The Latest Breaking News from Europe

As Omicron pushes the West to reopen, Asia hunkers down

The variant is sharpening an East-West divide on the balance between public health, the economy and basic freedoms.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2022

Denmark to withdraw troops from Mali after junta's demands

In tonight's edition: Tensions continue between Mali and Europe. Denmark has now announced it will withdraw a contingent of 100 troops from Mali against the backdrop of growing tensions between Bamako and Paris. Also, we see how refugees fleeing violence in Burkina Faso have been coping as they try to…

France 24 · Jan 27, 2022

Bruce Linton's Óskare Capital Announces Strategic Cannabis Investment Partnership

Óskare Capital, the life science and deep tech fund owned by renown investor Bruce Linton and Alpha Blue Ocean, a global investment firm, announced on Thursday the formation of a strategic partnership to collaborate on investment opportunities associated with cannabis plant-based medicines as well as synthetic molecules that target

Benzinga · Jan 27, 2022

‘Not just about Ukraine’: Why Romania is one of Kiev’s strongest supporters in Russia dispute

Some European nations have been criticised for their lack of support for Ukraine, but not Romania, which has its own security fears about any conflict with Russia

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Tunisia: Six Migrants Drown, Another 30 Missing

At least six migrants drowned, and another 30 were missing after the boat carrying them capsized off the coast of Tunisia on Thursday, a defense ministry spokesman said. Tunisia's navy and coastguard vessels managed to rescue 34 people from the boat that was travelling from Libya to Europe, Mohamed Zekri…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

Covid Ireland: 9,938 cases but hospital stats fall in positive update from officials

The coronavirus pandemic could be entering the "end game" in Europe as case numbers continue to stabilise

Irish Mirror · Jan 27, 2022

Poland starts building metal wall on border with Belarus

Construction workers with heavy machinery are digging on Poland's border with Belarus as work has started on a wall intended to block migrants pushed by Belarus, in what the European Union calls a “hybrid attack,” from crossing illegally into EU territory

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

3 Bodo/Glimt stars for Celtic to watch as Europa Conference League rivals fire up their own 'Ange Ball'

Kjetil Knutsen's side have turned heads in Europe this season and they await Ange Postecoglou and his men in February.

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2022

Amcor Unveils New Platform For Paper-Based Packaging

Amcor PLC (NYSE:AMCR) has launched a new platform of paper-based packaging products called AmFiber. AmFiber aims to redefine the capabilities of traditional paper packaging, providing a wider range of features and functional benefits. The first AmFiber product launch in 2022 will provide snacks and confectionery customers in Europe with a widely recyclable package,…

Benzinga · Jan 27, 2022

Large investors drive up house prices in Europe’s cities, study finds

Housing is increasingly attractive asset for institutional investors due to near zero interest rates

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022