EU motor vehicle type approval after Brexit
Car manufacturers whose vehicles have been type approved in the UK will be able to apply for new EU motor vehicle type approval after...
Depleted ozone layer “healing”, report finds
A new report from the United Nations has found the depleted ozone layer appears to be healing. Scientists first raised concerns about the thinning state...
Crowdfunding platforms: ECON approves new rules
The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) has voted to approve new rules which will streamline the responsibilities of crowdfunding platforms and...
Irish fishery controls deeply flawed, audit finds
A draft European Commission audit has found “severe and significant weaknesses” in Irish fishery controls. The investigation, conducted by the commission’s directorate-general for maritime affairs...
New Caledonia independence referendum: voters choose to remain
Voters in the New Caledonia independence referendum have rejected a bid for the state to gain independence from France. 56.4 per cent of residents of...
Libraries Lead With Digital promotes community learning
A cohort of libraries around the UK and Ireland is pioneering Libraries Lead With Digital, a scheme to bridge the digital skills gap by...
Defeat devices still prevalent in Europe’s cars
The reforms prompted by the 2015 Dieselgate scandal have not been as effective as it was hoped, with more than 1.8 million cars still...
Christmas market security: protecting the public this Christmas season
As the holidays approach and Christmas markets become more and more ubiquitous, Christmas market security is an increasing priority. Iain Moran, head of high...
Kungsträdgården saved from Apple intrusion
Stockholm’s municipal government has announced it will block impending plans to build a giant Apple store in Kungsträdgården, a city centre park. Apple’s design would...
Spanish far right gains increased support
The Spanish far right party VOX, which advocates anti-immigration, anti-abortion and anti-Islam policies, has gained a growing following, with paid membership doubling to 13,000...
