Under French law, producers of goods like packaging, textiles, phones or even gardening equipment must include a sorting label — known in France as the “Triman” logo or “Info-tri” label — on their products, so citizens can be informed about how to dispose of them…
Category: 3. Europe
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EU Expects Little From China Summit in Contrast With Japan Hope
European leaders will meet their Japanese and Chinese counterparts this week, with high expectations for better defense and trade cooperation with Tokyo contrasting sharply with limited hopes for discussions in Beijing.
European Commission…
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We must work with Libyans to stop Putin weaponizing migrants, top EU official says – POLITICO
At the center of the EU’s concern are fears that Putin will do with Libya what he has already attempted in parts of Eastern Europe, where he has waged what EU officials say is a hybrid war on the bloc that includes weaponizing migration. EU countries accuse Minsk and Moscow of facilitating…
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Sleepy summer? 7 times UK politics went nuts over recess – POLITICO
After the whittling down of hopefuls, Liz Truss (remember her?) and Rishi Sunak spent August parading up and down the country delivering the same speeches to party members. Highlights included protestors interrupting proceedings and Truss claiming the “jury’s out” on whether French…
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Western diplomatic chiefs, EU Commissioner Lahbib condemn Israel’s treatment of Gaza civilians – POLITICO
The foreign ministers’ statement came after over 100 people seeking aid from distribution sites and U.N. food trucks were reported killed by Israeli gunfire over the weekend, and as Israel on Monday announced a new offensive in central Gaza.
In a post on social media, Israel’s foreign…
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What the EU and China want from the summit that neither seems to want
European Union (EU) leaders are traveling to Beijing for a summit on Thursday marking fifty years of EU-China diplomatic ties….
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Van Gerwen edges Van Barneveld at World Matchplay
Michael van Gerwen is through to the second round of the World Matchplay despite a below-par display against Raymond van Barneveld.
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What kind of SIM card is best for traveling in Europe?
Question: I will be traveling to Europe for a month. I typically use WhatsApp and FaceTime to call friends and family back home, but don’t want to pay the absurd roaming charges. Does an eSIM card make more sense or should I get a physical…
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Lionesses: Taking the knee ‘not good enough’, says Sarina Wiegman
England manager Sarina Wiegman says her players decided to stop taking the knee before matches because the impact of the anti-racism gesture is “not good enough”.
The Lionesses will not take the knee before their Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy on Tuesday after defender Jess Carter revealed…
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Ibiza Rocks pauses events after British men die at venue
Getty ImagesAn Ibiza hotel and music venue has cancelled its upcoming events after two British men died on its premises in separate incidents.
A 19-year-old man, named as Gary Kelly, died in a fall at Ibiza Rocks on Monday while another man, 26-year-old Evan Thomson, died earlier this month.
The…
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