Authorities in Sardinia have introduced strict new rules at Punta Molentis beach following devastating wildfires that damaged the coastline, dunes, and nearby car park last year. To protect the fragile ecosystem and support recovery efforts, visitor numbers will be capped at 150 people at a time, with mandatory reservations required for beach access through October. […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ryanair over charges imposed on parents who want to sit next to their children on flights. The regulator is examining whether the airline’s “mandatory family seat” policy, which typically costs around £8 each way, is unfair under consumer protection laws. Ryanair’s terms require […]
The European Cockpit Association (ECA) is urging European regulators to close what it describes as a loophole that allows airlines to hire pilots and cabin crew through outsourcing agencies instead of employing them directly. The union argues that the practice weakens worker protections and leaves aviation staff vulnerable to sudden job losses and reduced employment […]
Sweden’s government has abandoned its proposal to place violent offenders as young as 13 in special prison units after failing to secure enough parliamentary support. The move marks a significant policy reversal ahead of national elections, as lawmakers remain divided over how to tackle rising youth involvement in gang-related crime. Instead, the government plans to
The European Union’s decision to block public funding for solar projects using Chinese-made inverters has sparked concerns that renewable energy growth could slow across the bloc. Officials argue the move is necessary to reduce security risks, warning that internet-connected inverters could potentially be used by foreign actors to disrupt power grids. The restriction is
France is preparing to host the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains from June 15–17, with the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine expected to dominate discussions. French President Emmanuel Macron has crafted a carefully balanced agenda aimed at maintaining unity among G7 leaders and avoiding tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump. Leaders from Gulf nations, including Saudi […]
Pope Leo has begun a visit to Spain’s Canary Islands to draw attention to the dangers faced by migrants attempting the perilous Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Europe. During his trip, the Pope will honor those who lost their lives at sea and advocate for safer, legal migration routes while calling for a more […]
Germany’s construction sector has warned that its long-running downturn is far from over, as rising energy and raw material costs continue to weigh on businesses. Industry leaders say a hoped-for recovery has been weakened by a new wave of price increases linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Marcus Nachbauer, chairman of Germany’s main […]
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has reinforced its dominance in the rapidly growing obesity treatment market after presenting promising trial results for its experimental drug retatrutide. Data shared at the American Diabetes Association conference showed the once-weekly injection could deliver greater weight loss than any obesity drug currently available or under
Germany has decided to withdraw from the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme with France, bringing an end to one of Europe’s most ambitious defence collaborations. Launched in 2017 by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, the project aimed to strengthen European defence capabilities and reduce reliance on









