trial has begun, with the former president reportedly starting to fall asleep at an opening court session. Former President Donald Trump began his day as a criminal defendant lashing out at the judge and prosecutors, casting himself as a victim and angrily posting on social media.In other words: a familiar routine.But inside the courtroom, which … [Read more...]
NASA confirms mysterious object that smashed through roof of house was space junk from ISS
The object, which weighed nearly a kilogram and tore through the roof of a home in the US, was confirmed to be part of equipment from the ISS. A mystery object that crashed through the roof of a home in the United States last month has been confirmed as a chunk of space junk discarded from the International Space Station (ISS).The cylindrical object that tore through the home in Naples, … [Read more...]
'Rust' armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison for fatal on-set shooting
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons handler on the set of the Western film "Rust," was sentenced to 18 months in prison over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot by Alec Baldwin. The weapons supervisor on the set of the Western film “Rust” was sentenced to 18 months in prison during a hearing on Monday (15 April), over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna … [Read more...]
Cloudbeds observes shift towards longer stays
Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has observed a moderate (1%) uptick in medium-term stays globally in 2023, accompanied by a slight decline of 2% in short stays. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Pieper quits, casting shade on von der Leyen appointment process
Markus Pieper won’t be starting work at the European Commission, after his recruitment drew censure from MEPs. Markus Pieper’s renouncement of the post of European Commission small-business envoy after his recruitment drew censure from the European Parliament has cast doubt over the process by which he was appointed in von der Leyen’s Commission.Pieper, currently an MEP, had been appointed to … [Read more...]
Attacks on Ukraine's nuclear plant put world at risk, IAEA warns
"We're getting dangerously close to a nuclear accident," IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said following multiple attacks against the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said attacks against Europe’s largest nuclear power plant have put the world “dangerously close to a nuclear accident”.Without attributing … [Read more...]
Online platforms' ad databases lack clarity as EU election nears – study
Most companies do not provide enough details for researchers to understand paid influence. The advertising libraries of 11 online platforms, including X, Meta and TikTok, do not provide enough insight into paid influence and commercial ads ahead of the EU election in June, according to a study carried out by non-profit organisation Mozilla.The ad repositories, which Very Large Online Platforms … [Read more...]
Famous names petition G20 in call for debt and climate crisis reform
More than 100 signatories, including a number of celebrities, send an open letter to the G20 asking for reform to the global financial system. Stephen Fry, Richard Curtis, Annie Lennox and Forest Whitaker are among a host of celebrities who have written to G20 leaders calling for a reform to debt and climate crises across the world.The letter was sent ahead of this week's Spring Meetings of … [Read more...]
Knife attack in Sydney church treated as 'act of terrorism'
Authorities in Sydney have arrested a 16-year-old following a knife attack that injured a bishop and a priest during a church service, declaring the incident an act of terrorism with a suspected religious motive. Australian police have declared the knife attack in Sydney, where a bishop and a priest were injured during a church service on Monday, as an act of terrorism. Police arrested a … [Read more...]
British sculptor Antony Gormley unveils new exhibition in English country estate
British sculptor Antony Gormley’s latest exhibition, Time Horizon, has taken over the grounds of a Norfolk country estate. In a seat of aristocratic opulence, 100 life-size cast iron figures stand looking out in different directions. Clearly they are human, but get a little closer and their faces appear formless, blurred. In spite of this - or perhaps because of it - their every gaze is … [Read more...]
Inheritance tax across Europe: How do the rules, rates and revenues vary?
Some 19 EU countries levy inheritance, gift or estate taxes. Due to the highly preferential tax treatment applying to transfers to close relatives, the majority of estates go untaxed. The percentage of total tax revenue derived from wealth transfer taxes is very low. Inequality in wealth distribution is prevalent across Europe. The wealthiest 10% on the continent own a staggering 67% of the … [Read more...]
Fact-check: Is the EU digital identity wallet going to strip away our privacy?
The EU's new digital identity wallet, designed to streamline personal information storage and sharing, has raised concerns and conspiracy theories. The Cube takes a look at them. The EU’s incoming digital identity wallet has sparked claims on social media and by politicians that Brussels intends to strip away citizens’ privacy and exert control over their lives.The wallet, which is still in … [Read more...]
Gorgeous villas to rent in Europe this summer – with luxurious pools
With summer fast approaching now is the perfect time for holidaymakers looking for privacy to book a luxury European villa, perfect for the ultimate getaway. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
War on rats: Could birth control be the antidote to New York’s rodent problem?
New York lawmakers are proposing rules to humanely drive down the population of rats and other rodents. New York lawmakers are proposing rules to humanely drive down the population of rats and other rodents, eyeing contraception and a ban on glue traps as alternatives to poison or a slow, brutal death.Politicians have long come up with creative ways to battle the rodents, but some lawmakers … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | April 16th – Morning
Top News Stories Today Updated: 16/04/2024 - 07:11 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]
Is Europe prepared for nuclear catastrophe at Zaporizhzhia?
This article was originally published in Italian Attacks on Europe's largest nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine remain worrying. In southeastern Ukraine lies the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. Captured by Moscow soon after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the plant has frequently been caught in the crossfire, becoming a continual source of worry for … [Read more...]
DINAGAT ISLANDS TRAVEL GUIDE: Things to do + Tourist Spots
Dinagat Islands Travel Guide: Top Activities and Must-See Attractions Table of Contents Located in the Caraga region of the Philippines, the Dinagat Islands are a captivating archipelago that offer unspoiled natural beauty to adventurous travelers. Despite being overshadowed by other popular destinations, these islands boast serene landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and a diverse range of … [Read more...]