Sunak Changes British Climate Goals
The British government plans to weaken its climate targets. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that the country should continue to become carbon neutral by 2050. However, this should be done in a “better, more
Franco-German Tank Project Clears Pivotal Hurdle
Germany and France want to build the next generation of battle tanks together. Things have been slow so far, but now Germany’s Defense Minister Pistorius wants to “release the brakes.” Germany is leading the project. The
EU Releases €140 million to Support Afghan People, Particularly Girls and Women
The European Union has agreed to release €140 million of basic needs and livelihoods assistance in the fields of education, health, agriculture and women’s economic empowerment in Afghanistan. The decision to release funds, previously frozen since
Italy to Take Tougher Stance on Migrants
The Italian government has agreed on stricter measures against migrants. This was announced, among others, by Vice Prime Minister and Lega leader Matteo Salvini via the Internet service X, formerly Twitter, after the measures were accepted
Ukraine is Suing Poland, Hungary and Slovakia
Ukraine has taken Poland, Hungary and Slovakia to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over their ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products. Ukraine’s three neighbouring countries announced their own restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports on Friday.
Irish Data Protection Commission fines TikTok €345 million
The Irish Data Protection Commission has announced it is fining video hosting giant TikTok €345 million for breaches of its obligations in relation to the processing of data belonging to children. An inquiry was carried
Irish Data Protection Commission fines TikTok €345 million
The Irish Data Protection Commission has announced it is fining video hosting giant TikTok €345 million for breaches of its obligations in relation to the processing of data belonging to children. An inquiry was carried out for the period between 31 July 2020 and 31 December 2020 into whether TikTok Technology Limited (TTL) complied […]
Restricting Migrants to ‘Save’ Europe’s Future
As years pass, illegal migration to Europe continues to snowball. The continent now houses millions of refugees or migrants from neighbouring countries. Why Do People Migrate to Europe? Migration to Europe occurs for various reasons, which may differ according to an individual or family’s situation. Even if it costs their lives, they continue to brave the […]
Brussels must tackle biofuels fraud to keep long-term climate ambitions on track
With former Green Deal czar Frans Timmermans’ fresh return to Dutch domestic politics raising questions over whether enthusiasm and political will to push forward with the climate drive will falter, his replacement in Brussels, Maroš Šefčovič, the Slovakian Commissioner dubbed “the European Commission’s Mr. Fix It”— is already seeking to temper concerns. On 29 August, […]
WHO Europe Calls for Urgent Investment in Digital Health Literacy
A landmark report from WHO Europe is calling for urgent investment in digital health literacy. According to the Digital health in the European Region: the ongoing journey to commitment and transformation, only 1 in 2 countries in Europe and central Asia have policies to improve digital health literacy, leaving millions behind. The adoption of […]
Metal Detector Uncovers 1,500-Year-Old Trove of Gold Treasure in Norway
It was a great day outside, and Norwegian man Erlend Bore decided to go for a walk in the mountains. Bringing his metal detector with him, he didn’t expect that his childhood dream to become an archaeologist would come true. He just discovered a trove of gold treasure, which is already 1,500 years old. Gold […]
