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Green News

Berliners jump into Spree River to show its clean enough to swim in

Berliners want to lift a 100-year Spree River swimming ban, citing improved water quality and rising urban heat.

18/06/2025

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Protesters block Budapest bridges over LGBTQ+ event ban

A new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricting assembly sparked protests in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, with critics condemning the controversial move.

26/03/2025

Health news

Belgium will be first EU state to ban the sale of vapes

Belgium will ban the sale of disposable vapes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a ground-breaking move for the EU.

29/12/2024

Travel News

Venice introduces New Year ban on alcohol with fines up to €500

Cities have also restricted the sale of fireworks and closed off crowded areas.

27/12/2024

Green News

Could ‘forever chemicals’ soon be banned in France?

Forever chemicals are the 'health scandal of the century’ on the same level as asbestos, say French politicians.

05/04/2024

Belgium

Belgian government announces incoming ban on laughing gas

The ban will impact the recreational use of nitrous oxide, which will still be available for medical and culinary purposes.

15/12/2023

Travel News

Why is Milan banning late night takeaways in its city centre?

Milan is cracking down on late night revellers with a ban on takeaway food and drink.

30/10/2023

Green News

England bans single-use plastics two years after the EU

Campaigners have warned that the ban leaves out some of the most polluting items.

02/10/2023

World News

UK's American XL Bully ban: Which dangerous dogs are banned in Europe?

On Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the nation's intention to ban all American XL Bullies by the end of the year, following a recent spate of attacks - but which 'dangerous dog' breeds are the most outlawed across Europe?

16/09/2023

Travel News

Skiplagging: What are the risks of using this cheap flight hack?

Skiplagging could save you money but there are some significant risks and downsides to this cheap travel trick.

12/08/2023

Travel News

Naked tourists prompt mountain-climbing ban in Bali

The popular Indonesian island is cracking down on badly behaved tourists.

17/07/2023

Travel News

Let It Go: This Austrian town built a fence to block tourists' selfies

Hallstatt’s Mayor told the Austrian press that the town’s residents just want to be left alone.

19/05/2023

Nature

Tanzania's ban on live animal exports is back after one day of outrage

The controversial decision was reversed not long after it caused public outrage in the East African nation.

06/06/2022

Culture news

Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years over Chris Rock slap

The academy also apologized for its handling of the situation and allowing Smith to stay and accept his best actor award for “King Richard.”

09/04/2022

Green News

The EU unveils new plans to crackdown on fast fashion

The new plans also want to make furniture and smartphones sold in Europe more durable and easier to repair.

31/03/2022

Russia

Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Beijing Paralympics

Other countries had threatened to pull out of the games unless Russian and Belarusian athletes were banned.

03/03/2022

France

Paris police ban 'Freedom Convoy' protest against COVID restrictions

Thousands of opponents of France's vaccine pass have said on social media they intend to converge on Paris, inspired by truckers in Canada.

10/02/2022

France

French MPs approve law banning so-called gay conversion therapy

Prison sentences and fines will be introduced for anyone who tries to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT citizens.

25/01/2022

Russia

Europe human rights court calls on Russia to suspend Memorial closure

International condemnation has followed the decisions by two Russian courts to shut down the prominent human rights group and its sister organisation.

29/12/2021

France

'Nothing to cure': Senators back ban on LGBT 'conversion therapy'

The proposed law would introduce fines and prison sentences for citizens who try to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT+ people.

08/12/2021