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'Banks replica' - was this 'one of great saves in Euros history'?
Mert Gunok is compared with Gordon Banks after making one of the Euros' "greatest saves" to send Turkey into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Significant Conference on Human Rights and Press Freedoms Concludes in Moldova
The International Center for the Protection of Human Rights and Democracy (ICPHRD) successfully hosted a landmark conference on June 25th in Chisinau, Moldova, addressing pressing issues related to freedom of speech, governance, rule of law, and the judiciary—pivotal for
Stampede at religious gathering in northern India kills at least 116
Women and children are reported to be among the dead.
Radical right's rise in European governments could impact EU decisions
The radical right continues to expand its power in the EU, as shown by the new government in the Netherlands, which took office this Tuesday, and the results of the first round of elections in France. This could impact the way decisions are made in institutions in Brussels.
French left and centrist parties unite to block far-right National Rally
An unlikely pact between French left and centrist parties sees their candidates pulling out of the race to prevent Marine Le Pen's National Rally from securing a landslide victory, after the far-right party climbed ahead in the first round of early legislative elections.
French election candidates withdraw in bid to block far right
More than 200 choose to pull out to give non-RN runners the best chance to beat the far right.
WATCH: The exodus from eastern Khan Younis
Displaced Palestinians from eastern Khan Younis continued arriving and building tents in other parts of the southern city after Israel's evacuation order on Monday.
WATCH: The mass evacuation of Khan Younis
Palestinian families fled eastern Khan Younis on Tuesday, following an Israeli evacuation order.
Two dead after powerful storm sweeps through Western Balkans
Heavy midweek rains — and even egg-sized hailstones — lashed the Western Balkans overnight, leading to two deaths in Montenegro and damaged infrastructure across the region.
Germany should take responsibility for Poland's eastern border- Tusk
The meeting was the first of its kind in six years as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attempts to mend ties with his German counterpart.
WATCH: The urgent hospital evacuation in southern Gaza
Patients were evacuated from a Khan Younis hospital in southern Gaza after an overnight strike killed nine people nearby in an Israeli-designated evacuation zone.
Sewage in the Seine: New tests show the river remains unswimmable with three weeks to the Olympics
A rehearsal for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was cancelled yesterday due to dangerous water in the Seine.
Amsterdam plans to ban cruise ships from the city centre - what will it mean for tourists?
If the plans get greenlit, cruise ships will be banned from entering the city centre of Amsterdam entirely from 2035.
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Why the EU should be watching closely as the UK prepares to head to the polls
Analysts say that a likely Labour-led government could offer new-found stability to a recently tumultuous UK-EU relationship.
The Baltic-Finnish gas market can and must be decarbonised
There is a feasible path to decarbonise the gas sectors of the Baltic states and Finland by 2050 or earlier. The choice is stark: invest now to reshape the energy landscape or pay later in severe environmental and geopolitical costs, Gowtham Muthukumaran and Javad Keypour write.
What’s behind the new attached bottle caps? Inside the EU directive causing drink spills everywhere
A new requirement for a tethered design for plastic caps on drinks bottles officially comes into force in the EU on Wednesday, but what’s behind the move?
'Network trees': This Italian NGO helps keep Gaza connected to the Internet amid war
The Israel-Hamas war has hampered communications in the Gaza Strip, but the population manages to connect to the Internet with innovative solutions and NGO support.
Greece braces for ‘particularly dangerous’ summer as hot dry weather fuels wildfires
Authorities say they need the public’s help in limiting the impact of these blazes.
Amalfi Coast: One of Italy’s most popular destinations is getting its own airport this July
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is getting a facelift and opening as a commercial airport with flights starting this July.
Is Europe going for a cashless society?
The advocates of cashless payments say that this comes with various benefits. A recent report by the World Bank shows that cashless payments are greener, since stopping the use of physical cash saves on environmental cost and reduces the need for transport, for example, to pay
WATCH: The finance bill fury, Nairobi's streets on fire
Anti-tax protesters in Nairobi clashed with riot police on Tuesday, blocking roads and burning tires after recent tax legislation caused deadly unrest.
New Research Reveals 2024’s Best Countries to Live and Work in
With more people than ever willing to relocate to chase career aspirations, higher pay, and a better work-life balance, global workspace provider Instant Offices has analysed and scored high GDP nations based on working hours, annual leave, equality, happiness, parental leave
Healthy diets in early life tied to better cognition in old age - study
New research indicates that people who eat healthy food throughout their lives are more likely to have better cognitive abilities later in life.
Rule of law concerns spark protests during Dutch government swearing-in
A group of protesters watched from behind the fences at Huis ten Bosch Palace as a new Dutch cabinet was sworn in.
Dutch government sworn in after Wilders election win
Geert Wilders' far right PVV party is the largest in the new ruling right-wing coalition government, headed by Dick Schoof.
Investment gaps and decrease in carbon sinks threaten EU climate progress – report
Insufficient financing is slowing down the transition towards climate neutrality and forest carbon sinks need to be enhanced to trap more carbon dioxide, new report says.
French parties race to block far-right ahead of second-round of voting
French parties race against a deadline to block the far-right as the future of their country’s democracy hangs in the balance.
AI won’t kill us, but climate change will if we don't act, says leading advertising CEO
David Jones has worked on many famous advertising campaigns, but now his focus is climate change.
Protecting Europe’s waterways: the polluted Spanish lagoon that’s fighting back in court
From a crusade to save a dying lagoon by securing it the legal rights of a person, to building tree houses to lure back the bat population, environmental activists in Spain are doing what it takes to protect their local waterways from pollution and loss of biodiversity.
Mediterranean urination: How having a wee in the sea this summer could cost you €750
Peeing in the sea could land you a fine, while elsewhere in Spain you’re not even allowed to swim after midnight.
Commission not yet delivering on digitalised Europe - report
The European Commission's 2024 report on the Digital Decade reveals mixed progress among EU countries. While 5G development is strong, gaps in AI investment and skilled workforce training persist.
Northern Irish Unionists under pressure to retain seats ahead of UK general election
The pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing competition from the non-sectarian MLA Alliance Party and pro-Irish unity party Sinn Féin over Northern Ireland's 18 seats in Westminster.
Access City Award now open with €150,000 top prize
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Access City Award which is an occasion to celebrate the advancements made by cities to become more accessible, and the achievements of cities to tackle today’s barriers to accessibility. Over the past 14 years, 85 cities have been
European companies double game
Last week, the European Union adopted the 14th package of sanctions, increasing pressure on Russia. The sanctions aim to limit Russia's access to technology, finances, and resources, which should weaken its military potential and curb aggression towards Ukraine. Despite this,
Fully electric, well-funded and flexible: how Europe’s energy system could look by 2030
How solar power, electrification and flexibility can help secure a bright future for Europe’s energy transition
Quiero comer! Waiting list at world's top restaurant in Spain approaches one year
A bit of patience is needed then if you're hoping to dine out soon at Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar as queues for tables are getting much longer at the newly-crowned 'Best restaurant in the world'.
Fake news batters UK and France ahead of elections
Both sets of votes are expected to shake up each country's political direction, but as usual, there’s plenty of disinformation making the rounds, particularly targeting individual politicians.
Flooding and landslides caused by extreme weather continue to pummel parts of Europe
Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events to climate change driven by human activity.
Air France set for €180 million hit as tourists avoid Paris Olympics
Tourists are being put off by the idea of large crowds and hotel price hikes expected in Paris during the 2024 Olympics.
Rupert Murdoch's Tubi enters UK's busy free streaming market
The Fox Corporation has finally brought Tubi to the UK, but will it be able to repeat the success it's had in the US?
Paris hotels struggle with low demand as Olympics approach
Tourism and hotel professionals in Paris are hoping to make up for lost time with the showcase effect that the Olympics will have on their bookings for the coming seasons.
'PET Pirates' remove seven tonnes of rubbish from Hungarian lake
A decades-old clean-up competition has left Hungary's largest artificial lake nearly rubbish-free.
French Elections Abroad: Possible Fraud and Uncertainties on Voting Transparency
The day after the results of the legislative elections in France and a week before the run-offs, questions are being raised in the constituencies of French people living abroad that raise serious concerns about voting methods and counting. As is well known, French people living
Riding the Wave of Progress: Unveiling the Potential of the Baku Shipyard
Situated in a strategically significant geopolitical space at the intersection of major global transportation and logistical routes, Azerbaijan has historically served as a nexus for East-West and North-South communication corridors. Its advantageous geographical location has
WATCH: Croatia's climate calamity, severe storms leave trail of destruction
A severe storm struck continental Croatia, hitting the easternmost region hardest.
Sustainability and competitiveness are Europe's dual imperative for a prosperous future
It's key to emphasise the imperative for more specific initiatives and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, which is not just a moral imperative but also an economic necessity, Maria van der Heide writes.
Iconic Parisian drag club Chez Michou closes
The club, famed for bringing drag entertainment to France in the 1950s, inspired the movie The Birdcage.
Israeli military orders large-scale evacuation from Khan Younis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised the evacuation order on Monday, saying there is now no safe place for Palestinians to flee.