EU plan aims to help get wheat from Ukraine to the world The European Commission is proposing to help Ukraine move its critical grain supplies to parts of the world at risk of food insecurity The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
UK falls down Europe’s LGBTQ+ rights ranking for third year running UK ranked 14th due to lack of reform on conversion practices and gender recognition The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022
Record-breaking Jyothi Yarraji does not want to get carried away after memorable debut NEW DELHI: Smashing the national record in her debut international race was no mean feat but rising Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji does not want to get carried away by the achievement and the accolades around it. The Times of India · May 12, 2022
National Grid to pay energy customers £200m over next two years after trading electricity with Europe The balance is normally settled every five years. Daily Record · May 12, 2022
Finland wants to join Nato 'without delay' in face of Russia aggression Kremlin claims that Finland’s move will not help stability and security in Europe Wales Online · May 12, 2022
PFA chief executive: Champions League changes made with no player consultation UEFA finally confirmed a new look for Europe’s premier club competition this week. The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
EU moves to help Ukraine export grain as Russia blocks sea routes The European Commission said on Thursday it would work with EU governments to help Ukraine export millions of tonnes of grain stuck in the country because the Russian navy is blocking Ukrainian ports. Reuters · May 12, 2022
Malta retains top spot for 'Rainbow Europe' rights, say activists A new dynamic has emerged in protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ communities across Europe, but significant difficulties remain and youngsters are particularly vulnerable, activists said on Thursday. Reuters · May 12, 2022
Oil Slips on Fears Recession May Hit Demand Oil prices fell on Thursday in a volatile week as recession fears dogged global financial markets, outweighing supply concerns and geopolitical tensions in Europe. Brent crude was down $1.92, or 1.8%, to $105.59 a barrel at 1202 GMT. Asharq Al-Awsat · May 12, 2022
Motatos supermarket reviews - What shoppers from other countries say about new budget supermarket brand Swedish budget supermarket Motatos is heading to the UK soon - offering cut prices on surplus food destined for landfill. Here's what reviewers in Europe have to say about the brand Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2022
New data reveals the top destinations on Australians’ European summer bucket lists Booking data from Webjet shows the cities in Europe Australians are busting to visit in order to swap winter for a northern hemisphere summer. The New Daily · May 12, 2022
Why are Sweden and Finland not yet in Nato and does the alliance want them? Analysis: the two countries are considering applying to join after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022
Vodafone Mulls Merging UK Unit With CK Hutchison's Three Telecoms group Vodafone Group Plc (NASDAQ:VOD) is in talks to combine its U.K. operations with Three UK, the mobile operator owned by Hong Kong infrastructure conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings LTD (OTC:CKHUY), the Financial Times reports. The deal could help consolidate the British mobile market as Vodafone faces pressure from Europe’s most prominent activist investor, Cevian… Benzinga · May 12, 2022
Eurovision 2022: Where are the UK's past hopefuls now 25 years on from last win? From West End stardom to working in a retirement home, former entrants have gone on to have very different careers Wales Online · May 12, 2022
France 24 · May 12, 2022 Nearly 5 million jobs lost in Ukraine since start of Russian invasion The International Labour Organization says nearly 5 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion, as nearly half of businesses in the country have been knocked out of operation. The UN agency warns that the situation could have ripple effects across Europe and Central…
Daily Record · May 12, 2022 Gio van Bronckhorst in Rangers and Celtic Champions League claim as he gives short shrift to fevered fan debate The Ibrox boss is preparing to lead his side into the Europa League Final against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022 Ending England’s Covid restrictions was divisive – but the data shows we were right Despite Omicron worries, England has fared no worse than other nations that kept restrictions in place, says clinical epidemiologist Raghib Ali
InsideEVs · May 12, 2022 GM Ready To Return To Europe As EV-Only Maker: CEO GM did not say when it plans to start sales and which of its new electric vehicles will be sold in Europe, the world's second largest EV market.
Reuters · May 12, 2022 Kremlin says Finland joining NATO is 'definitely' a threat to Russia The Kremlin said on Thursday that Finland's move to join NATO was "definitely" a threat to Russia and that the expansion of the military bloc would not make Europe or the world more stable.
Reuters · May 12, 2022 UK tells EU: Without flexibility, we will act on N.Ireland Britain warned it might be forced to "act" in a row with the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, raising the risk of commercial strife and deepening a standoff stirring U.S. concerns for peace in the province.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 Brexit: Liz Truss tells EU she has ‘no choice’ but to act on Northern Ireland protocol European Commission expresses ‘serious concern’ over ‘unacceptable’ UK stance
Al Jazeera · May 12, 2022 ‘Barbaric war on Ukraine’: EU’s von der Leyen denounces Russia European Commission president calls Russia the ‘most direct threat’ to international order during annual meeting.
Evening Standard · May 12, 2022 Best beach clubs in Europe Endless rosé, superstar DJs and beautiful people — Rosalyn Wikeley presents a guide to the buzziest waterside hangouts (supermodel sightings, guaranteed)
Birmingham Post · May 12, 2022 Visitor survey reveals Wales outperformed England and rest of Europe as tourism bounced back The figures were positive as the economy reopened but some stats still down on pre-pandemic and warning about future challenges
AAP · May 12, 2022 Verry Elleegant switched to French stable Verry Elleegant, the 2021 Melbourne Cup winner, will do her future racing in Europe out of the stable of leading French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard.