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Mon, 08/19/2024 - 12:13
As the budget belt is cinched in Germany, a debate has flared up in the country over military aid to Ukraine. According to a newspaper report, only previously approved aid for Kyiv will be made available and no new funding will be authorised. Funds from frozen Russian assets will be used instead. Commentators are sceptical.
Mon, 08/19/2024 - 12:13
In Serbia, there are once again demonstrations against the resumption of a major lithium extraction project in the Jadar Valley. In July, the Vučić government and the EU signed an agreement aimed at making Europe less dependent on Chinese battery production. However, there are fears of severe environmental damage in the region.
Mon, 08/19/2024 - 12:13
Alain Delon is dead. The French actor died at the age of 88 on his estate in Douchy-Montcorbon, south of Paris, where he had lived in seclusion in recent years. Europe's media focus on his legendary film work as an actor and producer - as well as his attitude to political and moral issues.
Fri, 08/16/2024 - 12:26
Three years after the withdrawal of the US and Nato and the Taliban takeover, women and girls in particular are suffering most from the situation in Afghanistan. They are barred from higher education and severely restricted in their everyday lives. Commentators ask what stance the West should adopt.
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