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Italy gains 14 new Blue Flag beaches: Here’s where to go in 2026

Published on 15/05/2026 – 10:07 GMT+2 Italy has consolidated its leading role in beach tourism with 525 beaches across the country awards Blue Flags by the Foundation for Environmental Education (Fee). ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The award ceremony, which took place in Rome on Thursday, saw 14 new entries and three failed…

Which European countries are the largest exporters of plastic waste?

Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, according to a new study. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT It was followed by the UK, which exported 675,000 tonnes abroad, said the report, which was carried out by journalists at Watershed Investigations and the environmental NGO Basel…

Drone fallout rocks Latvia and fragile US–China reset

Good morning from Brussels. This is Maïa de la Baume and Angela Skujins, writing Friday’s newsletter from the Belgian capital, where EU officials have already slipped into long-weekend mode. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Just in: Latvia’s former defence minister Andris Sprūds, who resigned on Sunday, told the Europe Today programme that he…

Iconic LA seafood restaurant Connie & Ted’s shutters after 13 years

Connie & Ted’s, the West Hollywood institution that brought a high-end taste of New England’s coastline to West Hollywood, is shuttering its doors after more than a decade of service. The beloved seafood hotspot announced on Instagram yesterday that it will close July 1, becoming the latest casualty in LA’s…