“Let’s Embrace Circularity: The Municipality of Tirana’s Initiative to Support the Circular Economy”

The European Commission says it has approved the registration of three new Protected designation of origin.
From Spain, the Commission registered two geographical indications.
‘Pernil Cerretà’ is a meat product from Catalonia, consisting of a hind-leg ham from a ‘white’ (non-Iberian) breed of pig.
It is trimmed into a rounded shape and then cured for at least seven months in case of a boneless h

Despite this, Israel has come close to winning the 2025 and 2026 editions of the competition, garnering a strong public vote. Israel’s public broadcaster KAN has denied claims that results were unfairly influenced by mass voting campaigns.
Eurovision is organized by the European Broadcasting Union, an alliance of 113 public service media organizations across 56 countries. Typically, the national b

Cernavodă Unit 2 Might Shut Down Thursday as Danube’s Drop Affects Power Supply

Romania’s sole active nuclear reactor may halt operations on Thursday morning due to a severe hydrological drought lowering the Danube below necessary levels for consistent cooling-water supply. This situation adds pressure to Romania’s power system after the other reactor was shut down in July.
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New data reveals that over 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are still detained by Russia during the ongoing conflict, as per a recent United Nations estimate. Many detainees are reportedly held without family contact and on questionable legal grounds, underscoring a significant protection crisis. The UN has not independently verified this estimate due to limited access to Russian detention facilities.

Germany’s foreign intelligence service, established in 1956, operates under more legal constraints than many global counterparts, creating reliance on U.S. intelligence. Due to rising threats from Russia, there’s a push for stronger capabilities for German spies. This urgency arose after a drone, suspected to be armed, appeared at Leipzig-Halle Airport near a Ukrainian plane. While Dob

Rumors of a 140-person eclipse group draw interest as Burgos accommodation fills up, though crucial details are not yet verified
SpaceX is said to have reserved the entire Parador de Lerma in northern Spain for a group of 140 experts convening to view Wednesday’s total solar eclipse. This booking highlights the significant scientific and commercial interest in the event, yet neither SpaceX nor P

A Downing Street spokesperson stated, “We acknowledge the significant challenges this summer presents, particularly for firefighters battling wildfires, farmers contending with drought, and NHS staff in busy A&E units. We will persist in taking necessary actions to ensure community safety, protect water resources, support agricultural communities, and preserve the environment.”
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The new European Union packaging regulation, effective 12 August, introduces immediate chemical safety and compliance duties, advancing a transition to more recyclable, reusable, and less wasteful packaging. Businesses now face documentation requirements, and food-contact packaging containing PFAS above specific limits is banned from the EU market.
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation rep

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MEPs have welcomed moves to fill a “vacuum” that they say left children “unprotected.”
Since previous rules expired, EU tech platforms have been legally barred from voluntarily flagging child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
But centre right MEPs say this created an “unprecedented online blind spot “with as many as 55,000 reports of child abuse missed every single day.
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