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15 July 2021

More taxes? Aviation industry says that’s not the answer for sustainability

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the reliance on taxation as the solution for cutting aviation emissions in the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ proposal […]
15 July 2021

EU unveils ambitious climate goal: to reduce net emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels

The European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions […]
14 July 2021

To give every bottle a second life, the beverage industry demands a “priority access” to its recycled plastic material

The non-alcoholic beverage industry calls on the European Commission for “priority access” to its recycled plastic (PET) material, or a similar mechanism that guarantees “right of first refusal”, […]
14 July 2021

Covid-19 takes a toll on EU air passengers’ rights, ECA says

EU air passengers’ rights have not been protected after the disorder caused by the Covid-19 crisis, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) revealed in a recent […]
13 July 2021

8 beautiful rivers to cruise in Europe

From cultural excursions through historical Europe to adventure holidays exploring the continent’s vast landscapes, Europe has plenty to offer the holidaymaker. You can travel by train, […]
13 July 2021

“World won’t recover from the pandemic until 2023,” says Joseph Borrell

European Union diplomacy chief Josep Borrell said today that “the world as a whole” will not overcome the pandemic before 2023, although Europe is already “coming […]
9 July 2021

European Covid-19 map puts Portugal and most of Spain on red

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has released its updated travel map, which shows all of Portugal and most of Spain as having […]
6 July 2021

Nicholas Hodac: “European consumers are changing preferences towards more healthier drinks”

Covid-19 has turned the world upside down and challenged different sectors, with the food and drink industry being one of the most affected. Alone in the […]
2 July 2021

EU to lift travel restrictions for 10 new third countries

Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council of the European Union […]
2 July 2021

These are the best rooftop bars in Europe, perfect to enjoy the summer

Now that the Covid-19 crisis is finally coming to an end, it’s time to start living again. After more than a year, we can finally step […]
1 July 2021

10 Best Summer Destinations in Europe

After more than a year of travel restrictions, this summer we will be able to travel again. Finally. As of today, people in Europe have access […]
1 July 2021

Why Venice and Budapest will be added to UNESCO’s endangered heritage list

Some things in life are worth preserving. In our personal lives, it’s up to us to decide what we wish to keep and what we want […]
30 June 2021

Aviation industry complains that fragmented EU Digital Covid Certificate verification will undermine smooth summer travel

Ahead of the 1st July deadline for Member States to implement the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) system – the crucial enabler for the restoration of […]
29 June 2021

Europe’s soft drinks industry to reduce added sugars by another 10%

UNESDA, the association representing Europe’s soft drinks industry, announces today enhanced health and nutrition commitments to continue to help Europeans manage their intake of added sugars […]
23 June 2021

Will the Delta variant destroy European Summer?

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted to attend Olympic venues  in Tokyo this summer – but the outlook for travel here in Europe is far […]
22 June 2021
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4 years since the end of roaming charges in the EU

On Wednesday June 16th, the Council of the EU adopted its position on the continuation and revision of the regulation on roaming on public mobile communications […]
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