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The Independent UK · Sep 15

Record Europe air passenger numbers reported despite Middle East conflict

A record 37,640 flights crossed the skies on 10 July

The Independent UK · Sep 15

EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc's challenges in major speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Sep 15

'Enough is enough': EU moves toward restricting social media access for under-15s

The European Commission will propose barring under-15s from social media without parental consent, President von der Leyen said on Wednesday. A leaked draft also covers safety-by-design rules for risky online services, like AI chatbots and video games.

Euronews · Sep 15

France ties EU sanctions renewal to prisoner release

Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: why France is holding up the renewal of the EU’s sanctions list, and a teaser of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech.

Euronews · Sep 15

Athens is turning an old airport into Europe’s 2nd-largest park with 70% green cover and recycled building waste

Athens is set to unveil Ellinikon Park, a visionary urban greening initiative built on a repurposed airport lot. This expansive project seeks to offer city dwellers a refreshing escape with lush greenery and water features designed to effectively reduce temperatures. By incorporating recycled materials and native flora, the park aims…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Three of the world’s best new hotels are in Europe, according to the Michelin Guide

The winner of the Opening of the Year award will be announced later this week.

Euronews · Sep 15

NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania in latest Baltic security incident

NATO fighter jets shot have down a drone over Lithuania in the latest security incident on Europe's border with Russia as its war with Ukraine continues.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 15

Environmental activists angry over controversial AI data centre near Paris

France is preparing to build Europe’s largest artificial intelligence data centre in a village outside of Paris. The government hopes to boost its computing infrastructure and give France an edge in the global race to develop AI, but activists are concerned about the impacts on health and the environment.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 15

Ports giant DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with truck bet

DP World also set up hybrid sea-and-road services for shipments from Asia and the US, also via Turkey.

The Economic Times · Sep 15