Category: 3. Europe
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Turkish FM says any new European defence architecture without Turkey is unrealistic
Ankara is warning that it must be included in future European defence plans, citing its strategic location and military strength, despite challenging relations with both Russia and Europe. Continue Reading
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This key scientific finding underpins US climate action. Now Trump is being urged to ignore it
In the wake of the hottest year on record and dozens of climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is considering repealing findings that link climate change to health. ADVERTISEMENT As President Trump’s attack on the climate continues, the US is considering repealing an… Continue Reading
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Eurovision 2025 introduces Lumo, a heart-shaped mascot symbolising unity
As Basel prepares to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, it has now unveiled the mascot which will represent the Swiss city. ADVERTISEMENT This year’s Eurovision Song Contest has revealed its official mascot, the winner of an open-call competition at a Swiss university. Ahead of… Continue Reading
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Brussels insists contacts with White House 'good' after Rubio snubs Kallas
The cancelled meeting between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubion has exposed the diplomatic hurdles that Brussels faces in the new Trump era. Continue Reading
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Spain: Annual inflation shows a rise as energy costs boost price index
Prices in the EU’s fourth-largest economy increased for the fifth consecutive month in February, compared to the previous year. Continue Reading
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US postpones sanctions on Serbian oil company, says Vučić – POLITICO
The United States has delayed by 30 days sanctioning Serbia’s main oil company, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said Thursday, citing a U.S. Treasury document. “We got an additional 30 days for the oil industry of Serbia,” Vučić said in a post on… Continue Reading
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Jeff Bezos takes the opinions out of the Washington Post opinion pages
In a move seen by many to be appeasing Donald Trump, Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has announced the restriction of opinions at the paper. Continue Reading
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America First? Not when it comes to stock markets worldwide this year
The US stock market has risen in 2025 and isn’t far from its all-time high set last week. But it’s climbed less than stock indexes in Mexico City, Paris and Hong Kong. Continue Reading
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Bali floats steep daily tourist tax amid concerns over mass tourism and unruly visitors
Other destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, have seen mixed results from raising tourism taxes. Continue Reading
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Austrian centrists agree government deal sidelining far right
Bethany Bell BBC News, Vienna Reuters Christian Stocker of the conservatives (L) poses with the head of the SPÖ Andreas Babler and the Neos party head Beate Meinl-Reisinger Five months after the far-right Freedom Party won Austria’s general election, a three-way coalition looks set to exclude it… Continue Reading