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Profits at power company CEZ hit by lower earnings in trading and mining
The Czech power company CEZ recently signed a deal with Britain’s Rolls-Royce SMR to develop and build small modular nuclear reactors. The company attributed the fall in profits to lower earnings in trading and mining. Continue Reading
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Ukraine launches platform for learning AI
Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Digital Transformation, and Google Ukraine have launched a platform with free resources for learning artificial intelligence (AI). That is according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Ukrinform reports. The platform… Continue Reading
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Russia deploys 50,000 troops in attempts to reclaim Kursk Oblast before Trump presidency
Moscow has concentrated an estimated 45,000–50,000 troops in Kursk Oblast to drive out Ukrainian forces from the region, Vadym Mysnyk, spokesperson for the Siversk operational-tactical group, stated on Suspilne TV on 11 November. Russia has already recaptured approximately half the… Continue Reading
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Germany set to hold snap elections on 23 February, reports claim
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz previously suggested new vote could be held in March, following the breakdown of his ruling coalition. ADVERTISEMENT Germans are set to head to the polls on 23 February according to domestic media reports, after internal conflict left the country’s… Continue Reading
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Ukrainian forces shoot down 46 Russian UAVs overnight
As of 11:00 on Tuesday, November 12, Ukrainian defense forces have intercepted and neutralized 46 drones launched by Russian forces in an attack on Ukraine since yesterday evening. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in a post on Telegram,… Continue Reading
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Forbes: Ukraine’s forces push back against Russian assaults as “apocalyptic fight” unfolds in Kursk Oblast
In Kursk Oblast, three powerful Ukrainian brigades are engaged in intense fighting with Russia’s marines and North Korean soldiers attacking from two directions, Forbes reports. During the operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, initiated in August 2024, Ukrainian forces advanced up to 35… Continue Reading
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Germany’s snap election to take place on Feb. 23 – POLITICO
BERLIN — Germany will hold its federal snap election on Sunday Feb. 23, 2025, lawmakers and officials in three of the major parties told POLITICO. Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to hold a vote of confidence before Christmas, paving the way for the new election in… Continue Reading
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Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim
Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim Continue Reading
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Possible shift in U.S. position on Ukraine set to mobilize, strengthen Europe – French expert
After Donald Trump’s election as U.S. President, the situation for Ukraine became more serious, but France and Europe’s position on supporting Ukraine will only strengthen. This was stated by Didier Le Bret, Director of the Diplomatic and Consular Academy of the Ministry of… Continue Reading
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Japan through the eyes of an adventure travel expert: an interview with Shannon Stowell
In an exclusive Euronews interview with the CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, Shannon Stowell defines adventure travel by three key elements: nature, culture, and activity. Continue Reading
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