China's long-awaited national carbon emission trading scheme (ETS) made its debut on Friday with 4.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide quotas worth 210 million yuan ($32 million) changing hands, Shanghai Securities News reported.

It is the largest carbon market globally by volume with more than 2...

The weather is the subject of many a conversation here on earth. But did you know that weather also occurs in space, even though it's a thousand times emptier than the best laboratory vacuums here on Earth. Much like terrestrial weather, space weather results from a complex system driven both by ...

At the age of just two, Biel, a young boy from Spain had trouble walking up and down the stairs because of an optic nerve problem. 👓🇪🇸

Without the necessary technology available for this rare condition, his parents decided to set up a hi-tech glasses company that would help others suffering the ...

As flood waters recede, the devastation across Europe is being revealed. While Germany and Belgium begin the rescue effort, the Netherlands and Switzerland brace for more big weather.

Read more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-18/Help-arrives-as-flood-waters-recede-to-reveal-devastation-in-...

Karate, not to be confused with kung fu, will take its bow at Tokyo 2020 as a full Olympic sport.

It’s fitting, given that karate is thought to have originated in host-nation Japan nearly 700 years ago. But one of the favorites for gold isn't Japanese – he's Spanish.

"This is the most important...

🇨🇿 Did you know that in Czechia people have had to change their surname depending on their gender?

But a new law gives women the option to omit the feminine surname ending.

Johannes Pleschberger reports from Prague to learn more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-17/Should-women-use-differe...

🏛️ They’ve survived civil war, natural disasters and now a pandemic – and now Madrid’s Museo del Prado and its neighboring royal park are hoping to become a UNESCO World Heritage site.

🖼️ For 200 years the Prado and Retiro area has provided locals and visitors alike with cultural enjoyment, in ...

COVID-19 infections are increasing in Greece and the Delta variant is now the most prominent variant in the country. But how is Greece responding?

Evangelo Sipsas goes to Athens to find out more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-17/Greece-responds-to-rising-infections-rates-as-Delta-variant...

🎭 The end of England’s lockdown is almost here. But what do businesses and experts think about that? And does the end of obligatory rules really mean a complete return to normal?

Juliet Mann spoke to people around London to find out: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-17/England-s-Freedom-Day...

The European Commission has launched legal action against Hungary and Poland for breaking EU law by discriminating against LGBT+ citizens.

Hungary recently implemented what's been called an "anti-LGBT+ law" that bans the display and promotion of homosexuality to under-18s.

The law stops any e...

🇬🇧🏖️ Large parts of the travel industry have criticized the UK government's latest changes to its traffic-light system for travel. Only two destinations have been added to its green list, which requires no quarantine on arrival in the UK – Bulgaria and Hong Kong.

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The European Union has announced new climate change legislation which will help the bloc towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. 🌍

The tougher plans include taxing jet fuel and banning the sale of petrol and diesel powered cars within 20 years.

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Doctors, nurses and care-home staff in France have to get a coronavirus vaccine by mid-September or face having their pay docked and being barred from going to work.

The move was announced by President Emmanuel Macron in a televised prime-time address to the nation and came as part of a package...

The money tap is about to be turned on after European finance ministers greenlit the COVID-19 recovery plans of a dozen nations, marking a milestone in the bloc's recovery from the pandemic and in its experiment with financing joint debt.

Italy and Spain, which are top beneficiaries of the pro...

Almost all coronavirus restrictions in England will be lifted from July 19.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirmed the decision to move ahead with the fourth and final step out of the country's lockdown.

"There will never be a perfect time to take this step," said Javid. Adding: "If not now, wh...

Europe's money-making summer season is in jeopardy of being a financial flop for a second year in a row as the highly contagious Delta variant sweeps across the continent and forces countries to reimpose COVID-19 travel restrictions, mere weeks after they were relaxed.

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France will begin reconfiguring its military presence in the Sahel region of West Africa in the coming weeks, President Emmanuel Macron announced.

He said the country will maintain "in the long term, between 2,500 to 3,000" soldiers in the region. There are 5,100 French troops currently deploye...

Relaxing vibes coming your way ⛵

Board this boat and enjoy the view of the Grand Union Canal in Hertfordshire, UK.

Living on canals and rivers has become increasingly popular in the country, according to the Canals and Rivers Trust. Read more 👇

https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-07/Boom-in-...

🇩🇪 Germany’s female Olympic gymnastics team will be tackling both COVID-19 and ‘sexualization’ at this year’s games. 🤸

😷 Natalie Carney spoke with some of the athletes to learn why more of them are turning to unitards over traditional outfits.

Read more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-08...

Don’t look down! These German tightrope walkers have set a new world record…

2.1km A 👉 B

600m 👇

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🚗 🇩🇪 Germany's auto makers have announced vehicle sales are up in 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a sluggish economy. The most growth has come from electric vehicles (EVs), for which demand has skyrocketed.

Read more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-08/German-car-makers-defy-pandem...

Soccer tournaments like the European Championships usually mean party time for fans and a financial windfall for anyone connected to the event.

However, Euro 2020 is very different with no single host country and restrictions both on the movement of fans and the numbers allowed to watch the gam...

Why has Germany relaxed travel restrictions on arrivals from countries with high case numbers of the Delta variant?

According to the government it’s now accepted Delta cases are going to rise in Germany.

Vaccinated travelers from Russia, India, Nepal, Portugal and the UK will now be allowed to...

It’s being called ‘Freedom Day’ - when all coronavirus restrictions, including wearing masks and social distancing, are all likely to be lifted on July 19 in England. But is it too soon or just the right time?

Read more: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-07-07/Is-July-19-too-early-for-England-t...