Europe’s Factories Sink Deeper into Contraction as Asia Ends 2025 on Stronger Note

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Manufacturing activity in the euro zone weakened further in December, ending 2025 in deeper contraction as demand faltered and new orders declined, private surveys showed. The HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.8 from 49.6 in November, its lowest level in nine months and below the 50 mark separating growth from contraction for a second […]

US Scales Back Tariffs on Italian Pasta After Review

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The US government has sharply reduced proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, easing pressure on producers that had faced the prospect of levies as high as 92%. Following a review by the US Department of Commerce, the duties have been cut to a range of between 2% and 14%, offering relief to major brands such as […]

Swiss Struggle to Identify Victims After Deadly New Year Bar Fire

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Swiss authorities have begun the difficult process of identifying victims of a devastating fire that tore through a packed bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in the luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana. The blaze at the Le Constellation bar killed around 40 people, with Italy putting the death toll at 47, and left more than […]

Ukraine Condemns Russian New Year Drone Strikes on Power Infrastructure

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Ukraine has strongly condemned a wave of Russian drone attacks that damaged power infrastructure across multiple regions during the New Year night. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia launched more than 200 attack drones, deliberately targeting energy facilities in at least seven regions. He described the strikes as a clear message that Moscow was bringing war […]

Bulgaria Enters Euro Zone, Bids Farewell to the Lev

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Bulgaria officially joined the euro zone on Thursday, marking a historic shift as the euro replaced the lev as the country’s currency from midnight. Celebrations took place across the capital Sofia, with euro coin projections lighting up the central bank’s facade and fireworks welcoming the milestone. Bulgaria becomes the 21st member of the euro area, […]

Unprecedented New Year Violence Rocks the Netherlands

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Police across the Netherlands faced what they described as an unprecedented level of violence during New Year’s Eve celebrations, with officers and emergency workers coming under attack from fireworks and explosives. In several cities, police reported being pelted with fireworks, petrol bombs and other dangerous objects, creating chaotic and hazardous conditions as

Shock and Mourning Grip Swiss Ski Resort After New Year’s Day Bar Fire

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Disbelief and shock have spread across the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana after a devastating fire engulfed a popular bar on New Year’s Day. Locals and tourists alike struggled to comprehend how such a tragedy could occur in a high-end, family-friendly Alpine destination known for strong safety standards and modern infrastructure. The fire at Le […]

Finland Seizes Russia-Linked Ship Over Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage

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Finnish authorities have seized a cargo vessel sailing from Russia after an undersea telecommunications cable linking Finland and Estonia was damaged in the Baltic Sea. Police said the ship, Fitburg, was intercepted while travelling from St Petersburg to Israel and is suspected of aggravated disruption of telecommunications and aggravated sabotage. The vessel was taken to

France Plans Social Media Ban for Children, Following Australia’s Lead

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France is preparing to introduce a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 15, aiming to implement the measure from the start of the 2026 academic year. A draft bill has been completed and will soon be submitted to the Conseil d’État for legal review, with parliamentary debate expected early next year. The […]

Poland Approves Cohabitation Bill to Improve Rights of Same-Sex Couples

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Poland’s government has approved a bill introducing “cohabitation contracts” for couples living together, offering limited legal recognition to same-sex unions in a country with some of the EU’s most restrictive LGBT+ laws. The proposal, backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s administration, allows any two adults, regardless of gender, to formalise their relationship