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Every night, around 25,000 cups are used in Lisbon's entertainment areas. Although many cups are sold as "reusable", until now there was no system in place to ensure the effective collection, cleaning and recirculation of these containers. Through a new citywide reusable cup system, supported by a local deposit and return model, Lisbon has become the first European capital to implement an initiative that aims to combat plastic waste, reduce emissions and introduce a smart reuse model in the city's restaurant sector and bustling nightlife. The first return points operated by TOMRA have been in operation in two of the city's historic kiosks since 27 June. One in Praça de São Paulo and the other in Praça do Príncipe Real. Consumers receive their drinks in reusable cups upon payment of a deposit. This is fully refunded upon return, simply by touching their card or mobile phone to the collection point. Full implementation of the reusable cup system is...

A punishing early summer heatwave that has already scorched western and southern Europe spread east Wednesday, bringing extreme weather warnings to Germany and reportedly causing motorways to buckle. But some relief is due to arrive from the Atlantic and spread across the continent. Germany's national weather service (DWD) warned of "exceptionally high" temperatures reaching close to 40C degrees (104F) in places Wednesday. In Berlin, 18-year-old Nora said her strawberry stand on the side of the road felt "like a sauna" before temperatures had even reached their peak. Her boss had told her to close the stall if she felt unwell, as the German capital sweated under a hot sun, Nora told . The heat was causing disruptions to transport, with Germany's national rail operator Deutsche Bahn warning of impaired services in the west of the country, where temperatures were highest. In the north-west close to the city of Bremen, the heat had caused ...

EU member states increased their total defence spending by over 30% between 2021 and 2024, rising from €214 billion to an estimated €326 billion, according to the European Defence Agency. Europe’s defence industry is also facing growing labour needs, leading to a rise in job postings. Hiring has increased sharply across Europe’s defence sector compared to the broader job market, according to global hiring platform Indeed. Defence-related job postings have outpaced overall market trends since 2022. France, Germany, and the UK remain the main hubs for defence recruitment. Security has long been a key priority for Europe, but it has taken on greater importance since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. More recently, tensions have also escalated in the Middle East due to the conflict involving Israel and Iran. Job postings data suggests that all have an impact on Europe’s defence industry, according to Indeed. Following a pandemic-driven decline in 2020, job posti...

EU member states increased their total defence spending by over 30% between 2021 and 2024, rising from €214 billion to an estimated €326 billion, according to the European Defence Agency. Europe’s defence industry is also facing growing labour needs, leading to a rise in job postings. Hiring has increased sharply across Europe’s defence sector compared to the broader job market, according to global hiring platform Indeed. Defence-related job postings have outpaced overall market trends since 2022. France, Germany, and the UK remain the main hubs for defence recruitment. Security has long been a key priority for Europe, but it has taken on greater importance since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. More recently, tensions have also escalated in the Middle East due to the conflict involving Israel and Iran. Job postings data suggests that all have an impact on Europe’s defence industry, according to Indeed. Following a pandemic-driven decline in 2020, job posti...

Recent figures reveal a sharp rise in the share of job postings mentioning generative AI (GenAI) over the past two years across Europe, North America, and Australia. “Nearly every job will be impacted by AI (artificial intelligence) at some point,” said Pawel Adrjan, Director of Economic Research at Indeed. In major European economies, the share of GenAI-related job postings more than doubled in the 12 months to March 2025, according to the global hiring platform Indeed. What are GenAI jobs? GenAI jobs refer to roles involving the development, implementation, or oversight of generative artificial intelligence technologies. This could include positions building GenAI features, or roles leveraging this tech to create more efficient processes such as reviewing data, summarising reports, or drafting written or creative materials. Ireland is leading the way by a significant extent in Europe when it comes to these kinds of jobs. Indeed data shows that, as of 31 March 202...

Lionesses star Lucy Bronze could take on Spain's Ona Batlle at Euro 2025 Rumours have recently circulated that the pair are in a relationship together LISTEN to Whistleblowers: Are Arsenal fans right to feel they've been aggrieved by the fixtures? Lionesses star Lucy Bronze has fuelled romance rumours with Spain's Ona Batlle. Bronze, 33, who plies her trade for Chelsea , is currently preparing for this summer's European Championships where she may come up against Batlle. The pair were team-mates in the 2023-24 season when they were at Barcelona having previously been rivals after Spain beat England in the World Cup final in 2023. Between 2020 and 2022 Bronze and Batlle also played in Manchester for City and United respectively. Over recent times, there has been increasing speculation they are a couple, with fans publicly acknowledging and celebrating any potential relationship. However, neither Batlle nor ...

Lionesses star Lucy Bronze could take on Spain's Ona Batlle at Euro 2025 Rumours have recently circulated that the pair are in a relationship together LISTEN to Whistleblowers: Are Arsenal fans right to feel they've been aggrieved by the fixtures? Lionesses star Lucy Bronze has fuelled romance rumours with Spain's Ona Batlle. Bronze, 33, who plies her trade for Chelsea , is currently preparing for this summer's European Championships where she may come up against Batlle. The pair were team-mates in the 2023-24 season when they were at Barcelona having previously been rivals after Spain beat England in the World Cup final in 2023. Between 2020 and 2022 Bronze and Batlle also played in Manchester for City and United respectively. Over recent times, there has been increasing speculation they are a couple, with fans publicly acknowledging and celebrating any potential relationship. However, neither Batlle nor ...