The EU’s top defence official has warned that European militaries are operating at just half the strength NATO requires, while urging governments to slash their reliance on American weapons and spend more at home to rebuild their…
Category: 3. Europe
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Which are the most studied languages in EU schools?
Spanish takes second place among pupils in general education, while German wins the silver medal in vocational schools.
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German military helicopter crashes into river in Saxony, air force spokesperson says
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing but emergency crews say accessing the wreck of the helicopter is difficult.
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Spanish town grapples with overtourism after lavender fields become social media hit
Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone.
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Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability
UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing ‘higher-risk’ concerns.
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EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal, sowing confusion
The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal.
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How Atlantic islands are proving tourism can help the ocean
Summer is the peak season for seaside holidays across Europe, but this year the celebrations are mixed with protests. From Barcelona to Venice, locals are taking to the streets, demanding limits on mass tourism that they say is destroying coastal environments and erasing historical…
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Can Europe’s energy grid survive war, weather and cyber attacks?
Eurelectric’s Kristian Ruby explains why Europe must modernise its energy networks to withstand extreme weather, rising cyber attacks and geopolitical threats in an increasingly electrified future.
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Is it safe to travel to Greece and Türkiye? Here’s how to prepare for summer wildfires
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.
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