Brussels wants to strengthen the bargaining power of farmers
The price of the groceries we buy are the result of tough negotiations between large purchasers and farmers. But farmers very often feel taken advantage of by major retailers, claiming…
Rwanda suspends Belgian aid programme over DRC war comments
Belgium has angered Rwanda by condemning its role in backing the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more at Read More
Air inside homes can be dirtier than outside: Experts on small changes that make a big difference
As we spend more time working from home, understanding the factors that affect air quality within our houses is increasingly important.Read More
‘Lack of spine’: France under fire for considering ‘Trump-inspired’ U-turn on environmental rules
Companies may not have to report on their sustainability progress if CSRD legislation is rolled back, as some experts fear.Read More
Estonia phases out Russian as a language of instruction
The Republic of Estonia is reforming its school system. Russian will gradually be phased out as a language of instruction by the year 2030. Soon all children will only be…
EU targets food and fast fashion in new war on waste
Polish presidency of the EU Council announced breakthrough in early hours after marathon overnight talks on food waste reduction targets and measures to limit a throwaway clothing culture. Read More
European Commission urges end to tax reform deadlock in energy cost-cutting plan
A leaked draft of a keenly awaited Action Plan for Affordable Energy suggests cutting green levies and VAT could ease costs for European consumers – but tax reforms have been…
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit one of the world’s most populated regions, new NASA data shows
New data from US space agency believes that the 2024 YR4 asteroid now has over a 3 per cent chance of hitting the planet in 2032, making it the highest-threat…
Archaeologists discover oldest section of China’s Great Wall, dating back nearly 3,000 years
A newly uncovered section of the Great Wall of China, dating back nearly 3,000 years, has pushed the wall’s origins back by 300 years, revealing its roots in the late…
Macron, Costa, Meloni: Who should get Europe’s seat at the negotiating table?
European countries are insisting there can be no discussions about peace in Ukraine without the direct involvement of Ukraine and Europe as talks between Washington and Moscow have started. Read…