Europe Monaco Cap d'Ail has organised a major beach clean-up for today, with teams taking part at sea, using professional divers and sailors, and on land with the city's beach services for the day
Europe Finland YLE news director and editor-in-chief Jouko Jokinen rejected Turkish President Erdogan's demands to stop broadcasting interviews with 'terrorist leaders', calling them 'delusional imaginings of a dictator'
Europe United Kingdom The age at which people can buy tobacco products should be gradually increased, as raising the age from 18 is seen as a key factor in the plan to eradicate smoking by 2030; the recommendation is expected in a review for government to be made public soon
Europe Moldova The State Hydro-Meteorological Service has extended the yellow code of exceptional fire danger up to and including today
Europe Monaco The Oceanographic Museum has unveiled its major new exhibition for the next two years, an immersive experience in the polar regions where visitors can discover the beauty, fragility and hope to be found there
Europe Italy Car maker Lamborghini has set a new record in its 60 years history, having produced 20.000 of its SUV Urus in 4 years since its launch; sold mainly to foreign markets, Urus has been key for the expansion of the historical production site in Bologna
Europe Ukraine Despite the massive aid provided, the US appears more informed about the Russian army's moves and strategies than about those planned by the Ukraine, reportedly undecided about sharing its weaknesses - according to New York Times sources
Europe Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov, visiting Turkey, said on Wednesday that Moscow is ready to ensure the safe passage of ships from Ukraine
Europe Andorra Concèntric, the commercial revival event launched last year, is being held today, offering live music and discounts and promotions of up to 30% at participating establishments before the start of the summer sales
Europe Spain An ambitious bill to reduce food waste has been approved by the government with heavy fines for offenders; every year more than 1.000 tonnes of food is wasted, especially in supermarkets
Europe Sweden The country announced a ban on issuing new licences for coal, oil and natural gas extraction as of 1 July
Europe North Macedonia An electronic application for high school enrollment in the country is being enabled, for the first time ever, by logging on to the e-services portal of the Ministry of Education and Science
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina WWF welcomed Parliament's decision to suspend the building of small hydropower plants, as their construction and operation proved to be a terrible blow to rivers and the natural world