Commission unveils major plan to simplify EU’s agricultural rulebook
New tweaks to EU farming rules could potentially save farmers up to €1.58 billion annually, according to Commission estimates, but continue a trend toward making the EU’s green farming architecture…
Booking your summer holiday? These destinations cost up to 17 per cent less to fly to this year
Choosing the right dates to travel over summer can also save you hundreds. Read More
Mount Athos monastery home to diverse Orthodox community
Perched on a cliffside above the Aegean Sea, the Monastery of Simonos Petra is home to one of Orthodoxy’s most diverse monastic communities. Read more at Read More
Europe ‘lagging’ behind on human rights by not recognising right to healthy environment, experts say
There is now a robust legal framework to tackle serious environmental crimes, but experts say the Council of Europe missed a chance to protect human rights.Read More
Screen addiction in Europe: How do we protect minors?
The dangers of screen time for children and adolescents are becoming widely recognized and an increasing number of EU countries are imposing smartphone bans in schools. But are we doing…
Poland fears election interference after discovery of foreign-funded advertisements
It comes months after Romania’s first round of presidential elections was annulled due to evidence pointing to foreign interference from Russia. Read More
Trump meets with Syria’s interim president in Saudi Arabia and lifts sanctions on Damascus
The meeting on the sidelines of a Gulf Cooperation Council summit represents a significant turn for Syria as it attempts to chart a new course after 50 years of al-Assad…
Air raid sirens in Jerusalem as Yemen missile intercepted
A missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens across Jerusalem on Tuesday, shortly after US President Donald Trump criticised Yemen’s Houthi group in Riyadh. Read more at Read More
Hong Kong trade delegation visits Qatar to strengthen bilateral relations
A total of 35 memoranda of understanding spanning trade, innovation and other areas were signed, hoping to advance strategic cooperation between Hong Kong and Qatar. Read more at Read More
Annual leave misery: How many employees fail to switch off on holiday?
The email backlog nightmare casts a long shadow over the holidays of thousands of workers across Europe. But which are the most stressed about it? Read More