Topic Europe

City of Edinburgh Council reviews clause affecting live music scene

Live music venues in Edinburgh, Scotland are awaiting a review later this year on the 2005 licensing policy, which places limitations on the volume of amplified music in the city.

FC Barcelona defeats AS Roma 3-0 to win Joan Gamper Trophy

On Wednesday, Catalonia-based football club FC Barcelona defeated Rome-based Italian Serie A football club A.S. Roma 3–0 in the 2015 Joan Gamper Trophy played in Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona.

Tony Blair resigns as envoy of Quartet to Middle East

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced on Wednesday his intention to resign from his post as the Quartet's envoy to the Middle East.

F.C. Barcelona wins UEFA Champions League 2014/15

On Saturday, F.C. Barcelona football club of Barcelona, Spain won the UEFA Champions League 2014–2015 which was held in Olympiastadion stadium in Berlin.

Ryanair sue Associated Newspapers & Mirror Group

Ryanair have added newspaper publishers Associated Newspapers and Mirror Group to their legal targets.

Japan agrees to ship nuclear materials to U.S.

Japan and the United States have co-signed an agreement to remove and dispose of over 300 kilograms of weapons grade plutonium and an unspecified amount of highly enriched uranium.

Hamilton wins 'incredible' Bahrain race, F1's 900th Grand Prix

Sunday saw Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton win the Bahrain Grand Prix after an "incredible" race he spent battling with teammate Nico Rosberg.

Australian swimmer Steph Rice announces retirement

One of Australia's most famous swimming Olympians, Stephanie Rice, 25, announced her retirement earlier today.

UK announces £200 million polar research ship

UK Chancellor George Osborne today announced a new £200 million research ship to ply Arctic and Antarctic waters.

Astronomers spot two supermassive black holes orbiting each other

The European Space Agency has spotted a pair of supermassive black holes orbiting one another, believed to be the product of two galaxies merging.