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Published on 13:44 GMTSource: Insurance Marine News - Neutral
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Published on 08:31 GMT
UK and Europe hold ceremonies to mark 80 years since end of second world war in Europe
Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey begins after two-minute silenceThe thanksgiving service, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) at Westminster Abbey, has begun after a two-minute silence was held across the UK. King …
Source: The Guardian - Center-left -
Published on 07:09 GMT
The one Briton without whom VE Day and the freedom of Europe might NEVER have happened
Winston Churchill gives his famous 'V sign' as he is driven to House of Commons for VE Day statement (Image: Corbis via Getty) A little after 3pm on May 8, 1945, an open-topped car nosed its way out of Downing Street as an exuberant mass of people …
Source: Daily Express - Right-wing -
Published on 06:06 GMT
The world's 10 most scenic road trips – and only one is in Europe makes the list
The world's most beautiful and scenic road trips have been unveiled, and remarkably, only one in Europe made the prestigious list - Norway's Lofoten Islands Explorer. As revealed by Trailfinders, other notable mentions include Canada's …
Source: Daily Express - Right-wing -
Published on 11:22 GMT
Northern Horizon enters Finnish market with first acquisition for €700m care fund
In a move that strengthens its footprint in Nordic healthcare real estate, Northern Horizon, the specialist healthcare asset manager, has acquired two high-quality Finnish assets from eQ Community Properties Fund. The off-market, all-equity transaction …
Source: Europe Real Estate - Pending -
Published on 14:09 GMT
Starbucks rolls out eco-friendly takeaway cup in Europe
Starbucks has begun introducing a new environmentally friendly white takeaway cup in parts of Europe. The updated version replaces the previous plastic interior lining with a coating made from minerals. In a news release, Starbucks said the new hot cup is …
Source: Packaging Gateway - Pending -
Published on 15:36 GMT
VE Day events take place across Northern Ireland marking 80th anniversary - in pics
Events have taken place across Northern Ireland marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8 annually to mark the day the Allies formally accepted Germany’s surrender …
Source: Belfast Live - Neutral -
Published on 16:57 GMT
PM Meets WB Vice President for Europe, Central Asia
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met the Vice President for the Europe and Central Asia Region at the World Bank, Antonella Bassani, at the Council of Ministers on Thursday, the government’s press office announced. "Regaining the stability and …
Source: Bulgarian News Agency - Neutral -
Published on 10:01 GMT
VE Day marked with events across Northern Ireland
Secretary of State Hilary Benn described an opportunity to remember the “huge sacrifice made by that great generation” at the end of the Second World War in Europe. On Wednesday night, some landmark buildings in Belfast were lit up to mark VE Day, …
Source: Western Telegraph - Pending -
Published on 12:51 GMT
TikTok vs defence: Europe faces a reckoning over the allocation of energy
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Energy sector myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. TikTok videos of cats versus defence companies. The interests of oil companies weighed against those of reindeer herders. Data centres or …
Source: The Financial Times - Neutral