Reach for Zero: Fashion is a huge climate issue - but you can help Renting, mending and buying second hand all make a difference Belfast Live · Apr 27, 2022
‘Totally dysfunctional’: Sophie in ‘t Veld on the EU’s relationship with democracy Calling for a radical reboot, the Dutch MEP argues a weak European parliament has left EU leaders too powerful and unaccountable The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022
EU estimates up to 80% of population has had COVID The European Commission said that between 60% and 80% of the EU population was estimated to have been infected with COVID-19, as the bloc enters a post-emergency phase in which mass reporting of cases was no longer necessary. Reuters · Apr 27, 2022
Could Russia cut off gas to other European countries? Russia has been accused of “blackmailing” Europe after cutting off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022
David Frost claims Brexit has gone ‘remarkably smoothly’ amid rising food costs and falling trade There are a ‘lack of things to talk about‘, ex-negotiator argues – one day after collapse in trading links revealed The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
EU proposes law to stop abusive lawsuits against journalists The European Union’s executive arm wants to see the EU adopt a law to protect journalists and civil rights activists from lawsuits aimed at censoring them The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
41% rise in press freedom violations in Europe, highest number of journalists killed since 2015: report While European countries still pack the first ranks in press freedom indexes, red lights are flashing, according to a report, with a 41 percent increase in alerts from 35 nations – submitted to the Council of Europe’s Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists. Newslaundry · Apr 27, 2022
EU executive launches new bid to cut funds for Hungary over corruption The European Union executive sent a formal letter to Hungary on Wednesday, officials said, the first step of a fresh offensive to safeguard democratic checks and balances that could freeze funds for Prime Minister Viktor Orban over corruption. Reuters · Apr 27, 2022
Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts Dialogue channels will remain open but Macron is expected to push for more aggressive position on Russia, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022
EU To Begin Discussions Around Anti-Money Laundering Laws For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Tomorrow The European Union’s parliament, commission, and council are all set to begin the talks on the controversial anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency transactions on Thursday, according to CoinDesk. Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022
Musk’s Twitter Ambitions to Collide with Europe’s Tech Rules Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition and his plans for a more hands-off approach to moderating content could clash with ambitious new laws in Europe meant to protect users from disinformation, hate speech and other harmful material. Musk, who describes himself as a "free speech absolutist," pledged to buy Twitter for $44… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022
Destruction of radio tower in Moldova's Transnistria may trigger new phase in Ukraine war Ukraine has accused Russia of trying to create unrest in a Moscow-backed separatist region of ex-Soviet Moldova where recent blasts have raised fears of a spillover of the Ukraine war. Radio France Internationale · Apr 27, 2022
First Thing: crisis talks in Europe as Russia cuts gas to Poland and Bulgaria Kremlin accused of blackmail while Gazprom claims supply halted because of failure to pay in roubles. Plus, Santa takes on Sarah Palin The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022
Where is Transnistria and why is it being drawn into Ukraine war? Moscow-backed region in Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is in the news after a series of explosions The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022 4 key UK passport checks to do before your holiday including a new Brexit rule What UK passport holders should check before the summer holidays including why the date of issue is just as important as the expiry - and why you want to avoid a damaged passport
Irish Mirror · Apr 27, 2022 What would happen to Ireland if Russia cut gas supplies to Europe as Poland and Bulgaria threatened In a statement, Poland's state-run gas firm PGNiG said it would "entirely suspend" gas supplies on Wednesday morning
Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022 Ryanair passenger blocked from boarding flight despite one year left on passport Ian Glover, 66, was turned away from check-in for his flight to Faro in Portugal.
Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 EU proposes law to curb lawsuits meant to silence journalists, rights advocates The European Union executive proposed on Wednesday laws to curb excessive litigation aimed at silencing critical journalists and rights advocates by governments and businesses, a form of harassment it said was on the rise from Croatia to Poland.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Brexit is causing people to consider NI’s place in the UK – O’Neill Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has accused the Conservative Party and the DUP of ‘causing chaos’ in Northern Ireland.
Liverpool Echo · Apr 27, 2022 Ryanair passenger with year on his passport banned from boarding flight Ian Glover says the confusing rules mean many could be refused from flights this summer
Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2022 Ryanair passenger's passport warning after being blocked from boarding flight Ian Glover says he was turned away at check-in and now thinks new rules need to be made simpler to avoid baffling thousands of holidaymakers jetting off to Europe this summer.
France 24 · Apr 27, 2022 Poland, Bulgaria seek alternative sources as Russia cuts gas supply Russia's Gazprom says it has halted gas deliveries to EU members Poland and Bulgaria, ostensibly because they refused to pay in Russian roubles. Ever since Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine began to hobble the Russian economy, fears had mounted that Moscow would use its energy supplies as a…
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 UK has imported £220 million of Russian oil since war in Ukraine started, Greenpeace says Figures show 1.9 million barrels of oil have been imported since Vladimir Putin’s invasion began
Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022 Man with year left on passport blocked from Ryanair flight due to little known rule Ian Glover was refused boarding on a trip to Faro, Portugal, and reckons the restrictions on passport validity should be made simpler to prevent confusion
Birmingham Post · Apr 27, 2022 Teesside lithium hydroxide plant could supply 15% of UK and EU electric vehicle manufacturing needs A feasibility study for the planned factory suggests it would cost £216m and would produce 15% of the projected UK and EU demand for lithium hydroxide