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The “Pilgrim” blimp lifted off near Akron on 3 June 1925, beginning a century-long legacy of lighter-than-air craft tied closely to the local community and the Goodyear name.The airships, which originated as experimental aircraft in the early 1900s, have become symbols of the company’s identity and an integral part of regional culture.To some, the blimps inspire nostalgia; to others, they represent a rare blend of aviation and advertising history.
Published on 04/06/2025 – 15:54 GMT+2Despite warnings to stay away, hikers on Mount Etna were forced to flee this week after Italy’s most active volcano erupted.Footage from the mountain shared on social media showed tourists scurrying down the slopes as ash rose into the sky. Authorities had issued alerts on Monday morning after signs of increased volcanic activity, but dozens ignored them and climbed toward the summit anyway.“There was a big explosion and a crater collapsed but luckily it fell into a deserted area,” said Salvo Cocina, head of Sicily’s Civil Protection Department. “It’s very hard to block access [to…
Fueling the flames: Badenoch certainly was, asking the PM just how many of the ten million pensioners affected by the change would get their money back. Starmer ducked the point, quipping he was “glad to see she’s catching up with what happened two weeks ago.” The PM argued eligibility could widen as the economy improved — and definitely had nothing to do with dire elections whatsoever. Loosening the purse strings: The Tory leader mentioned she had actually asked about winter fuel two weeks ago and slammed Starmer’s “selective amnesia.” Thanks to numerous u-turns, she quipped, “his head must be spinning”…
Simplifying some of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) rules could save €1.58 billion per year for farmers and €210 million each year for member states, according to the European Commission. To achieve this goal, the EU executive has proposed easier payments for small farmers, including increasing the annual lump sum to €2,500, and more flexible environmental controls, namely for the conservation of peatlands, wetlands and watercourses.Farmers will also benefit from an easier mechanism to be reimbursed in the event of natural disasters or animal diseases and will have a single digital system to reduce bureaucracy.“The aim is to make life easier for farmers, ultimately contributing to…
Local residents and an MEP from the Left Group in the European Parliament are today (4 June) making an official complaint to the European Ombudsman about the Acciaierie d’Italia steel mill, still known by its former name Ilva, in the southern city of Taranto.Despite opening an infringement procedure against Italy in 2013 for breaching environmental laws at the site, the EU has failed to escalate it appropriately, they say.During that 12-year wait, residents are continuing to suffer the consequences of air, soil and groundwater pollution in Taranto, which numerous studies have linked to higher rates of cancer and other diseases.“Today,…
A special envoy for Ukrainians in the EU will be appointed to coordinate this process. The Commission will also support launching what it calls “Unity Hubs,” information centers run jointly with Ukraine that will provide guidance on integration and return options. “More than anything, Ukraine needs its people, and we have to help Ukrainians make informed decisions about their future — whether that be to return home or to continue supporting Ukraine from here for the time being,” Brunner said in a press release. After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the EU activated temporary protection for…
Published on 04/06/2025 – 14:36 GMT+2The European Commission announced the selection of 13 projects focused on critical raw materials in countries outside the EU on Wednesday.The move is part of the implementation of the Critical Raw Materials Act, an EU law that came into force in May 2024, aimed at diversifying the sources of raw material extraction.The projects aim to reduce dependency on single suppliers, such as China and the US. They also seek to enhance overall economic security amid geopolitical events, including commercial tensions between the EU and China and the tariffs on steel and aluminium imposed by US…
Published on 04/06/2025 – 14:09 GMT+2Bulgaria will join the eurozone at the start of next year after clearing a series of economic hurdles, securing approval from the European Central Bank and the European Commission on Wednesday.”Today’s report is a historic moment for Bulgaria, the euro area and the European Union,” said EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis.ECB Executive Board Member Philip Lane noted: “I wish to congratulate Bulgaria on its tremendous dedication to making the adjustments needed.”Since it joined the EU in 2007, Bulgaria has been seeking to switch its current currency, the lev, to the euro — although persistent inflation…
Published on 04/06/2025 – 13:33 GMT+2British singer and songwriter Jessie J revealed in a social media post on Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The 37-year-old now plans to undergo surgery following a festival performance in London later this month. “Cancer sucks in any form, but I’m holding on to the world ‘early’,” she said in a video message posted to her Instagram account. “It breaks my heart that so many people are going through so much similar and worse – that’s the bit that kills me.” “I just wanted to be open and share it,” she said, “I’m not…
“The proposed investigation will focus on the prime minister’s actions, his behavior during the government meeting” where ILTE was discussed, Gediminas Sakalauskas, who chairs the commission, said Wednesday. “We will try to answer the question of whether or not there was any violation of the law.” Though some opposition lawmakers called on Paluckas to step down following the allegations, the prime minister said he will not, adding that the journalists’ “claims are pulled out of thin air.” The probe could take up to three months, according to Sakalauskas.