Commission unveils nearly €3bn to scale up green fuels for aviation and maritime transport
The plan to step up financing for sustainable fuels in shipping and aviation by 2027 comes as the bloc is falling short of decarbonising heavy transport by 2050. Read More
EU risks ‘losing credibility’ if it fails to enlarge, Montenegro’s deputy PM warns
Montenegro is a frontrunner among EU candidate countries and hopes to wrap up accession talks with Brussels next year. Failure to secure the country’s accession could dent the EU’s credibility…
A year-round wonder: How Iceland found its balance between tourism and tranquillity
Iceland has transformed from a seasonal hotspot into a year-round destination, encouraging visitors to explore beyond the usual routes while supporting local communities. Read More
Typhoon Kalmaegi devastates Philippines: 140 dead, millions affected
Typhoon Kalmaegi has left 140 dead and nearly two million affected in the Philippines, with widespread flooding and severe infrastructure damage. Read more at Read More
Seven healthcare staff on trial again for negligence in Diego Maradona’s death
Seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona’s death will face a new trial in March after a mistrial for failing to provide adequate care before his death in…
EU Tech Commissioner meets French ministers over Shein ‘sex doll’ uproar
French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a ‘childlike sex doll’ that sparked a national…
As Islamophobia increases around Europe, which country sees the most anti-Muslim incidents?
Anti-Muslim incidents in the EU have increased since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, particularly in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria. Read More
AI can now forecast European heatwaves weeks in advance. Here’s how it works
The researchers trained their AI on reconstructions of ancient climates from the year 0 to 1850.Read More
Storms bring flooding, fallen trees, and travel chaos to Barcelona region
Severe rainstorms led to flooding and chaos in the region, hitting Barcelona hardest with cancelled flights at El Prat airport and numerous emergency responses. Read more at Read More
Jamaica races to reopen for peak tourism season in December after Hurricane Melissa
Airports are up and running while cruise ports eye a return to normal in mid-December. Read More