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Published on 27/08/2025 – 14:11 GMT+2 Italy has just introduced a new sleeper ‘beer train’ which will take travellers from Rome to Munich, right into Oktoberfest. The Munich Express, also called the Espresso Monaco, is operated by state-owned FS Treni Turistici Italiani. Its special Bavarian-themed night train will take passengers on an epic 16-hour journey, complete with dancing, beers and dining. “Forget the stress of driving and unnecessary stops: with us, the fun begins as soon as you get on board,” FS Treni Turistici Italiani said in a press release. Travellers can enjoy traditional nibbles, fresh draft beer and Bavarian…
By Euronews with AP Published on 02/09/2025 – 16:18 GMT+2 Disgraced French movie star Gérard Depardieu has been summoned to trial before a criminal court in Paris over allegations of rape and sexual assault against actress Charlotte Arnould. “I feel relieved,” Arnould wrote on Instagram on today after receiving the investigating judge’s indictment order. “The order restores a form of judicial truth. I think I’m having trouble realizing how huge this is.” Arnould’s lawyer, Carine Durrieu-Diebolt, told Franceinfo media she was “extremely satisfied” and described the decision as a “moment of judicial truth in this case.” The case dates back to 2018, when prosecutors in…
By Peggy Corlin & video by Amandine Hess Published on 03/09/2025 – 13:36 GMT+2 The Commission launched the ratification process for the trade agreement concluded in December 2024 with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay on Wednesday, hoping that the most resistant member states — led by France — will ultimately give their approval. To that end, it has met a key demand from Paris, by attaching a declaration to the agreement committing to closely monitoring potential market disruptions for EU producers of the most sensitive products, such as beef and poultry. The deal between the EU and the Mercosur countries aims to create…
Thousands of protesters rallied in Jerusalem demanding the return of hostages held in Gaza, as nationwide demonstrations against the mobilisation of 60,000 reservists intensified. Families of hostages accused Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political purposes, urging him to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas. The October 7 attack by Hamas-led militants killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages; 48 remain in Gaza, and about 20 are believed to be alive. Gaza’s health ministry says 63,633 Palestinians have been killed since the war began in 2023. Netanyahu dismissed the protests, accusing demonstrators of damaging property and disrupting daily life.
Toyota is set to manufacture its first European-made battery-electric vehicle in its plant in the Czech Republic. The company’s European president Yoshihiro Nakata made the announcement in a ceremony at the Czech government office on Wednesday. The firm will join forces with the Czech state to expand the production line and build a new battery assembly facility at Toyota’s existing plant in Kolin, around 50 kilometres east of Prague. For Toyota, this decision signals a further rollout of its strategy designed to make operations carbon-neutral in Europe by 2040, the company said in a statement. “This advanced technology project will…
By Aadel Haleem Published on 13/07/2025 – 15:46 GMT+2 •Updated 14/07/2025 – 15:28 GMT+2 It’s ‘game on’ in Saudi Arabia: For the next seven weeks, Riyadh’s Boulevard City will be a gamer’s paradise, as well as home to a festival-style experience for fans. 2000 elite players from 200 clubs and more than 100 countries are here. There’s a wide-range of competitions being played – from first-person shooter to mobile multiplayer battle games. Ralf Reichert , Esports World Cup Foundation’s CEO told Euronews: “It’s the sheer scale that’s unheard of. Esports is just at the start of its tenure and it’s there…
By Euronews Green Published on 30/08/2025 – 8:03 GMT+2 New research has revealed how climate change is intensifying supercell thunderstorms in Europe. The study, published in Science Advances, warns that the Alpine region and parts of Central and Eastern Europe can expect a significant increase in storm activity. If global temperatures rise by 3°C above pre-industrial levels, storm frequency on the northern side of the Alps could surge by up to 50 per cent. These powerful storms are already among the most damaging weather events in Europe, resulting in increasing insurance loss claims in recent years. Understanding how the conditions under…
Google will not be forced to sell its search engine Chrome, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. It follows an order to shake up Google’s search engine in an attempt to curb the corrosive power of an illegal monopoly while rebuffing the US government’s attempt to break up the company and impose other restraints. The 226-page decision made by US District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, DC, will likely ripple across the technological landscape at a time when the industry is being reshaped by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence — including conversational “answer engines” as companies like ChatGPT and Perplexity try…
Published on 28/08/2025 – 7:00 GMT+2 Norwegian cruise line Havila Voyages has revealed plans to launch what could become the world’s longest climate-neutral cruise as early as this autumn. The proposed 12-day voyage will follow the coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes and back, covering a distance of 9,260 kilometres. The climate-neutral cruise is part of a collaboration between Havila Voyages and marine technology provider HAV Group. The goal is to eventually achieve zero emissions. “Right now, we are in the planning phase to test a full round voyage on the coastal route this fall, using biogas in combination with…
Imagine the ambitious but foolhardy endeavour of trying to summarize an entire culture to only 100 works, brands and ideas. Well, that’s exactly what the Swedish government has undertaken and unveiled. After several years of work and a whopping eight million kronor (approx. €727,000 – according to the Sweden Herald), historian Lars Trägårdh handed over the Swedish cultural canon to the Minister of Culture at a press conference held yesterday in Uppsala. The list, which purports to define what it means to be Swedish and establish a “shared map and compass” for Swedish citizens and new arrivals to the country, has been…