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Hungarian public media outlets halt broadcasting in post-Orbán shake-up
Péter Magyar hails ‘end of propaganda broadcasts’ as Kossuth radio and M1 TV channels suspend transmission Hungarian public media …
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Austrian campaign aims to save writer Stefan Zweig’s Salzburg villa after Porsche tunnel row
Supporters hope to stop 17th-century Villa Europa passing into private hands after Wolfgang Porsche unexpectedly put it on market …
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Italian village to impose fines of up to €200 on tourists with bare chests or in swimwear
Varenna’s authorities say wandering around the village shirtless or in swimwear is now banned A fishing village by Lake Como has i…
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International Olympic Committee provisionally lifts restrictions on Russian athletes
Russian athletes looking to return to international competition will now be able to compete as long as they "meet relevant anti-do…
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European Parliament triggers procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party
Europe of Sovereign Nations will now face a process that could see it stripped of its status as a European political party, losing…
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Trump calls Meloni 'a nice person actually' ahead of NATO talks
US President Donald Trump appeared to have turned the page on a diplomatic row with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Tuesday …
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Hungary takes state broadcaster off-air in post-Orbán media purge
Hungary's new government has shut down the state broadcaster MTVA and sacked its staff, marking a decisive break from the media co…
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At Nato summit, Trump berates European allies while pleasing Turkish host
The NATO summit has opened on July 7, with many topics to be discussed. Trump has opened the possibility of the US selling F35 fig…
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Morocco's olive oil sales to Spain increase hundredfold from low base
Imports of Moroccan olive oil into Spain have soared 9,979% in a year, DataComex reports. Yet they still start from 103 tonnes and…
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Morocco multiplies its olive oil sales in Spain by 100: is it taking over the market?
Imports of Moroccan olive oil have surged 9,979% in a year, according to DataComex. The figure is real but starts from just 103 to…
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What does the court ruling mean for Marine Le Pen’s presidential chances?
A look at the the case, the appeal court decision, and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron A Paris court has d…
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Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall plan first ATACMS missile production in Europe
German defence giant Rheinmetall is to produce missiles designed by US aerospace firm Lockheed Martin, the two firms announced on …
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French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator
Celeste Amarilla could face charges after a complaint by the French Football Federation over social media posts after World Cup ma…
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Night trains in Austria can be complicated so how do I get the right one?
Austria is one of Europe’s best-connected countries for night trains, but finding the right route is not always straightforward. H…
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RANKED: Which Italian cities have the best climate?
The Adriatic coast has the best climate in Italy, both in the short- and long-term, two recent climate livability studies have fou…
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EU still can't prove €43 billion in home renovation funds actually saved energy
The EU accelerated home renovations after the pandemic, but according to its own auditors, it still lacks convincing evidence that…
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Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, maritime agency says
The UKMTO maritime agency is investigating the incidents and advised vessels in the area to proceed with caution.
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Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a mounting cost
Scientists call for better land management alongside reduction in greenhouse gases causing the crisis When storm after storm batte…
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Europe doesn’t need to worry about Andy Burnham. He has the makings of a great ally | Jessica Berlin
Defence strategists fret about the next PM’s inexperience. But he knows about local resilience. That’s the kind of skill Nato urge…
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Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland
Arriving at the NATO summit, the US president claimed Denmark hasn't sufficiently invested in the Arctic territory's security.
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Where are the worsts parts of Switzerland to be in heatwaves?
Because of Switzerland's topography certain parts of the country are more likely than others to get higher temperatures during hea…
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Ukraine has already won the war against Russia, Finnish president tells CNBC
Ukraine needs NATO, but NATO needs Ukraine as much as the other way around, the Finnish President told CNBC on Tuesday.
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EU AI cybersecurity plan exposes reliance on US models
The European Commission has unveiled an action plan to counter AI-powered cyber threats, but the initiative's reliance on negotiat…
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NATO allies to unveil tens of billions in defence contracts at Ankara summit
Nato allies will announce tens of billions in new defence contracts this week to appease Washington's demand for 5 per cent of GDP…