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Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise passengers

Politicians in Barcelona are in favour of raising the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers in a bid to curb overtourism. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The proposal has been agreed upon by parties in the Barcelona City Council, but the Parliament of Catalonia still needs to give its approval before the change…

Air con or not? The facts behind the politicised battle to stay cool

Sweltering temperatures across Western Europe triggered by a heat dome have transformed air conditioning into an increasingly topical — and contentious — debate. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT European countries that have not historically relied on air con are navigating a complex decision: whether to embrace it fully — which experts have warned…

Ranked: The European countries with the best lakes for safe swimming

As a heatwave continues to pummel Europe, plunging into a refreshing lake or river seems like the only sensible thing to do right now. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But, tempting as these bodies of water are, many are not safe for bathing. As temperatures broke records in several cities across France this…

Oil, cod, Kirill: friction points emerge in new EU sanctions on Russia

An agreement on the 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia remains mired in difficulty, with major political obstacles and the public threat of a Bulgarian veto shrinking the chances of securing unanimity. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Ambassadors met on Friday to discuss a revised text of the proposal tabled by…