A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules. As an exceptional heatwave grips Europe with record-breaking temperatures, proper hydration has become an overriding public health priority. However, free access to drinking water in restaurants, bars or hotels remains a patchwork right across Europe... [2982 chars]
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