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The Snowy Owl is perhaps one of the most iconic birds on the entire planet, but conservationists warn its future hangs in jeopardy.
Also known as the…
Category: 3. Europe
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New study says universal school meals could cut hunger and halve diet-related emissions
Healthy and environmentally friendly school meals can play a major role in tackling hunger, preventing disease and cutting climate pollution, according to new research.
Scientists at University College London (UCL) estimate that giving every child a healthy, sustainable school meal by 2030…
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Bay of Biscay fishing closure to protect dolphins extended to winter 2026
The Commission extended the winter fishing closure in the Bay of Biscay to help prevent catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans, which are strictly protected species under the EU Habitats Directive. This measure will apply to fishing vessels over eight metres from 22 January…
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New Year travel chaos: All the European airport strikes to expect in December and January
Heading home this New Year or taking a winter holiday? Travel strikes have become a familiar part of the holiday season as workers target one of the busiest periods of the year in their fight for better pay and conditions.
Some walkouts are planned months in advance, while others are…
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The business of predicting the future is booming but EU regulators remain uneasy
Prediction markets are ushering in a new era where collective judgement and “crowd wisdom” are no longer theoretical concepts but tradable commodities. Yet despite their growing success, they remain banned in many EU countries.
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Stronger toy safety rules enter into force
The new Toy Safety Regulation will enter into force on 1 January 2026, following its adoption by the European Parliament and the Council. It strengthens children’s protection from harmful chemicals in toys and improves enforcement of EU toy safety rules.
Under the regulation, substances will…
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Machthaber: Mette Frederiksen – POLITICO
Wer regiert die Welt – und was treibt sie an? In unserem regelmäßigen Machthaber-Spezial geht es um die mächtigsten und umstrittensten Politikerinnen und Politiker unserer Zeit. Wir zeigen, wie sie denken, entscheiden – und was das für uns bedeutet. Eine Politikerin…
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Europe ramps up security of satellites – POLITICO
For years, satellite infrastructure was treated by policymakers as a technical utility rather than a strategic asset. That changed in 2022, when a cyberattack on the Viasat satellite network coincided with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Satellites have since become popular targets for…
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Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies
The Spanish parishioner who made headlines around the world for her botched restoration of a prized Jesus Christ fresco has died aged 94.
Cecilia Giménez, an elderly woman from Borja, northeast Spain, became famous 13 years ago after she attempted to restore the century-old painting titled Ecce…
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67 weird phrases that defined British politics in 2025 – POLITICO
25. One in, one out: Britain and France struck a treaty for small boat crossings — until one returned migrant recrossed the English Channel to Blighty.
26. Zacktavist: A new generation of Greens got behind “eco-populist” leader Zack Polanksi — and could treat themselves to a mug…
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