Libre News of The World Express Edition. Friday the 25th of April 2025

On this episode of Libre News of The World Express Edition, we covered a series of significant global updates. First, we reported on the latest volcanic eruption in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, which marked the eighth eruption in the ongoing series since December 2023. The eruption, which occurred on April 1, 2025, in the Sundhnúksgígar crater chain, led to the evacuation of Grindavík and the closure of the Blue Lagoon spa, although it was less intense than previous events. Authorities continue to monitor the situation (For more information, visit The Times). We also discussed the impact of U.S. tariffs on Ireland's economy, as President Trump considers imposing tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. With 61% of Ireland's €73 billion exports to the U.S. coming from the pharmaceutical sector, these tariffs threaten to undermine the country's fiscal stability, potentially ending a decade of economic growth (For more information, visit Politico). In another major update, Uzbekistan was chosen to host the 2026 Space Technology Conference (STC2026), announced at the STC2025 event in Baku. Mukhiddin Ibragimov, Deputy Director of the UzSpace Agency, highlighted Uzbekistan’s growing influence in space exploration, marking a significant step in the country’s development in space technology (For more information, visit Daryo.uz). Finally, we covered Sweden's move to relax its alcohol laws, allowing microbreweries, vineyards, and distilleries to sell their products directly to visitors. This change, starting in June 2025, is part of a trial to boost local beverage industries and tourism while maintaining public health safeguards (For more information, visit Le Monde). These stories shed light on critical developments across various sectors and regions, shaping the future of global policy, industry, and innovation.