New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging

On Wednesday, Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. So, adopted by 476 votes in favour, 129 against and 24 abstentions, the regulation aims to tackle the ever-increasing amount of waste, harmonise internal market rules and strengthen the circular economy. Reduce packaging and restrict certain types […]

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AEGEAN invests in 4 new Airbus A321neo | Significantly longer range for flights up to 7.5 hours

AEGEAN announced its strategic decision to invest in – initially – four aircraft of a “specially configured”, upgraded version of the A321neo, with longer range capability, which will be able to reach and serve markets outside the EU, mainly in the south and southeast of Greece. These new and specially configured aircraft will have a […]

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Important EU certification for Thessaloniki – Kalamata – Kozani – Ioannina

Four Greek cities have been awarded the “EU Mission Label” by the EU, a certification that recognises initiatives taken in the framework of the EU Mission for “100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, from and to the citizen”. Thessaloniki, Kalamata, Kozani and Ioannina received this important distinction during the “EU Research and Innovation […]

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Winter 2023 Economic Forecast: EU economy set to avoid recession, but headwinds persist

Almost one year after Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU economy entered 2023 on a better footing than projected in autumn. The Winter interim Forecast lifts the growth outlook for this year to 0.8% in the EU and 0.9% in the euro area. Both areas are now set to narrowly avoid […]

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Airports and Airlines welcome new EU Council Recommendation on travel into the EU

ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the adoption today of an EU Council Recommendation for external travellers coming into the EU and called for further action to help re-start air connectivity. The new regime aligns with the Recommendation already adopted in January regarding intra-EU travel, and thus further […]

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EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

After intensive negotiations, the European Commission has reached an agreement with the United Kingdom on the terms of its future cooperation with the European Union. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said: “It was worth fighting for this deal because we now have a fair and balanced agreement with the UK, which will protect our […]

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Airports set out plan for urgent EU and Government support as financial crisis worsens

ACI Europe today called on the European Commission to urgently adopt an EU Recovery Framework for Aviation and for Governments to provide the requisite funding to support airports – and the recovery of air connectivity. With close to 200 airports already facing the risk of insolvency, the financial situation of the European airport industry will further worsen in […]

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COVID-19: European Council adopts a recommendation to coordinate measures affecting free movement

The European Council adopted a recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restrictions of free movement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This recommendation aims to avoid fragmentation and disruption, and to increase transparency and predictability for citizens and businesses. “The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily lives in many ways. Travel restrictions have made […]

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Reyes Maroto proposes the EU implement homogenous measures to ensure safe travel between states to relaunch tourism

Reyes Maroto opts for establishing homogeneous criteria for treating areas of risk and coordinated measures to control the departure and arrival of travellers, and applying them at regional level to avoid indiscriminate measures, so that “Europe is once again a safe travel destination”. The minister calls for a European Action Plan to rescue the sector, […]

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Unprecedented industry appeal to European Commission President to end quarantines and develop common EU Testing Protocol

Over 20 EU Travel and Tourism Associations issue open letter to European Commission President von der Leyen following further dramatic decreases in air passenger traffic. Over 20 travel and tourism bodies as well as unions across Europe united today in an unprecedented call for European Commission leadership to replace quarantine restrictions with an EU Testing […]

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