No Comment 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
Sport Away supporters banned from Belgian football after fan violence The Belgian Pro League has condemned incidents that took place at two top-flight football matches over the weekend. 06/12/2021