The North Atlantic alliance agreed on a new defense spending target of 5 percent of GDP at the June 24-25 summit — a figure Trump had demanded for months. With this commitment in place, NATO’s European members now hope Trump will scale back the tariffs he has imposed on the bloc.
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Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe provided significant logistical support to the Defender Europe 2025…
A key NATO member warned that it would be a “really big mistake” for Europe to break away from the US defense industry.
European defense spending has risen sharply since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022,…
Airlines will not be allowed to charge passengers any additional fees for carrying hand luggage on board.
Porto bans the sale of alcohol for consumption on the street at night to tackle 'botellon' problem
Supermarkets and bottle shops will no longer be able to sell alcohol for consumption on public roads after 9pm.
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Heat Wave Threatens Power Output and Wildfires Across Europe
Europe’s heat wave is intensifying, fueling wildfires across the Mediterranean and threatening to curb electricity generation from both nuclear and hydropower plants.
Temperatures in Spain are forecast to hit 39C (102F) on Wednesday,…
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Fashion Fuels Europe’s Economy With €331.8 Billion Contribution to EU GDP
Fashion, a pillar of European growth. The set of European fashion companies contributed up to €331.8 billions ($ 385,1 billions) in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the European Union in 2023, according to the latest impact study…
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EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services
The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as the US and China. It would apply to EU and non-EU operators—excluding military activities—and it foresees support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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