All helicopter flights to the Mount Everest area in Nepal have been suspended due to protests by local youth, who have blocked landing sites and threatened pilots, citing environmental concerns and noise pollution. The protests highlight a growing conflict between…
All SRF Radio’s FM frequencies will be shut down by midnight on December 31, 2024, two years ahead of the planned UKW technology phase-out in Switzerland. Environmental groups and right-wing parties express concern over the waste of still-functional devices and…
Belgium will prohibit the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes from January 1, 2024, due to concerns about health and environmental impacts. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke highlighted that these products pose a risk as they can easily attract teenagers to nicotine…
China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet. While state media touts ecological safety and local economic boosts, concerns arise over potential displacement of communities and environmental impacts downstream in…
Dublin Airport’s operator, daa, has submitted an application to increase its passenger cap from 32 million to 36 million per year. This proposal does not require new infrastructure and aims to address constraints affecting connectivity and tourism in Ireland. Separately,…
Dublin Airport’s operator, daa, has submitted a planning application to increase its passenger cap from 32 million to 36 million per year. This move aims to address the limitations on connectivity, tourism, and the economy while awaiting the outcome of…
Massive Attack member Robert del Naja revealed that the band declined an invitation to perform at Coachella 2025 due to environmental impact worries. In a recent interview, del Naja emphasized the group’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint at live…
The High Court has acknowledged a legal challenge by Cllr Paul Hogan regarding an expedited plan to accommodate around 1,000 international protection applicants in Athlone. The State has conceded that the plan was unauthorized, raising concerns about the lack of…
City councilors in Volo, led by Nikos Papapetros, have raised concerns about the municipality’s direct award of €33,871 for cyclamen plants, which were purchased at prices significantly higher than retail. They question the choice of ornamental plants over larger, permanent…
Recent lab tests have revealed that a staggering 80% of honey samples in German supermarkets are adulterated with sugar syrup, raising alarms about honey quality across Europe. Investigations in Austria echo these findings, leading to concerns about the integrity of…
The FIFA World Cup hosting rights for 2030 and 2034 have been officially awarded to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with three matches to take place in South America to celebrate the tournament’s centenary. The 2034 tournament will be hosted solely…
The Mayor of Ikaria, Fanouris Karoutsos, along with representatives of 17 organizations, is urging locals and Ikarians in Attica to participate in a protest at the Administrative Court of Athens on December 13. This demonstration opposes the decision by the…
