In 2022, 3.88 million children were born in the European Union, which means a decrease compared to 2021, when 4.09 million newborns were born, the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) reported. The number of babies born in the EU has been falling since 2008, when 4.68 million babies were born.more
Aldi shoppers across the UK will notice a change outside the front of some stores with the supermarket giant trialling parcel lockers. Throughout March, InPost lockers will be available outside 22 Aldi stores across the country (a list of which can be found below). more
59 percent respondents believe that Poles can get along and do something together - according to a CBOS survey. Moreover, over half of Poles believe that we are a nation that obeys the law (55%) and pays taxes honestly (51%).more
The UK is now the most miserable place in the world – except for one other country, a ‘worrying’ new mental wellbeing report has found.
With the Covid pandemic still in fresh memory and many struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, it may not come as a total surprise that Britain didn’t score on top of the list for wellness. However, just how low we fared is alarming. more
"The British government does not have a credible plan to finance the purchase of all the weapons needed by the armed forces, which risks forcing the country to rely on its allies for defense," warned the parliamentary public finance committee in its report.more
Voters in the Republic of Ireland have overwhelmingly voted against amending the Irish Constitution. Proposals to alter wording in the constitution to include families which are not based on marriage were defeated with 67.7% voting 'no'.more
The Arsenal goalkeeper's grin came moments after his team had beaten Brentford in a slog of a 2-1 win which moved the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League.more
John Lydon has lashed out at the apparent effects of immigration in the UK during a fiery interview in which he doubled down on his support for Brexit. The former Sex Pistol, who is himself the son of immigrants, decried Britain’s seaside towns as “run down” and full of “prospective immigrants”, which he claimed has fueled “animosity in communities.”more
India’s first metro rail tunnel under a major stretch of water has been inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi, nearly four decades after metro services began in the country.more
Piotr Zyla took 12th place in the Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Oslo. The leader of the general classification was won by Austrian Stefan Kraft. This is his 41st career victory.more
A woman thought to be Britain's oldest waitress is set to retire aged 92. Violet Garratty, from Sheffield, has been working at the city's Kenwood Hall Hotel for the past 32 years, but has been forced to stop due to injury.more
Mallorca is one of the most popular holiday destinations, attracting both lovers of quiet relaxation and wild parties. The latter already seem to be a bit of a nuisance to the locals. This is why the mayor of Mallorca's capital, Palma, intends to punish troublesome visitors with heavy fines. Vandalism or drunkenness on the streets can cost visitors up to €3,000.more
It has been almost two months since Kensington Palace shocked the world by announcing that Kate Middleton would be unable to perform duties for months following abdominal surgery. After the initial explosion of news, a relative calm temporarily descended around the subject due to the lack of information and updates. more
The British Army's sourcing of a senior member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) as an informant is likely to have cost more lives in the Northern Ireland conflict than it saved, according to a report published yesterday.more
Barcelona's players won against Mallorca 1:0 in the opening match of the 28th round of the Spanish Premier League. The goal for the hosts was scored in the 73rd minute by Lamine Yamal, who was assisted by Robert Lewandowski.more
Croatian police have detained Ukrainian, Czech, Romanian, Indian and Polish nationals belonging to a group of people smugglers, police in the Karlovakia żupania, a region bordering Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, said yesterday.more
A pro-Palestinian activist from the group Palestine Action yesterday destroyed a portrait hanging at Cambridge University of former British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour, author of a declaration expressing the British government's support for the creation of a Jewish state within Palestine.more
Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round of the WTA 1000-ranked tournament in Indian Wells. The number one seeded Polish tennis player defeated American Danielle Collins 6:3, 6:0. The encounter lasted one hour and 21 minutes.more
Workers in the construction sector can expect 10-15 percent raises this year, the increase in interest in green energy and ESG investment specialists will continue, according to the "Trends & Salaries 2024 Report."more
The number of tourists who will be able to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris for free will be significantly reduced, the French government has announced. Unofficially, it is said that there will be no "casual" visitors at all on the Seine waterfront.more
Fewer than one in three “mutual-recognition” driver disqualifications from Britain and Northern Ireland were affirmed by Irish courts over the last four years.
Road-safety campaigners have urged the Government to urgently review the operation of legislation aimed at ensuring drivers who are disqualified in the UK are not able to continue driving here with impunity.more
Scientists have found what they believe to be the world's earliest known fossilised forest in cliffs on the coast of South West England. It was discovered in high sandstone cliffs near Minehead, Somerset, close to a Butlin's holiday camp.more
A new study has revealed the best places in the UK for first time buyers, with eight Scottish locations making the top ten. East and North Ayrshire top the list, with North Lanarkshire coming in second. Other spots around Scotland such as Falkirk and Aberdeen are also ranked among the most affordable areas in the UK for first time buyers.more
The meeting between English Premier League leaders Liverpool and second-placed, defending champions Manchester City will overshadow most other football events in Europe this weekend. After 27 rounds, the Reds have a point advantage over the national champion.more
