Category: 3. Europe
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Groundbreaking exhibition on Tove Jansson’s public art opens in Helsinki
Ahead of next year’s 80th anniversary celebrations of the Moomins, ‘Tove Jansson: Paradise’ focuses on the artist and writer’s lesser-known mural work. Fans of the Moomins need not fear, though – the charming cartoon trolls can still be spotted. Continue Reading
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Notre-Dame Cathedral's gargoyles undergo makeover for grand reopening
Five years of renovations and the input of more than 1,000 artisans, from sculptors to stained glass glaziers, have brought Notre-Dame back to life following the devastating fire of 15 April 2019. Continue Reading
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EU to spend €900M on expanding critical technologies – POLITICO
With the fund, the European Commission aims to dissuade the bloc’s tech companies from tapping non-EU funds when they want to expand their operations significantly after their initial build-out. The United States, for example, is known to have far larger scale-up funds than Europe. It has… Continue Reading
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Spanish left-wing politician resigns amid sexual abuse allegations
Errejón’s departure is a major setback for Spain’s Sumar coalition, already weakened by declining support, and comes as the country faces heightened awareness around abuse of power in public life. Continue Reading
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VW plans to close 3 German plants as auto industry turmoil grows – POLITICO
Volkswagen last month canceled a 1994 agreement that protected its workers from layoffs until 2029, enabling business-related layoffs from mid-2025. With sales in China declining almost 20 percent in the first half of 2024, Volkswagen — which is heavily invested in the Chinese market —… Continue Reading
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What is open source AI? New definition shows Meta’s version isn’t what it claims to be
The Open Source Initiative has just set a new international definition for AI that could throw a spanner in the works for tech companies. Continue Reading
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France: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ say experts
The UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts criticised the decision by the French football and basketball federations to exclude players wearing the hijab from competitions, including at amateur level, and the French Government’s decision to prevent French athletes wearing the hijab… Continue Reading
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak: What we know about the source of food poisoning in US
An E. coli outbreak linked to the fast food chain McDonald’s has impacted people in 13 US states. Continue Reading
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Brazilian artist Rosana Paulino awarded Munch Museum's inaugural prize for artistic freedom
Home to the world’s largest collection of works by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, the museum aims to pay tribute to his legacy of promoting “artistic expression” and creative freedom. Continue Reading
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North Korean troops are now in Kursk to help Russia, NATO confirms – POLITICO
“I can confirm that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia and that North Korean military units have been deployed to the Kursk region,” Rutte told reporters, soon after a meeting with a senior official from South Korea’s intelligence service. The NATO secretary-general added that he… Continue Reading