Europe Estonia The country has strengthened cooperation with Georgia in the conservation of protected areas and natural values, with the Estonian Environmental Agency showing principles and organisation of environmental protection in Estonia and Lahemaa National Park
Europe Romania The threats, intimidations and insults directed at Emilia Sercan, who specialises in uncovering plagiarism by Romanian public officials, show how costly it is for journalists to continue this investigative work
Europe Belarus Agricultural workers have planted turnip seed on more than 50% of the planned area, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food said
Europe Belgium Belgian households have seen the sharpest rise in domestic energy costs of any EU capital in the past year according to latest study by the European Agency for Cooperation of Energy Regulators
Europe United Kingdom The UK government has decided not to impose customs controls on EU imports until the end of 2023, stating that the effect of the Ukraine war on supply chains and rising energy costs was a factor in the decision to delay
Europe Sweden The Left Party leader has called for a referendum on the country's likely NATO candidacy; the Left Party is against it and believes that military non-alignment is the best basis for an independent foreign policy for peace and disarmament
Europe Poland The country is moving to adapt its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plan to place greater emphasis on food security and crisis relief, while remaining committed to the Green Deal objectives
Europe Andorra Andorra women the lowest fertility indicator in Europe (0,97%) and have the first child at an average of 32,98 years of age
Europe Spain CitizenLab reported that 63 politicians and civil society members linked to Catalan independence movement were spied via the Pegasus software; Catalan president announced a suspension of all cooperation with Spanish government until Madrid clarifies
Europe Germany The return, between 17 September and 3 October, of the much-loved Oktoberfest in Munich has been announced (6,3 million visitors in 2019); the mayor has specified that the event will be unrestricted, but may see price increases due to inflation
Europe Bulgaria A regional coordination centre will be set up in Bulgaria to manage the overall use of gas and electricity infrastructure and additional gas purchases for the Balkans and Italy
Europe Serbia After a meeting with Stellantis CEO, President Vucić said the FIAT Chrysler car factory in the capital will be modified to start producing electric cars in early 2024 with an investment of €190 million with the government securing €48 million of the total
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The authorities have decided to suspend the issuing of licences for the construction of small hydroelectric power plants following several campaigns launched by national and international environmental groups