Call for 'jet set’ tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise billions
The tax is designed to raise cash that could be ploughed into alternative and less polluting forms of travel from European destinations.
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Forever chemicals: What are they and could they be totally banned in the EU?
Thierry Mounib has lived in the French city of Pierre-Bénite for 70 years. Since childhood, he has enjoyed the tranquillity of the same neighbourhood while watching the area develop and welcome more and more industrial companies. He was always aware of the risks involved, but he never imagined that one day he would find himself at the centre of one of France's biggest environmental scandals.
EU countries split over revamping telecom markets
EU countries remain divided over European Commission plans to overhaul telecom rules to improve connectivity, according to minutes of a telecom working party seen by Euronews, which suggest levels of investment in the sector remain a source of contention.
MLS chief understands call to cancel new Club World Cup
LONDON : The president of Major League Soccer Don Garber says he recognises the concern over FIFA's enlarged 32-team Club World Cup to be hosted in the United States next year after LaLiga chief Javier Tebas called for the tournament to be scrapped.
Too many games - Pique joins chorus of discontent at fixture list
LONDON : Football's governing bodies should not introduce new competitions and top-flight leagues should reduce the number of teams they have to ease the fixture burden on players, former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Pique said on Wednesday.
Moldova begins preparations for upcoming referendum on EU membership
Moldovans will vote twice on Sunday – first, in the country's presidential election, and then in a long anticipated referendum on EU membership.
EU agrees to follow US, UK in settling securities trades faster
EU regulators confirmed in a Tuesday statement that they want to speed up the settlement of securities transactions – following a shift already underway in the US and UK.
Over two-thirds of Europe's lakes and rivers exceed chemical pollution limit
Only 37% of Europe’s lakes and rivers meet the criteria for good ecological status and over two-thirds are affected by excessive levels of chemical pollutants, the European Environment Agency (EEA) warns in a report published today.