Category: 3. Europe
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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
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February's 'planet parade': How to see the spectacular event from Europe
The planetary alignment sees Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus visible in the night sky all at once. Here’s what you need to know. Continue Reading
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‘Housing crisis is as big a threat to the EU as Russia,’ Barcelona mayor says – POLITICO
“During the pandemic, everyone predicted that people would flee cities and never return, but just the opposite has happened,” he said. “We have to intervene in the market because it’s clear the market hasn’t been able to handle this situation on its own.” Collboni noted the… Continue Reading
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France likens EU plans to save its industry to paltry ‘homeopathic remedies’ – POLITICO
Fabrice Le Saché, the vice president of France’s major business lobby Medef, said the signal Brussels sent was not strong enough. “We were expecting more, in a stronger way, faster,” he said, noting that the €100 billion investment is a lot less than what former European Central Bank… Continue Reading
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Facebook under European regulatory spotlight amid US tech backlash
Some 5,000 Facebook users have asked the company to stop processing their personal data to target them with direct marketing. Continue Reading
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Zelenskyy invited to March 6 EU summit on defense and Ukraine – POLITICO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received an invitation from European Council President António Costa to attend the special European Union summit set for March 6. “As far as Ukraine is concerned, there is a new momentum, which should lead to a… Continue Reading
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US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul to discuss embassy operations, with Ukraine off the agenda. This is a second round following talks in Saudi Arabia that signalled a shift in US policy under Trump. Continue Reading
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The future of Europe: Can migration stop population decline in the coming decade?
Despite anti-immigration politicians recently gaining support, France, Germany and Italy would face big population problems in a zero-immigration scenario. Continue Reading
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New frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries
Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city. Continue Reading
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‘Don’t buy a Swasticar’: Anti-Elon Musk Tesla advert goes viral
A UK-based group called Everyone Hates Elon appears to have taken credit for a poster seen in London and going viral online. It adds itself to another disturbing video currently doing the rounds online, which slams both Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Continue Reading