Previously, the country only aspired to meet the NATO goal by 2029, but in recent months Washington and Brussels have been pressuring Madrid to speed up that timeline. During a meeting with Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo last week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted that…
Category: 3. Europe
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Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 91
ReutersTsereteli was known for his larger-than-life sculptures, including this one of Russian President Vladimir Putin Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and often controversial monuments, has died aged 91.
The Tbilisi-born sculptor, painter and architect divided…
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Australians begin to cast ballots in early voting ahead of 3 May general elections
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday.
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Russia is upping hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks aimed at undermining society in the Netherlands and its European allies, and Russian hackers have already targeted the Dutch public service, Dutch military intelligence agency…
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From priestesses to prostitutes: New exhibition uncovers the lives of women in Pompeii
A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city – from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers.
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Cracow, Queensland: A hidden gem in the Australian Outback with a storied past
The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70% of the country’s territory, but is home to just 5% of its population. For those who have chosen to live in these harsh conditions, local pubs have kept its community spirit alive.
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Russian attacks on Europe included bid to sway EU election, Dutch spies warn – POLITICO
“There are turbulent developments in international politics and in the alliance field … The speed with which this is happening and the potential effect on our security is unprecedented,” he added.
The MIVD revealed several recent…
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Europe’s richest man Bernard Arnault slammed the EU for failing U.S. negotiations—but von der Leyen says countries are ‘lining up to work with us’
Bernard Arnault, Europe’s richest man and the CEO of luxury empire LVMH, is furious with how the European Union managed its trade ties with the U.S.
He made that sufficiently clear at LVMH’s annual shareholder meeting late last week,…
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