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European People's Party denies contact with prosecutor over misuse of funds
Reports claim members of the largest group in the European Parliament are involved in the misuse of EU funds. Continue Reading
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Hungary unexpectedly dips into recession for second time in two years
Hungarian gross domestic product (GDP) turned negative for the second quarter in a row. ADVERTISEMENT Hungarian GDP declined by 0.7% in the third quarter (Q3) compared with the previous year, according to flash estimates from the Hungarian Statistic Office (KSH) of the seasonally and… Continue Reading
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Georgian officials probe election fraud claims amid opposition outcry
Following last weekend’s parliamentary election, Georgia’s prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into alleged vote rigging as tens of thousands rallied to denounce the result. Continue Reading
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TV tower damaged in Kharkiv region as result of hostile shelling
On the night of October 30, Russian troops damaged a TV tower in the Lozova district of Kharkiv region. The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, said this on television, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “At night, there was… Continue Reading
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US cracks down on Russia’s sanctions evasion in fresh action
WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday imposed curbs on hundreds of targets in fresh action against Russia, taking aim at sanctions circumvention in a signal that the U.S. is committed to countering evasion. The action, taken by the U.S. Treasury and State departments, imposed… Continue Reading
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‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ wins Arab Critics’ Award for European Films
‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this year, where it won a special jury prize. It is Germany’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category. Continue Reading
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Ukraine never planned to seize Kursk NPP
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that there were no plans to seize nuclear power plants during the Kursk operation. The head of the Ukrainian state said this in an interview with representatives of the leading media of the Northern European countries, an Ukrinform… Continue Reading
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Toxic foam covers one of India's most sacred rivers putting millions of Hindus at risk
The city’s companies have been dumping pollutants into the Yamuna. Continue Reading
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Trump says 'lovely' EU will have to pay a 'big price' to trade in US
Trump says ‘lovely’ EU will have to pay a ‘big price’ to trade in US Continue Reading
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EU countries discuss voluntary return of Syrian refugees, despite unsafe conditions
The idea of returning Syrian refugees has gained traction across the European Union as countries adopt a hardened stance on migration. Continue Reading
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