Spain Seeks $208M Fine on BBVA Over Spying

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Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutor has called for BBVA to be fined 181.8 million euros ($208.16 million) over allegations that the bank hired a private investigation agency to conduct illegal spying between 2004 and 2016. The case is part of a broader inquiry into several Spanish companies using the agency run by former police commissioner Jose Manuel […]

Poland to Ban Phones in Schools

By admin March 18, 2026 No comment

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Poland plans to introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phone use for students under 16 in schools starting September 1, 2026, the country’s education minister said. The move is part of a broader legislative change aimed at improving classroom focus and reducing digital dependency among children aged 7 to 15 in primary education. Education Minister […]

Pope Leo Declares Universal Healthcare a Moral Imperative

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Pope Leo XIV has called on nations to ensure universal healthcare access, describing it as a “moral imperative” for any just society. Speaking at a healthcare conference in Vatican City, he emphasized that access to medical services is essential to human dignity and social justice. The pope stressed that healthcare must not become a privilege […]

Cattle Disease Outbreak Spreads Across Russia Amid Doubts Over Diagnosis

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A cattle disease outbreak has spread across at least 10 regions in Russia, with authorities identifying cases as pasteurellosis or rabies. Quarantine measures have been imposed in affected areas, including Chuvashia, while a state of emergency has been declared in Novosibirsk as officials attempt to contain the situation. However, farmers and veterinary experts have raised

Macron and Merz Set Talks to Save Europe’s FCAS Fighter Project

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Leaders of France and Germany are set to discuss the future of the troubled Future Combat Air System (FCAS) during an upcoming EU summit. The project, which also includes Spain, aims to develop a next-generation air combat system but is now at risk due to ongoing disputes between major industry players. The conflict centers around […]

Drifting Russian LNG Tanker Sparks Explosion Fears in Mediterranean

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A damaged Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, is drifting uncontrolled in the Mediterranean Sea, raising serious concerns among European officials. The vessel, carrying large quantities of liquefied natural gas along with fuel oil and diesel, suffered major damage earlier this month and is now unmanned, with a visible breach in its structure. Authorities in Italy […]

Far-Left Candidate Exits Marseille Mayoral Race to Block Far-Right

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Sebastien Delogu, representing the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party, has withdrawn from the second round of Marseille’s mayoral election in an effort to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from winning the city. Delogu had secured nearly 12% of votes in the first round, trailing Socialist incumbent Benoit Payan and RN candidate Franck Allisio, who […]

Germany Aims to Double AI Data Centre Capacity by 2030

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Germany has unveiled plans to at least double its domestic data centre capacity and quadruple artificial intelligence data processing by 2030, as part of a strategy to compete with leading AI hubs in the United States and China. Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger outlined measures including allocating land for new facilities, streamlining regulatory approvals, and

UK Holidaymakers Shift from Dubai to Spain Amid Middle East Tensions

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British travellers are rebooking Easter holidays away from Dubai and other Middle Eastern destinations due to the ongoing Iran war and travel disruptions across the region. Airlines such as British Airways have temporarily suspended flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Tel Aviv, and Amman, prompting holidaymakers to seek “reassuring” alternatives that avoid regional instability.

Spain’s King Acknowledges Colonial-Era Abuses in Rare Remark

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King Felipe VI made a rare acknowledgment of abuses during Spain’s colonial past, noting that while historical laws were intended to offer protection, they often resulted in exploitation and injustice. Speaking in Madrid, he said such actions, when viewed through modern values, cannot be a source of pride. At its peak between the 16th and […]