The Latest Breaking News from Europe

How the Pittsburgh Symphony's librarian manages 1,200 pounds of sheet music during its European tour

ESSEN, Germany — For the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, another day in Europe means yet another rehearsal.

Tribune News Service · Aug 29, 2022

Kremlin calls for pressure on Ukraine over Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The Kremlin on Monday called on the international community to pressure Ukraine to reduce military tension at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, accusing Kyiv of putting the whole of Europe at danger ahead of a visit by the United Nations nuclear watchdog

Reuters · Aug 29, 2022

Unions call for four more UK Bank Holidays after £27bn of free labour last year

The Trades Union Congress wants the UK brought in line with other European countries which enjoy an average 12.3 public holidays a year

Liverpool Echo · Aug 29, 2022

Belarus stands alone as Europe’s last defender of the death penalty

Belarus is an outlier, as the last European state to maintain the death penalty. And, with a recent amendment, they’re doubling down.

360info · Aug 29, 2022

Union chiefs call for four more UK bank holidays to reward 'nation of grafters'

UK workers should get four more bank holidays to reward a "nation of grafters" and bring them in line with their European counterparts as it emerges they put in some of longest hours on the continent

Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022

Borussia Dortmund outline plan to frustrate Liverpool in Jude Bellingham transfer pursuit

Jude Bellingham is one of the best young midfielders in European football, receiving a nomination for this year's Golden Boy award and picking up interest from Liverpool

Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022

Notting Hill carnival reclaims streets with effusion of colour and joy

Europe’s biggest street party saw exuberant celebrations of Caribbean culture and community after two years of abstinence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022

India, China are allies of Vietnam: outgoing Vietnamese envoy

India, Vietnam share same position on ongoing situation in Europe, says Pham Sanh Chau

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

West Ham get lift from ugly triumph over Aston Villa but David Moyes still has problems to solve

There was a touch of the bittersweet for David Moyes about West Ham’s progress in Europe in midweek, the Scot delighted to be taking the club on tour again, but admitting he already has concerns about the Thursday-Sunday schedule the Irons will once again make their default in the coming…

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2022

Germany's gas storage facilities filling up faster than planned - Econ Minister

Germany's gas storage facilities are filling up faster than planned, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said, giving hope that Europe's biggest economy could avoid acute gas shortages this winter.

Reuters · Aug 28, 2022