Category: 3. Europe
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Fashion resale tipped to grow across Europe
PARIS – Circular fashion practices in Europe could grow from €20 billion in 2024 to €31.3 billion by 2030, an annual growth of 7.7%, according to a new report.
The study, from the Circular Fashion Federation, conducted with consulting firm…
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Belfast rappers Kneecap and singer Kehlani receive backlash in US over support of Palestine
Kneecap and Kehlani face backlash in the US for their pro-Palestinian support, with the Irish rap group’s Coachella performance and the American singer’s cancelled Cornell University concert drawing criticism.
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Irish watchdog to prioritise child safety online in 2025
The Digital Services Act regulator is involved in the drafting of EU guidelines on child safety – which are expected this year.
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The Empire Strikes Back, and Europe is Confused
Amid a world of resurgent imperial powers, a fragmented Europe grapples with its past and uncertain future.
“I’m standing here in pieces, and you’re having delusions of grandeur!” The line, delivered in an acclaimed Hollywood…
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Ukraine may have to give up land to Russia, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko admits – POLITICO
Klitschko, a political opponent of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, made clear that the Ukrainian president hadn’t discussed any settlement with him: “President Zelenskyy does [it] himself. It’s not my function.”
While admitting it would be a “painful solution” to achieve peace,…
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Arms maker Saab posts record sales as Europe rearms | National
Swedish defence group Saab on Friday reported soaring quarterly earnings and record sales as European countries…
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Israel slams Spain for dropping €6.6M ammunition deal – POLITICO
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Thursday ordered Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to unilaterally terminate the arms agreement with the Israeli firm.
Critics, both within and outside the government, saw the deal as contradicting Spain’s vocal condemnation of Israel’s…
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Funeral Mass published in full
The Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in St Peter’s Square.
The booklet, published on the Vatican’s website, is 87 pages long and contains the service in English, Italian and Latin.
There are also sections in several other languages…
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