Zelensky says US and European freedom threatened by ‘Putin and his sick clique’ ‘People like Putin shouldn’t even hope to conquer freedom,’ Zelensky says in compassionate plea for Ukraine aid The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Microsoft discounting Xbox Series X following disastrous sales — is the console war already over? Sales of Xbox Series X have dwindled massively in Europe over the last year, but as long as Microsoft is getting Game Pass subscribers, does the company really care? Tom’s Guide · Dec 12, 2023
Former EU leader Donald Tusk vows to ‘chase away evil’ as he returns as Poland’s prime minister Tusk intends to move Poland closer to European allies The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Letting Ukraine into the EU will reinforce, not undermine, Europe’s security Many Europeans don’t realise that EU enlargement is the only way to counter China and Russia – but this week, leaders must act, say Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina of the European Council on Foreign Relations The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Europe gets new night train services despite profitability problems For the first time in nearly 10 years, a sleeper service between Berlin and Paris hit the tracks on Monday night, while more night train routes are planned for the coming years in Europe. The Paris-Berlin link had been discontinued due to a lack of profitability and even this time… France 24 · Dec 11, 2023
Donald Tusk vows to ‘chase away the evil’ after parliament backs him as new PM Former European Council leader will take power after incumbent Polish premier, Mateusz Morawiecki, lost confidence vote The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Europe agreed on world-leading AI rules. How do they work and will they affect people everywhere? European Union officials worked into the late hours last week hammering out an agreement on world-leading rules meant to govern the use of artificial intelligence in the 27-nation bloc The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
A lot of people aren’t happy with Europe’s new AI Act Too much too fast, claim tech lobbyists—and digital rights activists aren't happy either. Fortune · Dec 11, 2023
Threads Countdown Teases App's Potential EU Launch The wait could be over for internet users in the European Union keen to sign up to Threads, an Instagram app. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Volkswagen Looking To Renault For Help Developing Cheap EV: Report VW is falling behind its European competitors, so it’s looking for partnerships to help it regain lost ground. Will Renault be a winning choice? InsideEVs · Dec 11, 2023
AI Act: EU reaches 'historic' deal on regulating artificial intelligence After three days of intense negotiations between member states and the European Parliament, the EU has reached an agreement on a framework to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI Act is the first text of its kind in the world. The "political agreement" is expected to promote innovation in Europe, while… France 24 · Dec 11, 2023
Serbian election: another win for the Serbian Progressive Party will threaten peace in Europe The outcome of Serbia’s parliamentary elections on December 17 will have profound implications for peace in Europe. Though somewhat obscured by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more recently the crisis in Gaza, tensions in the Balkans have risen sharply in recent months. Should Serbs reelect the main party of… The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023
Mr. Bungle announce first shows in Europe since 2000 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mike Patton's Ipecac label Mr. Bungle, Oxbow and Spotlights unite for Ipecac Recordings’ 2024 Geek Show European Vacation Metal Hammer · Dec 11, 2023
Team USA’s win is great, but inaugural World Champions Cup shows event might be here to stay “It’s beaten every expectation I had. It was just incredible." USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 11, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023 EU issues increasingly shaping national elections, research reveals, though left-right divide remains crucial The Treaty of Lisbon celebrates its 15th anniversary on 13 December. Looking back, experts agree that it played a big part in structuring the EU as we know it. It reinforced the role of Commission President, to be elected by the European Parliament and share power with a newly created…
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Erik ten Hag confident Man Utd can end record Bayern run and avoid European exit Bayern have not lost a Champions League group game since September 2017.
TechRadar · Dec 11, 2023 VW and Renault could be teaming up to make one of the cheapest EVs so far Volkswagen is reportedly in talks with Renault to collaborate on a new electric vehicle that could go on sale for less than €20,000.
France 24 · Dec 11, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: Activists work to prevent tensions from spilling over to France France has both the largest Muslim and Jewish communities in Europe. With the war in Gaza now in its third month, authorities are keen to prevent tensions from spilling over. There has already been a significant surge in anti-Semitic incidents and some French Jews fear for their safety. Another concern…
International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023 'Stumbling Blocks' For Wilders To Form Dutch Govt Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders appeared Monday to have persuaded his preferred coalition partners to keep negotiating but reportedly major "stumbling blocks" remain over his hardline anti-Islam, anti-European views.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Pressure mounts on Hungary to unblock EU membership talks and funds for Ukraine Pressure is mounting on Hungary not to veto the start of European Union membership talks and the supply of economic aid to Ukraine at a pivotal EU summit this week
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023 How 1930s American scientists came to think about the impact of climate on wine In Europe and beyond, the notion of terroir dominates ideas about the origins of the taste and quality of wine. While there’s intense debate over the term, generally it refers to the specific place where grapes are grown. The concept is largely focused on soil, but also includes the layout…
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Green journey to a green city – all aboard the sleeper train to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s charming capital As travellers switch to slower travel and choose different ways to reduce their carbon footprint, new night train routes are opening across Europe. Yvette Cook hops on the Stuttgart to Slovenia offering
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 ‘It felt like being stripped naked’: the prisoners confronting their crimes with art Dean Kelland has spent almost five years making art with inmates at Europe’s only fully therapeutic jail – with a little help from Elvis and David Bowie
Metal Hammer · Dec 11, 2023 Slipknot announce UK and European 25th Anniversary shows After releasing a teaser video at the weekend, Slipknot confirm they'll play eleven shows across the continent in late 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 ‘We will fix everything together,’ Tusk vows after Polish parliament votes in favour of making him new prime minister – as it happened Vote set to end eight years of rule by nationalist PiS as Tusk vows to mend ties with EU