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

On this episode of Libre News of The World, we covered several key updates. First, we reported on the ongoing volcanic activity in Iceland, where the eighth eruption in the Reykjanes Peninsula series occurred on April 1, 2025, in the Sundhnúksgígar crater chain. The eruption, which lasted for about seven hours, led to the evacuation of the town of Grindavík and the closure of the Blue Lagoon spa. While the eruption was less intense, the situation remains closely monitored by authorities (For more information, visit The Times). Moving on to the economic implications of U.S. trade policy, we explored the impact of President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, which threatens to disrupt Ireland’s economy. With 61% of Ireland's €73 billion exports to the U.S. being pharmaceuticals, these tariffs pose a serious risk to Ireland's fiscal stability (For more information, visit Politico). Additionally, we reported on Uzbekistan’s selection to host the 2026 Space Technology Conference (STC2026), which was announced at the STC2025 event in Baku. Mukhiddin Ibragimov of the UzSpace Agency invited international participants, emphasizing Uzbekistan’s growing role in space exploration and technology (For more information, visit Daryo.uz). Lastly, we covered the recent developments in Sweden’s alcohol laws, as the government allows microbreweries, vineyards, and distilleries to sell their products directly to visitors starting in June 2025, as part of a six-year trial aimed at boosting local beverage tourism (For more information, visit Le Monde). These stories highlight ongoing global challenges and innovations shaping economic, environmental, and technological landscapes across the globe.