Europe Netherlands The 'coronavirus pass', a digital certificate introduced in September 2021 that allowed people vaccinated or cured of Covid to access museums and events, did not violate fundamental rights, the Hague judges stated
Europe Latvia The draft 'Law on Crypto-asset Services', which will designate the Bank of Latvia as the competent supervisory authority for issuing operating licences to crypto-asset market participants, is being examined by the government
Europe Slovenia On 9 June, when Slovenians go to the polls for the European Union elections, they will also cast their votes in a triple referendum on assisted dying, cannabis consumption, and the introduction of preference voting in parliamentary elections
Europe Serbia Media reported 27 women were killed during the year upon of 'domestic violence'; the number is likely underestimated, as cases of death as a result of long-term abuse or injury are not currently classified upon the same definition
Europe France French politicians criticised President Emmanuel Macron for proposing an open debate on a common European defence and the defence of the continent with nuclear weapons
Europe Estonia As of 1 May, the Narva border is closed overnight due to the decrease in traffic; Russia closed the border to car traffic in February
Europe Ireland The country will begin repatriating asylum seekers who have arrived via Britain 'within a few weeks', according to plans agreed by the government, although uncertainty remains about the effectiveness of the initiative in practice
Europe Italy SEA, Milan airports management company, has raised its contribution from €500 to €800 per ton for airlines operating at Milan airports that use biofuels; SAFs (sustainable aviation fuels) can reduce CO2 emissions by 65-70% in comparison to fossil ones
Europe North Macedonia Today North Macedonia's human rights situation will be examined for the fourth time by the UN Council's Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review; the meeting in Geneva will be webcast live
Europe Switzerland Government announced plans to spend a maximum of CHF29,2 billion ($32 billion) over the next four years for Switzerland to “remain an international leader in education, research and innovation”, a higher sum than for 2021-2024 but smaller than expected
Europe Portugal Madeira flower festival opens today 2 May and will run to 26; the celebration will combine festival traditions and much-loved attractions as the flower carpets along Avenida Arriaga with an array of kiosks selling flowers, food and typical embroidery
Europe Moldova Beneficiaries of temporary protection working in Moldova will receive health insurance, thanks to a project approved by MPs; the persons concerned will have the same rights and obligations in the compulsory health insurance system as Moldovan citizens
Europe Kosovo Government plans to introduce same-sex unions this May, Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced; the measure is part of tKosovo's efforts to join the Council of Europe