January 2026 – Page 48

European Tourism Day advances work on the EU’s upcoming tourism strategy

January 23, 2026admin

On Monday, 26 January, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will host the European Tourism Day in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to explore how Europe can shape the tourism of tomorrow. The event will address a broad range of topics, including sustainability, accessibility, the use of Artificial Intelligence and data, and private investment in the sector. Discussions will […]

Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels

January 23, 2026admin

Jan 23, 2026, 1:43 p.mJan 23, 2026, 1:43 p.m Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil energy. From this summer onwards, advertising for things like hamburgers, cruises, diesel cars or air travel will no longer be permitted on streets, squares and bus stops. A majority of the local council approved the ban. According to the […]

Female taekwondo teacher released, Taliban say

January 23, 2026admin

A 22-year-old Afghan woman who was reportedly running a taekwondo gym for girls has been released after spending 13 days in jail, a spokesman for the Taliban’s supreme court confirmed. Khadija Ahmadzada was detained for being in “violation” of rules “regarding women’s sports gyms”, a spokesman for the Taliban’s ministry of vice and virtue told […]

Vance compares US economy to “Titanic”

January 23, 2026admin

US Vice President JD Vance.Image: keystone January 23, 2026, 1:29 p.mJanuary 23, 2026, 1:29 p.m In a speech, US Vice President JD Vance equated his country’s economy with, of all things, the sunken ship “Titanic”. Vance probably wanted to use the analogy to explain the current cost of living crisis in the USA. But he […]

EU deploys emergency generators as Russian strikes leave 1 million Ukrainians without power in -20°C

January 23, 2026admin

Over 1 million Ukrainians are without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures following relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The European Commission is today deploying 447 emergency generators worth €3.7 million from EU strategic reserves to restore power to hospitals, shelters and critical services. The generators – mobilised from rescEU strategic reserves hosted in […]

Power cuts and freezing temperatures test Kyiv's resilience after Russian attacks

January 23, 2026admin

In recent weeks, Russia has ramped up its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing mass power cuts in Kyiv during one of the harshest winters in recent memory. Almost half a million residents have fled the Ukrainian capital, and those who remain have been left without reliable heat, electricity or water for days on end.

Nelson Mandela’s personal items can be sold after daughter wins South Africa court battle

January 23, 2026admin

A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country’s heritage body to stop the sale and export of various artefacts connected to anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela. The 70 personal items include a cell key from Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of the 27 years he was locked up, a pair […]

Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace after Davos spat

January 23, 2026admin

President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos.

"Ukrainian officials see genuine security issues in the Arctic ignored by Europeans"

January 23, 2026admin

Ahead of talks between US, Ukraine and Russia in the UAE, Zelensky gave a very critical speech in Davos, accusing the EU of lacking political will in, a surprising change of tone for the Ukrainian president. But for FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg, this could be a calculated move “to keep Americans on side”, and especially […]

UK pharmacists report major aspirin shortage – POLITICO

January 23, 2026admin

Olivier Picard, chair of the NPA, said the association is “concerned” about these reports and its implications on patients; 51 million aspirin items were prescribed in the U.K. between January and October last year. “For those pharmacies that can get hold of supply, costs will far exceed what they will be reimbursed by the [National […]