Belgian Ferrero chocolate factory suffers second salmonella outbreak
Luxury Italian chocolate manufacturer Ferrero has stopped making its products at its Belgian facility in Arlon after salmonella bacteria was discovered there at…
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Beware of ‘fake hitman’, French Government warns public
The French Government has warned the public to be aware of a financial scam involving a “fake hitman”.
EU medication rules discriminate against vegans, MEP claims
European Union labelling rules for medicines discriminate against vegans and vegetarians, a Czech Pirate Party MEP has claimed.
Brussels’ eco-friendly pool shut over poor hygiene
An experimental outdoor swimming pool in Brussels is to remain shut as its eco-friendly filtration system is unable to keep the water clean.
Alcohol should carry cigarette-style graphic warnings, say Left-wing parties
Eurocare, a network of around 50 voluntary and non-governmental organisations working on the prevention and reduction of alcohol-related harm across Europe, wants…
New EU bank account powers worry privacy advocates
New EU powers over bank accounts could be abused, privacy advocates warn.
How about porn? Brussels job-seekers asked if they’re willing to bare all
Unemployed actors have been asked if they'd bare more than their souls on camera after Brussels-based employment agency, Actiris, suggested those looking for work…
Italians ‘prepared to strike’ over soaring cost of pasta
Profiteering pasta producers and war in Ukraine blamed for price spikes impacting Italian appetites
Drug shortages in EU cause for great concern
More and more, European countries are running out of medicines. Common medications like antibiotics or painkillers for children are in short supply.
Can the booze industry kill off EU warning labels for a second time?
The wine and beer industries successfully killed off the first European Commission attempt to slap warning labels on their products – back in 2007 – and the…