Zahawi praises university ties with Europe as he meets Portugal’s president Mr Zahawi said collaboration between countries had never been more important. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022
Von der Leyen says Ukraine’s EU bid advancing during Kyiv visit European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an unannounced visit to Kyiv for making progress on his country’s bid to join the European Union and said they will address how to fund the rebuilding of the war-torn nation. Tribune News Service · Jun 11, 2022
Transport department denies UK mulling visas for EU workers to ease airport woes Britain's Department for Transport on Saturday denied a report that the government was considering issuing temporary visas to workers from the European Union to ease a staffing crisis at airports. Reuters · Jun 11, 2022
EU will likely grant Ukraine candidate status to join bloc, says Ursula von der Leyen Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been pushing for rapid admission, and says the decision will determine the future of Europe The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2022
Germany's Scholz tries to unblock North Macedonia's EU bid German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited North Macedonia and Bulgaria in a bid to resolve the dispute between both countries that has seen European Union membership talks with both North Macedonia and Albania blocked The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022
Warning over passport mistake that could see you banned from Europe Holidaymakers have been caught in huge queues due to post-Brexit travel rules Liverpool Echo · Jun 11, 2022
UK weather forecast: Exact date of first summer heatwave predicted by experts A weather system in Europe called ‘Ola de Calor’ threatens to push temperatures to 40C (104F) which could potentially reach the UK and signalling the first heatwave of the season Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2022
Von der Leyen meets Zelensky to discuss Ukraine EU membership bid European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Ukraine on Saturday for discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky about his country's bid to join the continental bloc. Radio France Internationale · Jun 11, 2022
Ronny Deila handed post Celtic return to Europe as Standard Liege see off Blackburn Rovers interest Deila led New York City to the MLS Cup last season and was subject to interest from Blackburn Rovers. Daily Record · Jun 11, 2022
Germany urges Bulgaria to lift veto on N.Macedonia EU entry talks German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday called on Bulgaria to lift its veto on EU accession talks for North Macedonia, saying the bloc should avoid dashing the membership hopes of countries in Western Balkans. Reuters · Jun 11, 2022
Real Madrid's summer tour will have stops at the Rose Bowl and Las Vegas LOS ANGELES — The International Champions Cup, a summer tournament founded by the Relevent Sports Group and international soccer executive Charlie Stillitano, regularly brought as many as eight top European clubs to the U.S. for a series of exhibitions before the competition was suspended two years ago because of COVID-19. Los Angeles Times · Jun 10, 2022
‘War fatigue’ may cause West to lose interest in Ukraine support Analysts suggest a long war could erode the West’s resolve to help Ukraine in its battle against Russia. Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2022
More travel chaos for Brits as another 900 flights cancelled in Europe for summer Lufthansa is the latest airline to announce hundreds of cancelled flights for the summer as the travel industry struggles to cope under the pressure following the pandemic Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2022
France in No Mood to Make Concessions to Russia, Presidency Says France is unwilling to make concessions to Russia and wants Ukraine to win the war against Moscow's invading forces with its territorial integrity restored, a French presidential official said on Friday, as Paris seeks to assuage concerns over its stance in the conflict. President Emmanuel Macron has been criticized by… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022
Daily Record · Jun 10, 2022 Outlander author Diana Gabaldon set to be given honorary degree by Scots university The university is awarding the accolades to people across Europe in recognition of their work around politics, science, arts and humanities.
Reuters · Jun 10, 2022 French President Macron to visit Romania and Moldova next week amid Ukraine crisis French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Romania and Moldova next week to express France's solidarity with its European allies which are most exposed to the war in Ukraine, said Macron's Elysee office on Friday.
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022 Home Office urged to waive £18k visa fees for Ukrainian orchestra set to perform at BBC Proms The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, comprised of refugees and top musicians, face a struggle to raise funds despite playing in Europe for free
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022 Macron’s Europe minister braces for make-or-break Paris election Clément Beaune is standing in key seat against leftwing alliance candidate as French president tries to win parliamentary majority
Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2022 EU lawmakers press Brussels for more democracy, respect for rule of law The European Parliament this week adopted three resolutions aimed at streamlining the democratic process within the EU's complicated bureaucracy. It wants to get rid of the power of veto, improve rule-of-law mechanisms and hand Brussels broader control over national policymaking. But it's still a long way off before the measures…
Zenger · Jun 10, 2022 Swimming Trunks: Cool Moment Elephants Take Dip In Pool This is the cool moment elephants take a break from the heat at a zoo’s new enclosure.
Zenger · Jun 10, 2022 Stork About A Baby Boom: Record Hatching Of Rare Chicks A zoo has seen an astonishing number of white stork chicks – once considered extinct in parts of Europe – hatching this spring thanks to perfect weather.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2022 Eurozone interest rates to rise for first time in a decade The European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates next month for the first time in 11 years in a bid to control soaring inflation, ending a stimulus scheme to support the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Glasgow Live · Jun 10, 2022 Ange Postecoglou wants Celtic to make lasting Champions League impact as he makes 'be better' claim The Hoops are back in Europe's premier competition at the group stage after reclaiming the Scottish Premiership title from Rangers last season as they mix it with the big boys next term
Reuters · Jun 10, 2022 Serbia shrugs off pressure from Germany to join EU sanctions on Russia Serbian President Aleksandar Vuvic appeared to rebuff pressure from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday for Serbia to join European Union sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, saying he did not believe sanctions to be "efficient".
Liverpool Echo · Jun 10, 2022 Warning as hundreds of flights to Europe cancelled this summer One airline has axed about 900 domestic and European short-haul trips for July