General strike in Greece over working hours disrupts travel and services nationwide
Transport and public services in Greece have been disrupted by a 24-hour general strike against government plans to introduce a 13-hour workday. Read more at Read More
Strong earthquake shakes central Philippines and triggers local tsunami warning
A powerful offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, shaking buildings, sending residents running into the streets and damaging a stone church. Read…
Oktoberfest closed after bomb threat linked to deadly explosion in Munich
German police closed the Oktoberfest fairgrounds on Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat linked to a deadly fire at a house in northern Munich. Read more at Read More
Slovenian climber completes world’s first ascent on wings of glider in mid-flight
Slovenian climber Domen Škofic achieved a world first in Austria’s Aigen im Ennstal after scaling the wings of a Red Bull Blanix glider in mid-flight. Read more at Read More
Daniel Ek steps down as Spotify CEO: Are artist protests responsible for the leadership shake-up?
Daniel Ek stepping down as CEO of the company he founded comes during much backlash aimed at Spotify, ranging from issues regarding artist payment and Ek’s investments in weapons. Read…
How satisfied are Europeans with the EU?
EU citizens remain satisfied with belonging to the bloc, but there is space for improvement, particularly regarding tackling the cost of living. Read More
Activists claim Israeli vessel approached and disrupted Gaza flotilla
The activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla said an unidentified vessel they claim was Israeli intimidated their fleet of boats and disabled communication on some in the early hours of…
Arnold Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to ‘terminate’ global warming
His Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative is one of the backers of the Vatican conference, which is being held at the Holy See’s newly inaugurated environmental educational centre.Read More
This is how we brew it: A culturally caffeinated guide on International Coffee Day
Today of all days, it’s time to be livin’ la vida mocha… Read More
EU Drone Wall: Keep calm and prepare, expert says
Alexandr Burilkov told Euronews that European countries are lagging far behind Russia and Ukraine when it comes to drone technology, but leaders should not overreact to the recent drone incidents.…