Heatwave Grips Italy and Balkans as Wildfire Risk Intensifies Across Europe

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A record-breaking heatwave continued to grip Italy and several Balkan countries on Monday, triggering red weather alerts, raising the threat of wildfires, and disrupting daily life across Europe. Italy placed 22 cities under the highest heat warning, while Croatia issued red alerts for Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik as firefighters battled a major blaze on the […]

Spanish NGOs Rush to Help Undocumented Migrants Before Regularisation Deadline

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Non-governmental organisations across Spain are making a final push to help undocumented migrants apply for a special mass regularisation programme before the June 30 deadline. The initiative offers eligible migrants a one-year residence permit, and applications have far exceeded expectations, with around 1.27 million submissions compared to the government’s initial

11 Killed as Skydiving Plane Crashes Shortly After Take-off in France

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A light aircraft carrying skydivers crashed shortly after take-off near the town of Tomblaine in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board. The aircraft, operated by a local parachuting school, departed from Nancy-Essey airfield at around 11:00 a.m. local time before suddenly losing control and crashing near the edge of the airfield. […]

Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Italy’s Po River Farms Amid Severe Heatwave

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Po River in northern Italy has seen a sharp drop in water flow during an intense European heatwave, allowing seawater from the Adriatic to push as far as 18 km inland. The river’s discharge has fallen dramatically from around 1,000 cubic metres per second to below 300, triggering a “salt wedge” effect in the delta […]

Putin, Lukashenko Hold Talks Amid Rising Ukraine-Belarus Tensions

By admin June 27, 2026 No comment

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks at Putin’s Valdai residence on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on the war in Ukraine alongside trade, economic cooperation, joint projects and regional security. The Kremlin said no documents would be signed and no joint press conference was planned following the

Volkswagen’s Unique Ownership Structure Faces Fresh Scrutiny Amid Restructuring Plans

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Volkswagen’s complex ownership and governance structure has come under renewed scrutiny as the German automaker prepares a major restructuring that could include plant closures and nearly 100,000 job cuts. Labour unions have vowed strong resistance, while the company’s unique legal framework gives workers and the German state of Lower Saxony significant

Germany’s Pension Reform Aims to Ease Future Burden on Young Workers

By admin June 26, 2026 No comment

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Germany has proposed major pension reforms to address the financial strain of its ageing population and ease the long-term burden on younger workers. The plan includes creating a Swedish-style pension fund with mandatory contributions from employers and employees, while gradually increasing the retirement age from 67 in the early 2030s to around 70 by the […]

Russian Hardliners Urge Putin to Escalate War and End U.S.-Brokered Talks

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Russian nationalist hardliners are urging President Vladimir Putin to intensify the war in Ukraine and abandon U.S.-mediated peace efforts following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory. The renewed calls come after attacks targeting Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea and other locations, prompting demands for stronger military action. Some pro-war

Russian-Installed Authorities Declare Economic Emergency in Crimea

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Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have declared a state of economic emergency following a series of Ukrainian attacks that have disrupted fuel supplies and affected daily life on the peninsula. The emergency measure is intended to speed up decision-making and ensure the continued functioning of essential services, although officials have not detailed what practical

Swedish Court Sentences Man for Involvement in Neo-Nazi Terror Group

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A Swedish court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to one-and-a-half years in prison after convicting him of participating in the neo-Nazi group Maniac Murder Cult (MKY), which the court ruled is a terrorist organisation. The conviction marks a significant case under Sweden’s terrorism laws targeting extremist groups. According to the Attunda District Court, the