Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids.
Category: 3. Europe
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How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children?
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Police in Sweden say several people injured in apparent shooting
In a statement, police said they had received several calls from members of the public to report noises that sounded like gunfire.
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EU governments discuss action on disinformation over climate policy
Environment ministers discussed on Tuesday how to counter disinformation and propaganda targeting the EU’s climate and environmental policies, less than 24 hours after a catastrophic power cut in Spain and Portugal gave wing to precisely the kind of fake news and spin that are causing concern.
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Drought fears for grains growing season mount in Central Europe
As Germany’s main growing season kicks off in May, concerns are rising that spring-sown crops could be at risk, with drought and erratic rainfall affecting the country and much of Europe.
The latest reports from European and German climate…
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Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Trump has neutral impact on European voting patterns, study finds
Donald Trump isn’t influencing voting patterns in Europe and the EU may be more disconnected from his presidency than was originally thought, according to a report by academics within the European Policy Centre.
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Man accused of Paris robbery ‘regrets’ $10m heist
Laura Gozzi & Gabriela PomeroyBBC News, Paris and London
Getty ImagesThe trial has begun of 10 people who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at a Paris hotel in 2016.
The reality TV star and business woman was tied up and held at gunpoint in a luxury suite where she was staying during Paris…
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European Anti-Tourism Groups Plan June 15 Disruptions
Travelers to Europe, mark your calendars (and bring your raincoats). On June 15, activist groups across southern Europe are planning to stage protests against tourism. Although the precise form of those demonstrations has not been decided, it’s…
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Is France protected from a major power outage as seen in Spain and Portugal?
While millions of people were impacted by a massive power blackout in Spain and Portugal on Monday, only parts of the southwest region of neighbouring France experienced any disruption.
France’s swift disconnection from the Spanish grid spared the country a more severe impact,…
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