After telling the world to not buy Russian energy, European nations are still importing fossil fuel supplies from Moscow. Do they have the moral right to preach others? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

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Serbia and Kosovo failed to sign a landmark agreement on European-backed deal after marathon rounds and negotiations. The deal aimed to normalise relations between the Balkan neighbours despite this the EU foreign policy Chief hailed the progress on resolving the decade-long dispute.

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India's Government-run shipbuilder, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) bagged an order for designing and constructing two 'zero-emission' medium-sized container vessels for a European logistics firm Samskip Group.

This is said to be one of the world’s first Zero Emission Feeder Container Vessels that will be powered using Hydrogen Fuel Cells and ultimately with Green Hydrogen. Fuel cells are devices that generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction, instead of combusting (burning) the fuel. In a fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to generate electricity, heat, and water.

Feeder container vessels are regarded as medium-sized cargo vessels that load up containers from different ports, and take them to a larger container terminal, from where the containers are loaded onto a larger vessel for further transport. Samskip Group, headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers the transport and related services by land, sea, rail and air, around the world, focusing on cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions.&nbsp;

Funded by the Norwegian Government's green funding programme and aimed at emission-free transport solutions, the total cost for two ships would be Rs.550cr or $70mn. Each of these ships can carry around 365 units of 45-foot long containers. Once operational, the vessels are intended to serve the European Market where sustainable transportation solutions are in high demand. The vessel deliveries are scheduled from Q3 2025 onwards. &nbsp;

According to CSL, while in 'zero-emission' mode each vessel is expected to achieve around 25,000 tons of CO2 reduction per year. The vessels are equipped with Hydrogen Fuel cells in a Hybrid power system with Diesel Generator backup for longer endurance. It will have an onboard storage facility for Hydrogen fuel and will be fitted with Azimuth thrusters for propulsion and high manoeuvrability. They will achieve zero emission operations in ports also by using green shore power at the port of call, CSL added.

India's CSL has been active in the international shipbuilding arena for more than two decades and has exported high-end vessels to countries such as Norway, the USA, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the Middle East.&nbsp; 
 
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India's Government-run shipbuilder, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) bagged an order for designing and constructing two 'zero-emission' medium-sized container vessels for a European logistics firm Samskip Group. This is said to be one of the world’s first Zero Emission Feeder Container Vessels that will be powered using Hydrogen Fuel Cells and ultimately with Green Hydrogen. Fuel cells are devices that generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction, instead of combusting (burning) the fuel. In a fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to generate electricity, heat, and water. Feeder container vessels are regarded as medium-sized cargo vessels that load up containers from different ports, and take them to a larger container terminal, from where the containers are loaded onto a larger vessel for further transport. Samskip Group, headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers the transport and related services by land, sea, rail and air, around the world, focusing on cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. Funded by the Norwegian Government's green funding programme and aimed at emission-free transport solutions, the total cost for two ships would be Rs.550cr or $70mn. Each of these ships can carry around 365 units of 45-foot long containers. Once operational, the vessels are intended to serve the European Market where sustainable transportation solutions are in high demand. The vessel deliveries are scheduled from Q3 2025 onwards. According to CSL, while in 'zero-emission' mode each vessel is expected to achieve around 25,000 tons of CO2 reduction per year. The vessels are equipped with Hydrogen Fuel cells in a Hybrid power system with Diesel Generator backup for longer endurance. It will have an onboard storage facility for Hydrogen fuel and will be fitted with Azimuth thrusters for propulsion and high manoeuvrability. They will achieve zero emission operations in ports also by using green shore power at the port of call, CSL added. India's CSL has been active in the international shipbuilding arena for more than two decades and has exported high-end vessels to countries such as Norway, the USA, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the Middle East. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India's Cochin Shipyard bags $70 million order to build ‘zero-emission’ ships for Europe

The Credit Suisse turmoil resulted in torrid sessions in Europe and the United States overnight. The European Central Bank raised its three policy rates by 50 basis points in its sixth consecutive rate hike and said future moves will depend on incoming data.

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Environmental campaigners scored a rare victory n Albania after authorities announced the creation of a national park to protect the Vjosa river, which is one of Europe's largest undammed waterways.

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Luxury retailers in UK's London are concerned that the city is losing its attractiveness when it comes to shopping destination for tourists especially luxury ones from U.S., China, and other parts of the world, including Gulf, who are opting for Paris and Milan.

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Volkswagen has chosen Canada as the location for its first battery cell plant outside of Europe.&nbsp;The move will enable VW cars to access Canadian and US subsidies as the carmaker seeks to localise its electric vehicle production chain in the region.&nbsp;

The plant will be based in the city of St. Thomas, which is around 195 km northeast of Detroit and is set to become the largest single investment in Canada's auto sector.

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It is common knowledge that climate change is a major concern of this decade and the ones following.&nbsp;

Nations throughout the world recognise the fact that there is a need for combined action specially targeted at reducing carbon emissions to take care of climate concerns.

It is due to this idea that the Canadian government is investing in multi-billion-dollar green technology funds to attract companies involved in all levels of the EV supply chain.&nbsp;

Canada is rich in key raw materials for batteries, including lithium, nickel, and cobalt, and home to a large mining sector.

The country is looking to woo EV companies as the world seeks to cut carbon emissions.

European carmakers are seeking to benefit from the US climate law that requires 50 per cent of EV battery components to be made in North America for vehicles to qualify for tax credits of up to $7,500.&nbsp;

VW’s announcement did not specify the investment size or plant capacity, but the carmaker is targeting 20 gigawatt-hours of capacity at its first North American site.&nbsp;

VW has said it is working towards setting up regional supply chains in Europe, North America and China for EV production in light of high transport and logistic costs, supply chain risks, and geopolitical tensions.&nbsp;

The IRA subsidy has given Volkswagen an incentive to prioritise decisions on North American investments.

The automaker stated that while it still has plans for battery plants in Europe, it will hold off to see if there are better incentives.&nbsp;

By taking advantage of the benevolent Inflation Reduction Act, which US President Joseph Biden generously introduced last year, European businesses are attempting to increase their US presence, as evidenced by the news of the new VW facility.&nbsp;

Given the high costs of transportation and logistics, supply chain concerns, and geopolitical unrest, Volkswagen has stated that it is seeking to establish regional supply chains for EV production in Europe, North America, and China. 
 
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Volkswagen has chosen Canada as the location for its first battery cell plant outside of Europe. The move will enable VW cars to access Canadian and US subsidies as the carmaker seeks to localise its electric vehicle production chain in the region.

Volkswagen has chosen Canada as the location for its first battery cell plant outside of Europe. The move will enable VW cars to access Canadian and US subsidies as the carmaker seeks to localise its electric vehicle production chain in the region. The plant will be based in the city of St. Thomas, which is around 195 km northeast of Detroit and is set to become the largest single investment in Canada's auto sector. What is the underlying idea behind this plan? It is common knowledge that climate change is a major concern of this decade and the ones following. Nations throughout the world recognise the fact that there is a need for combined action specially targeted at reducing carbon emissions to take care of climate concerns. It is due to this idea that the Canadian government is investing in multi-billion-dollar green technology funds to attract companies involved in all levels of the EV supply chain. Canada is rich in key raw materials for batteries, including lithium, nickel, and cobalt, and home to a large mining sector. The country is looking to woo EV companies as the world seeks to cut carbon emissions. European carmakers are seeking to benefit from the US climate law that requires 50 per cent of EV battery components to be made in North America for vehicles to qualify for tax credits of up to $7,500. VW’s announcement did not specify the investment size or plant capacity, but the carmaker is targeting 20 gigawatt-hours of capacity at its first North American site. VW has said it is working towards setting up regional supply chains in Europe, North America and China for EV production in light of high transport and logistic costs, supply chain risks, and geopolitical tensions. The IRA subsidy has given Volkswagen an incentive to prioritise decisions on North American investments. The automaker stated that while it still has plans for battery plants in Europe, it will hold off to see if there are better incentives. By taking advantage of the benevolent Inflation Reduction Act, which US President Joseph Biden generously introduced last year, European businesses are attempting to increase their US presence, as evidenced by the news of the new VW facility. Given the high costs of transportation and logistics, supply chain concerns, and geopolitical unrest, Volkswagen has stated that it is seeking to establish regional supply chains for EV production in Europe, North America, and China. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The influx of migrants arriving in Europe is once again blowing into a full-blown crisis. With most of the European nations taking an anti-immigration stance. Migrants are using risky means to seek refuge. They usually try to gain entry through waters on over-crowded and fragile boats.

Migrant influx in Europe is turning into a crisis

The anger is growing among the public over the deadly train collision in Greece. Demonstrations have been held in several cities and towns. At some places, protesters have also clashed with the police.

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Call for action on climate change has caused widespread protests across Europe. Hundreds of climate activists in Italy chanted slogans and demanded the government to act on climate change as global CO2 emissions have reached 0.9%.

Europe: Protests for climate change, activists demand action on carbon emissions

In a first, a climate-related lawsuit has been filed against one of the top banks in Europe. Three nonprofits - Friends of the Earth (Les Amis de la Terre) France, Notre Affaire à Tous and Oxfam France - have sued BNP Paribas over "its massive support to fossil fuels and for its substantial contribution to climate change". Terming it as "the world's first climate lawsuit against a commercial bank", Oxfam accused BNP Paribas of being Europe's largest funder of fossil fuel expansion. The bank has presence in 65 countries, and as per the lawsuit, it is the fifth largest funding source in the world for fossil fuel expansion.

"The three organizations urge the bank to immediately stop financing this expansion and to adopt an oil and gas exit plan," an official statement reads. The lawsuit was filed on February 23. "BNP Paribas, Europe's largest funder of fossil fuel expansion, is ignoring scientific truths and is reluctant to address this glaring issue," said Lorette Philippot, campaigner at Friends of the Earth France.

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New blank cheques are being issued to fossil fuel companies, asserted Alexandre Poidatz, Advocacy Officer at Oxfam France, "without setting any conditions for an oil-free, gas-free ecological transition." About 50,000 people have signed a petition in support of the case, the NGOs said, adding that the lawsuit is a part of a litigation movement that aims to hold major funders like these accountable for their legal responsibilities.

In a statement to news agency Reuters, the bank said it regretted the filing of lawsuit over a dialogue. “We’re convinced that the ecological transition is the only viable path for the future of our economies. We are focused on our fossil fuel exit path, accelerating financing for renewable energies and supporting our customers, without whom the transition cannot be made," the bank said.

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BNP Paribas is one of the top 12 banks, as per the Banking on Climate Chaos 2022 report, which financed fossil fuels globally between 2016 and 2021. The report was prepared by RainforestAction Network, based in the United States.&nbsp;

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In a first, a climate-related lawsuit has been filed against one of the top banks in Europe. Three nonprofits - Friends of the Earth (Les Amis de la Terre) France, Notre Affaire à Tous and Oxfam France - have sued BNP Paribas over "its massive support to fossil fuels and for its substantial contribution to climate change".

In a first, a climate-related lawsuit has been filed against one of the top banks in Europe. Three nonprofits - Friends of the Earth (Les Amis de la Terre) France, Notre Affaire à Tous and Oxfam France - have sued BNP Paribas over "its massive support to fossil fuels and for its substantial contribution to climate change". Terming it as "the world's first climate lawsuit against a commercial bank", Oxfam accused BNP Paribas of being Europe's largest funder of fossil fuel expansion. The bank has presence in 65 countries, and as per the lawsuit, it is the fifth largest funding source in the world for fossil fuel expansion. "The three organizations urge the bank to immediately stop financing this expansion and to adopt an oil and gas exit plan," an official statement reads. The lawsuit was filed on February 23. "BNP Paribas, Europe's largest funder of fossil fuel expansion, is ignoring scientific truths and is reluctant to address this glaring issue," said Lorette Philippot, campaigner at Friends of the Earth France. Also watch: Your mental health can be impacted by climate-related events × New blank cheques are being issued to fossil fuel companies, asserted Alexandre Poidatz, Advocacy Officer at Oxfam France, "without setting any conditions for an oil-free, gas-free ecological transition." About 50,000 people have signed a petition in support of the case, the NGOs said, adding that the lawsuit is a part of a litigation movement that aims to hold major funders like these accountable for their legal responsibilities. In a statement to news agency Reuters, the bank said it regretted the filing of lawsuit over a dialogue. “We’re convinced that the ecological transition is the only viable path for the future of our economies. We are focused on our fossil fuel exit path, accelerating financing for renewable energies and supporting our customers, without whom the transition cannot be made," the bank said. Also read: Global rankings predict high risk to Indian states due to climate change BNP Paribas is one of the top 12 banks, as per the Banking on Climate Chaos 2022 report, which financed fossil fuels globally between 2016 and 2021. The report was prepared by RainforestAction Network, based in the United States. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A first-of-its-kind mapping in Europe has revealed that pollutants known as “forever chemicals” have been found at high levels at thousands of sites across the UK and Europe.&nbsp;These "forever chemicals” which are also known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have a property of not breaking down in the environment and may cause potential harm when accumulated in the body.&nbsp;

The map demonstrates a family of about 10,000 chemicals which have permeated into water, soils and sediments finding their way through consumer products, waste, firefighting foams, and industrial processes. The project data also brings to light that these PFAS chemicals have been detected in high levels at over 17,000 sites across Europe and the UK.

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Two of these pollutants, PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), have been connected to a slew of health issues. While PFOA has been linked to causing kidney and testicular cancer, pregnancy-induced hypertension, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis and high cholesterol, PFOS, on the other hand, has been linked with thyroid disease, reproductive, developmental, liver and&nbsp;kidney ailments.

“These sorts of concentrations raise concerns with me,” said Prof Crispin Halsall, an environmental chemist at Lancaster University.&nbsp;

“You have the risk of livestock gaining access to those waters and (then PFAS is) in the human food web.” Halsall says there are also risks involving people “accessing wildlife as food sources like fishing and wildfowl”.

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Belgium was found to be home to the highest levels of pollution. The country was detected to have PFAS in groundwater at concentrations up to 73m ng/l. In the UK, the highest levels of PFAS were found in a discharge from a chemicals plant on the River Wyre, above Blackpool.&nbsp;

Earlier, a report published by Environmental Working Group (EWG) suggested&nbsp;that pollution from the “forever chemicals" has contaminated over 330 other species of wildlife around the world, some endangered or threatened. The report added that the pollutant has contaminated polar bears, tigers, monkeys, pandas, dolphins and fish. EWG is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organisation dedicated to helping you live your healthiest life.

The organisation created a map that, for the first time, consolidates over 100 recent studies of PFAS contamination. It revealed where species have been tested and detectable amounts of forever chemicals have been documented.&nbsp;

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It added that from country to country, and even across continents, PFAS pollution is everywhere.&nbsp;

"No matter the location, no matter the species, nearly every time that testing is done we find contamination from these toxic chemicals. And the EWG map reflects just what we know now – given the extent of PFAS pollution, wildlife in many other locations around the world are likely contaminated," the report said.&nbsp;

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A first-of-its-kind mapping in Europe has revealed that pollutants known as “forever chemicals” have been found at high levels at thousands of sites across the UK and Europe. These "forever chemicals” which are also known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have a property of not breaking down in the environment and may cause potential harm when accumulated in the body. The map demonstrates a family of about 10,000 chemicals which have permeated into water, soils and sediments finding their way through consumer products, waste, firefighting foams, and industrial processes. The project data also brings to light that these PFAS chemicals have been detected in high levels at over 17,000 sites across Europe and the UK. Also Read | First time in 52 years! World’s longest skating rink to close due to global warming Two of these pollutants, PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), have been connected to a slew of health issues. While PFOA has been linked to causing kidney and testicular cancer, pregnancy-induced hypertension, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis and high cholesterol, PFOS, on the other hand, has been linked with thyroid disease, reproductive, developmental, liver and kidney ailments. “These sorts of concentrations raise concerns with me,” said Prof Crispin Halsall, an environmental chemist at Lancaster University. “You have the risk of livestock gaining access to those waters and (then PFAS is) in the human food web.” Halsall says there are also risks involving people “accessing wildlife as food sources like fishing and wildfowl”. Also Read | Turkey: Three news outlets fined for critical coverage of govt’s earthquake response Belgium was found to be home to the highest levels of pollution. The country was detected to have PFAS in groundwater at concentrations up to 73m ng/l. In the UK, the highest levels of PFAS were found in a discharge from a chemicals plant on the River Wyre, above Blackpool. Earlier, a report published by Environmental Working Group (EWG) suggested that pollution from the “forever chemicals" has contaminated over 330 other species of wildlife around the world, some endangered or threatened. The report added that the pollutant has contaminated polar bears, tigers, monkeys, pandas, dolphins and fish. EWG is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organisation dedicated to helping you live your healthiest life. The organisation created a map that, for the first time, consolidates over 100 recent studies of PFAS contamination. It revealed where species have been tested and detectable amounts of forever chemicals have been documented. Watch | Russia Ukraine War: Vladimir Putin talks of boosting nuclear forces It added that from country to country, and even across continents, PFAS pollution is everywhere. "No matter the location, no matter the species, nearly every time that testing is done we find contamination from these toxic chemicals. And the EWG map reflects just what we know now – given the extent of PFAS pollution, wildlife in many other locations around the world are likely contaminated," the report said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A research has revealed evidence from a cave in southern France that suggests that use of bow and arrow by humans in Europe started were earlier than expected. The reserach reveals that such a use by modern humans in Europe started some 54,000 years ago. Previously it was thought that bow and arrow started being used in Europe 10,000 to 12,000 years ago.

The research was published in the journal Science Advances on Wednesday (February 22). Use of bow-and-arrow in Africa has been found to date back to 70,000 years. &nbsp;

The new research comes from the Mandrin rock shelter overlooking the middle valley of the Rhone River in southern France.&nbsp;

The Grotte Mandrin site, which was first excavated in 1990, includes layer upon layer of archaeological remains dating back over 80,000 years.&nbsp;

Researchers from Aix Marseille University and University of Toulouse, who have carried out the present study, have documented previously that Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens both used the Mandrin cave in alternately.

For the study, the researchers reproduced the tiny flint points found in the cave, some of which are smaller than a US penny, and fired them as arrowheads with a replica bow at dead animals.&nbsp;

"We couldn't throw them at the animals any other way than with a bow because they were too tiny and too light to be efficient," said Laure Metz of Aix Marseille University, a co-author of the study along with Ludovic Slimak of the University of Toulouse.&nbsp;

"We had to use this kind of propulsion," Metz told AFP. "The only way that it was working was with a bow."&nbsp;

Fractures on the flint points were compared with scars found on the artifacts found in the cave, proving undoubtedly that they were used as arrowheads, the researchers said.&nbsp;

"Fractures for a lot of them, not all, were fractures of impact," Metz said. "And they are coming at the end of the point."&nbsp;

Metz said the evidence suggests that the Neanderthals and the Homo sapiens who used in the cave likely met at some point although "we don't know the nature of the meeting, whether it was nicely or not."&nbsp;

"The traditions and technologies mastered by these two populations were thus profoundly distinct, illustrating a remarkable objective technological advantage to modern populations during their expansion into the European continent," the researchers said.&nbsp;

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A research has revealed evidence from a cave in southern France that suggests that use of bow and arrow by humans in Europe started were earlier than expected. The reserach reveals that such a use by modern humans in Europe started some 54,000 years ago.

A research has revealed evidence from a cave in southern France that suggests that use of bow and arrow by humans in Europe started were earlier than expected. The reserach reveals that such a use by modern humans in Europe started some 54,000 years ago. Previously it was thought that bow and arrow started being used in Europe 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. The research was published in the journal Science Advances on Wednesday (February 22). Use of bow-and-arrow in Africa has been found to date back to 70,000 years. The new research comes from the Mandrin rock shelter overlooking the middle valley of the Rhone River in southern France. The Grotte Mandrin site, which was first excavated in 1990, includes layer upon layer of archaeological remains dating back over 80,000 years. Researchers from Aix Marseille University and University of Toulouse, who have carried out the present study, have documented previously that Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens both used the Mandrin cave in alternately. For the study, the researchers reproduced the tiny flint points found in the cave, some of which are smaller than a US penny, and fired them as arrowheads with a replica bow at dead animals. "We couldn't throw them at the animals any other way than with a bow because they were too tiny and too light to be efficient," said Laure Metz of Aix Marseille University, a co-author of the study along with Ludovic Slimak of the University of Toulouse. "We had to use this kind of propulsion," Metz told AFP. "The only way that it was working was with a bow." Fractures on the flint points were compared with scars found on the artifacts found in the cave, proving undoubtedly that they were used as arrowheads, the researchers said. "Fractures for a lot of them, not all, were fractures of impact," Metz said. "And they are coming at the end of the point." Metz said the evidence suggests that the Neanderthals and the Homo sapiens who used in the cave likely met at some point although "we don't know the nature of the meeting, whether it was nicely or not." "The traditions and technologies mastered by these two populations were thus profoundly distinct, illustrating a remarkable objective technological advantage to modern populations during their expansion into the European continent," the researchers said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Thousands of members of Tunisia’s leading political force,&nbsp;Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail&nbsp;(UGTT) also known as the&nbsp;Tunisian General Labour Union&nbsp;took to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest against&nbsp;President Kais Saied’s policies, on Saturday (February 18). Subsequently, the country’s government expelled the head of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) for taking part in these demonstrations. This comes as the trade union has accused Saied’s government of stifling freedoms including union rights.

The recent protests also come days after dozens of journalists and rights activists protested in the Tunisian capital Tunis which was organised by the SNJT journalists’ union following the arrest of the director of popular private radio station Mosaique FM, Noureddine Boutar. At the time, protesters had accused the government of “repression” and intimidation of the media.&nbsp;

The demonstrations on Saturday also marked an escalation of growing opposition against Saied’s government and criticised the recent arrests of several anti-government figures which included politicians, a journalist, two judges, and a senior UGTT official.&nbsp; 
 
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Addressing the expulsion of ETUC’s Esther Lynch, the UGTT senior official Sami Tahri told Reuters, “We condemn this shocking decision...it not only contains a confrontation against UGTT, but rather with the international union movement.”&nbsp;He added that the ETUC official was also harassed and prevented from leaving her hotel for dinner.&nbsp;

Following her participation in the protests,&nbsp;the Tunisian president in a statement, late Saturday,&nbsp;declared Lynch as “persona non grata” and asked the Irish citizen to leave the country within 24 hours. The government reportedly also called her participation in the protests a “blatant interference” in the country’s affairs.&nbsp;

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The recent wave of arrests has also prompted the United Nations Human Rights Office to call for the immediate release of those detained while the move has raised concerns about the Tunisian government conducting a wider crackdown on dissent. The journalists’ union which held a protest on Thursday in this context, raised slogans like “No to repression of journalists” and “We demand an independent free press,” reported AFP.

Similarly,&nbsp;thousands of protesters in the southern city of Sfax carried national flags and raised slogans like “Stop the attack on union freedoms” and “Cowardly Saied, the union is not afraid”, reported Reuters. The other seven cities where demonstrations were held are Jendouba, Tozeur, Monastir, Bizerte, Kasserine, Kairouan and Nabeul.&nbsp;

Furthermore, as per media reports, additional protests are planned in the upcoming days with the concluding rally in the capital city early next month. While addressing the demonstration in Sfax, Lynch had said, she was there on behalf of 45 million European trade unionists who also support the Tunisian trade union while also calling for the immediate release of the detained union officials.&nbsp;

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Notably, the aforementioned private radio station has reportedly been critical of Saied who two years ago sacked the government, froze parliament, and seized almost total power of the country after writing a new constitution, a move that many have termed a power grab and rivals called a coup. As of last week, Boutar’s arrest took the total number of public figures detained to 10, most of whom are said to be critical of Saied’s government.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Tunisian president in his first comments after the wave of arrests called those detained “traitors” and accused them of being responsible for fueling a social crisis, price increases, and food shortages. This week he also said that the authorities do not target freedoms, but seek to hold everyone equally accountable, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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Thousands of members of Tunisia’s leading political force, Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) also known as the Tunisian General Labour Union took to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest against President Kais Saied’s policies, on Saturday (February 18).

Thousands of members of Tunisia’s leading political force, Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) also known as the Tunisian General Labour Union took to the streets across eight cities in the country in protest against President Kais Saied’s policies, on Saturday (February 18). Subsequently, the country’s government expelled the head of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) for taking part in these demonstrations. This comes as the trade union has accused Saied’s government of stifling freedoms including union rights. The recent protests also come days after dozens of journalists and rights activists protested in the Tunisian capital Tunis which was organised by the SNJT journalists’ union following the arrest of the director of popular private radio station Mosaique FM, Noureddine Boutar. At the time, protesters had accused the government of “repression” and intimidation of the media. The demonstrations on Saturday also marked an escalation of growing opposition against Saied’s government and criticised the recent arrests of several anti-government figures which included politicians, a journalist, two judges, and a senior UGTT official. ALSO READ | Tunisia president sacks foreign minister amid political slugfest, economic turmoil Addressing the expulsion of ETUC’s Esther Lynch, the UGTT senior official Sami Tahri told Reuters, “We condemn this shocking decision...it not only contains a confrontation against UGTT, but rather with the international union movement.” He added that the ETUC official was also harassed and prevented from leaving her hotel for dinner. Following her participation in the protests, the Tunisian president in a statement, late Saturday, declared Lynch as “persona non grata” and asked the Irish citizen to leave the country within 24 hours. The government reportedly also called her participation in the protests a “blatant interference” in the country’s affairs. ALSO WATCH | Tunisian General Labour Union holds demonstrations across country The recent wave of arrests has also prompted the United Nations Human Rights Office to call for the immediate release of those detained while the move has raised concerns about the Tunisian government conducting a wider crackdown on dissent. The journalists’ union which held a protest on Thursday in this context, raised slogans like “No to repression of journalists” and “We demand an independent free press,” reported AFP. Similarly, thousands of protesters in the southern city of Sfax carried national flags and raised slogans like “Stop the attack on union freedoms” and “Cowardly Saied, the union is not afraid”, reported Reuters. The other seven cities where demonstrations were held are Jendouba, Tozeur, Monastir, Bizerte, Kasserine, Kairouan and Nabeul. Furthermore, as per media reports, additional protests are planned in the upcoming days with the concluding rally in the capital city early next month. While addressing the demonstration in Sfax, Lynch had said, she was there on behalf of 45 million European trade unionists who also support the Tunisian trade union while also calling for the immediate release of the detained union officials. ALSO READ | Tunisian police arrest prominent political activists and influential businessman Notably, the aforementioned private radio station has reportedly been critical of Saied who two years ago sacked the government, froze parliament, and seized almost total power of the country after writing a new constitution, a move that many have termed a power grab and rivals called a coup. As of last week, Boutar’s arrest took the total number of public figures detained to 10, most of whom are said to be critical of Saied’s government. Meanwhile, the Tunisian president in his first comments after the wave of arrests called those detained “traitors” and accused them of being responsible for fueling a social crisis, price increases, and food shortages. This week he also said that the authorities do not target freedoms, but seek to hold everyone equally accountable, reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A UK couple decided to travel for three months across Europe and South America without boarding aeroplanes because of the notorious aviation chaos in 2022.&nbsp;Rick Turner along with his husband Adam Longbottom, both of whom work remotely, decided to go on a months-long vacation trip around Europe and visit the countries they had never seen before. Hence, the couple set out on their European rail odyssey, crossed the Atlantic on a boat, and finally took a plane in South America.&nbsp;

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“Everyone’s luggage was going missing, and we knew that we’d be moving on (from destination to destination) every few days. This was the trip of a lifetime and we didn’t want to lose our luggage for any part of it,” Turner said.

The couple, in total, travelled across 11 countries before boarding a flight. Turner said that when they left the United Kingdom, everything was up for grabs. The only goal of the couple was to reach Italy at some point, however, they wanted to return too.

By the time the couple boarded the Eurostar train, which passed through the Channel Tunnel, they started planning to stop at Lille, which is the first stop of the Eurostar train after Calais.

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“We’d been to Paris before loads, so we chose Lille this time, and decided where to go from there. We just knew we wanted to go to places we hadn’t been before. We’d always wanted to do that thing of going to an airport, looking at the flights leaving and getting on one – so without flights, we were looking at our rail app every day, working out where we could get to,” Turner said.

After reaching every destination, the couple would decide where they should head next, which meant that they planned the trip a day before or on the day of travel.&nbsp;

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A UK couple decided to travel for three months across Europe and South America without boarding aeroplanes because of the notorious aviation chaos in 2022. Rick Turner along with his husband Adam Longbottom, both of whom work remotely, decided to go on a months-long vacation trip around Europe and visit the countries they had never seen before.

A UK couple decided to travel for three months across Europe and South America without boarding aeroplanes because of the notorious aviation chaos in 2022. Rick Turner along with his husband Adam Longbottom, both of whom work remotely, decided to go on a months-long vacation trip around Europe and visit the countries they had never seen before. Hence, the couple set out on their European rail odyssey, crossed the Atlantic on a boat, and finally took a plane in South America. ALSO READ | '36 minutes to travel 10km!': Is your city among the slowest ones to drive in? Take a look! “Everyone’s luggage was going missing, and we knew that we’d be moving on (from destination to destination) every few days. This was the trip of a lifetime and we didn’t want to lose our luggage for any part of it,” Turner said. The couple, in total, travelled across 11 countries before boarding a flight. Turner said that when they left the United Kingdom, everything was up for grabs. The only goal of the couple was to reach Italy at some point, however, they wanted to return too. By the time the couple boarded the Eurostar train, which passed through the Channel Tunnel, they started planning to stop at Lille, which is the first stop of the Eurostar train after Calais. WATCH | Airbnb clocks first profitable year on strong travel demand “We’d been to Paris before loads, so we chose Lille this time, and decided where to go from there. We just knew we wanted to go to places we hadn’t been before. We’d always wanted to do that thing of going to an airport, looking at the flights leaving and getting on one – so without flights, we were looking at our rail app every day, working out where we could get to,” Turner said. After reaching every destination, the couple would decide where they should head next, which meant that they planned the trip a day before or on the day of travel. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In a historic development, lawmakers in Spain on Thursday (February 16) gave final nod to a law that will grant paid medical leaves to&nbsp;women who are suffering from severe period pain. With this, Spain has become first European country to approve such a legislation.&nbsp;"It is a historic day for feminist progress," Equality Minister Irene Montero tweeted before the vote.

The legislation allows workers experiencing period pain to take as much time off as they need. State social security system and not employers will pick up the tab for the sick leave. A doctor must approve the temporary medical incapacity of the worker in order to take the menstrual leave.

The length of sick leave that doctors will be able to grant to women suffering from painful periods has not been specified in the law.&nbsp;

About a third of women who menstruate suffer from severe pain, according to the Spanish Gynaecology and Obstetrics Society.&nbsp;

The measure has found supporting and opposing voices. UGT, one of Spain's largest trade unions, warned that such a menstrual leave could stigmatise women in the workplace and make companies favour recruitment of men.&nbsp;

The main opposition conservative Popular Party (PP) also warned the law risks "stigmatising" women and could have "negative consequences in the labour market" for them.&nbsp;

"Menstrual leave" is one of the key measures in the broader legislation, which also provides for increased access to abortion in public hospitals. &nbsp;

Less than 15 per cent of abortions performed in the country take place in such institutions, mainly because of conscientious objections by doctors.&nbsp;

The new law also allows minors to have abortions without parental permission at 16 and 17 years of age, reversing a requirement introduced by a previous conservative government in 2015. The legislation also allows anyone to change their registered gender legally above the age of 16.

Spain, a European leader in women's rights, had decriminalised abortion in 1985, and in 2010, it passed a law that allows women to opt freely for abortion during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy in most cases.&nbsp;

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In a historic development, lawmakers in Spain on Thursday (February 16) gave final nod to a law that will grant paid medical leaves to women who are suffering from severe period pain. With this, Spain has become first European country to approve such a legislation. "It is a historic day for feminist progress," Equality Minister Irene Montero tweeted before the vote. The legislation allows workers experiencing period pain to take as much time off as they need. State social security system and not employers will pick up the tab for the sick leave. A doctor must approve the temporary medical incapacity of the worker in order to take the menstrual leave. The length of sick leave that doctors will be able to grant to women suffering from painful periods has not been specified in the law. About a third of women who menstruate suffer from severe pain, according to the Spanish Gynaecology and Obstetrics Society. The measure has found supporting and opposing voices. UGT, one of Spain's largest trade unions, warned that such a menstrual leave could stigmatise women in the workplace and make companies favour recruitment of men. The main opposition conservative Popular Party (PP) also warned the law risks "stigmatising" women and could have "negative consequences in the labour market" for them. "Menstrual leave" is one of the key measures in the broader legislation, which also provides for increased access to abortion in public hospitals.  Less than 15 per cent of abortions performed in the country take place in such institutions, mainly because of conscientious objections by doctors. The new law also allows minors to have abortions without parental permission at 16 and 17 years of age, reversing a requirement introduced by a previous conservative government in 2015. The legislation also allows anyone to change their registered gender legally above the age of 16. Spain, a European leader in women's rights, had decriminalised abortion in 1985, and in 2010, it passed a law that allows women to opt freely for abortion during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy in most cases. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Historic move: Spain approves ‘menstrual leave’, first such step in entire Europe

China's top diplomat Wang Yi, met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the start of his trip to Europe. The two leaders exchanged views on the Ukraine issue.

Wang Yi, Emmanuel Macron discuss Ukraine war during meeting in Paris

China's diplomat Wang Yi has kickstarted his week-long trip to Europe. He met with French President Emmanuel Macron, the two top leaders also met amid renewed tensions between China and the United States over the spy balloon.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi meets French President Emmanuel Macron

UEFA Champions League 2022-23: The UEFA Champions League has a massive following reflected in its broadcast reach. They have multiple partners in Europe and countries in Africa, Asia, America, The Middle East and many more. Football fans can watch the UEFA Champions League on these local broadcasting channels. The top-tier football tournament commences on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Football fans are excited about the UEFA Champions League 2023 as it comes after a long time after the FIFA World Cup. The first match of the UEFA Champions League is PSG vs Bayern. The first leg of the UEFA Champions League will end on February 22. The second leg will commence on March 7 and end on March 15. &nbsp;

The UEFA Champions League 2023 is the 68th season of Europe's premier club football tournament. The winner will automatically qualify for UEFA Super Cup.&nbsp;

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We have mentioned all the TV broadcasters of Europe partnered with the UEFA to Live telecast the Champions League. You can find the channel for your country in the list mentioned below. &nbsp;</h3>

<h2>Where can I watch UEFA Champions League 2023 Live on TV in Europe?</h2>

Russia: Match TV&nbsp; 
Germany: Prime Video, DAZN 
United Kingdom: BT Sport 
France: Canal+, M6, RMC Sport 
Italy: Sky Italia, DAZN 
Spain: Telefonica, Mediapro 
Ukraine: Megogo 
Poland: Viaplay, TVP 
Romania: Pro TV 
Netherlands: Talpa, ESPN 
Belgium: Telenet, SBS VRT, RTBF, beTV 
Czechia: Ceska Televize, Sport1 
Greece: COSMOTE TV 
Portugal: SIC, Sport TV 
Sweden: Viaplay Group 
Hungary: MTVA, RTL 
Austria: ServusTV, ORF, Sky Austria&nbsp; 
Serbia: Arena Sport 
Switzerland: blue+, CH Media 
Bulgaria: A1, bTV 
Denmark: TV2 
Finland: Viaplay Group 
Slovakia: RTVS, Sport1 
Norway: Viaplay Group 
Croatia: Arena Sport 
Moldova: Setanta, Prime 
Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina: Arena Sport 
Albania: DigitAlb 
Lithuania: Viaplay Group 
North Macedonia: Arena Sport 
Slovenia: Arena Sport, Sportklub, Pro Plus 
Latvia: Viaplay Group 
Estonia: Viaplay Group 
Montenegro: Arena Sport 
Luxembourg: RTL 
Malta: PBS, Melita, GO 
Iceland: Viaplay, Syn 
Liechtenstein: blue+﻿, RTL﻿, CH Media

<h2>Where can I Live Stream UEFA Champions League 2023?</h2>

You can watch the UEFA Champions League 2023 on uefa.tv. You can register for free to watch live streaming of select UEFA competitions, match highlights, &nbsp;goals and more football videos.

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UEFA Champions League 2022-23: The UEFA Champions League has a massive following reflected in its broadcast reach. They have multiple partners in Europe and countries in Africa, Asia, America, The Middle East and many more.

UEFA Champions League 2022-23: The UEFA Champions League has a massive following reflected in its broadcast reach. They have multiple partners in Europe and countries in Africa, Asia, America, The Middle East and many more. Football fans can watch the UEFA Champions League on these local broadcasting channels. The top-tier football tournament commences on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Football fans are excited about the UEFA Champions League 2023 as it comes after a long time after the FIFA World Cup. The first match of the UEFA Champions League is PSG vs Bayern. The first leg of the UEFA Champions League will end on February 22. The second leg will commence on March 7 and end on March 15. The UEFA Champions League 2023 is the 68th season of Europe's premier club football tournament. The winner will automatically qualify for UEFA Super Cup. We have mentioned all the TV broadcasters of Europe partnered with the UEFA to Live telecast the Champions League. You can find the channel for your country in the list mentioned below. Where can I watch UEFA Champions League 2023 Live on TV in Europe? Russia: Match TV Germany: Prime Video, DAZN United Kingdom: BT Sport France: Canal+, M6, RMC Sport Italy: Sky Italia, DAZN Spain: Telefonica, Mediapro Ukraine: Megogo Poland: Viaplay, TVP Romania: Pro TV Netherlands: Talpa, ESPN Belgium: Telenet, SBS VRT, RTBF, beTV Czechia: Ceska Televize, Sport1 Greece: COSMOTE TV Portugal: SIC, Sport TV Sweden: Viaplay Group Hungary: MTVA, RTL Austria: ServusTV, ORF, Sky Austria Serbia: Arena Sport Switzerland: blue+, CH Media Bulgaria: A1, bTV Denmark: TV2 Finland: Viaplay Group Slovakia: RTVS, Sport1 Norway: Viaplay Group Croatia: Arena Sport Moldova: Setanta, Prime Bosnia & Herzegovina: Arena Sport Albania: DigitAlb Lithuania: Viaplay Group North Macedonia: Arena Sport Slovenia: Arena Sport, Sportklub, Pro Plus Latvia: Viaplay Group Estonia: Viaplay Group Montenegro: Arena Sport Luxembourg: RTL Malta: PBS, Melita, GO Iceland: Viaplay, Syn Liechtenstein: blue+﻿, RTL﻿, CH Media Where can I Live Stream UEFA Champions League 2023? You can watch the UEFA Champions League 2023 on uefa.tv. You can register for free to watch live streaming of select UEFA competitions, match highlights, goals and more football videos. ALSO READ | UEFA Champions League 2022-23: Where & how to watch PSG vs Bayern livestream in India- Check full schedule

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Pakistan has ordered for a complete ban on issuing visas to Afghan nationals. A letter to this effect has been sent to all of its embassies in the European Union.

Pakistan bans visas for Afghans in Europe

After the lid was blown over a visa scandal, Pakistan's Foreign Office on Monday ordered its European embassies to not issue visas to Afghan citizens until further notice.

After the lid was blown over a visa scandal, Pakistan's Foreign Office on Monday ordered its European embassies to not issue visas to Afghan citizens until further notice. The FO has ordered embassies in the UK, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands to not issue the visas, according to Pakistani media reports. Notably, the decision was prompted after 1,600 visas were issued to Afghan nationals by the Pakistan embassy in Sweden based on fake residence cards. WATCH | Afghanistan: Taliban underscores its resistance against women's education × After the news of the visa scandal broke on Pakistani news channels, the foreign ministry swung into action and launched an inquiry into how the visas were issued so carelessly by the Pakistan mission. This is not the first instance where Afghan nationals have entered Pakistan using bogus documents. Last year, it was reported that people attempting to flee the clutches of the Taliban were paying as much as $700 for a yearlong visa to Pakistan. Read more: Taliban 'unable or unwilling’ to fulfil commitments, Pakistan has the right to defend itself: US The tensions between the two countries have been running high, especially after the Peshawar bomb blast. Islamabad is of the view that the Taliban regime in Kabul is pulling the strings of TTP in Pakistan. TTP, a rogue terrorist outfit, fashioned on the lines of the Afghan Taliban is miffed with the current Shehbaz Sharif administration for not meeting its demands. The talks between the government and TTP collapsed in August last year. During the talks, TTP refused to budge on its demand for the reversal of the merger of Federally Administered Tribal Areas with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Since then, TTP has gone on a rampage, conducting fatal bomb blasts one after another. Islamabad is wary that the influx of Afghan nationals on bogus visas could exacerbate the current situation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pakistan orders its European embassies to NOT issue visas to Afghan nationals

Europe on the moon! The lunar aspiration could soon become a reality, courtesy of the Americans, Europe is planning on playing a key role in NASA's Orion spacecraft program. This will give European astronauts a chance to walk on the moon for the first time in years.

Europe shoots the moon! US join hands with Europe for Space mission

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made some strong points as he addressed the European Union leaders and the European Parliament in Brussels on Thursday (February 9). Zelensky said that&nbsp;Europe wouldn't be free without a free Ukraine as he urged allies to accelerate the promised delivery of modern long-range weapons.

The Ukrainian president is on a rare visit, only his second foreign trip since Russia's full-scale invasion started last year in February, causing food and fuel crises globally.&nbsp;

Zelensky was in London on Wednesday where he met United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and British monarch King Charles III and also addressed the nation's parliament. After that, he went to Paris.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian president lobbied the allies in Europe to provide modern fighter jets and long-range missiles. Zelensky then flew to Brussels to address EU leaders and the European parliament.&nbsp;

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Zelensky told MEPs, "We are defending against the most anti-European force of the modern world -- we are defending ourselves, we Ukrainians on the battlefield, along with you."&nbsp;

Zelensky received a standing ovation during the parliamentary address and after that, he joined the 27 leaders of the EU member states as the special guest at their regular summit, where he made an opening address.&nbsp;

"I have to thank you personally for your unwavering support of our country and our aspirations, our aspirations to live in a united, free Europe," he told them.&nbsp;

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He again said that Ukraine needs artillery, munitions, modern tanks, long-range missiles and fighter jets "faster than the aggressor" can prepare what he said would be a dangerous new offensive.&nbsp;

Zelensky said after the meeting that "there are positive signals, concerning the respective weapons. I really want these signals to move to concrete sounds to concrete voice, the voice that is not afraid that Russia will hear."&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, European Council President Charles Michel told reporters that the EU must continue to provide maximum support to Ukraine.&nbsp;

Michel said during a joint press conference with Zelensky and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen: "We consider that the coming weeks and months will probably be decisive... It’s not the time to tremble. It’s time to remain rational and time to deploy maximum support."&nbsp;

<h2>'Ukraine should become an EU member'</h2>

Zelensky said&nbsp;Ukraine should become an EU member, arguing the bloc wouldn't be whole without his country being its integral part.&nbsp;

But Michel told Zelensky that he would first need to have all member states agree to it when he told the news conference that "when I say this year I mean this year, 2023".&nbsp;

Michel stressed that "the road to peace, reconstruction and membership will be a long, hard road," before adding: "We'll be with you every step of the way."&nbsp;

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made some strong points as he addressed the European Union leaders and the European Parliament in Brussels on Thursday (February 9).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made some strong points as he addressed the European Union leaders and the European Parliament in Brussels on Thursday (February 9). Zelensky said that Europe wouldn't be free without a free Ukraine as he urged allies to accelerate the promised delivery of modern long-range weapons. The Ukrainian president is on a rare visit, only his second foreign trip since Russia's full-scale invasion started last year in February, causing food and fuel crises globally. Zelensky was in London on Wednesday where he met United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and British monarch King Charles III and also addressed the nation's parliament. After that, he went to Paris. The Ukrainian president lobbied the allies in Europe to provide modern fighter jets and long-range missiles. Zelensky then flew to Brussels to address EU leaders and the European parliament. ALSO READ | SpaceX prevents Ukraine from using Starlink internet for controlling drones Zelensky told MEPs, "We are defending against the most anti-European force of the modern world -- we are defending ourselves, we Ukrainians on the battlefield, along with you." Zelensky received a standing ovation during the parliamentary address and after that, he joined the 27 leaders of the EU member states as the special guest at their regular summit, where he made an opening address. "I have to thank you personally for your unwavering support of our country and our aspirations, our aspirations to live in a united, free Europe," he told them. WATCH | Russia: US should pay compensation to countries affected × He again said that Ukraine needs artillery, munitions, modern tanks, long-range missiles and fighter jets "faster than the aggressor" can prepare what he said would be a dangerous new offensive. Zelensky said after the meeting that "there are positive signals, concerning the respective weapons. I really want these signals to move to concrete sounds to concrete voice, the voice that is not afraid that Russia will hear." 'Provide maximum support for Ukraine' Meanwhile, European Council President Charles Michel told reporters that the EU must continue to provide maximum support to Ukraine. Michel said during a joint press conference with Zelensky and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen: "We consider that the coming weeks and months will probably be decisive... It’s not the time to tremble. It’s time to remain rational and time to deploy maximum support." 'Ukraine should become an EU member' Zelensky said Ukraine should become an EU member, arguing the bloc wouldn't be whole without his country being its integral part. But Michel told Zelensky that he would first need to have all member states agree to it when he told the news conference that "when I say this year I mean this year, 2023". Michel stressed that "the road to peace, reconstruction and membership will be a long, hard road," before adding: "We'll be with you every step of the way." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Europe is facing a drug shortage of antibiotics like amoxicillin, which is used to treat respiratory infections. The signs of the crisis started to show in late 2022 with countries reporting problems in sourcing certain important drugs. What is the bloc doing to solve this health crisis? Molly Gambhir reports.

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The shortage of antibiotics in Europe made headlines late last year, with most manufacturers citing supply-chain issues and a rise in demand across the continent for medicines. However, a report by Reuters published on Wednesday (February 8), suggests that their problems might not be over just yet. The news agency spoke to 13 European manufacturers and six generic drug industry associations and trade groups and noted that many firms are struggling to make enough money to continue to justify making antibiotics.&nbsp;

What has happened so far?

In December, pharmacies across the United Kingdom and France reported they are running out of key antibiotics which came amid a surge of post-Covid winter infections like strep throat. Some of these medicines included amoxicillin (used to treat a number of respiratory infections) as well as the common painkiller paracetamol.&nbsp;

However, even at the time, the phenomenon was not unheard of as a similar situation took place during the COVID-19 pandemic while the recent one was also attributed to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and supply chain issues. Additionally, it was also attributed to the fact that India and China produced at least 60 to 80 per cent of the world’s active pharmaceutical ingredients and with this kind of market concentration comes risks.&nbsp;

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As China was still facing Covid-related restrictions, even though they were later dropped, to some extent it delayed the European procurement of ingredients, packaging and other components needed to manufacture medicines. Additionally, since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, Europe also faced a spike in energy costs which made energy-intensive production difficult to maintain.&nbsp;

According to a survey of 29 European countries including the EU members and Turkiye, Kosovo, Norway and North Macedonia, reported a shortage of some 600 medicines while 20 per cent reported a shortage of at least 200-300 drugs, as per Politico. Additionally, the survey conducted between mid-November and December 31, last year, also showed that three-quarters of those countries that responded witnessed worse shortages this winter when compared to 2021’s winter.&nbsp;

EMA decides antibiotic shortage not a “major event”

Since the beginning of the year, many reports regarding the antibiotic shortage in Europe continue to emerge as seasonal infections saw a surge after all COVID-19 restrictions ended and people went back to their daily lives. Experts attributed this rise in seasonal infections to our weaker immune systems not used to the germs we encounter in day-to-day life. This surge of infections also caught drugmakers off guard who were also largely unprepared for the rise in demand.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/antibiotics-shortage-is-getting-scary-is-it-really-significant-know-everything-about-it-542341">Antibiotics shortage is getting scary, is it really significant? Know everything about it</a>

On January 26, the drug regulator, European Medicines Agency (EMA) termed the antibiotic shortage on the continent not a “major event”. However, if the situation was to be categorised it would allow EMA to coordinate action with countries across Europe as well as increase the reporting obligations of manufacturers. Notably, the drug regulatory body’s decision accounted for shortages of certain widely used antibiotics, including amoxicillin.&nbsp;

The EMA did acknowledge that nearly all European countries are currently witnessing antibiotic shortages. Furthermore, reports suggest that drugmakers also cut output when the demand decreased at the height of the Covid pandemic. Prior to the release of the statement by EMA, a group of patient and consumer groups wrote to the regulatory body and said there was not enough action being taken to tackle the shortages.&nbsp;

Additionally, they also noted, the use of alternative antibiotics was affecting the supplies of other medicines and called for the EMA to declare the situation as a “major event”. They also acknowledged that although it would not solve the crisis immediately it would at least offer some regulator visibility into the extent to which the antibiotics shortage is affecting different countries across the continent, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

What are the drug manufacturers saying about the shortage this time around?

According to a report by Reuters, drug manufacturers are reluctant to increase production with prices of generics regulated at a time when the conflict in Ukraine has led to an increase in the cost of virtually everything including components like energy to run the factories, cardboard for packaging and even aluminium for bottle caps.&nbsp;

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“We cannot keep this capped pricing when all of our production, logistics and regulatory compliance costs are increasing at double digits or more”, said the director general of lobby group Medicines for Europe, Adrian van den Hoven to Reuters. The group represents makers of generic drugs in the region and this reluctance suggests that the issue of antibiotic shortages is not going to be tackled any time soon or even worsen.&nbsp;

How is the cost of generic medicine decided?

According to Medicines for Europe, generic medicines account for nearly 70 per cent of all dispensed medicines in the continent but only 29 per cent of the money is spent on drugs by national health agencies. Prior to launching tenders, many European governments compare the price of generic medicines to other markets in the region or similar ones within the country which then becomes the reference price and also serves as a benchmark for negotiations with suppliers, as per Reuters. Therefore, the contract typically goes to those who offer the lowest price which, according to the drugmakers, puts pressure on prices in tenders that come after.&nbsp;

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Reportedly, over the past decade or so, this has led many European companies to either cut output or move the manufacturing of this type of medicine and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) out of the continent. This includes countries like India and China where the costs are much lower and where the production is now concentrated.&nbsp;

The European generic medicine makers have attributed this tender system and regulated prices to their downfall while also saying that they are being undercut by suppliers from Asia. Therefore, industry experts have called for an overhaul of pricing schemes which could encourage production in Europe to both avoid future shortages and reduce dependency on Asian countries for essential medicines, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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The shortage of antibiotics in Europe made headlines late last year, with most manufacturers citing supply-chain issues and a rise in demand across the continent for medicines.

The shortage of antibiotics in Europe made headlines late last year, with most manufacturers citing supply-chain issues and a rise in demand across the continent for medicines. However, a report by Reuters published on Wednesday (February 8), suggests that their problems might not be over just yet. The news agency spoke to 13 European manufacturers and six generic drug industry associations and trade groups and noted that many firms are struggling to make enough money to continue to justify making antibiotics. What has happened so far? In December, pharmacies across the United Kingdom and France reported they are running out of key antibiotics which came amid a surge of post-Covid winter infections like strep throat. Some of these medicines included amoxicillin (used to treat a number of respiratory infections) as well as the common painkiller paracetamol. However, even at the time, the phenomenon was not unheard of as a similar situation took place during the COVID-19 pandemic while the recent one was also attributed to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and supply chain issues. Additionally, it was also attributed to the fact that India and China produced at least 60 to 80 per cent of the world’s active pharmaceutical ingredients and with this kind of market concentration comes risks. ALSO READ | Doctors show concern as countries across Europe face shortages of antibiotics As China was still facing Covid-related restrictions, even though they were later dropped, to some extent it delayed the European procurement of ingredients, packaging and other components needed to manufacture medicines. Additionally, since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, Europe also faced a spike in energy costs which made energy-intensive production difficult to maintain. According to a survey of 29 European countries including the EU members and Turkiye, Kosovo, Norway and North Macedonia, reported a shortage of some 600 medicines while 20 per cent reported a shortage of at least 200-300 drugs, as per Politico. Additionally, the survey conducted between mid-November and December 31, last year, also showed that three-quarters of those countries that responded witnessed worse shortages this winter when compared to 2021’s winter. EMA decides antibiotic shortage not a “major event” Since the beginning of the year, many reports regarding the antibiotic shortage in Europe continue to emerge as seasonal infections saw a surge after all COVID-19 restrictions ended and people went back to their daily lives. Experts attributed this rise in seasonal infections to our weaker immune systems not used to the germs we encounter in day-to-day life. This surge of infections also caught drugmakers off guard who were also largely unprepared for the rise in demand. ALSO READ | Antibiotics shortage is getting scary, is it really significant? Know everything about it On January 26, the drug regulator, European Medicines Agency (EMA) termed the antibiotic shortage on the continent not a “major event”. However, if the situation was to be categorised it would allow EMA to coordinate action with countries across Europe as well as increase the reporting obligations of manufacturers. Notably, the drug regulatory body’s decision accounted for shortages of certain widely used antibiotics, including amoxicillin. The EMA did acknowledge that nearly all European countries are currently witnessing antibiotic shortages. Furthermore, reports suggest that drugmakers also cut output when the demand decreased at the height of the Covid pandemic. Prior to the release of the statement by EMA, a group of patient and consumer groups wrote to the regulatory body and said there was not enough action being taken to tackle the shortages. Additionally, they also noted, the use of alternative antibiotics was affecting the supplies of other medicines and called for the EMA to declare the situation as a “major event”. They also acknowledged that although it would not solve the crisis immediately it would at least offer some regulator visibility into the extent to which the antibiotics shortage is affecting different countries across the continent, reported Reuters. What are the drug manufacturers saying about the shortage this time around? According to a report by Reuters, drug manufacturers are reluctant to increase production with prices of generics regulated at a time when the conflict in Ukraine has led to an increase in the cost of virtually everything including components like energy to run the factories, cardboard for packaging and even aluminium for bottle caps. ALSO WATCH | Europe hit by shortage of antibiotics; doctors and officials express concern “We cannot keep this capped pricing when all of our production, logistics and regulatory compliance costs are increasing at double digits or more”, said the director general of lobby group Medicines for Europe, Adrian van den Hoven to Reuters. The group represents makers of generic drugs in the region and this reluctance suggests that the issue of antibiotic shortages is not going to be tackled any time soon or even worsen. How is the cost of generic medicine decided? According to Medicines for Europe, generic medicines account for nearly 70 per cent of all dispensed medicines in the continent but only 29 per cent of the money is spent on drugs by national health agencies. Prior to launching tenders, many European governments compare the price of generic medicines to other markets in the region or similar ones within the country which then becomes the reference price and also serves as a benchmark for negotiations with suppliers, as per Reuters. Therefore, the contract typically goes to those who offer the lowest price which, according to the drugmakers, puts pressure on prices in tenders that come after. ALSO WATCH | Europe: UK reports shortage in supply of antibiotics; doctors to recommend shorter courses Reportedly, over the past decade or so, this has led many European companies to either cut output or move the manufacturing of this type of medicine and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) out of the continent. This includes countries like India and China where the costs are much lower and where the production is now concentrated. The European generic medicine makers have attributed this tender system and regulated prices to their downfall while also saying that they are being undercut by suppliers from Asia. Therefore, industry experts have called for an overhaul of pricing schemes which could encourage production in Europe to both avoid future shortages and reduce dependency on Asian countries for essential medicines, reported Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The European economy’s manufacturing sector registered a strong performance for the first time in six months, raising expectations that Europe will be able to weather the possible recession this year.

Europe’s S&amp;P Global Flash Eurozone purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.2 in January from 49.3 in December.

PMI is an economic indicator derived from the monthly survey of private sector companies. It aims in providing information regarding the current and future conditions of a business to the decision-makers, analysts and investors of the company. A figure above 50 indicates growth.

According to the data, lower inflation, improved supply chains and the recent reopening of China’s Covid-scarred economy, greatly benefitted the European economy.

Among the European economies, Germany registered a robust performance with the composite PMI rising from 49.0 in December to 49.7 in January.

France, on the other hand, fell for a third consecutive month after a sharper drop in services activity.

While the rest of the eurozone, which is made up of 20 countries after Croatia joined in January, returned to growth.

“The survey undoubtedly brings welcome good news to suggest that any downturn is likely to be far less severe than previously feared and that a recession may well be avoided altogether,” said Chris Williamson, S&amp;P’s chief business economist, reports AFP news agency.

He added that the survey suggested “a nadir was reached back in October, since when fears over the energy market in particular have been alleviated by falling prices, helped by the warmer than usual weather and generous government assistance”.

Despite positive PMI, inflation remains to be high at 9.2 per cent, however, it fell fallen for two months in a row, driven by slowdown in the rate of energy price rises.

S&amp;P’s Williamson said however the increase in inflation for goods and services would “add encouragement to the hawks to push for further monetary policy tightening”.

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The European economy’s manufacturing sector registered a strong performance for the first time in six months, raising expectations that Europe will be able to weather the possible recession this year.

The European economy’s manufacturing sector registered a strong performance for the first time in six months, raising expectations that Europe will be able to weather the possible recession this year. Europe’s S&P Global Flash Eurozone purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.2 in January from 49.3 in December. PMI is an economic indicator derived from the monthly survey of private sector companies. It aims in providing information regarding the current and future conditions of a business to the decision-makers, analysts and investors of the company. A figure above 50 indicates growth. According to the data, lower inflation, improved supply chains and the recent reopening of China’s Covid-scarred economy, greatly benefitted the European economy. Among the European economies, Germany registered a robust performance with the composite PMI rising from 49.0 in December to 49.7 in January. France, on the other hand, fell for a third consecutive month after a sharper drop in services activity. While the rest of the eurozone, which is made up of 20 countries after Croatia joined in January, returned to growth. “The survey undoubtedly brings welcome good news to suggest that any downturn is likely to be far less severe than previously feared and that a recession may well be avoided altogether,” said Chris Williamson, S&P’s chief business economist, reports AFP news agency. He added that the survey suggested “a nadir was reached back in October, since when fears over the energy market in particular have been alleviated by falling prices, helped by the warmer than usual weather and generous government assistance”. Despite positive PMI, inflation remains to be high at 9.2 per cent, however, it fell fallen for two months in a row, driven by slowdown in the rate of energy price rises. S&P’s Williamson said however the increase in inflation for goods and services would “add encouragement to the hawks to push for further monetary policy tightening”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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