Travel group TUI benefits from extra bookings for the summer holidays. That’s because travel restrictions were relaxed in large parts of Europe as the number of corona infections fell. However, TUI still suffered a significant loss. “Especially in Germany and the rest of continental Europe, the booking figures show […]
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British Ministers Want Investigation into Unrest Around European Championship Final
British ministers have called for independent oversight of an assessment by the British Football Association FA of security deficiencies following the European Championship final riots on July 11, The Times reports. Italy’s final battle against England at Wembley was marred by clashes between fans and agents in and around […]
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Death Toll in Belgium Flooding Rises
The death toll from the floods in Belgium has risen to twelve, Belgian media report. At least four people are still missing. Walloon Prime Minister Di Rupo said on Friday that the death toll would rise. In addition, hundreds of people are still trapped in their homes. All Meuse […]
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European Court: No Headscarf for Employees If Customer Asks
Employers may prohibit their staff from wearing headscarves and other religious symbols, even if this has the practical effect of treating believers unequally. But then they must demonstrate that their customers want this, the European Court of Justice has ruled. This can be done, for example, if parents ask […]
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European Commission Puts Digital Tax on Hold Until October
The European Commission is suspending the preparation of its proposal for the introduction of a digital tax until October. With this decision, the Commission wants to provide ample scope for the completion of the international agreement on the taxation of multinationals. Last weekend, the G20 finance ministers reached an […]
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French Minister: Don’t Go on Holiday in Spain or Portugal
The French minister of European Affairs advises his compatriots not to book holidays to Spain or Portugal for the time being. Clement Beaune called the situation regarding the spread of the Delta variant in those countries on channel France 2 “particularly worrying”. Popular among tourists, Portugal reported more than […]
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Belarus Takes Drastic Measures Against Europe
The Belarusian regime, which Europe has sanctioned, has announced new drastic countermeasures. The rulers in Minsk are restricting the transit of European products to Russia and China. Belarusian ruler Lukashenko further threatened to allow refugees from Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq to pass unimpeded to European countries. He especially lashed […]
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Severe Thunderstorm in Part of Germany Leads to Chaos
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall caused many problems in the west and south of the Federal Republic on Tuesday evening. Flooded streets, cellars and tunnels led to a massive appeal to the emergency services, who also had to take action for fallen trees and power failures. The German weather […]
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Last Question Time for Chancellor Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will appear for the last time at question time in parliament on Wednesday. This week is the last week of regular sessions in the Bundestag before the September elections. The Christian Democrat Merkel no longer participates in that. She is retiring after almost 16 years […]
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EU Waives Possible Half Order of Janssen Vaccines
The European Union thanks for purchasing 100 million Janssen vaccines, insiders say to Reuters news agency. Another 100 million doses could potentially be purchased but then donated to poorer parts of the world. The EU has agreed with manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, the parent company of the Leiden Janssen […]