Russia-Ukraine war: catch up on this week’s must-read news and analysis Russia turns off the gas, fears Moldova could be pulled into the war, and on the ground in Zaporizhzhia The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
Can’t guarantee freedom of non-NATO countries in Europe: Jean Asselborn Foreign Minister of Luxembourg says Ukraine is not enemy of Russia, it is democracy that is the enemy The Hindu · Apr 29, 2022
‘They think London is under attack’ – Heathrow boss says US visitors are staying away The Man Who Pays His Way: Summer travel surge is ‘fuelled by vouchers and trips not taken over the last two years’ – John Holland Kaye The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Will Guernsey Be The First Among The British Isles And Europe To Legalize Cannabis? It Looks That Way Medicinal cannabis was legalized on the Isle of Guernsey in 2020 followed by licenses for cultivation and production and more than 5,000 medical marijuana permits given to patients. Now it appears the Channel Island is looking to fully legalize all forms of cannabis. Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022
UEFA told to make major Champions League decision that could impact Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs Europe's leagues have urged UEFA to scale back its plans to add more Champions League matches in the future, as well as their aim to help teams qualify based on their historical performances in the competition Football London · Apr 29, 2022
Trio of new eateries in Ayr offer foodies a tasty slice of Europe Greek, Italian and Belgium waffle dishes are receiving rave reviews from locals. Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022
Russia sharpens warnings as the U.S. and Europe send more weapons to Ukraine Russian criticism of Western military aid to Ukraine is not new. But recent rhetoric reflects efforts to build public consensus for the need of a protracted — if not existential — war with the West. WEKU · Apr 29, 2022
Over 3,000 people died or went missing trying to reach Europe by sea last year, UN says "We are seeing the increases soar," UNHCR said. "It’s alarming." Axios · Apr 29, 2022
Pro-EU 'Monsieur Europe' Emmanuel Macron re-elected: Europe reacts It was a French election, to elect a French president. But Emmanuel Macron took to the stage below the quintessentially French Eiffel Tower on April 24 for his victory speech to the sound of the European anthem, Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". He told his supporters that their fellow electors had… France 24 · Apr 29, 2022
David Moyes: I want West Ham to be fighting in Europe every season David Moyes says he wants West Ham to be competing in Europe every season, as attentions briefly turn back to the Premier League this weekend. Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022
Ange Postecoglou sends reminder of Celtic's past European Cup glory as he congratulates Rangers on Europa League run ANGE POSTECOGLOU says that Scottish clubs making their mark in Europe is nothing new, as he sent a reminder to Rangers that Celtic are the only club… The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2022
Uefa asked to drop Champions League ‘historic performance’ entry plan The European Leagues group have appealed against the controversial proposal which would see two clubs qualify for the Champions League based on their Uefa coefficient ranking The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022
Migrants turned away at Belarus-Poland border: 'We see families and people with disabilities' Several humanitarian organisations have been concerned since March about new cases of violence and migrants being pushed back at the border between Poland and Belarus. Last year, thousands of people from Afghanistan, the Middle East and central Africa tried to reach the European Union by illegally entering Poland. Warsaw accused… France 24 · Apr 29, 2022
Can Europe afford to wean itself off Russian gas? Europe is at a crossroads. Amid the war in Ukraine, can the continent wean itself off Russian gas? An energy transition is underway, but the alternatives could lock countries into dirty fossil fuels for years to come. We take a closer look in this edition of Down to Earth. France 24 · Apr 29, 2022
Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2022 UN says more than 3,000 Europe-bound migrants died at sea in 2021 At least 3,077 people died in the Mediterranean and Atlantic while trying to reach Europe last year – double the toll from 2020 – according to United Nations figures published on Friday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022 UN: More Than 3,000 People Lost in Sea Crossings to Europe in 2021 More than 3,000 refugees, migrants and asylum seekers died or went missing last year while trying to reach Europe via Mediterranean and Atlantic sea routes, a UN refugee agency report showed on Friday, reporting the highest toll in recent years. Thousands of Africans take long, perilous journeys to Europe each…
Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2022 Belgian artist Jan Fabre given 18-month suspended sentence for harassing dancers Belgian artist and choreographer Jan Fabre, one of Europe's most celebrated and controversial contemporary artists, was given an 18-month suspended sentence on Friday after being convicted of sexually harassing and assaulting dancers.
Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022 Ange Postecoglou insists Celtic have learned NOTHING from Rangers Euro run as he points to Scotland's biggest prize He says it's always been evident what Scottish clubs can achieve in continental competition by looking in the Celtic Park trophy cabinet.
Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022 EU border agency chief resigns over migrant pushback claims Forcing would-be refugees away from a border is considered a violation of international refugee protection agreements.
Wales Online · Apr 29, 2022 UK fears under-pressure Vladimir Putin could declare WWIII in just a matter of days Defence Secretary fears Russia could start a Third World War to take attention away from failing Ukraine campaign
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 European Leagues hoping Uefa drop coefficient-ranked Champions League plan A decision on the new formats for Europe’s men’s club competitions is set to be taken on May 10.
Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022 The Daily Biotech Pulse: FDA Approves Bristol Myers' Oral Heart Disease Drug, European Approval For Merck's Keytruda, Genocea Restructures, Zymeworks' Takeover Bid Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 David Moyes wants to see West Ham competing in Europe every season The Hammers have reached the last four of the Europa League this campaign and sit just outside the top six in the Premier League
InsideEVs · Apr 29, 2022 Europe: Volkswagen And BP Launch Rapid Rollout Of Fast Chargers Volkswagen Group and BP announced the launch of their strategic partnership related to electric vehicles across Europe.
Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022 More than 3,000 lost at sea trying to reach Europe in 2021: UN Global refugee agency warns of ‘alarming’ rise in losses as figure for last year nearly doubles from 2020.