EU antitrust fines food delivery giants in landmark cartel case
The investigation marks the first-ever EU antitrust case involving a minority shareholding, as well as the first enforcement of EU competition rules concerning labour markets. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen backs ‘bone-crushing’ US Senate bill to sanction Russia
The Senate bill envisions 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian fossil fuels. If applied as intended, it would target several EU countries. Read More
Haribo sweets recalled in Belgium after cannabis found in Dutch gummies
The same packages of fizzy colas were withdrawn in the Netherlands after sample studies revealed three bags were laced with cannabis. Read More
Italy marks Republic Day with military parade in Rome
Thousands of Italian troops and civil servants paraded through central Rome on Monday to mark the 79th anniversary of the country becoming a republic. Read more at Read More
Germany’s former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed president of United Nations General Assembly
The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation’s General Assembly for a period of one year — despite backlash in Berlin. Read more at Read…
Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it safe to travel to Sicily and are flights cancelled?
Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest and most active volcano. Read More
Spain, Cyprus, Greece: Where is Europe facing drought after a record-breaking hot spring?
Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europe’s climate-driven dry spell continues.Read More
Psychological humiliation and sexual harassment: Three former Ubisoft execs on trial in France
Serge Hascoët, Thomas François and Guillaume Patrux appeared before the Bobigny criminal court in France on charges of psychological abuse, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. The trial is seen…
Ibiza caps tourist cars this summer: Here’s what you need to know before you travel
The move is intended to tackle overtourism on Ibiza as the island receives more than 3 million tourists a year. Read More
Can Ukraine and Russia get closer to a ceasefire at the second round of talks in Istanbul?
As Ukraine and Russia begin the second round of talks in Turkey, following the inconclusive first meeting two weeks ago, the expectations are rather low but the pressure on Russia…