The increase in revenue across EU arms companies was caused by the war in Ukraine and the perceived threat from Russia.
Category: 3. Europe
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Amid Russia's war in Ukraine, how much are weapons companies making?
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Eurozone's new star: Portugal crowned 2025 "economy of the year"
The accolade comes from British weekly The Economist, which ranked the 36 richest countries in the world. Luís Montenegro calls the recognition a “fair recognition to the merit and hard work of the Portuguese people”.
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Selenskyj kontert Trumps Neuwahl-Forderungen – POLITICO
Die politische Spannung vor dem EU-Gipfel steigt und Wolodymyr Selenskyj setzt ein überraschendes Signal: Er erklärt sich bereit, Neuwahlen binnen 60 bis 90 Tagen abzuhalten, sofern Sicherheit und internationale Unterstützung gewährleistet sind. Ein Schritt, der direkt auf…
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Planning a US trip? Travellers may soon need to make their social media history public
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It might be time for travellers planning US trips to scrub their social media profiles.
A new proposal from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP),…
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Carbon tax on buildings and transport delayed to 2028 under EU climate deal
An EU law setting a 2040 emissions reduction target of 90% has been backed by lawmakers, closing a controversial political debate on the bloc’s green transition – but the introduction of a carbon tax on construction and road transport has been pushed back.
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Food for thought: Italian culinary traditions make Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list
Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by Unesco on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes.
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‘A planet in peril’: UN calls for global climate investment to unlock €17 trillion benefit by 2070
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An “interlinked, whole-of-society and whole-of-government” approach to reshape the economy and environment remains our only choice amid the…
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Grand Voyager | Exploring Lisbon
By Lilly Douse
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In this episode of Grand Voyager, presenter Lilly Douse immerses herself in the charm and history of Lisbon. She starts in the…
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Kazakhstan brings back its endangered Przewalski’s horses
A vanished species is returning to Kazakhstan’s vast grasslands, symbolising a broader effort to restore the country’s natural and cultural heritage.
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EU-funded Housing First initiative in Brno offers a path out of homelessness
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Miroslav, 59, spent more than a decade on the streets before receiving an apartment and support from social workers, easing daily worries and restoring…
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