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The Frankfurt-based European Central Bank held its deposit facility rate at 2% on Thursday for the third consecutive meeting.
The key rate has hovered at…
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For first time ever, French parliament backs text pushed by Le Pen’s far right – POLITICO
Even if the text has no legal effect, the vote marks a major symbolic victory for Le Pen’s party, which has so far been isolated by centrist and left-wing lawmakers due to the so-called cordon sanitaire, a self-imposed unwritten rule preventing them from working with the far…
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‘Sometimes, you have to let them fight,’ Trump says on Russia’s war in Ukraine – POLITICO
“We talked about it for a long time. And we’re both going to work together to see if we can get something done. We agreed the sides are locked in, and they are fighting and sometimes, you have to let them fight, I guess … crazy. But he’s going to help us and we’re going to work…
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Dutch election stuns in night full of surprises: What you need to know
The Netherlands voted on Wednesday in a parliamentary resulting in a too close to call result with rightwing frontman Geert Wilders of the Party for Freedom (PPV) and rising progressive leader Rob Jetten of the D66, both getting 26 seats.
The difference between the two parties, as of…
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Five new suspects arrested over jewellery theft
ReutersPrecious crown jewels were taken during the theft earlier this month Five more suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the Louvre heist, Paris’ public prosecutor has said.
They were detained on Wednesday night in the Paris region during coordinated raids, according to Laure…
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Jamaica airport reopens but flight cancellations and delays continue following Hurricane Melissa
All 25,000 international tourists who were in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa made landfall on 28 October are accounted for and in good health, according to tourism minister Edmund Bartlett.
Hundreds are still waiting for flights out of the country as airports were closed by what quickly…
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Lukoil sells foreign assets to Swiss-based firm after punishing US sanctions – POLITICO
Russian energy giant Lukoil announced Thursday it will sell its international assets to a Swiss-based firm in response to crushing U.S. sanctions.
Lukoil announced earlier this week it would quit its international operations after it was hit with…
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Albania’s AI minister is ‘pregnant’ with 83 digital assistants, prime minister says
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Albania’s first non-human minister made up entirely by artificial intelligence (AI) is “pregnant” with 83 children that will…
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Does Belgium’s small size prevent it from using its new fighter jets?
Belgium has found itself the butt of several jokes online, after various French media outlets reported that the country bought a fleet of F-35 fighter jets that it won’t be able to use, because its airspace is too small.
The articles all begin with the same sentiment, leaning into the…
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What comes after the SME crisis – POLITICO
Another encouraging sign: new technological advancements facilitate operations for business. Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than just a buzzword. As Germany’s second largest software company, we are dedicated to developing innovative products and solutions for tax firms, so that they…
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