Category: 3. Europe
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US slaps sanctions on close aide to Hungary’s Viktor Orban
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Antal Rogan, one of the most powerful men in Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz government and the minister in charge of his cabinet office. It is a rare move between Nato allies, and symbolic of the depth to which US-Hungarian relations have… Continue Reading
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Eça de Queiroz, a noble figure in Portuguese literature, transferred to the National Pantheon
This article was originally published in Portuguese The remains of Eça de Queiroz, author of major works of Portuguese literature such as “Os Maias” or “O Crime do Padre Amaro”, will now remain in the National Pantheon, 125 years after his death. ADVERTISEMENT The remains of writer… Continue Reading
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‘Power shift’ within EU inevitable if far-right leader Kickl forms Austrian government, analyst says
The FPÖ party leader has invited the ÖVP to coalition talks, signalling his intention to bury the hatchet between the two parties. ADVERTISEMENT A “shift in power” within the European Union is inevitable if Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl forms a government, according… Continue Reading
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Mickiewicz, longing and folklore: Slavic mythology through the eyes of the Bui sisters
Upon arriving in Poland, the Bui sisters began to discover the mysteries of Polish Romanticism, and were stricken with awe. Their fascination with Slavic mythology, culture, and folklore led them to make films inspired by these ancient traditions. ADVERTISEMENT The Bui sisters grew… Continue Reading
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Thousands gather to celebrate death of French far-right figure Jean-Marie Le Pen
Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was a polarising figure, with some on the right praising his contribution to politics while others on the left branding him a fascist. ADVERTISEMENT Thousands of protesters gathered in Paris to celebrate the death of French… Continue Reading
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Factory activity levels slump in Germany – winter recession pending?
A winter recession could be on the cards for Germany as factory activity levels slumped in November, according to data released on Wednesday by the Federal Statistical Office. Continue Reading
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UK government to crack down on sexually explicit deepfakes
“We are putting offenders on notice – they will face the full force of the law,” the victims minister said. ADVERTISEMENT Making sexually explicit “deepfake” images will become a criminal offence in the UK, the government said amid a boom in new generative artificial… Continue Reading
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Hundreds of migrants arrive in Spain's Canary Islands continuing the record-breaking influx
Last year, more than 43,000 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, a record-breaking figure that exceeds that of 2006, during the so-called ‘Cayuco crisis’. Continue Reading
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Factories from China spark geopolitical debates in Europe
Chinese companies are investing massively in Hungary. ADVERTISEMENT A factory for Chinese electric cars “made in Europe” is in the planning stage. And in 2025 in Debrecen, Europe’s largest battery factory will go into operation – a €7 billion project of Chinese worldwide market… Continue Reading
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Why does Trump want Greenland? Resource-rich country has a key place due to climate change
Climate scientists describe Greenland as an open refrigerator door for a warming world. ADVERTISEMENT Remote, icy and mostly pristine, Greenland plays an outsized role in the daily weather experienced by billions of people and in the climate changes taking shape all over the… Continue Reading