Europe

UK doctors urge government to act over ‘vaping epidemic’

The British Medical Association noted that vape use among children and young people has increased almost six-fold in the last…

Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

The Phryges, the Paris Games’ mascots, come on stage during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics PARIS, Aug 29…

Greece: Athens faces new dangers as forest fires edge closer

ATHENS, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With the smell still lingering in its suburbs after Greece’s worst wildfire this year, floods…

France: Left-wing leaders backs protests after Pres Macron rejects PM choice

 PARIS, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Some of France’s left-wing leaders have backed protests against President Emmanuel Macron, after he refused…

Starmer, Scholz seek reset in British-EU ties with bilateral treaty

BERLIN, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UK PRIME Minister Keir Starmer vowed on a visit to Berlin on Wednesday that a planned new…

Spain: Canary Islands mark 30 years of migrant influx

 MADRID, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Spain’s Canary Islands mark 30 years since two young men from Western Sahara arrived on…

Africa to secure nearly a million mpox vaccines: health watchdog

 BRAZZAVILLE, Aug 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Union’s health watchdog said it was close to securing almost one million mpox…

Greek Tourism Revenue Surges 12.2 Percent In First Half Of This Year

ATHENS, Aug 28 (NNN-AMNA) – Greek tourism revenue surged by 12.2 percent in the first half of 2024, year-on-year, to…

Egypt Retrieved Three Smuggled Artefacts From Netherlands

CAIRO, Aug 28 (NNN-MENA) – The Embassy of Egypt in The Hague received three smuggled artefacts from the Dutch authorities,…

CEO Of Telegram Arrested In France In World’s First

PARIS, Aug 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – Paris public prosecutor, yesterday, announced the charges on which the Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, was…