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Poland's PiS pleads for donations after illegal spending penalties

Lawmakers from Poland's nationalist opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) will give it part of their salaries, its deputy head said on Friday, after penalties for its misuse of

Poland's PiS pleads for donations after illegal spending penalties
Europe|Health|Science

France aims to contain livestock viruses with vaccine push

France extended vaccination campaigns to contain a new variant of the bluetongue virus and the epizootic haemorrhagic disease, or EHD, livestock diseases that have been spreading in

France aims to contain livestock viruses with vaccine push
Europe|News|World

Spain's Sanchez to visit China next month amid Beijing-EU trade dispute

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will visit China next month, his office said on Friday, with Beijing's anti-dumping probe into EU pork imports as a backdrop.

Spain's Sanchez to visit China next month amid Beijing-EU trade dispute
Europe|News

Italy's Meloni picks EU funds manager Fitto for EU Commission job

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will propose European Affairs Minister Raffaele Fitto to serve in the next European Commission and expects an important portfolio for him, her

Italy's Meloni picks EU funds manager Fitto for EU Commission job
Europe|News|World

Russian attack kills two, injures 11 in Ukraine's Sumy, authorities say

A Russian attack overnight damaged a factory in Ukraine's northern city of Sumy, killed two women and injured at least 11 people, Ukrainian authorities said on Friday.

Russian attack kills two, injures 11 in Ukraine's Sumy, authorities say
Europe|Health|News

Poland eases abortion access with new guidelines for doctors under a restrictive law

Seeking to Poland’s government is easing access to abortion for women needing to end a pregnancy for health reasons, issuing guidelines to doctors that reaffirm the legality of the procedure when based on medical recommendations

Poland eases abortion access with new guidelines for doctors under a restrictive law
Europe

Far-right AfD on track for its first win in eastern German state vote

The far-right Alternative for Germany is predicted to come first in at least one of two elections in eastern states on Sunday, piling pressure on Chancellor Olaf

Far-right AfD on track for its first win in eastern German state vote
Business|Europe|News

Ukraine will honour contracts for oil transit to Europe, official says

Ukraine will continue to meet its obligations to transit Russian oil to Europe, a presidential aide said on Friday after earlier suggesting it could halt supplies via the

Ukraine will honour contracts for oil transit to Europe, official says
Europe|News

EU must step up arms production, play stronger role in defence, Commission chief says

The European Union has not yet done enough to boost its own arms production capacities in light of geopolitical threats, in particular Russia's war on Ukraine, Commission President

EU must step up arms production, play stronger role in defence, Commission chief says
Crime|Europe|News|World

Kremlin says military corruption investigations will lead to trial

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that ongoing corruption investigations into Russian defence officials involve "serious charges" that will lead to court trials.

Kremlin says military corruption investigations will lead to trial
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Science|Technology

New Swiss nuclear dawn seen decades away at best

Bringing new nuclear power stations online in Switzerland could take decades due to myriad political and financial hurdles, energy experts and

New Swiss nuclear dawn seen decades away at best
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Swiss choose Basel to host 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Swiss city of Basel, the event's organiser said on Friday, setting it up for an economic boost from the

Swiss choose Basel to host 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
Election|Europe|Political

Prominent German leftist politician sprayed with a red liquid, likely paint, during campaign event

A prominent German leftist politician was sprayed with a red liquid, likely paint, during a campaign event in the eastern city of Erfurt, ahead of closely watched state elections on Sunday

Prominent German leftist politician sprayed with a red liquid, likely paint, during campaign event
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Uncategorized|World

She's a Norwegian princess. He's an American self-professed shaman. Their wedding is this weekend

The Norwegian king’s eldest child will marry an American self-professed shaman in a picturesque corner of southern Norway on Saturday

She's a Norwegian princess. He's an American self-professed shaman. Their wedding is this weekend
Economy|Europe|Finance

Inflation fell to 2.2% in Europe, clearing the way for a European Central Bank rate cut in September

Inflation is down in Europe

Inflation fell to 2.2% in Europe, clearing the way for a European Central Bank rate cut in September
Africa|Americas|Economy|Europe|News

Shaky September

U.S. jobs numbers dominate the agenda as markets brace for a choppy September, with France seeking a way through its political mess, Germany having regional polls and African leaders

Shaky September
Business|Europe|Finance

Thyssenkrupp works council says steel leadership crisis puts sale at risk

Thyssenkrupp's planned sale of its steel business is at risk over uncertainty following a leadership crisis at the unit, the

Thyssenkrupp works council says steel leadership crisis puts sale at risk
Economy|Europe|News

German unemployment rises less than expected in August, labour office says

The number of people out of work in Germany rose significantly less than expected in August, Federal Labour Office figures showed on Friday.

German unemployment rises less than expected in August, labour office says
Entertainment|Europe

Swiss city of Basel is chosen to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest

The Swiss city of Basel will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest from May 13 to 17

Swiss city of Basel is chosen to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest
Europe|News|World

Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals to their homeland, the first since the Taliban takeover in 2021

Germany has deported Afghan nationals to their homeland for the first time since August 2021, when the Taliban returned to power

Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals to their homeland, the first since the Taliban takeover in 2021
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets

European shares inch up to record high as inflation data sets stage for ECB rate cut

European shares rose to an all-time high on Friday, closing a turbulent month on a bright note after a significant drop in euro zone inflation

European shares inch up to record high as inflation data sets stage for ECB rate cut
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

ECB's Schnabel keeps door open to further rate cuts

Euro zone inflation is falling as predicted, easing the risk that further rate cuts would derail disinflation, but the European Central Bank must become

ECB's Schnabel keeps door open to further rate cuts
Europe|News|World

Germany resumes deportations to Afghanistan

Germany said it resumed flying convicted criminals of Afghan nationality to their home country on Friday, days before German regional

Germany resumes deportations to Afghanistan
Economy|Europe|News

French preliminary inflation at 2.2% in August, slightly above forecasts

French consumer price inflation eased in August compared to a year ago, mainly due to lower petroleum product prices and electricity costs, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

French preliminary inflation at 2.2% in August, slightly above forecasts
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Column-ECB hurry may owe much to deepening EU-China trade :Mike Dolan

While there has been a lot of talk about the West's strategic decoupling from China's sputtering economy, Europe's direct trade links with Beijing have actually been

Column-ECB hurry may owe much to deepening EU-China trade :Mike Dolan

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