Spain to Check Gibraltar Arrivals Under Post-Brexit Treaty

By admin February 27, 2026 No comment

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The UK has agreed to allow Spanish border guards to conduct passport checks on travellers arriving in Gibraltar under a draft post-Brexit treaty with the EU. The 1,000-page agreement will introduce Spanish-run “second line” Schengen checks at Gibraltar’s airport and port, following initial controls by local authorities. The deal aims to secure an open land […]

AI Boost No Cure-All for Soaring Public Debt

By admin February 27, 2026 No comment

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An artificial intelligence-driven productivity surge could ease pressure on debt-laden advanced economies, but economists caution it will not solve deep-rooted fiscal challenges. With public debt already exceeding 100% of GDP across most wealthy nations and projected to climb further due to ageing populations, defence spending and climate costs, AI-fuelled growth may only

Spain’s Migrant Amnesty Sparks Chaos Amid Bureaucratic Gaps

By admin February 26, 2026 No comment

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Spain’s upcoming migrant regularisation drive, aimed at granting legal status to around half a million undocumented migrants, has already strained immigration offices and sparked anxiety among applicants. The government announced the programme last month, but a lack of detailed guidance, funding, and staffing has left both migrants and frontline workers uncertain about the

Greek Court Sentences Intellexa Founder Over Wiretapping

By admin February 26, 2026 No comment

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A Greek court has found Intellexa founder Tal Dilian and three associates guilty of illegally accessing private data in 2020-2021, sentencing each to a cumulative 126 years and eight months, though the actual prison term is capped at eight years. The case stems from allegations that journalists, politicians, and business leaders were targeted using Predator […]

German Court Halts AfD ‘Extremist’ Label

By admin February 26, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s Cologne administrative court has granted an injunction preventing the domestic intelligence agency (BfV) from classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as right-wing extremist, pending a full court ruling. The decision provides temporary relief to the far-right party ahead of five state elections scheduled for later this year. The injunction was filed by the

Antonio Tejero, Leader of Spain’s Failed 1981 Coup, Dies at 93

By admin February 26, 2026 No comment

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Antonio Tejero, the former Civil Guard officer who led Spain’s failed coup attempt on February 23, 1981, has died at the age of 93. Tejero stormed the Spanish parliament armed with a pistol, ordering lawmakers to the floor and holding them hostage for nearly 17 hours in a bid to reverse the country’s transition to […]

French Government Survives Twin No-Confidence Votes Over Energy Law

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The French government has survived two no-confidence motions in the National Assembly after pushing through a new energy law by decree earlier this month. The motions were filed by the far-right National Rally (RN) and the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI), but neither secured the 289 votes required to topple the government. The RN-backed motion […]

Gucci Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Fashion Images

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Gucci has drawn criticism after posting AI-generated images to promote its upcoming Milan Fashion Week show. Users on social media questioned the use of AI in place of human models and photographers, arguing it clashes with the fashion house’s emphasis on creativity and Italian craftsmanship. The images were clearly labeled as “created with AI,” but […]

Switzerland to Compensate Victims of Crans-Montana Fire

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Switzerland announced a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($56,000) to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year’s Eve fire at the “Le Constellation” bar in Crans-Montana, which killed 41 people and injured over 100. The federal government described the solidarity contribution as both financial support and a gesture of compassion for […]

Barcelona Doubles Tourism Tax to Fund Housing

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Barcelona has raised its tourism tax to one of the highest levels in Europe, doubling the levy on hotel guests from 5–7.5 euros to 10–15 euros per night starting in April. The move aims to curb tourist numbers and help finance affordable housing projects, with a quarter of the revenue earmarked for addressing the city’s […]