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Food and Drink

Why is Milan poised to ban ice cream and pizza after midnight?

In an effort to address a barrage of noise complaints, Milan is preparing to ban late-night snacks. This war on ice cream isn’t new, and does not sit well with many...

Health news

Germany legalises limited amounts of marijuana

From April, people aged 18 and over will be allowed to have 25g of cannabis and grow three plants of marijuana.

Money

Spain puts temporary ban on Worldcoin scans over privacy concerns

Spain has put a temporary ban in place on Worldcoin eyeballs scans, citing concerns over privacy.

Earth News

Single-use plastic bag bans can cut litter by one-third, says study

Plastic bags are not biodegradable, so they can continue to pollute the environment with harmful microplastics for hundreds of years after use.

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Earth News

France introduces Bay of Biscay fishing ban to protect dolphins

In the Bay of Biscay, an estimated 9,000 dolphin deaths are caused each year by accidents with fishing equipment

France

French court supports government ban on Muslim abaya dress in schools

President Emmanuel Macron said the abaya ban helps protect secularism in French schools, while critics argue the dress is a cultural garment, not a religious symbol.

World News

Will Russia and Belarus be allowed participate in the 2024 Olympics?

Will we see Russian and Belarusian athletes in neutral uniforms at the Paris Olympics? The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it will not set a specific framework for deciding on this issue and, in the meantime, qualifications for many Olympic disciplines are already underway.

Germany

Should Germany ban AfD? What impact could this have?

Protests against the far-right party swept through Germany over the weekend. But should the AfD be banned?

Culture news

Hong Kong citizens sing "Glory to Hong Kong" in show of solidarity

Thousands of Hong Kong citizens defied the government's move to ban the anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" by singing the song born out of massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Earth News

Plastic wet wipes could soon be banned in the UK

More than 90 per cent of the material in sewer blockages across the UK is made up of plastic wipes, according to a recent report.

France

Paris Olympics: If Russians compete, will boycott threat be effective?

Ukraine has threatened to boycott the 2024 Olympic Games if the IOC decides to let Russian and Belarusian athletes compete.

Earth News

Netherlands to ban unhealthy designer pet breeds

Flat-faced dog breeds and cats with folding ears could be included in the ban.

Earth News

What items will be included in England’s single-use plastic ban?

Similar single-use plastic bans are already in place in Scotland and Wales.

Netherlands

Conspiracy theorist David Icke banned from dozens of European nations

The Netherlands said David Icke was banned because he "poses a threat to public order".

Culture news

Jamaica bans broadcasts deemed to glorify drugs and crime

The government said the ban is meant to cut back on material that “could give the wrong impression that criminality is an accepted feature of Jamaican culture and society.”

Culture news

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters declared 'persona non grata' in Poland

Pink Floyd mastermind Roger Waters was declared unwelcome in the Polish city of Kraków on Wednesday over his views on the Ukraine war. He is not the only musician to get banned from cities...

My Europe Series

What are the arguments for and against an EU visa ban for Russians?

There are many arguments for and against banning or restricting EU visitor visas for Russians. Euronews spoke to three experts to find out more.

Earth News

Hawaii closes its last coal power plant as it moves toward renewables

A ban on using coal to generate electricity from the start of next year was approved in 2020 but some worry it could push up energy prices.

Earth News

‘Forever chemicals’: What exactly are PFAS and why are they a problem?

We asked an expert about the health risks associated with forever chemicals and what can be done to prevent future PFAS pollution.

Tech News

Appeal against Meta's ban for 'extremism' launched in a Russian court

Facebook was banned for restricting access to Russian media, while Instagram was blocked after allowing users to vent their anger over Ukraine.