The War for Pink Gold – Norway Drills Through a Mountain

When a country decides to dig a tunnel through a mountain to get ships to the sea faster, it's no longer just…

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10 Signs That Your Dog Is Healthy

It is important for every owner to know that their pet is happy, lively and in good health. However, sometimes the signs…

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Weather changes have affected mental health

Heatwaves, torrential rain and fierce winter storms have left their mark on people’s psyches and moods in 2026 It’s no wonder –…

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Dirty air has been shown to damage memory

The effects are worse than years of aging The part of the brain that stores general knowledge about the world Air pollution…

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What happens to the brain during vacation

There is an almost universal scenario for the beginning of every vacation. On the first day, we promise not to look at…

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Africa

Burkina Faso breaks diplomatic relations with France

The military regime in Burkina Faso decided on June 26 to break diplomatic relations with France, which it accuses of "continuous actions" against its interests, Agence France-Presse and Reuters reported. Communications Minister…

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Greece to renovate seven Athonite monasteries

Greece will finance seven key infrastructure projects on Mount Athos through the Human Resources and Infrastructure Development Operational Programme. The projects will cover the monasteries of…

Indonesia and EU at a Crossroads: Human Rights, Trade, and the Price of Partnership

Based on a lecture on the 21 May EU Resolution and at the Graduate School of Sustainable Development, Universitas Indonesia,…

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S&D Group of the European Parliament Explained

What the S&D group of the European Parliament stands for, how it shapes EU law, and why its votes matter…

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EU-US Tariff Deal Reaches Final Approval

Brussels locks in tariff cuts while keeping safeguards for European producers The Council of the European Union gave final approval…

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EU Ministers Back Pension Shake-Up

Council mandate opens talks on retirement savings, sustainable funds and investor safeguards EU finance ministers have backed changes to two…

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Human Rights

More Human Rights news

Argentina: The Troubling Pattern of Fernando Arrigo

An Argentine prosecutor, repeatedly questioned over irregular methods, now faces criticism in three unrelated proceedings. By Alessandro Amicarelli I first…

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EU Moves to Tighten Child Abuse Laws

Provisional deal targets AI-generated abuse material, sextortion and delayed access to justice for survivors The European Union has reached a…

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EU Deal Digitises Posted Worker Declarations

A voluntary single portal promises less red tape, but enforcement will decide whether mobile workers gain clearer protection The European…

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Starmer Resigns as UK Faces New Turmoil

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down, opening another period of political uncertainty in the…

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Lithuania’s Government Resigns

Lithuania’s Government Resigns

Cabinet steps down after coalition reset as Vilnius prepares for another Social Democrat prime minister Lithuania has entered a new political transition after Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and…

A Prosecutor’s Obsession and Two Lives in Peril

A deepening emergency for Facundo Jones Huala and Konstantin Rudnev as new medical evidence exposes the consequences of prosecutorial pressure…

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Edinburgh Attacks Put Anti-Muslim Hate in Focus

Five men were injured as counter-terrorism officers joined the investigation into violent incidents across the Scottish capital A man has…

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Greece to renovate seven Athonite monasteries

Greece to renovate seven Athonite monasteries

Greece will finance seven key infrastructure projects on Mount Athos through the Human Resources and Infrastructure Development Operational Programme. The projects will cover the monasteries of Karakal, Koutloumous,…

EU Meta Probe Turns to Addictive Design

Brussels is reported to be preparing a sharper Digital Services Act case over children’s safety on Facebook and Instagram The…

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Taliban Talks Put EU Returns Policy Under Fire

A planned Brussels meeting on Afghan deportations has sharpened concern over rights, recognition and Europe’s duty not to return people…

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EU Sends Rescue Teams to Venezuela

EU Sends Rescue Teams to Venezuela

Eight member states mobilise emergency assistance after the 24 June earthquakes, as UN teams coordinate search-and-rescue support The European Union has deployed rescue teams, medical staff and emergency…

What to Do If… in Europe

More What to Do If… in Europe news

What to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe

The keys are back. The room is empty. You have cleaned the flat, sent your new address, and waited for…

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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe

You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen,…

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