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The end is nigh for beach concessions in Italy after being handed down through the generations. But using calls for tender, as is set out by European law, has led to operators taking action and stalling for time. However, associations are working to make access to beaches easier, like in Rimini, the Italian holiday hotspot on the Adriatic coast.

The EU and Italy battle it out over beach concessions.

Is it the end for beach concessions in Italy?

A new strain of mpox, a highly contagious disease that can be fatal, has spread across 15 countries in Africa, with one case also detected in Europe. The WHO is calling for international solidarity with affected countries and help in providing the vaccine. In this episode, we look at what mpox is and how it is spread, as well as how the international community is reacting.

Mpox: Another test for vaccine equity

The World Health Organisation has declared the mpox epidemic a public health emergency after the emergence of a more severe variant in Africa this year.

ARTE Europe Weekly

The European Environment Agency has published its annual report on bathing water quality. 96% of bathing waters meet EU quality standards, and over 85% are of excellent quality. But the assessment criteria have been criticised: The results measure only bacteriological pollution and not chemical pollution.

The European Environment Agency has published its annual report on bathing water quality to a mixed reception.

Water Bathing Quality in Europe

During Euro 2024, the city of Hamburg is hosting Homeless Euro 2024: It brings football players experiencing homelessness together for a special tournament to highlight the difficulties they face.

The Homeless Football Championships

During Euro 2024, the city of Hamburg is hosting Homeless Euro 2024 which brings together football players experiencing homelessness to highlight the difficulties they face.

Euro 2024

After the Hamas attacks on 7 October, 2023, the Israeli Defence Forces opened a detention centre at Sde Teiman, near the Gaza border in the south of Israel, for Palestinians captured during the fighting. But several Israeli human rights organisations have condemned the detention conditions – with whistleblowers saying prisoners are blindfolded for days – which they say are contrary to international law.

NGOs are demanding closure of a prison where whistleblowers say Palestinian prisoners are being tortured.

Israel accused of torture of Palestinian prisoners

After the EU elections, who will head up the major European institutions? Low down on the top jobs in Brussels.

EU Top Jobs: Personnel Poker in Brussels

Inflation and its effect on purchasing power is currently the biggest concern for French people. Three out of four feel that the economic situation in France has deteriorated. And as wallets empty, it becomes increasingly difficult to eat well without breaking the bank. This is the problem Parisian co-operative supermarket La Louve promises to address. It offers quality products at low prices. All you have to do to access them is roll up your sleeves...

This Paris supermarket promises quality products at low prices – if you're willing to roll up your sleeves...

Co-op supermarket flourishes in the face of inflation

Spain is taking the lead in post-Covid recovery in Europe. While Germany and France, usually the European Union's top performers, are teetering dangerously close to recession, the Spanish economy saw growth of 2.5% in 2023 – five times higher than the eurozone average. Tourist numbers are booming, with a new hotel opening every four days, and unemployment is at its lowest since 2008.

Spain is taking the lead in post-Covid recovery in Europe, with unemployment at its lowest since 2008.

Spain's post-Covid economy in rude health

Gozo, a small island in the Maltese archipelago famous for its tranquility and natural beauty, is attracting more and more tourists, boosting economic growth. However, this boom has brought uncontrolled property development in its wake which threatens the beauty and special atmosphere of the island.

Gozo, a small natural paradise in the Maltese archipelago, attracts tourists in large numbers... But at what cost?

Malta: Construction Boom on Gozo

In Luxembourg, the question of war and security in Europe, pushed to the forefront by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has been a key issue in the debate ahead of the European elections. The governing coalition has announced an unprecedented defence budget for this small, peaceful country. It's keen to be seen to be playing its part in the NATO alliance, of which it is a founding member.

In small, peaceful Luxembourg, military spending has become a key issue ahead of the European elections.

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Is it the end for beach concessions in Italy?

ARTE Europe Weekly

Mpox: Another test for vaccine equity

Water Bathing Quality in Europe

Euro 2024

The Homeless Football Championships

Israel accused of torture of Palestinian prisoners

EU Top Jobs: Personnel Poker in Brussels

Co-op supermarket flourishes in the face of inflation

Spain's post-Covid economy in rude health

Malta: Construction Boom on Gozo

Luxembourg: small country, big military ambitions

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Is it the end for beach concessions in Italy?

ARTE Europe Weekly

Mpox: Another test for vaccine equity

Water Bathing Quality in Europe

Euro 2024

The Homeless Football Championships

Israel accused of torture of Palestinian prisoners

EU Top Jobs: Personnel Poker in Brussels

Co-op supermarket flourishes in the face of inflation

Spain's post-Covid economy in rude health

Malta: Construction Boom on Gozo

Luxembourg: small country, big military ambitions

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