Europe Estonia 17% of children show symptoms of addiction to social media and computer games; 20% of boys aged between 11 and 15 years show symptoms of addiction to video games, the number of girls is lower at 13%, but they spend more time on social media
Europe Greece Beekeepers from all over Greece gathered in the centre of Athens to protest against the problems plaguing their sector, including high production costs and unfair competition from imported honey labelled as Greek
Europe Ireland University of Galway study shows decline in well-being and high rates of self-harm among adolescents, noting that young people who have suffered adversity, such as bullying or conflict with parents, are substantially more at risk of self-harm
Europe Iceland The president of the Grindavík Workers' Union criticised the reopening of Grindavík, citing inadequate infrastructure and safety problems and calling for legislative changes to improve conditions for residents by focusing on equity and financial security
Europe Liechtenstein A total of 266 transitional loans were granted during the pandemic and almost three quarters of these have already been repaid; it was mainly the catering sector that suffered from the closure of businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
Europe Luxembourg Luxembourg's administrations are considering introducing zero tolerance towards staff who stigmatise or shame those living in poverty and seeking help, as stigma prevents the poor from applying for aid
Europe Slovakia Malnutrition affects almost two-thirds of Slovakian hospitalised patients; despite additional costs of malnutrition entails for healthcare system, interventions remain minimal, according to research by Slovakian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Europe Denmark The country will send its entire stockpile of ammunition to Kiev, announced Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, becoming the first to do so and appealing to other European nations to do more to help Ukraine
Europe Netherlands Persons subject to integration obligations must integrate within three years and if they do not obtain the integration certificate the government can fine them; the European Court of Justice will assess whether this is contrary to European standards
Europe Switzerland The Graubünden cantonal police have launched an investigation on suspicion of discrimination and incitement to hatred following the decision of equipment rental shops in Davos to stop renting to Jewish people
Europe Kosovo On the occasion of the 16th anniversary of Kosovo's independence, the Durres Port Authority announced that efforts are underway to advance the strategic project to build a dry port in Pristina
Europe North Macedonia As of Wednesday, the exchange of driving licences and vehicle registration certificates will be free of charge due to the obligation under the Prespa Agreement
Europe Norway The au pair programme is being phased out after years of complaints about exploitation by Norwegians who used it to get cheap domestic help; from 15 March no more applications for au pair work will be accepted from residents of countries outside the EEA