What’s not? On a busy day, you’ll face some tough competition to get a table. Your best bet might be to go on a green week when all the members of the European Parliament are in Strasbourg. The tables are a bit tight on the terrace and you might want to squeeze a beer mat under one of…
Category: 3. Europe
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Nearly 3M HIV deaths due to foreign aid cuts, study forecasts – POLITICO
Over 10 million more people could be infected with HIV and nearly 3 million people could die by the end of the decade because of foreign aid cuts by Western governments, new research published today found.
The study, published in The Lancet HIV,…
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Trump’s 25% car tariff rattles markets: EU industry leaders, analysts react
Trump’s 25% tariff on auto imports jolts equity markets and draws backlash, with European industry groups warning of supply chain shocks, rising prices, and job risks while analysts flag earnings pressure.
US President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff on all auto…
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UK not retaliating to Trump’s latest tariff threat, chancellor says – POLITICO
Despite the escalation, U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves told Sky News on Thursday morning: “We are not at the moment at a position where we want to do anything to escalate these trade wars.
“Trade wars are no good for anyone. It will end up with higher prices for consumers, pushing up…
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Ceasefire? What ceasefire? Killer Russian drones rain down across Ukraine – POLITICO
“Every day in Ukraine is marked by large-scale attacks with strike drones, mostly ‘Shaheds’ — it was Iran that taught Russia how to produce such drones. No country should have to go through this,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X.
“And against this…
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‘Avengers: Doomsday’: The five-hour plus casting announcement that’s exciting and confusing fans
An unconventional (and long) announcement… Anticipated names missing… Some surprise inclusions… Marvel’s latest stunt has divided the internet.
It’s the 5 hour and 30 minutes cast announcement which confused and excited fans in equal measure.
Instead of bringing…
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Trump undermines Reeves’ big day – POLITICO
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Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy debrief on Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – with the added twist of Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all imported cars.
The chancellor has planned to…
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Trump to proceed with 25% import levies on autos and lower reciprocal tariffs
US President Donald Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on vehicles not manufactured in the US, set to take effect on 2 April. Auto shares fell across Asia following the news, with the impact expected to ripple through Europe.
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New Netflix series renews focus on teenagers’ safety online in the EU – Radio Schuman
Children and parents should be informed of online risks to guide safer choices – a Hungarian MEP formerly working for tech giant Meta tells Radio Schuman of Netflix series Adolescence.
The newly launched Netflix series Adolescence is drawing attention for its portrayal…
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Partial solar eclipse: How and where to see it in Europe this weekend
The Moon will take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday and will be visible around the Northern Hemisphere, including across Europe. Here’s what to know.
Another week, another celestial event to marvel at. This weekend, the Moon will appear to take a chunk out of the Sun…
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