The Latest Breaking News from Europe

UK and Norway sign agreement to boost security in Europe and beyond

According to the Norwegian PM, a new joint declaration will mean Norway co-operates ‘more extensively with the UK than any other country’, No 10 said.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

EU's Sefcovic 'appeals to UK to return to negotiations' over N. Ireland Protocol

As the British government indicates it is preparing to deviate from the Northern Ireland Protocol – a key part of the Brexit deal – the European Commissioner overseeing EU-UK relations tells FRANCE 24 he is "appealing to the UK government to come back to the negotiating table". Maros Sefcovic spoke…

France 24 · May 13, 2022

U.S. says working to clarify Turkey's position on Sweden, Finland NATO bid

The United States is working to clarify Turkey's position on Sweden and Finland's potential membership to NATO, the top U.S. diplomat for Europe at the State Department said on Friday after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara is not supportive of the two countries' bid to join the alliance.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

Ukrainians can feel Europe losing interest – Eurovision is our chance to rally support

When I competed in 2010, I could not have imagined I’d be forced to flee a Russian invasion with my young children, says the Ukrainian performer Olena Topolia, aka Aloysha

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

New-look Champions League to cause fixture headache for Europe’s top leagues

An agreement on a new format for Europe’s men’s club competitions from 2024-25 was finally signed off in Vienna on Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Why Embecta Shares Are Falling Today

Becton Dickinson and Co's (NYSE:BDX) pure-play diabetes spin-off Embecta Corp (NASDAQ:EMBC) has reported Q2 sales of $274.5 million, down 3.4% on a reported basis, down 1.3% on a constant currency basis. Of the decrease, $6.0 million was attributable to unfavorable effects from foreign currency translation.  Volume unfavorably impacted revenues by approximately $3.7 million, primarily…

Benzinga · May 13, 2022

Across Europe, African students fight to study after Ukraine exit

Trapped in a legal limbo, thousands of third-nation students risk seeing their years-long education vanishing into air.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022

A court case against migrant activists in Italy offers a reminder – not all refugees are welcome in Europe

As many European countries welcome Ukrainians fleeing war, recent charges against a migrant advocate in Rome offer a reminder that popular anti-migration sentiments persist across Europe.

The Conversation · May 13, 2022

Garry Ringrose: Leinster to face ‘the very best in Europe’ against Toulouse

The Irish province are aiming to match Toulouse’s record of five European titles.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2022

Goldman Sachs Think Artists Like Beyonce Are Recession Proof - Read Why

Katie Koch, the chief investment officer for public equities at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), quips that “Beyoncé is ultimately recession-resistant,” and so are other popular artists.  That’s why the portfolios she helps oversee own shares of live-concert companies in the US and Europe. 

Benzinga · May 13, 2022