The department store chain John Lewis is undergoing strategic changes following the departure of its boss, Peter Ruis, amidst difficult circumstances.

Portugal is experiencing high levels of pollen in the atmosphere, with olive, chestnut, grasses, and nettles dominating until July 2nd. The Algarve and islands are expected to have low levels.

A high pollen alert has been issued across mainland Portugal until June 25, with olive, chestnut, grasses, and nettles identified as the primary species responsible. Regions like Vila Real, Coimbra, and Alentejo are expected to experience the highest concentrations.

This article suggests turning to nettles, which grow commonly by the wayside, as a natural remedy for various health complaints.

As spring arrives, wild edibles like nettles, ground elder, and dandelions are abundant and can be used to prepare various dishes, not just consumed fresh. This encourages people to include nature's bounty in their spring meals.

A Swedish article suggests that leaving stinging nettles and taking it easy with spring cleaning can help attract butterflies and hedgehogs to gardens.

Chef José Pizarro shares a recipe for a Spanish-style omelette using foraged young nettles or wild garlic and goat's cheese.

The acclaimed theatrical production 'The Old Women Who Gather Nettles,' directed by Konstantinos Dellas, is having its final performances after becoming a significant cultural phenomenon.

Jennifer Nettles expressed her profound satisfaction with her new musical 'Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo,' calling it the most rewarding work of her career, ahead of its Off-Broadway opening.

As part of National Biodiversity Week, a workshop in Callan, Kilkenny, invites the public to create block-printed cotton patches, connecting art with biodiversity.

This article explains how to easily prepare an effective natural fertilizer for plants using nettles, highlighting its benefits as a natural nitrogen source for gardens.

A Swedish article suggests that gardeners should save nettles in their gardens to attract butterflies and hedgehogs, promoting biodiversity.

An article explores the health benefits of consuming nettles in spring, providing guidance on safe consumption and explaining why they should not be gathered from farms.

An article from La Vanguardia discusses 'Nettles and Brambles,' likely an environmental or nature-related piece, though specific details are not provided.

Portugal is expected to experience high pollen concentrations next week, from June 13 to 18, particularly in districts like Lisbon, Coimbra, Évora, and Castelo Branco. Olive, cork oak, grasses, and nettles will be dominant in the air.

A Finnish article provides a recipe for easy ricotta pasta, suggesting nettles as a spring addition.

A garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, designed by Sarah Eberle, aims to inspire people to protect and nurture the transitional areas where town and countryside meet. It features elements like stinging nettles, buttercups, and even discarded items to highlight nature's resilience in these "edgelands."

A headmaster at a government school in Jajpur, Odisha, allegedly punished ten students for classroom disturbances by inserting stinging nettles into their trousers, causing severe itching and rashes.

Simple, seasonal cuisine that celebrates spring: wild plants, local ingredients, and dishes that are nutritious, warm, and easy to prepare.