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Belgium bans display of tobacco products in shops

The new law is designed to curb impulse purchases of cigarettes and tobacco — and supermarkets are prohibited from selling them altogether.

01/04/2025

Travel News

Tourists evacuated from Iceland’s Blue Lagoon as volcano erupts

Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik.

01/04/2025

Tech News

Google’s AI feature on hold in most EU countries due to ‘strict rules'

The company faces regulatory concerns which led to a delay in rolling out the AI tool across Europe.

01/04/2025

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Mass protests in Tbilisi demand new elections and release of prisoners

Opposition groups and civil society organisations staged a protest rally in front of the Georgian Parliament building on March 31, symbolically choosing Georgia’s Independence Restoration Day.

01/04/2025

EU Decoded

Will European agriculture convert to new genomic techniques?

The European Union has just taken a step towards deregulating New Genomic Techniques used for the improvement of agricultural plants. The agrichemical sector argues that they are essential to ensuring the future of food production, but many remain sceptical.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Two killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine, local media say

Ukraine's General Staff said Russia launched two missiles and used more than 2,000 drones in its wave of strikes.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Survival bunker construction in Spain rises as war fears grow

Some citizens in Europe have created safe spaces in their homes while the EU has urged people across the bloc to prepare 72-hour survival kits.

01/04/2025

Spain

Most gender violence cases among Spanish children involve tech

Spain's ANAR foundation analysed more than 11,000 cases and found 56% involved the digital sphere.

01/04/2025

Earth News

Türkiye’s 20,000-year-old glaciers may vanish in the next two decades

The remaining glacial area in the Cilo Mountains has been damaged and degraded, scientists say.

01/04/2025

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French authorities clear migrant camps along Seine in Paris

With the winter truce over, Paris authorities began clearing migrant camps along the Seine, drawing criticism from NGOs over forced evictions and relocations.

01/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Migrant deaths hit new record high in 2024, says IOM

The year 2024 marked the deadliest year for migrants, with drowning remaining the leading cause of death.

01/04/2025

Lithuania

Four US soldiers missing in Lithuania: What we know so far

The search for the fourth soldier continues after three US Army members were found dead when their armoured vehicle was pulled from a swampy area in eastern Lithuania.

01/04/2025

Climate

Macron summons ministers to get French climate action back on track

After a sluggish 2024, France is “mobilising” to meet its 2030 climate goal.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Europeans overwhelmingly endorse retaliatory tariffs, poll finds

While aware of the economic impact of US tariffs on EU goods, a YouGov study finds that a vast majority of European citizens support retaliatory measures in the escalating trade dispute between Brussels and Washington.

01/04/2025

Economy

UK house price growth stays stagnant in March ahead of stamp duty hike

Northern Ireland continued to experience the strongest house price growth in the UK in the first quarter of the year, followed by the North West. London, meanwhile, struggled.

01/04/2025

Ukraine

German FM says Ukraine talks 'deadlocked' but China disagrees

Ukraine's European allies are putting on a show of support as Trump-brokered talks show little sign of progress.

01/04/2025

Europe News

MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs 

In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign groups.

01/04/2025

Food and Drink

Michelin's 2025 France guide: Who are the winners and losers?

From the heady heights of newly crowned three-star restaurants, to the ones who didn't make the cut, here's everything you need to know about the new Michelin Guide for France.

01/04/2025

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Floodwaters sweep away cars as heavy rain hits Paros island

Experts warn that more severe weather is on the way, with heavy rain expected to hit the Aegean islands, particularly the Cyclades.

01/04/2025

France

Macron and Tebboune try to defuse France-Algeria diplomatic spat

After a months-long diplomatic spat, the French president and his Algerian counterpart have reiterated their commitment to work together.

01/04/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2%: Could the ECB cut rates this month?

Eurozone inflation hit a four-month low at 2.2% in March, but rising monthly prices and persistent services inflation leave the ECB divided ahead of its April 17 meeting, with markets pricing a 65% chance of a rate cut.

01/04/2025

Destinations

These are Türkiye's best lakes

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Some of the most remarkable lakes in the world lie across Türkiye's beautiful and diverse landscapes, offering natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventure.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen vows to 'push back' against Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Brussels has a "strong plan to retaliate" against Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Ursula von der Leyen has said while calling for a "negotiated solution".

01/04/2025

Art

Take a look at how these artists reimagined Vermeer's masterpiece

After receiving over 2,700 submissions for new takes on Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', the Mauritshuis museum is showcasing 60 selected artworks in a 3D-printed frame replica of the original.

01/04/2025

Markets

European stock markets record first monthly drop as US tariffs loom

US President Donald Trump is set to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, with ongoing uncertainties surrounding his policies weighing on market sentiment. European stock markets posted their first negative monthly performance of 2025 in March, reflecting the potential economic impact ahead.

01/04/2025

Europe News

Is Marine Le Pen politically dead or poised to become a martyr?

On Monday, a French court found National Rally leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds and barred her from contending any election for five years, including France’s next presidential election in 2027.

01/04/2025