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Denmark reports cases of bluetongue disease that can be fatal to sheep but is harmless to humans

Denmark has reported cases of bluetongue in the country’s east, a non-contagious, insect-borne viral disease that is harmless to humans but can be fatal for so-called ruminant animals — mainly sheep but also cows and goats

Denmark reports cases of bluetongue disease that can be fatal to sheep but is harmless to humans
Europe|News

Two board members of Ukraine's grid operator resign, say chief's dismissal 'politically motivated'

Two independent members of the supervisory board of Ukraine's national power grid operator resigned on Tuesday, saying they believed the decision to dismiss the operator's head was "

Two board members of Ukraine's grid operator resign, say chief's dismissal 'politically motivated'
Business|Economy|Europe

Sweden to scrap aviation tax next year

Sweden will scrap its tax on airline tickets from the middle of next year, aiming to reduce prices and boost availability, the government and its Sweden Democrats alliance

Sweden to scrap aviation tax next year
Europe|News|Political

EU ministers take a very public swipe at Hungary over a lack of respect for the bloc's values

Senior government ministers from Ireland, Luxembourg and Belgium have taken a public and potentially embarrassing swipe at Hungary

EU ministers take a very public swipe at Hungary over a lack of respect for the bloc's values
Business|Europe|Technology

From peace-maker to taboo-breaker, VW boss Blume takes on the unions

Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume, already battling slowing demand for electric cars and Chinese rivals, must now

From peace-maker to taboo-breaker, VW boss Blume takes on the unions
Europe|News

IAEA chief discusses Ukraine, Russia nuclear plants with Zelenskiy, says situation fragile

U.N. nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi, who is due to visit the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeast Ukraine on Wednesay

IAEA chief discusses Ukraine, Russia nuclear plants with Zelenskiy, says situation fragile
Europe|News|World

Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50, officials say

Ukrainian officials say two Russian ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital in Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and wounding more than 200 others

Russian missiles blast Ukrainian military academy and hospital, killing more than 50, officials say
Business|Crime|Europe

Former Volkswagen boss Winterkorn goes on trial over diesel cars rigged to cheat on emissions tests

Former Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has gone on trial on charges of fraud and market manipulation

Former Volkswagen boss Winterkorn goes on trial over diesel cars rigged to cheat on emissions tests
Crime|Europe|News|Political

Ukraine's anti-corruption agency sacks official over leak case

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said on Tuesday it had dismissed its first deputy over a suspected leak case inside the body that spearheads efforts by the European

Ukraine's anti-corruption agency sacks official over leak case
Europe|News|Political|World

Romanian lawmakers approve donation of Patriot missile system to Ukraine

Romania's lower house of parliament approved a draft law on Tuesday greenlighting the donation of a Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine.

Romanian lawmakers approve donation of Patriot missile system to Ukraine
Europe|News

Russia extends custody of Frenchman accused of gathering military data

A Moscow court on Tuesday extended the detention of a French researcher accused of failing to register as a "foreign agent" in Russia while collecting military information of value

Russia extends custody of Frenchman accused of gathering military data
Business|Europe

Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be hit by layoffs or closed?

Volkswagen said it plans to end its job security programme - which has been in place since 1994 and prevents job cuts until 2029 - as it faces pressure from Asian competitors.

Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be hit by layoffs or closed?
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

LVMH's Dior recruits Miu Miu CEO as managing director

Christian Dior Couture has recruited Benedetta Petruzzo, the CEO of Prada's fast growing Miu Miu label, as its managing director, the LVMH-owned brand said on

LVMH's Dior recruits Miu Miu CEO as managing director
Business|Europe|Technology

Clearview AI fined $33.7 million by Dutch data protection watchdog over 'illegal database' of faces

The Dutch data protection watchdog has issued facial recognition startup Clearview AI with a fine of 30.5 million euros or $33.7 million over its creation of what the agency called an “illegal database” of billion of photos of faces

Clearview AI fined $33.7 million by Dutch data protection watchdog over 'illegal database' of faces
Business|Europe|Health|News|Science|Technology

Illumina wins Grail battle in blow to EU merger power

U.S. gene sequencing company Illumina on Tuesday won its court fight against the European Union's investigation of its $7.1 billion purchase of cancer diagnostic

Illumina wins Grail battle in blow to EU merger power
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European shares fall as US data rekindles growth worries

Europe stocks fell on Tuesday in their worst session in nearly a month, as U.S. manufacturing data brought concerns about a slowdown in global

European shares fall as US data rekindles growth worries
Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|Uncategorized

Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels

Spanish authorities are encouraging the expansion of luxury hotels as they crack down on a surge in holiday rentals

Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels
Business|Europe|Technology

Volvo Trucks to launch electric truck with 600 km range

Sweden's Volvo will launch a long-range variant of its FH Electric truck, capable of covering up to 600 km (373 miles) on a single charge, its truckmaking arm said on

Volvo Trucks to launch electric truck with 600 km range
Arts|Europe|Science

Haul of ancient Roman coins discovered in Sicily

A rare haul of 27 silver Roman coins dated between 94 and 74 BC has been discovered on the remote island of Pantelleria, the Sicily region said on Monday.

Haul of ancient Roman coins discovered in Sicily
Europe|Finance|News

Ukraine's bondholders approve crucial $20 billion debt restructuring

Ukraine announced on Wednesday that international bondholders had formally approved its plan to restructure over $20 billion of debt amid its ongoing war with Russia.

Ukraine's bondholders approve crucial $20 billion debt restructuring
Business|Europe|Technology

Hewlett Packard won't drop its UK claim against tech mogul Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank

Hewlett Packard Enterprise says it won’t drop its U.K. claim for damages against the estate of British tech mogul Mike Lynch

Hewlett Packard won't drop its UK claim against tech mogul Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank
Europe|News|World

IAEA head to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant then meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he will meet the head of the international nuclear agency in Kyiv after the official visits the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

IAEA head to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant then meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

French finance ministry's deficit warning adds to Macron's political headache

France could see its budget deficit spiral unexpectedly higher this year and next if extra savings are not found, the finance ministry warned in a

French finance ministry's deficit warning adds to Macron's political headache
Business|Economy|Europe

Volkswagen aims to cancel a no-layoffs pledge and won't rule out closing plants in Germany

Volkswagen says it's not getting the cost reductions that it needs - and won't rule out plant closings in its home country Germany

Volkswagen aims to cancel a no-layoffs pledge and won't rule out closing plants in Germany
Business|Economy|Europe

‘A very serious situation’: Volkswagen could close plants in Germany for the first time in history

‘A very serious situation’: Volkswagen could close plants in Germany for the first time in history

‘A very serious situation’: Volkswagen could close plants in Germany for the first time in history

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