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EU Sanctions Policy Is Attracting Growing Controversy
EU sanctions target wealthy Russians, prompting controversy over their universal application.
UK Travellers Warned Over Possible Extra Fees If They Spend Holiday In France In Coming Days
The new rule is the result of the UK's exit from the European Union.
Farmers Across the EU Unite in Protest: Costs Are Up While Prices Stay Down
The costs borne by farmers, notably for energy, fertiliser, and transport, have escalated in numerous EU countries, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Is Spain Going To Change It's 90-Day Rule For British Nationals?
The movement restrictions imposed by Brexit on Britons, including second-home owners, has had a detrimental effect on EU economies. But, could it all change?
'The Repercussions Affect Us The Most': Youngsters Say What They Really Think About Brexit
Those who were unable to vote when the Brexit referendum was held in 2016, now aged 19 to 21 years old, revealed to International Business Times UK how the independence scheme has changed their lives.
European Union Reports Drastic Reduction In Fossil Fuel Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Lowest In 60 Years
In 2023, the European Union emitted eight per cent less carbon dioxide from its fossil fuel consumption compared to 2022.
EU Exempts Microsoft's Bing, Edge From Digital Markets Act, Report
Microsoft and other tech companies listed as gatekeepers were given a grace period of 6 months to comply with the DMA, which will lapse in March 2024.
EU Commission Plans "AI Factories" To Boost Generative AI Uptake
The document represents the first step toward an industrial policy specific to AI, as countries continue to grapple with the regulatory challenges it presents.
Greece Set To Charge Tourists New Tax Ahead Of Peak Summer Travel Season
Greece is one of the most popular summer destinations across Europe.
EU To Give £3.4 Billion State Aid to Battery and Green Tech Factories
These investments are integral to the EU's overarching mission to achieve climate neutrality with net-zero gas emissions by 2050.
Travellers Face Potential 14-Hour Queues Due To EU's Upcoming New Border Scheme
The new EU border system is expected to come into place in October 2024.
Venice Announces New Rules, Limits Tour Groups To 25 People Among Other Restrictions
The new rules are set to come into place by June this year.
EU Face Backlash After Announcing New Accelerated Asylum System
After years of negotiations regarding the EU's Migrant Pact, the member-states have struck a deal that will see children having their fingerprints taken.
Bibby Stockholm Barge Suicide Victim Identified As Albanian National
Asylum seekers are speaking out against the Bibby Stockholm Barge after a series of suicides, revealing that "the boat is like a prison".
UK Travellers To Face Massive Delays At EU Borders From October 2024; Here's Why
The new rules in the EU have already been postponed several times.
European Union Launches In-Depth Investigation into Elon Musk's X Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission, responsible for enforcing the DSA on major platforms like X, announced the initiation of the investigation, citing potential breaches related to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency, and data access for researchers.
European Union Strikes Landmark Deal on Comprehensive AI Regulations
The historic deal signifies the world's inaugural comprehensive set of rules governing AI, laying the groundwork for legal oversight on technologies utilised in widely-used generative AI services such as ChatGPT.
The EU Is Successfully Pushing Fast Fashion Brands Towards Sustainability
Some 5.8 million tonnes of garment materials are discarded each year, in response, fast-fashion brands have pledged to reverse the effects of "overproduction and overconsumption of clothing".
EU Formulates Contingency Plan to Mitigate Impact of 10% Brexit Tariff on Electric Vehicles
The commission expressed apprehension that any decision to lift the tariff could be viewed as a violation of the Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
Sunak Firmly Rejects Von der Leyen's Suggestions of UK Rejoining EU
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit.
Amsterdam To Implement Highest Tourist Tax In Europe, Way More Than Paris, Barcelona
Amsterdam is one of the most visited European cities by tourists from across the globe.
Trip To Iceland To Get More Expensive Thanks To New Tourist Tax
Iceland received around 1.7 million travellers last year.
Travel Boost For UK Travellers, New Visa Fee For Entering 30+ EU Countries Delayed
The ETIAS was first scheduled to come into place this November.
UK visa for work, tourism to increase fees from next month
Back in July, UK PM Rishi Sunak announced that there would be a hike in fees for various visas.
The US follows in Europe's footsteps as it targets Google in biggest American antitrust case in decades
Whilst the case focuses on Google's monopoly over online search, other areas of the business are being scrutinised as well on both sides of the Atlantic.
Labour vows to renegotiate Brexit deal, Keir Starmer pledges
Although unclear if the EU would be willing to renegotiate the accord, Starmer's pledge is likely to prove popular with many Labour voters, who have been critical of the current Brexit deal.
Additional expenses for tourists in Greece as country increases 'stayover tax'
Greece is one of the most visited countries in Europe, especially during the summer months.
UK's post-Brexit chemical regulations raise concerns over public health and environmental safety
After Brexit in 2021, the UK adopted its chemical regulation, Reach, separate from the EU, raising eyebrows as the rules between both governing bodies differ.
More European hotspots are charging tourist taxes due to over-tourism
Over the years, over-tourism has become one of Europe's biggest problems in the travel industry.
Tourists to be slapped with entry fee to popular Italian hotspot Venice
Venice is one of the most popular tourist destinations across Italy.