Archives for 11/09/2024

The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge disrupts major traffic artery in Dresden and leaves the city without hot water. A bridge carrying a tram line partially collapsed in the German city of Dresden. The Carola Bridge is one of the four bridges crossing the Elbe River. The emergency closure of the 100-metre-long bridge resulted in severe disruption of the city's traffic, including the tram … [Read more...]

The US-based think tank is scrutinising Russia’s plans to use Iranian Fath-360 missiles to attack Ukrainian infrastructure and boost its military campaign. The Institute for the Study of War is looking into how and when Moscow plans to use the missiles supplied by Tehran, amid growing international condemnation of Iran's support for Russia's war in Ukraine.According to the US-based think tank, … [Read more...]

The announcement comes as the country's two top diplomats visit Kyiv and after reports of shipments of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia. The United States and Britain pledged nearly €1.4 billion in additional aid to Ukraine on Wednesday.During a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats, Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided missiles against targets deeper inside … [Read more...]

Updated: 11/09/2024 - 21:15 GMT+2 Around 1,800 police officers have been deployed to a Melbourne convention center where the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition will take place from Wednesday until Friday. Around 1,800 police officers have been deployed to a Melbourne convention center where the Land Forces International … [Read more...]

All the latest military updates on the war in Ukraine. At the end of August Ukraine presented to the US a list of potential targets in Russia that Kyiv aims to hit during its winter campaign.The list included airfields used by Russia to launch attacks on Ukrainian cities, which are within ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) range. According to the ISW, there are 245 military and paramilitary … [Read more...]

Malmö in southern Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark have faced escalating gang violence in recent years, which has intensified over the summer to the point where police from both countries are now operating across borders. When you walk around Malmö all appears to be very idyllic. But under the surface, there’s a less romantic truth. The Swedish city and Copenhagen on the other side of the … [Read more...]

London, Paris and Frankfurt are Europe’s data centre hubs. But energy-intensive data centres are causing concern for the EU. As Europe’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions grow, so does the rapid expanse of data centres and the fossil fuels needed to power them. Europe’s market saw a 168 per cent increase in data centre investment compared to the same period last year, according to … [Read more...]

Updated: 11/09/2024 - 18:32 GMT+2 Mexico’s Senate voted early Wednesday to overhaul the country’s judiciary, clearing the biggest hurdle for a controversial constitutional revision that will make all judges stand for election. Mexico’s Senate voted early Wednesday to overhaul the country’s judiciary, clearing the biggest hurdle for a … [Read more...]

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Top News Stories Today Updated: 11/09/2024 - 18:00 GMT+2 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...]

Spending overestimation on climate projects and miscount of actual sums spent in EU countries flagged by the latest report from the European Court of Auditors. Croatia, Greece and Portugal are some of the member states claiming to have applied EU funds for climate-relevant measures “not as green as described”, according to a European Court of Auditors’ (ECA) report published today … [Read more...]

The chancellor stressed that many people from other countries have helped the economy but added that the government must be able to choose who comes to Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlined the public's wish for "serious politics" rather than "a theatrical performance" after talks about migration with opposition party CDU collapsed on Tuesday.Addressing the recent success of the … [Read more...]

On 11 September 2001, four hijacked planes killed nearly 3,000 people, a date that falls at the height of the US presidential election period every four years. The United States is marking 23 years since the September 11 terror attacks, when nearly 3,000 people were killed in the coordinated hijack of four airplanes.The planes purposely crashed into the Pentagon, the Twin Towers of the World … [Read more...]

The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are collectively buying up 80% of the firm, as the shipbuilder struggles with a nearly €2.8 billion hole in its balance sheet. The German federal budget committee approved the government's plan to save shipbuilder Meyer Werft on Wednesday morning.The proposal involves the federal government purchasing a roughly 40% stake in Meyer Werft for … [Read more...]

The annual State of the EU Energy Union report shows Europe still relies on Russia for nearly a fifth of its gas imports, while the EU executive is concerned at the slow pace of the transition away from fossil fuels. Despite a huge drop in supply since the Kremlin began its all-out war on Ukraine in 2022, the EU still relies on Russia for almost a fifth of its gas supplies and Energy … [Read more...]

Some Western nations are using old legislation or enacting harsh new laws to restrict the right to peaceful protest and impose disproportionate penalties, a report warns. Governments in democratic countries in Europe and the global north are using overly punitive measures to crack down on environmental activists, according to a new report. Climate Rights International released a report … [Read more...]

Updated: 11/09/2024 - 17:00 GMT+2 Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri on 10 September to assess flood damage after the Alau Dam overflowed, displacing thousands of residents. Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri on 10 September to assess flood damage after the Alau Dam overflowed, … [Read more...]

Mario Draghi’s EU competitiveness report, launched with much fanfare in Brussels yesterday, included a proposal for an electricity market reform that the European Commission shied away from during the energy crisis of 2022. Electricity producers have warned that decoupling the price of abundant and cheap renewable electricity from that of gas-fired power generation could discourage power … [Read more...]

Poland has deemed Germany's decision to implement border controls 'unacceptable,' while Austria has announced that it will not accept any migrants who are turned back. Neighbouring European countries have expressed criticism following Germany’s decision to set up temporary controls at all of its land borders. The decision, which expanded checks already in place at some borders, aims to curb … [Read more...]

The MTV Video Music Awards are set for tonight, with Taylor Swift leading the nominations and potentially making history as the most-awarded artist ever. The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner, and expected live performances by Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and host Megan Thee Stallion aren't the only reasons to be tuning in!Taylor Swift could make history as the … [Read more...]

The UK Home Office has announced dates for the worldwide rollout of its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme. The UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will soon apply to visitors from from Europe, Australia, the US and Canada.It requires tourists to gain permission to enter the country as part of plans to fully digitise its borders by 2025.The Home Office began rolling out the … [Read more...]

The Cervantes Theatre in London, established seven years ago as the only dedicated Spanish-language theatre in the capital, will close its doors due to lacking funds. Opened in 2016 in Southwark, south London, the Cervantes Theatre has staged 106 plays, concerts and events, as well as producing 15 theatre productions. As an educational tool, the theatre has been attended by over 11,000 Spanish … [Read more...]

Election integrity and protection of minors are the other priority areas so far earmarked for DSA enforcement. The European Commission is putting online platforms' compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) in relation to advertising transparency under scrutiny, commissioning a study looking into areas for improvement. Visionary Analytics, the agency tasked with the report, said in a … [Read more...]

The landmark Draghi report says the green energy transition is key to saving Europe's economy. A landmark report released on Monday outlines how to rescue Europe's economy - with a major focus on the green energy transition.Headed by former Italian Prime Minister and former President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi, the ‘Future of European Competitiveness’ report details the … [Read more...]