Free Meals Phase-Out on Select Flights Air France, part of the Air France-KLM Group, will begin testing a buy-on-board food and drink system on certain short and medium-haul flights starting…
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EU Support for Organic Farming Falls Short, Say Auditors
Inconsistent Use of EU Funds The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has found that EU member states are misapplying funds meant to support organic farming, leading to disappointing results. Despite…
Ecuador’s Oil Drilling Controversy: The Struggle to Halt Extraction in the Amazon
Historic Referendum for Environmental Protection Last year, Ecuador made headlines when nearly 60% of voters chose to end oil drilling in Yasuni National Park, a vital part of the Amazon…
Warning of Olympic Swimming Events in Polluted River Seine
Recent findings by the Surfrider Foundation highlight concerning levels of pollution in the River Seine, raising doubts about the feasibility of hosting Olympic swimming events in Paris. Despite plans to…
Pro-Nuclear Declaration Garner Support from 11 Member States
Advocates tout nuclear power as a crucial element for ensuring energy security, sovereignty, and combating climate change. A landmark conference in Brussels witnessed the endorsement of a declaration supporting nuclear…
Judge Orders Removal of Trump from Illinois Primary Ballot
An Illinois judge has delivered a significant ruling, mandating the removal of former President Donald Trump’s name from the ballot for the state’s March primary. The decision stems from a…
EIB’s Struggle with Green Transition
Questionable Leadership Ambitions:European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño has expressed aspirations for the EIB to lead in green finance, aiming to support large-scale projects addressing global challenges like climate…
Surging Olive Oil Prices in the EU
Rapid Price Increase:Olive oil, a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, has witnessed a remarkable surge in price, particularly in Southern European countries where it is primarily produced. In January 2024, Portugal…
Discovery of Four New Octopus Species off Costa Rican Coast
A research expedition off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, conducted onboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Falkor (too) research vessel, has unveiled the existence of at least four new octopus…
Executive Detained: Evergrande’s Electric Vehicle Unit Faces More Challenges
Police Detain Top Executive at Evergrande’s EV Arm In the latest setback for China Evergrande, one of its top executives, Liu Yongzhuo, vice chairman, and executive director of China Evergrande…