EU bungled plastic waste tax, auditors say
A new levy intended to discourage the landfill and incineration of plastic waste is plagued by dodgy data, and may have led to an uptick in crime, auditors warn Read…
Analysis: With Breton out, Ursula von der Leyen tightens her grip on power
The Frenchman’s dramatic resignation sets the tone for Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate at the top of the European Commission. Read More
Frequent flyer? Here’s which European airline has the best rewards programme
This new ranking considered more than 60 individual frequent flyer programmes worldwide – and European airlines performed well across the board. Read More
DJs, disco balls and all-night raves: Inside Europe’s party trains where you dance the journey away
Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying. Read More
Italy and Spain at risk austerity in climate-neutrality race, new study suggests
Study suggests green financing will boost the economy but Mediterranean countries will endure fiscal challenges.Read More
Barcelona and Majorca will shift to a desert-like climate by 2050, new drought study warns
Summer has increased by an average of 36 days across Spain over the last 50 years.Read More
What was the man said to be behind the Florida assassination attempt on Trump doing in Ukraine?
After news broke out revealing the identity of the man behind the failed assassination attempt against Donald Trump on Sunday, Ukrainian soldiers and other sources revealed Ryan Routh was repeatedly…
Real Madrid halts concerts over noise complaints – but is this enough for angry residents?
Following complaints of excessive noise, the Spanish football club said it was rescheduling or cancelling all upcoming shows at its Santiago Bernabéu stadium to comply with the city’s noise regulations.…
Floristry, game art, fashion: Lyon WorldSkills Competition showcases young creative talent
The WorldSkills competition is open to under 23s and sees participants compete in fields from jewellery making to welding and aircraft maintenance to hairdressing. Read More
UN slams EU Commission over protection of people with disabilities
The chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities claims that a draft EU regulation on the cross-border protection of adults conflicts with several provisions of…