Italy is the only country of Western Europe to not recognise same-sex marriages or any form of civil union between gay people. France, Spain, the UK, but also the faraway Iceland, and the super-catholic Ireland allow people of the same sex to get married, according to the country’s regulations. On the other hand, Germany,
19 countries of the European Union chose to ban GM crops. 3 October was the deadline to tell the European Commission whether to ban them or not.
It’s been called the “Airbnb for refugees”. Refugees Welcome, Flüchtlinge Willkommen in the original German, is a non-profit website that connects refugees to people offering spare rooms. It has been active in Germany since November 2014 and in Austria since January 2015, helping around 140 refugees from 21 different countries find places to stay.
From donations to NGOs, to voluntary works, and hospitality. Here are some tips for those who want to do their bit for refugees in Italy, where more than 100,000 asylum seekers have arrived in 2015.
Amusement parks can be a pleasant diversion during the holidays. Some are also eco-friendly: here are some located in Europe and North America.
Vienna si è rivolta alla giustizia europea, puntando il dito contro le sovvenzioni pubbliche concesse da Londra ai futuri reattori nucleari di Hinkley Point.
Intensive apple production in Europe uses too much chemicals. The most frequentlly found substance was a fungicide and there are also seven types of pesticides not approved by the EU.
24 parchi nazionali, 134 parchi regionali, 30 aree marine protette. Senza questi numeri molte specie sarebbero oggi estinte in natura.
Sustainable tourism means travelling green. Here is a practical guide for those planning their holidays.
Since 1851, every five years, world’s cities host a unique event for six months: the universal exposition. In 2015 it’s the capital of Lombardy’s turn, which on 1st May has opened the door of Expo 2015. As in any other world exposition, since the first one held in London, the main attractions are
