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Liverpool news: Eight stars risk European ban as two miss out on squad to face Galatasaray

Liverpool faces challenges with squad depth as eight players risk a European ban ahead of their Champions League match against Galatasaray.

Mar 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Hungary urges EU to lift Russian oil ban

Hungary's Foreign Minister calls for the EU to lift its ban on Russian oil and gas imports due to rising global oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 9 • 15:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Lift the ban on Russian energy imports, Hungary calls on the European Union

Hungary is urging the European Union to lift the restriction on the import of Russian energy.

Mar 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Florence prohibits fossil fuel advertising, a trend gaining strength in Europe

Florence, Italy, is set to implement a ban on advertising related to fossil fuel consumption, aligning with a growing European trend.

Mar 7 • 16:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU does not agree to “vegan” chicken. Plant-based burger remains in stores

The European Union has decided to ban the use of meat-related terminology for plant-based alternatives, affecting producers of meat substitutes.

Mar 6 • 15:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Finland plans to abandon the ban on deploying nuclear weapons on its territory

Finland is considering legal amendments to allow the deployment and storage of nuclear weapons in light of changing European security dynamics.

Mar 6 • 03:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

EU States and European Parliament Agree to Ban Names Like Vegetarian Steak

EU member states and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary agreement to ban names such as 'vegetarian steak' to ensure greater market transparency for consumers.

Mar 5 • 20:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

EU Member States and the European Parliament Agree on a Ban on Names Like Vegetarian Steak

The EU Member States and the European Parliament have reached an agreement to ban the use of terms such as 'vegetarian steak' in food labeling.

Mar 5 • 19:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Harmful promotions are returning to pharmacies. The President of the Supreme Pharmaceutical Council warns

The president of the Supreme Pharmaceutical Council of Poland warns that the lifting of the advertising ban for pharmacies, following a European Court ruling, has led to dangerous and irresponsible marketing practices.

Feb 26 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Climate supports the ban on single-use e-cigarettes in the European Union

The Estonian Ministry of Climate supports a proposal to ban single-use e-cigarettes across the European Union, backed by a public letter from various organizations and school leaders.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Europe, increasingly heated discussions about the need to limit children's access to social media

European countries are debating the necessity of restricting children's access to social media, with France moving forward with legislation to ban harmful platforms for children under 15.

Feb 25 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP, Vox, and Junts prevent the processing of Díaz's initiative to ban layoffs in companies relocating outside the EU

A right-wing majority in the Spanish Congress has blocked a proposal aimed at banning layoffs for companies relocating outside the European Union.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU plans permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungarian election

The European Commission intends to propose a permanent ban on Russian oil imports shortly after Hungary's parliamentary elections to avoid influencing the electoral campaign.

Feb 24 • 18:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Objection Exclusive: Why We Are Conducting the Social Media Ban Debate Wrongly in Germany

The article argues that the debate over age restrictions for social media usage in Germany overlooks the limited scope of EU member states' authority, necessitating a European-level resolution.

Feb 24 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Commission: Towards a permanent ban on the import of Russian oil – How it will avoid a blockage from Hungary – Slovakia

The European Commission plans to propose a permanent ban on Russian oil imports on April 15, three days after the Hungarian elections, aiming to avoid influencing the electoral process.

Feb 24 • 14:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU to submit proposal for a permanent ban on Russian oil in April, document shows

The European Commission plans to submit a proposal for a permanent ban on imports of Russian oil on April 15, as revealed by a document seen by Reuters.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Zelenskyy urges EU to ban entry for Russians involved in war against Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the EU to impose a ban on entry for all Russians implicated in the aggression against Ukraine during his address to the European Parliament.

Feb 24 • 11:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

FT: Greece seeks a central role in the European natural gas market

An article highlights Greece's ambition to establish itself as a key entry point for LNG imports into Europe amid the transition to ban Russian natural gas.

Feb 22 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Financial Times: Greece a Central Player in the European Market after Russian Gas

The Financial Times reports that Greece is emerging as the southern gateway to Europe for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, particularly from the US, as the EU prepares for a full ban on Russian gas by 2027.

Feb 22 • 08:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pharmacy Advertising: Implementation of the CJEU Judgment or 'Ban 2.0'?

The European Commission has urged Poland to comply with a CJEU ruling regarding the advertising ban on pharmacies, emphasizing not just legislative pace but also quality.

Feb 20 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The European justice admits the prohibition of the veil that hides the face, but rejected the reasons that Vox and Junts now put forward

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that veils concealing the face can be prohibited, while dismissing the reasons presented by the parties Vox and Junts.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the scandal over sex dolls, the European Union threatens to ban the Chinese platform Shein

The European Union has launched an investigation into China's Shein, potentially leading to its prohibition in Europe due to concerns over illegal products and addictive service designs.

Feb 17 • 18:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Western Pressure May Force Russia to Reduce Oil Production

Russia's crude oil exports, previously stable despite Western sanctions, are now declining due to intensified sanctions and a European Union ban on fuel derived from Russian oil.

Feb 17 • 09:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The European Commission Targets Russian Crypto Transactions

The European Commission has proposed a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency transactions linked to Russia to combat sanctions evasion and state financing operations.

Feb 17 • 09:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Eight countries of the European Union already ban the full veil totally or partially

Eight EU countries have enacted laws to ban the full face veil, with Spain considering a similar law.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government and the communities clash over the ban on eel fishing

The Spanish government faces opposition from autonomous communities regarding a proposed ban on fishing the European eel and its juvenile, the eel.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Should the UK ban social media for under-16s? Take our poll and have your say

The UK government is considering a ban on social media for under-16s to ensure children's safety online, inspired by similar actions in Australia and other European countries.

Feb 16 • 11:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Role Model Australia: Is an EU-wide Social Media Ban for Youth Coming?

The European Union is considering an EU-wide ban on social media for children and teenagers, inspired by measures already in place in Australia and discussions in other countries like Spain.

Feb 14 • 08:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sunny European city bans alcohol at night because of drunken tourists

The city of Split in Croatia has introduced a nighttime alcohol sales ban to address issues caused by drunken tourists.

Feb 13 • 15:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Does the EU want to ban heating private homes with wood?

The article debunks a false claim that the European Union intends to ban the use of wood for heating private homes in Latvia, reaffirming that there is no basis for such assertions.

Feb 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Protest against the ban on vegan 'sausages' and 'burgers'

A call has been made by vegetarian organizations and food companies to the European Commission to reverse a ban on using terms like 'sausages' and 'burgers' for non-meat products, a decision approved by the European Parliament last year.

Feb 13 • 07:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to Madise, Tallinn's PVC ban is unlawful

The Estonian Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise argues that Tallinn's recent ban on PVC advertising is unlawful as it conflicts with European Union law and local regulations.

Feb 13 • 02:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

They Isolated the Russians Not Just Like That: There is a Reason Why They Banned Social Networks

The article discusses the implications of Russia's social media bans in relation to military preparations against European nations.

Feb 12 • 16:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

TotalEnergies seeks clarification regarding the EU ban on Russian LNG

TotalEnergies is requesting clarification from the French government and the European Commission about the EU's ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), as it could potentially impact their operations in the Yamal project in Russia.

Feb 11 • 19:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Ukraine rallies Europe to block FIFA's push to end Russia's football ban

Ukraine is mobilizing European support to prevent FIFA from reinstating Russia in international football competitions.

Feb 10 • 14:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cities in Europe Ban Meat Advertising: "This is our act of responsibility"

Several European cities are implementing bans on advertisements for meat and high-emission products as part of environmental protection efforts.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Europe reopened its market for Argentine poultry meat

The European Union has reopened its market for Argentine poultry meat after a previous ban due to an avian influenza outbreak.

Feb 9 • 16:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Erik de la Reguera: Our children's brains have become a battlefield

France plans to impose a ban on social media use for children under 15, following similar actions in several other European countries, raising concerns about the impact of these platforms on youth well-being.

Feb 8 • 20:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The trend in the EU: Limit access to social media for young people

Several European countries, including France and Luxembourg, are moving towards restricting youth access to social media, with some advocating for a European Union-wide ban.

Feb 8 • 20:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Czech Prime Minister expressed support for banning social media for children

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš supports the ban on social media for children under 15, following similar plans from several European countries.

Feb 8 • 14:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Europe's War with Social Media - Battle for Children, Big Tech Strikes Back

The European conflict over the protection of minors on social media intensifies as Spain plans to ban under-16s from using these platforms, sparking reactions from major tech figures like Elon Musk and Pavel Durov.

Feb 8 • 05:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

EU introduces a ban. These substances will disappear from shops and restaurants

European Union officials are finalizing a regulation that will ban PFAS chemicals, which are known to be toxic and persist in the environment, affecting many industries and consumers.

Feb 7 • 05:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Brussels raises the tone: here are new (even secondary) sanctions. And dialogue with Moscow

The European Commission is proposing new punitive measures against countries facilitating the transit of critical goods to Russia, including an export ban on dual-use goods.

Feb 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Airport food EU ban extended into 2026 list of 8 items 'could get £5,000 fine'

The UK Government has extended the ban on bringing certain food products from the European Union into Great Britain until 2026 to prevent disease spread, imposing potential fines of up to £5,000 for violations.

Feb 6 • 21:21 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

EU proposes 'powerful' 20th Russia sanctions package with full ban on oil maritime services

The European Commission has proposed a new set of sanctions against Russia, including a complete ban on maritime services for oil to further diminish financial support for its war in Ukraine.

Feb 6 • 14:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The EU proposes new sanctions against Russia targeting energy, banking, and trade

The European Commission's president, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed a new sanctions package against Russia in response to the war in Ukraine, including a ban on providing services to tankers transporting Russian oil.

Feb 6 • 14:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia stalled over proposed ban on shadow fleet

The European Commission's 20th sanctions package against Russia has been delayed due to ongoing discussions about a proposed full ban on maritime services for vessels transporting Russian oil in EU ports.

Feb 6 • 13:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

European LNG imports from key Russian terminal rise 8% year-over-year, reach nearly 1.7 million tons in January, watchdog finds

A report reveals that European LNG imports from Russia's Yamal LNG terminal increased by 8% year-over-year in January 2025, reaching nearly 1.7 million tons, despite an EU agreement to ban Russian gas.

Feb 5 • 03:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

VIDEO: We asked people if they could name three Croatian handball clubs

The Croatian handball team was celebrated in a public gathering in Zagreb for winning bronze at the European Handball Championship, amidst the controversy surrounding their insistence on having Marko Perković Thompson perform despite his concert ban in the city.

Feb 4 • 19:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Who says no to changing energy dependence from Russia to the USA

As the EU prepares to ban imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia, some analysts and European Commissioners express concern over replacing Russian LNG with American sources.

Feb 4 • 10:09 UTC

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