A chemical called TPO, used in many gel nail polishes to speed up drying and preserve colour, has been banned across most of Europe over potential fertility risks.
Category: 3. Europe
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Europe bans 'toxic' ingredient in gel nail polish that may cause fertility issues
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Britain sanctions Russians responsible for Ukrainian child abductions – POLITICO
The U.K. government said more than 19,500 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred or deported to Russia and the territories it occupies in Ukraine — while other estimates suggest the total number could be as high as 35,000. Only 1,592 are thought to have been returned, according…
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Exploring Undiscovered Gems in Europe for September 2025
As the European market faces challenges such as renewed tariff uncertainties and political instability, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has seen a decline, reflecting broader concerns about economic resilience. Despite these…
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Estonia 'not worried' joining Ukraine's reassurance force will weaken eastern flank, says president
Tallinn has said it is ready to provide troops for the reassurance force the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ aims to send to Ukraine as a security guarantee.
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A base deep in a Swedish forest is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race
Deep in the Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies one of Europe’s hopes for a spaceport that can ultimately compete with the United States, China and Russia.
For decades, Europe has relied upon the U.S. for its…
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I Met My Partner While on a Solo Trip in Europe; We’re Long-Distance
In 2024, I went on a two-week solo trip to Europe, visiting Greece, Turkey, London, and Barcelona. I was used to traveling solo and had lived in London from 2013 to 2017, so it was comfortable territory.
A few months…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2025 – Midday
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 3rd, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics,…
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Boris Johnson slams Trump’s ‘sick-making’ welcome for Putin – POLITICO
“We all know that it was … sick-making to watch Putin being welcomed to America like that. We all know that.”
In more positive comments towards the U.S. administration, Johnson said Trump had “actually continued to let the weapons go to Ukraine, which is the most important…
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What are the main concerns of the EU’s urban residents?
Some 51% of the bloc’s city dwellers are worried about the availability of affordable housing. However, that is is not their only worry.
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IKEA but no ABBA? Outcry as Sweden publishes controversial cultural heritage list
Critics argue that the “shared map” of Swedish culture, which snubs anything since 1975, is “exclusionary” and a “nationalist education project”. Here’s why.
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