If the Nuits de Fourvière festival hasn’t crossed your path yet, then you’re overlooking one of Europe’s most vibrant and engaging events. Situated atop the Fourvière Hill, the festival occurs each summer amidst the remnants of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient Théâtre Antique de Fourvière. It’s definitely one of our favourite European festivals With...
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2025 (POA)—Chinese President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to visit Brussels for a summit to mark the 50th anniversary of European Union (EU)-China diplomatic ties, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The Financial Times reported, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the situation, that Beijing informed EU officials Premier Li...
With AI enforced in nearly half of EU large companies, the latest Eurobarometer paints a nuanced picture of how people perceive its use at work, with a mix of optimism and concern. The survey found that 66% of EU employees think AI and the most recent digital technologies are currently benefiting their work, while 21%...
An area of southern Italy near Naples has been experiencing a surge in seismic activity over the last few days. Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields) is a volcanic caldera near Naples, Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii. The volatile landscape was shaken by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday night which, together with a tremor in May, was...
The European Union says conclusion of Azerbaijan and Armenia talks and agreement on the text of a possible treaty, “a decisive step.” The European Union on Friday congratulated the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for finalizing a peace deal and urged them to sign the treaty soon. The Caucasus neighbors said Thursday they had concluded...
. “Rebuilding European defence requires a massive investment over a sustained period,” the Commissioners argue, adding that only through joint initiatives and coordination will EU countries be able to make a difference. In 2024, member states reached a record investment of €326 billion, but the latest estimates indicate that at least €500 billion will be...
Spanish researchers have found the remains of a facial fragment in Atapuerca, in northern Spain, which has been identified as the oldest known face in Western Europe, with an age of between 1.1 and 1.4 million years. The study, published in the journal ‘Nature’ and led by IPHES-CERCA, has revealed this key discovery about the...
France is urging European nations to prioritise investment in arms manufacturers on the continent; and move away from US origin arms amid unprecedented spending on defence. French EU minister Benjamin Haddad said focusing on a preference for the European defence industry is the “only way for Europe to be autonomous” and in control of its own security....
The move is the latest development in a brewing trade war between the US and the EU. US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose tariffs of 200% on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union proceeds with plans to tax American whiskey imports. , which was due to take effect on...
Most UK travellers are influenced by special offers and pricing when booking a holiday, according to a new report. Advertising platform Teads compiled data from multiple surveys of British holidaymakers and found that 80 per cent of respondents said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration when choosing where to go. The...