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Thu, 05/15/2025 - 13:27
Whether it's Champagne or Turrón de Jijona, tourists are eating it up.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:38
“If the UK-US deal is what Europe gets, then the US can expect countermeasures from our side,” Sweden's trade minister warned.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:20
The Commission has said that TikTok failed to publish an advertising repository which is mandatory under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:00
Progressive leaders across Europe urge action to tackle the housing crisis. Led by the Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, the plan includes eleven proposals to ensure affordable, decent homes and tackle speculation, inequality and homelessness.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 11:58
Troubles in the key US and Chinese markets put German carmakers’ adaptability to the test. But Tesla's struggles amid rising EV sales could give them a badly needed new opportunity.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 08:52
NATO’s Mark Rutte said the agenda “is still under discussion”, but sources in the alliance say keeping the US leader smiling and avoiding another clash with Zelenskyy are taking priority.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 07:34
In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about EU scrutiny on Italy’s rule of law amid a ministerial no-show, the Warsaw-Bucharest axis sparking backlash days before the vote, and so much more.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 07:11
Bulgaria will shift from EU cohesion funds to private investments and long-term concessions to rebuild critical infrastructure, PM Rosen Zhelyazkov announced Wednesday.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 07:07
Slovaks are the least willing in Central and Eastern Europe to defend their country if attacked, with just 49% ready to fight – far behind Czechs (81%) and Poles (84%), new survey finds.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 07:02
Right-wing candidates Karol Nawrocki of Poland and George Simion of Romania joined forces at a Polish rally Wednesday, just days before both nations vote on Sunday.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 07:00
Abusive subcontracting chains are finally getting serious attention in the Berlaymont and European Parliament. However, although the European institutions recognise this serious problem in the construction sector, they are ready to approve measures which will be – if implemented – a merciless blow on labour rights, leaving workers unprotected.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 06:55
Italy faced EU scrutiny in a closed-door hearing Wednesday, where missing ministers signaled a possible political boycott ahead of the 2025 rule of law report.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 06:24
Trump and Putin will skip Thursday’s first potential Moscow-Kyiv peace talks in three years, with Russia sending technocrats instead.
Thu, 05/15/2025 - 06:00
The Commission’s ethics panel says that Gentiloni’s spell as commissioner is “very likely” to benefit his new employer.
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 22:47
Breathing space has been welcomed, but China is unwilling to accept ‘unreasonable demands’ or ‘unilateral coercion’ in its unfolding trade war with the United States.
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 22:15
Stuck with a slow regulatory system, Europe is seriously disadvantaged as the global race for biosolutions intensifies.
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 22:13
The investigation involves deals for drones and ammunition as defence spending within the alliance booms.
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 21:41
Transport was Kazakhstan’s fastest growing sector with 22.4 per cent, fuelled by higher freight volumes, and construction activity rose by 16.2 per cent.
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 20:57
The European Parliament's SANT Committee has revealed it will launch hearings and commission studies on mental health, antimicrobial resistance, and digital health.
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 19:42
The effort comes as the Commission seeks to boost Europe's defence industry and build up a world-class tech sector.
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