A 16th-century merchant shipwreck has been discovered 2,567 metres deep off the coast of Ramatuelle in southern France, making it the deepest ever found in French territorial waters.
Category: 3. Europe
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Extraordinary 16th-century shipwreck discovered at record depth off French coast
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Baltic countries team up on mass evacuation plans as Russian threat grows – POLITICO
“Clear procedures are crucial, as is the rapid exchange of information,” said Lithuania’s Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovič in a press release, adding that this would ensure a quick roll out of measures and ensure there is no panic before and during a crisis.
“It is…
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Immigrants to Northern Ireland face new wave of terror – POLITICO
At least 14 immigrant families have fled their homes, mostly from Ballymena, and received emergency accommodation elsewhere, according to Northern Ireland’s public housing agency. More than 60 police officers have suffered injuries in street skirmishes with rioters.
Such racism-fueled…
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Major two-state solution conference set to be postponed after Israeli strikes on Iran – POLITICO
While two European officials said the conference, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, would almost certainly be postponed, all four officials POLITICO spoke to said a final decision had not yet been taken.
The United States was reportedly urging allies not to take part, arguing it would…
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US moves warships closer to Israel
The Pentagon is moving two U.S. destroyers toward the Eastern Mediterranean as Israel braces for a retaliatory attack from Iran after Friday’s airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
The ships, which are capable of defending against ballistic and cruise missile attacks, were already in the…
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Nvidia unveils plan for 20 new AI factories across Europe
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has laid out plans to launch at least 20 artificial intelligence factories across Europe over the next few years, as the continent accelerates its push to build sovereign AI infrastructure and compete…
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Why and where are weekly working hours dropping in Europe?
The amount of time spent at work across Europe is declining. Scholars attribute this trend to the rise in part-time employment and a higher proportion of women in work.
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Young people are disporportionately affected by the EU's housing crisis
In 2023, EU households on average spent 19.7% of their disposable income on housing. Eurostat data shows that in the same time period, young people make up a significant share of those who spend at least 40% of their income
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Exit festival pulls out of Serbia after backing student protests
Guy DelauneyBBC Balkans correspondent
Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty ImagesFestival organisers say their support for student protests has led to funding being pulled One of Europe’s largest music festivals is pulling out of Serbia with organisers blaming “undemocratic pressures”.
Exit festival will hold…
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WTO chief ‘won’t keep quiet’ to appease Trump – POLITICO
Since taking the helm in 2021, the WTO chief has raised the organization’s profile — meeting with world leaders, engaging with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, and spearheading initiatives that some members say stray away from trade and towards development…
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