German retailers speak of rise in shoplifting and lack of prosecution
The damage caused by shoplifting in Germany in 2024 amounted to around €3 billion – a fifth more than in 2022. Read More
Bavarian state premier Markus Söder calls for stop to citizen’s allowance for Ukrainian refugees
Bavaria’s Minister President Markus Söder said he is in favour of paying Ukrainian refugees in Germany lower benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, rather than the current citizen’s allowance.…
Over 100 people treated for nausea and vomiting due to seawater contamination in Portugal’s Nazaré
The beach was closed on Friday but reopened on Saturday night. The water was contaminated by sewage that was discharged due to a “technical fault.”Read More
Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its hidden environmental impact
Renewable energy has become a key part of the global energy transition, presenting itself as the clean alternative to fossil fuels. But green or renewable does not mean zero impact.…
Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
“The Graffiti Chronicles”: How a Ukrainian NGO is preserving everyday medieval life
Shadows project, an NGO founded following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has partnered with St. Sophia’s Cathedral in Kyiv to digitally preserve over 7,500 inscriptions on its walls. It has…
Ukrainian drone attack struck Sochi oil depot sparking major fire, Russian authorities say
The reciprocal attacks from both sides comes at the end of one of the deadliest weeks in Ukraine in recent months, after Russian drone attacks killed two people in Kherson…
Pope Leo XIV urges over one million Catholic young people to spread faith and enthusiasm
The Pontiff celebrated the concluding mass of one of the most important events of the Holy Year. A million faithful filled the Tor Vergata esplanade in Rome. Pope Leo sent…
Almost 50% of Poles support the resignation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Almost half of Poles believe that Prime Minister Donald Tusk should resign, according a poll conducted just days before president-elect Karol Nawrocki’s inauguration. Read More
Kamchatka’s Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for the first time in 600 years
The Kamchatka branch of Russia’s ministry for emergency services said an ash plume was recorded rising up 5-6 kilometres following the volcano’s eruption, and drifted 75 kilometres eastward. Read more…