Amsterdam, London, Madrid: Europe’s biggest ‘nerve centres’ at increasing risk from climate change
New analysis emphasises the need for ambitious emissions cuts from countries. Read More
With a giant street party and flaming procession, this city is the best place to celebrate New Year
Edinburgh’s Street Party is now considered a ‘bucket list’ New Year celebration. Read More
Climate change was a major US election issue in 2020. Why has it taken a back seat in 2024?
Presidential campaigns have instead focused on other key election issues like the economy, immigration and foreign policy. Read More
This popular European hiking destination just introduced a tourist fee on some of its trails
From 1 January 2025, non-residents will need to pay to hike over 30 routes in Madeira. Read More
UK government issues apology and financial settlement to family of child killed by air pollution
The child’s mother says the apology puts the issue of air pollution ‘firmly on the map’. Read More
Cost of living crisis main concern for European election voters, report says
The cost of living crisis was a significant driving force in the June election, while gender equality had minimal impact on people’s voting preferences, according to a report by the…
Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport to hit airlines with major hike in fees
The airport says a planned 41% increase in fees, due to be imposed next year, is needed because of soaring inflation and much higher interest rates in the past three…
Irish entrepreneur who put Dubai on the Duty Free map dies
Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant. Read More
Five people seriously wounded in shootout linked to drug trafficking in France
Hundreds of people were involved in the drug-related violence in the western French city of Poitiers, with teenagers among those injured. Read More
Over 400 survivors and witnesses accuse late former Harrods owner Al-Fayed of sexual misconduct
The billionaire Egyptian businessman was the owner of a string of hotels, including Harrods in London and the Ritz in Paris, before he died in August last year. Read More