Published on
29/05/2026 - 11:55 GMT+2
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.
The debate has been reignited by a recent and final ruling by Italy’s Court of Cassation, which draws a clear line between commercial freedom and cultural ethics.
Why the Court of Cassation sided with the hotel in the Dolomites
