Poland: Abortion Witch Hunt Targets Women, Doctors (www.hrw.org)
The HCOB Flash Germany Composite PMI Output Index - which gauges activity in the manufacturing and services sectors -fell to 44.7 in August, from 48.5 in July, the lowest level since May 2020. (www.marketwatch.com)
Germany is staring at the end of its economic model (english.elpais.com)
Summer's over for UK politicians as Sunak faces a crisis over crumbling schools (abcnews.go.com)
cross-posted from: lemmygrad.ml/post/1668750...
Over 100 UK schools close buildings due to fears of crumbling aerated concrete (www.thecanary.co)
As many as 104 schools and colleges containing an aerated concrete prone to collapse have been ordered not to reopen buildings this coming term. The Tory government stated on 3 September that it will “do what it takes” to ensure pupils’ safety. However, Rishi Sunak is now denying that he cut funding to relevant repair...
In a small French town where Houston-based LyondellBasell is a fixture, residents complain of unending pollution (grist.org)
Activists in both countries complain that regulators prioritize the economic well-being of polluting industries over the environment and public health....
The “sick man of Europe” moniker has resurfaced in recent weeks as manufacturing output continues to stutter in the region’s largest economy and Germany grapples with high energy prices. (www.cnbc.com)
EU imports record volumes of liquefied natural gas from Russia (www.ft.com)
Macron slams two-term limit on French presidency as ‘damnable bullshit’ (www.politico.eu)
UK factory orders tumble in the face of higher rates (www.reuters.com)
🌊 Christian democracy is to blame for Europe’s democratic backsliding (theloop.ecpr.eu)
ECB survey to chose the theme of the future Euro banknotes (www.ecb.europa.eu)
We are asking Europeans of all ages and backgrounds to give us their opinions about possible new themes for future euro banknotes. We want to hear from you – take part in our public survey by 31 August 2023.
Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash (www.bbc.com)
In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy’s government has settled the restaurant bill of four Italian tourists in Albania who left without paying....
Residents in B.C. and Northwest Territories continue to be evacuated due to wildfires (youtu.be)
Residents in B.C. and Northwest Territories continue to be evacuated due to wildfiresCurrently, Canada is grappling with a dire situation as more than one th...
European Citizens' Initiative for high-speed train connections between European capitals (eci.ec.europa.eu)
the initiative does not go to far into details with this, but any acceleration of trans-european railway extensions is good in my book - you may want to read this...
Dutch economy enters recession as inflation bites (www.reuters.com)
European Gas Prices Surge 18% as Australia Strike Talks Continue (www.bloomberg.com)
Investors turn gloomy over Europe’s economic outlook (www.ft.com)
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Why are flights cheaper than trains in Europe? (www.euronews.com)
One of the main reasons for the disparity is the lower taxes that the aviation industry benefits from....
Almost 14,000 evacuated in Polish city after unexploded WWII bomb found (notesfrompoland.com)
The dream of the first hydrogen rail network has died a quick death (qz.com)
Workers at UK munitions plant that supplies Ukraine to strike over pay (www.theguardian.com)
Nazi symbols and child pornography found in German police chats (www.euronews.com)
German industrial output falls further in June (www.reuters.com)
Poland as always divided (lemmy.ml)
