Back in May, the European Commission and consumer protection authorities had also notified the platform of alleged violations of consumer protection law, including fake discounts and misleading sustainability claims. EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath later said he was determined to…
Category: 3. Europe
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White House discloses details of China trade truce
The Chinese government will lift export restrictions on critical minerals, cease exports of chemicals to North America required to produce fentanyl and resume the flow of key auto semiconductors, the White House said in a fact sheet Saturday.
The document is the most detailed public summary…
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UK police detain two suspects after stabbings on a London-bound train hospitalised ten people
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Police say two suspects have been taken into custody after a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train in England late on Saturday. The attack…
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Trump threatens to deploy the military ‘guns-a-blazing’ to Nigeria
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened U.S. military intervention in Nigeria and the withholding of all foreign aid if its government continues “to allow the killing of Christians.”
Trump said in a post to social media that if Nigeria does not halt the persecution of Christians he…
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Four artists shortlisted for the 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Prize
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Four artists exploring truth, memory, identity and social justice have been shortlisted for the 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize….
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Baku ART Weekend celebrates creativity and cultural heritage
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For three days in a row, Baku is hosting a series of art events that bring together art enthusiasts from around the world. The Baku ART…
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Moving a town in the Arctic: Why residents of Sweden’s Kiruna feel left out in the cold
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When mining forced the Swedish town of Kiruna to move in 2014, city planners promised a fresh start. But residents say the new town has lost the warmth…
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Epicurus, Montmartre and La Fontaine: A traveller’s guide to Copenhagen jazz
Wine glasses clink, silverware rattles and chairs scrape against the wood flooring. There’s an energy in the room that you’ll find at most restaurants on a Friday night.
The tables are full of beautiful dishes – fresh oysters with sorrel and green chilli, thin-sliced redfish with dashi…
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Tax Competitiveness Index: Which countries are performing best in Europe?
Tax revenues play a vital role in funding public services. In 2023, the overall tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio within the EU was 40.0%, according to Eurostat.
However, tax policies and rates vary widely among European countries due to their differing economic priorities and social…
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Can Edi Rama’s AI minister propel Albania on path to EU membership?
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama believes he has found the secret recipe for bringing his country closer to the European Union faster: Artificial intelligence.
Facing a push for reforms to accelerate the country’s entry to the EU, Rama’s government is using AI-powered technology in the hopes…
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