By Martin Banks The Summer Olympics have finally ended – and so too has one of the biggest ever security operations France had ever seen. The Games are celebrated every four years as one of the world’s most unifying events but they are also one of the most extensive security operations in the world,posing a […]
By Martin Banks Taste London has announced the appointment of George Shaw as its new Editor-in-Chief. Taste London, a prominent publication owned by the globally operating UK-based NewYox Media, is one of the few British magazines available in print across over 190 countries. It says Shaw brings a “wealth of experience and a fresh vision” […]
By Martin Banks Wildfires continue to affect multiple European countries this summer. Wildfires fanned by strong winds raged in parts of Greece and the Balkans this week, burning forests and homes while forcing the evacuation of a resort town in Albania. The region has seen above-average temperatures and dry conditions over the past month that […]
By Martin Banks The EU has announced it is taking urgent action to combat what it calls a “clear cross border health threat.” The European Commission says it wants to tackle diphtheria “in a timely manner.” The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) has signed a joint procurement framework contract on behalf of EU […]
By Martin Banks Had enough of mass tourism of the anonymous large-scale travel companies? If so you will have joined a growing band of travellers who, increasingly, are looking for something a bit different to the usual tourism offerings. The thirst for travel has increased hugely since the end of the health pandemic and lockdowns. […]
By Martin Banks A major campaign has been launched to restore Eurostar services in the south east of England to Belgium and the rest of mainland Europe. The recent election of a new government at Westminster has prompted leading figures in Kent to urge the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his cabinet to […]
By Martin Banks The European Commission is inviting applications for grant aid under an innovative culture scheme. It has launched the 3rd call for individual mobility action of the “Culgture Moves Europe” mobility initiative. The project provides mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals in various fields such as architecture, cultural heritage, design, fashion, literature, […]
By Martin Banks A new survey indicates broad support among EU citizens for maintaining the ban on seal products derived from commercial hunting. The survey, which assessed public opinion on the EU Seal Trade Regulation, was published on 2 August. Its authors say it underscores the continued importance of protecting animal welfare and upholding ethical […]
By Martin Banks The number of attacks on Sinti and Roma registered in Germany nearly doubled in 2023, according to a new report. The Antiziganism Reporting and Information Center (MIA), a federal data tracking agency in Germany, recorded 1,233 such cases — up from 621 in 2022. In all, authorities recorded 50 violent attacks, 10 […]
By Martin Banks The EU says “systematic concerns” remain about the rule of law in some countries. It goes on to warn that the situation has “further deteriorated.” The concerns are addressed in the recommendations of this year’s “Rule of Law Report”. The report covers four areas: national justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media freedom and […]
