Greece Marks 1973 Student Revolt with Mass Marches and Memorials

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Thousands of people marched through Athens on Monday to commemorate the 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising, the student-led revolt that played a key role in ending Greece’s military dictatorship. The annual march, which traditionally heads to the U.S. embassy — a symbolic location due to perceptions of American support for the junta — once again became […]

Lost Bach Organ Works Performed After 320 Years, Confirmed as Authentic

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Two previously unknown organ compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach have been performed publicly in Germany for the first time in 320 years, marking a major milestone in classical music history. Germany’s Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer described the discovery as a “great moment for the world of music.” Musicologist Peter Wollny first encountered the manuscripts in […]

Louvre Shuts Campana Gallery After Structural Weaknesses Discovered

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France’s Louvre Museum has closed its Campana Gallery after a structural assessment revealed severe weaknesses in beams supporting the Sully wing. The gallery, which showcases Greek vases and includes office spaces, dates back to the 1930s and was shut less than a month after a high-profile daylight heist exposed security vulnerabilities at the world-famous museum. […]

Italy’s Ultra-Low Inheritance Tax Sparks Debate on Inequality and Growth

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Italy’s exceptionally low inheritance tax is coming under renewed scrutiny as economists argue that the country is preserving inequality by taxing inherited wealth far less than its European peers. Inherited assets in Italy reached €243 billion in 2024—14% of GDP and the highest level since the 19th century—yet they are taxed at an average rate […]

Germany Lifts Suspension on Israel Arms Sales as Ceasefire Holds

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Germany has announced that it will lift its suspension on certain weapons sales to Israel starting November 24, a pause that had been in place since August due to the Gaza war. The suspension covered arms and systems that could be used in Gaza, though equipment deemed essential for Israel’s external defence was still allowed. […]

Ukraine to Receive US LNG via Greece as Winter Energy Pressures Mount

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Ukraine will begin importing US liquefied natural gas through Greece this winter, using the Trans-Balkan pipeline to help stabilise its energy supply amidst ongoing Russian attacks. The announcement followed a meeting in Athens between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who emphasised Greece’s growing role in supplying

Poland Confirms Railway Explosion as Sabotage on Key Warsaw–Lublin Route

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Monday that the explosion that destroyed part of the Warsaw–Lublin railway line was the result of sabotage. Writing on X, Tusk confirmed that an explosive device caused the damage reported on Sunday, prompting emergency services and prosecutors to launch a full investigation. Additional damage was also found further […]

Abramovich Calls Jersey Investigation “Baseless and Unlawful”

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Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has said that the ongoing criminal investigation launched by Jersey authorities in 2022 is “baseless and unlawful”, according to a statement from his spokesperson. Jersey had frozen $7 billion in assets linked to Abramovich as part of the probe, but his team now says no charges have been brought in more […]

Zelenskyy Set to Seal Major Air Defence and Warplane Deals in France

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris to finalise major defence agreements with France, aiming to boost Ukraine’s long-term air defence and aviation capabilities amid intensified Russian attacks. Speaking ahead of the visit, Zelenskyy said a “historic agreement” would be signed on Monday, covering combat aviation, air defence systems and other military

German Auction of Nazi Camp Artefacts Cancelled After Global Outcry

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A controversial auction in Germany featuring more than 600 artefacts from Nazi concentration camps has been cancelled following intense backlash from Holocaust survivors, politicians and the public. Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski confirmed the decision on Sunday, thanking his German counterpart Johann Wadephul for stepping in and insisting that “such a