Germany Faces Sharp Population Decline and Rapid Ageing, Says Statistics Office

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Germany’s population is projected to shrink significantly over the coming decades, with the national statistics office warning that the country could lose nearly 10 million people by 2070. As the large baby boomer generation ages, Germany is expected to have one in four citizens over the age of 67 within the next decade. By 2038, […]

ECB Pushes for Simpler Bank Rules While Keeping Capital Demands Intact

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The European Central Bank has proposed major reforms to simplify the EU’s banking rulebook, aiming to streamline supervisory requirements without reducing overall capital burdens. The ECB argues that reducing complexity should not weaken financial resilience, despite industry pressure for lighter regulations as seen in the U.S. and UK. The plan centres on merging several

Marseille Gripped by Fear as Drug Wars Pull Children Into Brutal Violence

By admin December 11, 2025 No comment

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Marseille is facing an intense wave of drug-related violence, with children increasingly pulled into the city’s escalating gang wars. The recent murder of 15-year-old Adel—shot, burned, and left on a beach—has shocked residents and fuelled a growing sense of psychose, or collective panic. Local authorities say teenagers are being recruited, coerced, and sometimes enslaved

Mass Protests Surge in Bulgaria as Citizens Demand Government Resignation

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Thousands of Bulgarians gathered once again across Sofia and several other cities, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s minority government. Demonstrators accuse the leadership of failing to address widespread corruption and mismanaging key national issues as the country prepares to adopt the euro on January 1. Protesters projected messages like

Inquiry Reveals Louvre Heist Succeeded Due to 30-Second Security Lapse

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A French culture ministry inquiry has found that the burglars who stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre in October gained a crucial 30-second advantage due to security lapses at the museum. The four thieves, who escaped with jewels worth $102 million, exploited delays in surveillance footage and weaknesses in the museum’s infrastructure, including a […]

Bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ Author Sophie Kinsella Dies at 55

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British novelist Sophie Kinsella, the globally bestselling author behind the Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55. The news was confirmed through a statement on her Instagram account, which said she passed away following an illness. Kinsella — born Madeleine Wickham — captivated millions of readers with her humorous storytelling and relatable […]

Huawei Reconsiders Future of Its New French Factory Amid Europe’s Tougher Stance

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Huawei is reassessing the future of its newly completed manufacturing plant in eastern France as slow 5G deployment and growing restrictions on Chinese telecom equipment reshape its European plans. The €200 million facility near Strasbourg, finished in September, remains unused, with officials and executives suggesting the company is undecided about proceeding. The plant

Czech Billionaire Andrej Babis Returns as Prime Minister, Pledges to Divest from Business Empire

By admin December 10, 2025 No comment

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Billionaire Andrej Babis has been appointed as the Czech Republic’s new prime minister, following a public pledge to relinquish control over his vast Agrofert conglomerate, which spans food processing, agriculture, and chemicals. Babis, 71, promised to serve all citizens and make the Czech Republic the “best place to live,” as he prepares to form a […]

Russia Awaits US Response as New START Treaty Nears Expiry

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Russia said on Wednesday that it is still waiting for a formal response from the United States regarding President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to maintain the limits of the New START nuclear arms control treaty, which is set to expire on February 5. The treaty caps the number of strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, including […]

Wingtech Invites Nexperia Custodians for Talks Amid Ongoing Governance Dispute

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Wingtech Technology, the Chinese parent company of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, has invited the court-appointed custodians of Nexperia to discuss control of the company—seen as a potential first step toward easing months of internal tensions. The rift between Nexperia’s European management and its Chinese parent deepened after the Dutch government intervened in September,