TL;DREdinburgh has become the first Scottish city to implement a tourist tax. Visitors will now pay an additional five percent for overnight stays.
TL;DRPerceived major problems in a country, such as the economy, housing market, migration, or healthcare, differ across European regions. These perceptions are influenced by local circumstances.
TL;DRThe German Association of Cities is calling on the department store chain Galeria to involve municipalities in discussions about the future of threatened branches. This concerns the cities' right to have a say in decision-making.
TL;DRGreenpeace warns that construction and climate change are pushing Spain's coastlines to the brink of collapse. The organization advocates for nature-based alternatives to beach regeneration.
TL;DRA study estimates that European mobile network operators could incur costs of up to 40 billion euros if Chinese network equipment providers are banned. This figure is four times higher than Brussels' previous estimations.
TL;DRThe German federal government is being urged to ensure access to swimming pools for everyone, arguing that affordable swimming pools are part of essential public services. The rising prices of swimming pool entry are presented as a problematic issue.
TL;DRClimate change is impacting urban livability and affordability, influencing who can afford rent and property prices. This phenomenon is causing housing prices to increase in suburban areas.
TL;DRDog owners in Chiasso will soon be required to remove their dogs' urine during walks, in addition to feces. A water bottle is suggested as the necessary tool for this task.
TL;DRConstruction has commenced on a 150 MW river water heat pump in Cologne, designed to extract heat from the Rhine for residential heating. This project, aiming to be Europe's largest river water heat pump, also raises ecological concerns.
TL;DRGoogle announced a new transatlantic submarine cable connecting Portugal, Bermuda, and the USA in 2023. Euronews is examining the project, its objectives, and the key players involved.