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Titanium dioxide, a potential carcinogen, is everywhere: cosmetics, medicines, paint, and more

Nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (TiO2), a substance banned in food products in France since 2020 and in the European Union since 2022 due to its potential carcinogenic properties, have been detected in human breast milk, infant formula, and commercial milk, according to a study published last week......

Barcelona to limit cruise ship traffic in fight against overtourism

Barcelona has announced a major step to reduce cruise ship traffic, part of a growing European push to counter overtourism. Under a new agreement signed by the city council and the port authority, the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five by 2030. This will lower the port’s......

Morocco and France work to safeguard banking links under new EU regulations

Morocco and France are advancing toward a landmark agreement to protect Moroccan banks operating within Europe from the stringent effects of the European Union’s Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI). The directive, a key part of the EU’s efforts to tighten financial regulations, limits......

Hot air balloon tragedy in Brazil raises safety concerns

A tragic accident in Brazil has claimed the lives of eight people after a hot air balloon caught fire mid-flight. The incident has drawn attention to the risks associated with ballooning, a popular yet potentially dangerous recreational activity. The balloon, which was carrying passengers on what was......

Morocco unveils unified star rating system for tourist accommodations

Morocco has launched a new star rating system that will apply to all tourist accommodations, including hotels, riads, guest houses, and other lodging options. This unified approach aims to elevate hospitality standards and align the nation’s tourism offerings with international benchmarks. A new......

Barcelona faces potential Champions League sanctions amid financial scrutiny

Barcelona is confronting serious repercussions from UEFA, including the possibility of a points deduction, following allegations of repeated financial rule violations. Joan Laporta, the club president, witnessed Barcelona being fined €500,000 last October due to the improper inclusion of income......

Spain expands access for assistance dogs across public spaces

The Spanish government has enacted a significant decree allowing individuals who require assistance dogs to access all public spaces in Spain, ranging from swimming pools to supermarkets. This new regulation, approved by the cabinet under the Ministry of Social Rights, ensures that disabled individuals......

Thames Water fined £122.7 million over sewage spills and shareholder payouts

Thames Water has been issued a staggering fine of £122.7 million for breaching regulations regarding sewage spills and shareholder payouts. This penalty marks the largest ever imposed by the water industry regulator, Ofwat, which criticized the company for failing to protect both its customers......

Spanish court halts controversial Cuelgamuros memorial redesign competition

The Central Administrative Court of Contractual Resources has ordered the precautionary suspension of the government-sponsored contracting procedure for the "Cuelgamuros Memorial," bringing an abrupt halt to Spain's ambitious plans to transform this historically charged site. Legal challenge......