Category: 3. Europe
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WHO says risk of bird flu ‘still low’ after US reports its first human death
The H5N1 virus has affected mainly farmworkers in that came into close contact with poultry flocks and cattle herds. However, the WHO has stated that the risk to the general population remains low. ADVERTISEMENT The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that the risk of… Continue Reading
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Trump shrugs off ‘smart’ Elon Musk’s European meddling – POLITICO
And he’s endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany in forthcoming federal elections. It’s earned him strong pushbacks from leaders including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who criticized “lies and misinformation,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, who said… Continue Reading
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It’s now or never for Bart De Wever as Belgian coalition talks get hard deadline – POLITICO
If he clinches a deal, De Wever will be prime minister, leading a center to center-right leaning government, focused on plugging Belgium’s budget gap. But if the talks fail, the country could run out of options and be set for new elections. New elections would give the far-right Vlaams… Continue Reading
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Trump refuses to rule out using military force to take Greenland and Panama Canal – POLITICO
Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire for the U.S. to purchase Greenland, describing the Danish territory and world’s largest island as an “absolutely necessity” for American security. “We need Greenland for national security purposes,” he said Tuesday. “People really… Continue Reading
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EU DECODED: Will the deal to end fake internships be reached by 2025?
In this episode, we focus on a directive on unpaid internships that aims to end the exploitation of around 1.5 million young Europeans. Continue Reading
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French defense minister calls for scrapping EU arms cash fund if it can’t be fixed – POLITICO
France is the leader of a group of countries that wants the money largely reserved for European companies, with safeguards to prevent non-EU companies from easily accessing the fund. Other countries, including the Netherlands and Poland, want the money to fund procurement and production of… Continue Reading
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NATO sends a fleet to guard Baltic Sea cables – POLITICO
NATO will send around 10 ships to guard important underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea by the end of the week, Finnish newspaper Yle reported on Tuesday. The ships will remain at sea until April and be positioned near energy and data cables to deter any… Continue Reading
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Herbert Kickl invites ÖVP to hold coalition talks
The head of Austrian far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, invited the conservative Austrian People’s Party to coalition talks after being tasked with forming a government. Continue Reading
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From horse-drawn to high-speed: Britain celebrates 200 years of rail travel in 2025
At 12 noon on New Year’s Day, nearly 200 vintage locomotives around the world blew their whistles to ring in a special year for rail travel. ADVERTISEMENT 2025 marks 200 years since passenger rail travel began with the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) in… Continue Reading
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Video. Latest news bulletin | January 7th – Evening
Updated: 07/01/2025 – 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. … More … Continue Reading