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03.05 / 23:47

LGBT European Union Killing Zacharias Kostopoulos: Two men jailed for killing of Greek LGBT+ activist

Two men have been convicted of killing prominent LGBT+ activist Zacharias Kostopoulos in Athens in 2018.

03.05 / 19:35

Art Fashion Refugees 'Frustration and relief' - the UK scheme for Ukrainian refugees 50 days on

"Watching the sheer number of people coming out of Ukraine, we had to do something," said Lucy Wells. "I come from a Christian family, we were brought up to help others wherever you can."

03.05 / 19:35

Art European Union Fashion Energy Explained: Just how dependent is the EU on Russian oil?

The war in Ukraine has exposed the European Union's entrenched dependency on Russian oil, one of Moscow's most profitable exports.

03.05 / 17:47

Art European Union School reports 'Fake news': Hungary denies reports it was warned about Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Hungary has denied media reports that it had been warned by Russia about the planned invasion of Ukraine.

03.05 / 17:07

Art European Union School 'Sulky liver sausage': Olaf Scholz slammed after refusing to visit Kyiv

The Ukrainian ambassador to Germany has slammed Chancellor Olaf Scholz for refusing to visit Kyiv following Russia's invasion.

01.05 / 20:23

World War II restrictions COVID restrictions Italy and Greece relax some COVID restrictions ahead of tourist season

Italy and Greece eased some COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Europe's peak tourism season.

01.05 / 12:45

As Inflation Eases Public Debt Load, Economists Sound Cautionary Note

Rampant inflation is helping reduce the weight of the world’s public debt relative to its economic output, a boon for governments that economists warn could easily backfire if inflation stays unchecked.

30.04 / 12:11

business Eastern Europe teams up to reduce EU's dependence on Russian gas

Countries in Eastern Europe are partnering up to develop projects and share resources to counter the Russian dominance in the gas market and curb the EU's reliance on Russian supply.

29.04 / 14:31

Technology Twitter Human Rights rights Frontex chief resigns over misconduct and human rights violations probe

The head of the European Union's border agency confirmed he is stepping down on Friday following reports of misconduct and human rights violations toward migrants.

28.04 / 10:53

Technology Art Bitcoin Fine Poland and Bulgaria might be fine without Russian gas for a few months — until next winter

If there was ever a time for Russia to cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, spring was probably ideal as consumers are unlikely to feel the impact at home — but the race is now on to find alternatives for industry and before the cold returns.

27.04 / 15:15

European Union EU accuses Russia of 'blackmail' as it cuts gas tap to Poland and Bulgaria

European leaders on Wednesday branded Russia's announcement it is cutting off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria as "blackmail".

22.04 / 13:41

Kraken proof-of-work Bitcoin ‘PoS Fanatics Attacking PoW are Actual Supervillains’, Kraken’s Powell Says as US Politicians Charge

A letter by a group of Democratic members of the US Congress attacking proof-of-work (PoW) mining and praising proof-of-stake (PoS) is causing an uproar in the Bitcoin (BTC) community, with crypto exchange Kraken CEO Jesse Powell claiming that “PoS fanatics attacking PoW are actual supervillains.”

21.04 / 16:48

business Adoption ATM Bitcoin A dozen Bitcoin ATMs planned at the largest EU electronics retailer

Austrians have “sufficient funds” for more Bitcoin ATMs — hat’s the verdict that MediaMarkt, a German electronics retailer, reached following a successful Bitcoin ATM pilot in Austria.

19.04 / 13:03

German employers and unions unite to oppose EU Russian gas boycott

Bosses and unions in Germany have joined forces to oppose a possible EU ban on Russian gas, saying it would grind industry to a halt.

19.04 / 10:19

Ukraine war: 'New phase of war' as Russia's offensive in east begins, Ukrainian officials say

Russian forces have begun a new offensive in the east of Ukraine after their retreat from the capital region and other parts of the country.

28.03 / 16:47

Citi Target Racing Yanis Varoufakis: Why stop at the Russian oligarchs? We should clamp down on them all

Yanis Varoufakis, a former finance minister of Greece, is leader of the MeRA25 party and professor of economics at the University of Athens

27.03 / 10:35

Media Refugees Mariupol residents bury neighbours in makeshift graves

Mariupol was home to some 400,000 people before the war but now just around 150,000 remain in the destroyed city.

22.03 / 10:37

European Union London Romanian killed in London terrorist attack is remembered five years on

The sister of a Romanian tourist who died after a London terrorist attack has paid tribute to her "beautiful, smart and soulful" sibling.

22.03 / 00:41

European Union Brussels agrees on more military aid for Ukraine, but no new sanctions

EU Foreign ministers have reached a political agreement to give Ukraine another €500 million in arms and military equipment following a meeting in Brussels on Monday.

21.03 / 17:09

Kyiv Ukraine war: Mariupol, like Aleppo or Coventry, 'will be completely destroyed'

The last European Union diplomat to be evacuated from Mariupol says civilians there are being hit "blindly and indiscriminately".

16.03 / 19:03

Protest NATO Human Rights 'Rexit': Russia withdraws from Council of Europe ahead of expulsion vote

Russia quit the Council of Europe on Tuesday, the continent's leading human rights watchdog, ahead of a vote by the organisation to expel it.

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