EuropeIf Ukraine meets all the conditions, the European Commission wants to start negotiations “as soon as possible in 2025”.
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Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
EuropeSentenced to 18 months in prison for repeating allegations that a named Syrian migrant had attacked British schoolgirls.
Georgian Dream wins the election – opposition rejects result
EuropeThe ruling party accuses the opposition of wanting to drag the country into war with Russia.
Bulgaria to hold seventh general election in four years
Europe Bulgaria’s political state is described as "extremely worrying, with destabilization and dysfunctional institutions".
Swedish energy giant’s wind project threatens Scotland’s endangered wildcat
EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.
EU parliament approves €35 billion loan to Ukraine – secured by seized Russian assets
Europe"Russia must pay", thunders Swedish Liberal MEP Karin Karlsbro, calling the country a "robber state".
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Mercedes CEO: “Germans take too many sick days”
Europe"When sick leave in German car factories is occasionally double that of other European countries, it leads to economic repercussions".
Silent prayer outside abortion clinic leads to conviction of UK veteran
EuropeThe authorities' actions have caused widespread anger and frustration, and are seen by many as evidence that the police and judiciary are persecuting "thought criminals".
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French historian: “US defeat in Ukraine would liberate Europe”
EuropeEmmanuele Todd predicted the fall of the Soviet Union - now he predicts the dissolution of NATO.
Slovak prime minister vows “never to agree to Ukraine joining NATO”
EuropePromised to do everything in his power to prevent Ukrainian membership of the US-led military alliance.
Von der Leyen’s ‘Pfizergate’ taken to the European Court of Justice
EuropeThe head of the European Commission still refuses to show her text messages with Pfizer's CEO.
German police shut down protests citing “violent” Greta Thunberg
EuropeThe controversial activist condemns the decision, saying that "the German state is complicit in the genocide in Gaza".
The UK declares “butterfly emergency”
EnvironmentEight of the ten most common species have declined in the country.
Germany’s Christian Democrats want to ban Alternative for Germany
EuropeS and CDU accuse the party of "fighting parliamentarism".
Freedom Party of Austria wins general election
EuropeWon the election by a wide margin - with nearly 30% of the vote according to preliminary results.
Portugal hit by widespread fires
EuropeSeveral of the fires were set, according to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who promises tough "repressive action" against such crimes "committed in the name of particular interests".
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Netherlands seeks exemption from EU asylum rules
EuropeWants to strengthen its own control over the country's asylum policy.
German train conductors exempt from inspecting foreigners’ tickets
EuropeRailway company gives staff dispensation - deplores migrants' behavior on public transport.
Germany tightens border controls: “Must protect the population”
EuropeThe government now says that Germans must be protected from Islamist terrorism and crime.
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni pledges unwavering support for Ukraine
EuropeClaims it is "Russian propaganda" that Kiev is losing the war and that "the conflict cannot be resolved by abandoning Ukraine".
England: Male patients asked about pregnancy
EuropeSeveral hospitals have begun asking all patients, including men, if they are pregnant before they undergo x-rays.
Potato cultivation on the decline in the EU
EuropeThis is a 37% decrease since 2000, with leaf mold and too much rain cited as the culprits.
British government wants to censor “legal but harmful” speech in wake of riots
EuropeSocial media companies can be punished for failing to take action against "legal but harmful content".
British government holds emergency meeting after anti-immigration riots
EuropeRioting continues in the UK, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowing to "do whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice".
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