Work-related accidents cost EU EUR 476 bn a year

Workplace safety (SINGAPORE) – Work-related ill-health and injury costs the EU 3.3 per cent of its GDP, or EUR 476 billion every year, according to new estimates of the cost…

Tougher car emissions tests start in EU

Car emissions testing (BRUSSELS) – New car models have to pass new and more reliable emissions tests in real driving condition as well as an improved laboratory test, before they…

EU cuts Baltic eastern cod quota by 28 pct

Fishing boat (BRUSSELS) – The European Commission adopted Tuesday a proposal for fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2018 which would significantly reduce catches of Baltic eastern cod and…