World news about “Scotland” published by euronews.
The serious side of playing games Serious games might sound like a contradiction in terms, but in fact, video and computer games are increasingly being adapted for the classroom. The idea… 03/05/2013
Scottish referendum set for September 18, 2014 Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has announced the date for the country’s independence referendum. It is to be held on September 18, 2014. Scotland’s… 22/03/2013
RBS moves closer to re-privatisation Royal Bank of Scotland has reported stronger underlying profits. Its operating profit was the equivalent of just over four billion euros last year, the… 28/02/2013
RBS braced for Libor probe fines Royal Bank of Scotland, which faces fines for its part in the Libor global interest rate rigging scandal, has said it wants to reach a settlement as soon as… 02/11/2012
Could Europe become a federation of regions? Scotland, Catalonia and Flanders are among a number of European regions with yearnings for autonomy, if not outright independence. The financial crisis has… 01/11/2012
Bonus ITV: Help groups welcome efforts to boost support for crime victims Euronews reporter Seamus Kearney spoke to David McKenna, the President of Victim Support Europe and Chief Executive of Victim Support Scotland. They discussed… 03/09/2012
Crime victims: the lonely struggle An estimated 75 million people are the victims of crime every year in the European Union. Some receive good help and support, but many others are left to… 03/09/2012
A Scottish separatist takes stock The debate on Scottish independence from the United Kingdom has intensified over the summer. A referendum is expected in autumn 2014. The campaign for… 31/08/2012
Scotland and the UK: Better Together? The debate on Scottish independence has intensified over the summer with polls showing a drop in support for a breakaway from the UK. A referendum is expected… 31/08/2012
RBS upbeat on its recovery The state-backed British lender Royal Bank of Scotland says it is on the path to recovery after a better-than-expected quarterly profit of the equivalent of… 04/05/2012
Abu Dhabi royals to buy RBS stake? Royal Bank of Scotland’s shares jumped 3.3 percent on Tuesday following reports that talks are underway about selling more than a third of the British… 27/03/2012
Bonus interview Nicola Sturgeon The SNP’s Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon interview with euronews. 16/02/2012
Bonus interview Patricia Ferguson Patricia Ferguson, Scottish Labour’s constitutional spokesperson interview with euronews. 16/02/2012
Bonus interview Christina McKelvie Christina McKelvie (SNP), Member of the Scottish Parliament, explains why Scotland should become independent from the United Kingdom. 16/02/2012
Bonus interview Professor Brian Ashcroft Professor Brian Ashcroft, University of Strathclyde (Business School, The Fraser of Allander Institute for Research on the Scottish Economy) outlines possible… 16/02/2012
Scotland debates its national destiny Scotland is heading towards a referendum on independence. Five million Scots will have to decide if they want to say ‘goodbye’ to the United Kingdom or not… 16/02/2012
Grim day for UK bank workers Royal Bank of Scotland is to cut 3,500 jobs in its investment banking section and sell or close divisions dealing with shares and mergers and… 12/01/2012
Emile sounds “heavenly” on debut single You might not of heard of Emeli Sande but it is more than likely that you have heard her music. The Scottish singer’s debut single, Heaven, recently reached… 27/09/2011
World cup latest In a thrilling game Argentina and Scotland proved a good match, with each struggling to break the others defence. After trading penalties and drop goals… 25/09/2011
Distance learning – a long way to get an education For young people in remote or isolated communities getting an education can be a major challenge. In times past some would simply have missed out on… 21/06/2011
RBS stung by Irish debt The Royal Bank of Scotland, which is majority owned by the British Government, made first quarter losses of some 600 million euros. The bank racked up 1.5… 06/05/2011
Avalanche killed four climbers in Scottish HighlandsIn one of the worst accidents in Scottish mountaineering history four people, two men and two women, have died in an avalanche. The party of six climbers was… 20/01/2013
Scotland blazes independence trailMonday’s agreement between Scotland’s Alex Salmond and Britain’s David Cameron for a referendum on Scottish independence in 2014 is a once-in-300 years… 16/10/2012
Catalonia looks for a boost from Scots’ chargeThe news from Scotland has been heard loud and clear in Catalonia, where on Monday regional leader Artur Mas said he would be holding his own referendum on… 15/10/2012
Agreement puts Scotland independence referendum in 2014Scotland will vote on the issue of independence in 2014. British Prime Minister David Cameron and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond came to an agreement… 15/10/2012
Agreement made on Scotland independence referendumA referendum on Scottish independence will take place before the end of 2014 following an agreement by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Scottish leader… 15/10/2012
Thousands attend Scotland independence rallyAn estimated 5,000 supporters of Scottish independence have taken part in a rally in Edinburgh. Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond also attended the… 23/09/2012
Scotland next Diamond Jubilee stop for Queen ElizabethBritain’s Queen Elizabeth II has begun a week long visit to Scotland as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The monarch will spend the next few days… 03/07/2012
Launch of Scotland independence campaignSupporters of Scottish independence from the UK officially kicked off their campaign on Friday in Scotland’s capital Edinburgh. It will be another two and… 26/05/2012
Underwater energy turbine installed in OrkneyThe windswept beauty of the Orkney islands in Scotland is the obvious place to harness renewable energy produced by mother nature. But this time engineers… 17/05/2012
Prince Charles in TV weatherman stintBritain’s Prince Charles on a trip to Scotland took on a role that is not normally part of the heir to the throne’s strict duties. The royal visit to the… 11/05/2012
Total says no blast risk in North Sea gas leak dramaThe French oil giant, Total, has dismissed the risk of a blast at its Elgin North Sea platform despite efforts continuing to stem leaking natural gas. The… 29/03/2012
North sea gas leak could take months to plugFrench oil giant Total says it could take months to stop the gas leak on its Elgin platform in the North Sea. Engineers are looking at two options, either… 28/03/2012
A teen’s tidy winA Scottish teenager, ordered to clean up his room by his mother, has found a winning lottery ticket worth nearly 64,000 euros. Ryan Kitching of Midlothian… 07/03/2012
‘Let’s Stick Together’ UK PM pleads with ScotlandThe British Prime Minister has made an emotional plea to Scottish voters, saying more powers could be devolved to Edinburgh in exchange for their rejection of… 16/02/2012
RBS ex-boss loses his knighthoodFormer Royal Bank of Scotland chief Fred Goodwin had been stripped of his Knighthood. Goodwin was responsible for steering the bank close to collapse, and… 01/02/2012
Head of nationalised UK bank RBS declines his bonusFollowing public and political outcry in the UK over the weekend, Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester has decided not to accept a bonus of almost one… 30/01/2012
Opposite actions when it comes to payouts at UK bank RBSChairman of the UK’s Royal Bank of Scotland Sir Philip Hampton has turned down a payment worth more than 1.6 million euros, apparently describing it as… 29/01/2012
Salmond sets out Scottish referendum testScotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has outlined his plans for an independence referendum despite opposition from Westminster. There will be a… 25/01/2012
UK ministers take referendum mission to ScotlandSenior British ministers, possibly including David Cameron, are to visit Scotland in the coming weeks to push for a referendum on independence to be held… 12/01/2012
UK says Libya ‘will aid’ Lockerbie inquiryBritain’s Foreign Office says Libya’s new authorities have reassured them they will co-operate with the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing, which killed… 27/09/2011
RBS recovery undermined by bad loan lossesRoyal Bank of Scotland returned to profit in the final months of 2010 and said its turnaround plan is ahead of target. But its results were worse than… 24/02/2011
Dana fends off KNOC takeover bidScottish oil and gas group Dana Petroleum has rejected a hostile takeover bid from the Korea National Oil Corp. The two billion euro bid was not enough for… 08/09/2010
RBS helped by fewer bad debtsRoyal Bank of Scotland posted an unexpected return to profit in the first three months of this year as bad debts continued to shrink. Operating profit was… 07/05/2010
2009 Turner Prize as good as goldThe Turner Prize, now in its 25th year, is arguably the world’s most recognised award for contemporary art. 49 year old Richard Wright scooped the award with… 09/12/2009
RBS faces forced salesThe Royal Bank of Scotland is facing more forced sales in a UK bank shake-up. The bank says a deal with EU regulators and the British government could include… 02/11/2009
Floods bring parts of Scotland to a standstillHeavy rain is causing havoc in Scotland. Dozens of elderly people have been moved from a care home in Aberdeenshire. Roads have been closed, trains cancelled… 02/11/2009
Scotland again debates Lockerbie bomber’s releaseScotland’s Justice Minister, Kenny MacAskill, has again been defending his decision to free the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. The Scottish… 02/09/2009
Scottish Justice Secretary stands by decisionScotland’s justice secretary has defended his decision to free the convicted Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. Kenny MacAskill condemned the… 25/08/2009
Libya broke promise claims MacAskillThe Scottish parliament has given Justice secretary Kenny MacAskill a rough ride over his handling of the compassionate release of convicted Lockerbie bomber… 24/08/2009
Lockerbie debate in Scotland todayThe holidays of Scottish members of parliament have come to an abrupt end over a week early. The crisis? Lockerbie. This afternoon’s emergency session… 24/08/2009
Hero’s homecoming for Libyan Lockerbie bomberFar from his prison cell in Scotland, the convicted Lockerbie bomber has been given a hero’s welcome as he arrived back home in Libya. At Tripoli airport… 21/08/2009
Lockerbie bomber heads homeThe only man ever convicted for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been granted compassionate release from his prison in Scotland. The man judged in the… 20/08/2009
Could Haggis be…..English?It is as Scottish as bagpipes and whisky. Or is it? In a nightmarish claim for those north of the border, Haggis is being hailed as…an English dish! … 04/08/2009
