Category: 3. Europe
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Facebook under European regulatory spotlight amid US tech backlash
Some 5,000 Facebook users have asked the company to stop processing their personal data to target them with direct marketing. Continue Reading
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Zelenskyy invited to March 6 EU summit on defense and Ukraine – POLITICO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received an invitation from European Council President António Costa to attend the special European Union summit set for March 6. “As far as Ukraine is concerned, there is a new momentum, which should lead to a… Continue Reading
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US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul to discuss embassy operations, with Ukraine off the agenda. This is a second round following talks in Saudi Arabia that signalled a shift in US policy under Trump. Continue Reading
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The future of Europe: Can migration stop population decline in the coming decade?
Despite anti-immigration politicians recently gaining support, France, Germany and Italy would face big population problems in a zero-immigration scenario. Continue Reading
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New frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries
Life-sized Pompeii paintings give new insight into religious practices in the ancient city. Continue Reading
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‘Don’t buy a Swasticar’: Anti-Elon Musk Tesla advert goes viral
A UK-based group called Everyone Hates Elon appears to have taken credit for a poster seen in London and going viral online. It adds itself to another disturbing video currently doing the rounds online, which slams both Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Continue Reading
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North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South’s spy agency says
North Korea has sent more soldiers to Russia and re-deployed others to the frontline in the western Kursk region, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency. It said the exact number of extra troops sent was unknown, but military officials quoted in South Korean media have said they believed… Continue Reading
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Orbán’s government bans Budapest Pride in ‘public form’ – POLITICO
“There will be no Pride in the public form in which we have known it in recent decades,” Gulyás said at the government’s weekly press conference. “We believe that the country should not tolerate Pride marching through the city center.” Gulyás said at the press conference that… Continue Reading
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Oscars 2025: The key takeaways from this year’s ‘Oscar Class Photo’
Who stood out? Who had the best style? And who wasn’t there? Here’s everything this year’s Oscar Class Photo tells us. Continue Reading
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EU Commission approves Nokia's multi-billion euro takeover of Infinera
The Commission found that Nokia and Infinera’s combined market share was moderate and that several competitors would continue to exert pressure, ensuring competition remains strong. Continue Reading