EU imports of Russian oil plunge by 90% as a result of sweeping bans
As a result of the sweeping bans imposed in reaction to the Ukraine war, the bloc's imports of Russian oil have plunged by 90% in the span of one single year.
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Europe's hidden shame: Forced sterilisation of women with disabilities is still a concern
Rosario never thought she would want to be a mother until she met Antonio. The moment she saw him at the occupational centre she fell in love.
Italy, Belgium, Latvia: Which European countries recycle the most?
The average EU citizen generated 4.8 tonnes of waste in 2020, but only 38 per cent of it was recycled.
How can the EU unlock the potential of sustainable healthcare?
Healthcare might not be the first industry that springs to mind when you consider the causes of the climate crisis. But with material extraction, supply, and the manufacture of equipment accounting for 40 to 50 per cent of global CO2 emissions, waste within the medical industry is playing a significant role in driving greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).
'Democratic backsliding has accelerated': Council of Europe chief Pejcinovic Buric
Council of Europe chief Pejcinovic Buric says there has been a clear trend of democratic backsliding over the last ten years at least, but that there are also some positive stories such as the adoption of the Istanbul Convention against domestic violence.
Tragedy in the Mediterranean: Was the migrant boat disaster avoidable?
The tragedy comes weeks ahead of the Greek elections, in which a right-wing party is expected to win, and just days after the EU struck a deal on a new asylum pact to better share the burden on legal and illegal entries into the bloc.
30 million Europeans affected by rare diseases
In the quiet outskirts of Bucharest, Romania, resides Victor, an eight-year-old boy with an extraordinary story. Born with developmental delays, it quickly became apparent to Victor's parents that their son's growth was not progressing as expected. Their journey, spanning three years and six countries, eventually led them to a diagnosis - a rare condition known as Coffin-Lowry Syndrome.
El Niño is back and it's set to bring extreme weather and new temperature records
El Niño is back, and it could push the world past a new average temperature record.