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15.12 / 16:51

Technology European Parliament corruption scandal: Roberta Metsola promises 'wide-ranging' reforms for new year

The president of the European Parliament has promised a wide-ranging reform package to be ready in the new year to tackle corruption among MEPS, following the scandal over an alleged attempt by Qatar to buy influence.

15.12 / 16:51

Technology dutch Dutch activists sue the king and ask for his powers to be reduced

Dutch activists have brought the country’s king to court in an attempt to prove that his role in the legal system contravenes Europe’s human rights conventions.

15.12 / 15:57

UPS Citi Action UK nursing strikes: Which countries pay nurses the most and the least in Europe?

Up to 100,000 nurses in the UK will go on strike on December 15 and 20 for more pay. This will be the first strike in the 106-year history of their union, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), and the largest in the history of the country’s NHS.

15.12 / 14:19

European Union two dead Ukraine war: Two dead after Russian strike on Kherson, says Zelenskyy aide

Two people were killed in a Russian strike on Kherson on Thursday, according to the office of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

15.12 / 13:55

regulation Europe MICA France may oblige crypto platforms to obtain licenses

Following the global trend of tightening the crypto regulation in the aftermath of recent market failures, France may reassess its eased regime of licensing for digital asset providers. That would challenge the nation’s efforts to present itself as one of the most pro-crypto countries in Europe.

15.12 / 13:17

European Union Football Car horns, flares and fireworks: France delights in reaching World Cup final

France joins Argentina in the World Cup final, after beating a defiant Morocco side 2-0 in Doha. PSG star Kylian Mbappé played his part in both goals, scored by defender Theo Hernandez in the opening five minutes, followed by Randal Kolo Muani in the 79th minute.

15.12 / 12:13

European Union Football information Putin speech delay shows unease over control of Ukraine war information, says ISW

Vladimir Putin's decision to put off until next year a major annual speech to the Russian parliament suggests he "remains uncertain of his ability to shape the Russian information space" as his war in Ukraine continues to crumble, according to a US think tank.

15.12 / 10:05

European Union Football Some EU countries are behaving in a 'very selfish way' to tackle energy crisis, says Polish PM

Some European Union member states are behaving in a "very selfish way" to tackle the energy crisis, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said in an interview with Euronews.

15.12 / 01:35

European Union Football Boris Johnson bags £1 million for speeches since resignation as UK PM

Boris Johnson has raked in more than 1 million pounds (1.16 million euros) in paid speeches since resigning a few months ago, according to a document published on Wednesday.

14.12 / 23:11

Blockchain NFT Social Media Crypto Collectibles Social media influencers flock to Web3, Izzy the French Bulldog with new NFT collection

Social media is an enormous part of the everyday lives of people worldwide. Because of the magnitude of the audience that is globally accessible through social media channels, many have now become international stars. And we’re not only talking about people, this includes pets, babies, and even imaginary friends in the form of rocks and twigs.

14.12 / 22:05

European Union Football Symbolic France Morocco World Cup game gets under way

The World Cup match between Morocco and France has got underway on Wednesday, with the two teams kicking off at 20:00 CET.

14.12 / 20:59

World Cup crypto casino This New Crypto Casino is Letting Users Bet on the France vs Morocco Game – Here’s How it Works

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14.12 / 20:03

Technology Istanbul mayor jailed for 'insulting' officials ahead of 2023 election

The mayor of Istanbul has been jailed for "insulting" officials in a controversial trial ahead of next year's elections.

14.12 / 17:51

Adoption Europe data The Netherlands tops new survey as the most metaverse-ready country

The metaverse and digital reality experiences are barreling toward consumers, whether they are ready or not. However, there are certain places in the world that are more ready to embrace a digital future from a technological standpoint.

14.12 / 15:17

European Union Nice attack trial: Eight people convicted over roles in deadly truck rampage

Eight people have been convicted for their roles in the 2016 Nice truck attack that killed 86 people and left 400 others injured.

14.12 / 15:17

European Union hearing European Parliament corruption scandal: MEP Eva Kaili and three others face pre-trial hearing

Eva Kaili, the MEP suspected of accepting large sums of money to lobby in favour of Qatar, is expected to appear before a judge on Wednesday morning for a pre-trial hearing in Brussels.

14.12 / 13:11

Death Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen to unveil first left-right coalition in 40 years

Denmark looks ready to launch into an experiment with its first left-right coalition government in more than 40 years, after six weeks of intense negotiations following November's parliamentary election.

14.12 / 13:11

Death Rescue Rescue teams respond to incident involving small boat in English Channel

Search and rescue teams are responding to an incident involving a small boat in the English Channel off the southeast coast of England.

14.12 / 09:17

European Union Death reports Centre Ukraine war: Kyiv mayor reports multiple explosions in centre of capital

The mayor of Kyiv reported multiple explosions in the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday, the first such time in weeks during Russia’s ongoing war against the country.

14.12 / 01:03

European Union Death Ukraine war: Russians fight Ukrainian counter-offensive in the east, Kyiv allies pledge €1 billion

Russian forces are continuing to gather in eastern Ukraine to bolster defences against ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensives near the Kharkiv-Luhansk Oblast region.

14.12 / 01:03

European Union Death World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi’s Argentina reach final beating Croatia 3-0

Lionel Messi's Argentina has reached the finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Croatia at Qatar's Lusail Stadium.

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