Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.
Category: 3. Europe
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Lowest winter rainfall in Syria for almost 70 years triggers water crisis in Damascus
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EU budget needs 'a comprehensive overhaul' to handle shocks, says IMF
EU spending rules have not kept pace with challenges facing the bloc, warned the IMF’s Europe director.
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Musk to step back from political spending: ‘I think I’ve done enough’
Elon Musk said he plans to cut back on political spending, saying he has “done enough,” a move that coincides with the billionaire entrepreneur taking a step back from President Donald Trump’s Washington.
Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday, the Tesla CEO said he would “do…
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Eurozone confidence lifts slightly in May but remains fragile
ADVERTISEMENTConsumer confidence in the European Union and the euro area staged a modest rebound in May, according to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN).
The flash estimate released on Tuesday showed the consumer sentiment indicator…
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Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises
Ryanair has ordered some flight attendants in Spain to repay salary increases of up to €3,000 (£2,525) following a legal dispute with their union.
A pay rise had been agreed with the Spanish union, CCOO, and it applied to all flight attendants regardless of what union they belonged to. But…
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UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.
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Francesco Molinari excited by Soudal Open debut on return to Europe – Articles
Francesco Molinari is looking forward to playing his part in the European Swing on the DP World Tour as he makes his return to the continent for a debut appearance at the Soudal Open.
Beside his role as a playing Captain at the Team Cup in Abu…
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What does the UK-EU deal mean for holidays and jobs? Your questions answered
AlamyMany of you have been submitting questions to Your Voice, Your BBC News about the deal signed this week between the UK and European Union.
Your questions have touched on a range of issues, including jobs, food and travel.
Our experts have been digging into the detail to figure out what the…
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Investigation reveals ‘sprawling empire’ of 5 Dutch companies dominating Europe’s fishing industry
Environmental campaigners say that governments have allowed a few supermajors to take “tentacular” ownership of the seas.
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Ukraine’s European allies hit Russia with new sanctions as peace talks sputter
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Kyiv’s European allies slapped new sanctions Tuesday on Moscow, a day after a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to produce a breakthrough on…
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