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EU court upholds ban on deep-sea fishing in Atlantic

Experts say the ruling is likely to have a positive impact on other legal cases on bottom trawling happening across the EU.

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The weirdest crackdowns on tourist behaviour in 2025 so far

Efforts to curb visitor numbers have made headlines thanks to outside-the-box thinking from both officials and residents.

Destinations

Europe’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions to watch out for in 2025

To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year.

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New beach regulations spark controversy in Rio de Janeiro

Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and even the name of kiosks.

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'Rival governments don’t want nuclear AI blowups,' says AI expert

A new paper released on Thursday, presenting the findings of a global conference held in Singapore in April, has identified how AI can be made safer.

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Trump lifts rule restricting water use to end 'war on showers'

The standards were intended to make dishwashers, showerheads, refrigerators, laundry machines and toilets use less energy and water.

Europe News

Greens, socialists hope centrist alliance will limit EU deregulation

The European Parliament has voted to delay key rules on corporate sustainability pending a reduction of their scope, on the same day the Trump administration appeared to be targeting EU regulatory standards with a punitive 20% import tariff.

Travel News

This Croatian island is turning away from popular party tourism

There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want to receive a fine.

Europe News

Products containing dangerous chemicals could get EU green label

As the EU pursues its war on red tape, proposed changes to sustainability rules could see harmful chemicals permitted on the bloc’s green investment list, allowing producers to take advantage of policy support and growing demand for environmentally friendly products.

Travel News

Taxes, bans and Airbnbs: Spain’s new rules for tourists in 2025

Visitors to Spain will have to remember more than just their passport this year. Here’s what you need to know to stay on the right side of the tourist rules in Spain.

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No swimsuits allowed: Why some German beaches are enforcing nudity

While naturism dates to the 19th century in Germany, it is falling out of favour with young generations today.

Earth News

Trump urged to strike down legal foundation for US climate regulation

In the wake of the hottest year on record and dozens of climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is considering repealing findings that link climate change to health.

Europe News

Commission delivers first phase of ‘simplification’ drive

All but the largest companies operating in the EU will be released from environmental reporting obligations and having to prove they are not trading indirectly with firms tainted by exploitation or human rights abuses. The EU executive insists this is not deregulation.

Europe News

European governments heading towards GMO deregulation

With the cultivation of genetically modified plants banned in nearly all EU countries, the European Commission wants to treat products of the latest lab techniques as equivalent to conventional crops. Governments appear to be getting on board.

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Conservative EPP confident of success in EU deregulation push

The European People’s Party believes the EU executive will take on board its main demands when it publishes an ‘omnibus’ package to roll back reporting requirements for businesses, the group’s environment policy chief says.

The Big Question

Why can’t Europe capitalise on its renewable energy capacity?

The CEO of Hitachi Energy explains on the Big Question why Europe, and the rest of the world, needs to urgently invest in power grids.

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EU Commission accused of haste and secrecy in regulatory review

The European Commission has been criticised for giving too much space to industry and business interests in discussions over a fast-track streamlining of sustainability and due diligence reporting rules.

Travel News

These clothes could mean you are stopped from boarding your flight

Passengers can be turned away if they are barefoot or wearing clothing with swear words.

Europe News

EPP declares war on ‘excessive regulation’ from Brussels

The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) has called for a bonfire of EU red tape in a three-page statement adopted at a gathering of conservative leaders in Berlin.

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US regulator bans red dye No. 3 from food supply

The substance has been restricted in the European Union for decades.