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The EU is taking steps to update air service rules. The European Commission is inviting citizens, travellers, and stakeholders to express their views via a public consultation on the revision of the Air Services Regulation. This is the framework governing access to the EU internal market for aviation and operations within it. The Regulation determines, for example, when and where EU…

Holovousy (Jičínsko) – The apple harvest in the European Union for this year is projected to be the lowest in eight years, reaching approximately 10.455 million tons, reflecting a slight decline of 0.1% compared to last year. This estimate comes from the World Apple and Pear Producers Association (WAPA), as reported to ČTK. Czech fruit…

Wer sind die globalen Entscheidungsträger und was motiviert sie? Unser Sommer-Spezial beleuchtet die mächtigsten und kontroversesten Politikerinnen und Politiker der Gegenwart. Wir liefern Einblicke in ihre Denkweise, ihre Entscheidungen und deren Auswirkungen auf uns. Jeden Tag steht ein Politiker im Fokus, um die Machtstrukturen zu ergründen. Im Machthaber-Feature: 04.08.2025 – Wladimir Putin05.08.2025 – Marine Le…

Beirut (Eurotoday) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told Iran’s national security chief, visiting Beirut, that he did not accept any intervention in the domestic affairs of the country, and he described Tehran’s comments on demilitarizing Hezbollah as “unconstructive”. What was the purpose of Ali Larijani’s visit?How is Lebanon moving toward disarming Hezbollah? The Iranian highest…

Geneva (Switzerland) – On Thursday, negotiators from 185 nations engaged in intense discussions in an effort to bridge significant differences and create the first global treaty to address plastic pollution. In a message on X, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the adoption of a text that reflects the urgency of the current environmental and health…

“We discussed tariffs, economic cooperation, and it served as preparation for his call with Prime Minister Støre. I will not go into further detail about the content of the conversation,” he added. Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday could be crucial for his Nobel Peace Prize aspirations, as any progress…

Aalst (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Aalst’s carnival has new rules on group sizes, float lengths, speed limits, and penalties. Alderman Matthias De Ridder says the changes will improve safety, fairness, and parade organisation. As VRT News reported, the city of Aalst is introducing new rules for its annual carnival parade after the 2025 edition went…

Santa Cruz de Tenerife – The president of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has urged his counterpart in Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, to form a united front among the nine outermost regions (OMR) to collectively defend their unique status within the EU, especially considering the “threat” posed by the new multiannual financial framework. In a letter…

“My priority now is my health. With the election approaching rapidly, I doubt I have the strength to fully commit to the campaign,” McGuinness stated in a release from her political party, Fine Gael. Her departure requires the centrist Fine Gael party, part of four coalition governments since 2011, to swiftly find a new candidate.…

The Belgian gas network operator Fluxys has filled the underground gas storage in Loenhout with 7.745 terawatt-hours (TWh) of natural gas, reaching 92.1 percent capacity, according to the Gas Infrastructure Europe database. Portugal is the only country with a fully filled gas reserve. As of Tuesday morning at 6 AM, the EU’s overall gas reserves…