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After ten years in the lead, Malta has been overtaken by Spain at the top of ILGA Europe's annual Rainbow Map. The ranking, compiled by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), compares laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people in 49 countries across Europe and Central Asia. Katrin Hugendubel, Deputy Director of ILGA Europe, told DW Spain's rise shows what is possible when governments make a deliberate choice to advance equality rather than retreat from it.

In the first quarter, no fewer than 723,704 new EVs were registered in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the countries of the European Free Trade Association, marking a healthy 26.2% increase year over year.

Pew defines Generation X as those born from 1965 through 1980, meaning in 2026 they will be roughly 46 to 61 years old, still too young to retire.

We had problems because of a shortage of jet fuel in three Italian airports -- Venice, Brindisi and Catania. It was all resolved within a day and in some cases within hours, without having to cancel flights.

Basic-Fit has disclosed a data breach affecting the personal information of roughly 1 million members. Compromised information includes names, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and bank account details.

As spring takes over, many skiers may put away their gear, but die-hard enthusiasts can still find skiing options in Europe until late April or early May.

"Whilst we appreciate the criminals' exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes," KitKat said in a statement.

Bregman claims, 'Today the whole of Europe risks turning into one big Venice, a beautiful open-air museum. A great destination for Chinese and American tourists. A place to admire what was once the centre of the world.' This statement encapsulates the concern that Europe is losing its cultural significance.

Genomic data indicates that early dogs in Europe underwent significant genetic changes as they adapted to diverse environments and human lifestyles, reflecting a complex interplay of domestication and natural selection.

The first of 2026's biannual changing of the clocks takes place on the weekend of March 28th and 29th in France and across the whole of the European Union (plus the UK). Clocks officially go forward one hour at 2am (France time) on Sunday, March 29th, meaning that the hour between 2am and 3am disappears into the ether for the summer.