Calls to ‘shut down France’ first emerged in fringe online groups. They’re now being espoused by the political mainstream.
Category: 3. Europe
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Who's behind the viral calls for a September 10 nationwide shutdown in France?
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Bulgarian nationalists attack car believing von der Leyen was inside
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The nationalist Revival party tried to prevent European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen from entering a weapons plant in Bulgaria’s city of Sopot on Sunday, attacking a vehicle that those gathered…
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What’s behind Starmer’s reset? – POLITICO
As MPs return to Westminster for a packed autumn term, will the prime minister be back with a bang?
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy discuss Keir Starmer’s priorities as the so-called “reset week” begins.
There’s chatter around No 10 of a staffing…
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A base deep in the Swedish forest is part of Europe’s hope to compete in space race
KIRUNA, Sweden — Deep in the Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies one of Europe’s hopes for a spaceport that can ultimately compete with the United States, China and Russia.
For decades, Europe has relied upon…
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'More important than a Michelin star': Lithuanian chef named best sushi master
The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the support of the Japanese government.
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Uzbekistan’s Olympic leap: celebrating Independence Day with new sporting heights
Uzbekistan marks its 34th Independence Day with a new Olympic village, record sporting success, and reforms shaping a modern future.
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A base deep in the Swedish forest is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race
Deep in the Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists…
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Cheap flights, costly choices: How extreme day trips are fuelling overtourism and climate damage
Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis.
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Europe’s Non-Electrical Graphite and Carbon Market to Grow at CAGR of +1.7% from 2024 to 2035, Reaching $12B by End of Period – News and Statistics
Sep 1, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: Europe – Non-Electrical Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The European market for non-electrical…
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Unions warns of ‘woefully low’ firefighter numbers as EU faces record wildfires
More than one million hectares burned in Europe in the summer of 2025. Despite the growing threat, unions warn that firefighter numbers remain ‘woefully low’, urging investment in staffing, prevention and civil protection.
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