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Belgian PM De Wever pitches lower, zero tariffs to boost India-EU trade

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever urged further cuts in import duties between India and the EU. He specifically highlighted the diamond sector for potential zero tariffs after a new trade agreement. This landmark pact, signed this year, aims to boost bilateral trade significantly. Indian diamantaires have established strong ties…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

This Greek island solved its rubbish problem - by getting rid of its landfill entirely

Most small islands have little choice but to bury their rubbish in a landfill. Tilos in Greece has found another way. Euronews visited the world's first zero-waste island to see how its system works, and whether other places can do the same.

Euronews · Sep 4

No need to audit our meat, says Brazil's EU ambassador as trade dispute escalates

Brazil’s EU ambassador, Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, told Euronews "all options are on the table" after Brasília threatened retaliation over the EU’s ban on Brazilian meat imports due to antibiotic use.

Euronews · Sep 4

Serbia faces EU scrutiny over upcoming funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic

The European Union says it is closely watching how Serbia, one of its candidates for membership, will handle the funeral of the former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic, who was convicted of genocide by a U.N. court but remains a hero to many Serbs

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Denmark says it hopes to start deporting migrants to non-EU 'return hubs' as early as next year

Denmark says it hopes to start sending rejected asylum seekers to non-EU “return hubs" by 2027

The Independent UK · Sep 4

99% of Ireland's population growth 'driven by foreigners': True or false?

The short answer is 'false', but the truth is not much far from that.

Euronews · Sep 4

EU warns Serbia Ratko Mladić’s funeral is 'important test' for future membership

EU's enlargement chief Marta Kos says Belgrade's handling of the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, known as the Butcher of Bosnia, will be a test for Serbia’s EU path and could impact its membership bid.

Euronews · Sep 4

Trump trade envoy claims London is choosing 'Brussels over America'

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Britain's EU alignment is complicating efforts to expand last year's trade deal, as new PM Andy Burnham weighs closer ties with Brussels.

Euronews · Sep 4

The cost of living isn't killing joy - it’s just making us surgical about it

Nearly half - about 46% - of all money spent by EU households goes to three basic things: food, housing and energy, and transport. You need them to live, to get to work, and to keep the lights on.

Euronews · Sep 4

Experts on what the September heat dome will mean for the UK and Europe

Temperatures could hit the high 30C and even 40C in some parts of southern Europe

The Independent UK · Sep 4