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Zagreb hosts disability rights festival with films and workshops
The festival focused on solidarity and social inclusion for people with disabilities runs from May 13-15.
Socialist victory in Catalan elections ends pro-independence dominance
Despite his pro-independence party Junts finishing second in the elections, leader Carles Puigdemont continues to pursue his aim of leading the next Catalan government.
Clashes erupt in Georgia as divisive bill passes
Protesters clash with riot police outside Georgia's parliament after approval of a divisive bill, igniting weeks of demonstrations.
Co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party fined for using Nazi slogan
The case involved Björn Höcke's use of "Everything for Germany!" in a 2021 speech. While prosecutors said he knew it was originally a Nazi slogan, Höcke claimed it was an "everyday saying".
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Commission urges nature protection amid fast tracking of green energy
Environmental groups have expressed relief at European Commission guidelines for the acceleration of renewable energy deployment, which stress the need to respect nature protection rules.
WATCH: Fighting breaks out in Georgian parliament over 'Russian law'
Tensions flared in the Georgian parliament during a debate on a controversial 'foreign influence' bill, seen as a threat to democracy.
Ancient Antarctic ice reveals ‘unprecedented’ rise in CO2
Ice built up in the Antarctic over hundreds of thousands of years is helping scientists to understand today's climate.
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Antony Blinken says US will bolster Ukraine on battlefield
As Russia scales-up attacks on Ukraine's north-eastern border, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reassures Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy that soon-to-arrive military aid will help on the front lines.
Possible to cooperate with 'some' far-right personalities, says Michel
Michel's comments at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday put him at odds with his own liberal family, Renew Europe, which is firmly opposed to cooperation with either ECR or ID.
Ozempic found to cut heart disease and keep weight off for four years
New analyses of a large trial presented at the European Congress on Obesity showed the clear benefits of the popular weight-loss drug.
Italy, France, Spain: Which EU country has the most circular economy?
Italy has the best urban recycling rate in the EU while Spain has the lowest material consumption.
How to know if a Bluetooth device is tracking your every move
Apple and Google are working together to alert users if there's a Bluetooth device tracking them. Here's how to detect if they are and what to do about it.
Are orcas really taking revenge by ramming into boats?
There have been nearly 700 interactions since the rammings began in 2020, attributed to a small pod of killer whales.
Cannes 2024: Jury president Greta Gerwig on #MeToo and Trump on screen
Greta Gerwig and her jury met the press today to discuss their roles as members of the jury, the possible repercussions of the French #MeToo on the festival, and if a film on Donald Trump can be viewed objectively.
20th anniversary of EU expansion that opened new business horizons
In partnership with The European Commission
The largest-ever expansion of the EU in 2004 saw 10 mainly eastern and central European countries fulfill long-held ambitions of joining the bloc. Many were emerging from decades of communist rule and had hopes that home-grown businesses would flourish in an environment of free enterprise.
Two dead and one missing in coal mine collapse in Poland
The incident happened near the coal face, an area in Polish coal mines known for being particularly vulnerable to cave-ins and methane gas explosions, due to the presence of gas in the rock.
Belgian MEP rejects accusations of bullying and misuse of EU funds
Vautmans, who represents Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats, or Open Vld (Renew Europe), has denied the allegations appearing in Belgian media, maintaining that her actions were compliant with regulations.
'Meme Rally' sparks 70% share price leap for GameStop on single X post
US video game shop GameStop's share price more than doubled as the result of a a 'meme rally'. But what is it and how can it move millions of dollars?
Labour unions protest in Nigeria over rise in electricity prices
With President Bola Tinubu’s latest measure to cut costs as the country struggles with declining revenue, electricity rates more than doubled for some consumers in April.
At least two French prison officers killed in van ambush shootout
An inmate convicted of burglary escaped the van following the incident. He is currently on the run, according to officials.
X seeks DSA compliance with auto content check, company says
The online platform is subject to an ongoing investigation into content moderation and DSA compliance.
Euroviews. Draghi's report lacks transparency and risks capture by big business
The pathway to a prosperous, resilient, dynamic, innovative and democratic European economy lies in pursuing economic balance and diversity rather than monopoly, Max Bank and Olivier Hoedeman write.
Georgia's parliament approves controversial 'Russian law'
President Salome Zourabichvili said she would veto the legislation but the ruling party pressed ahead with the controversial bill.
Chinese crackdown on screen time for children shows promising results
China's measures - including screen time restrictions - have led to a decrease in daily sedentary behaviour among children, according to a new UK study.
UK wage rates still strong despite slowing jobs market
Official figures show wages in the UK have grown at a faster rate than expected. At the same time, the jobless rate increased to 4.3% between January and March, the highest since May to July last year.
Estonia blocks plan to put VAT on Airbnb, Uber-style online platforms
The Baltic nation wielded a veto over laws intended to modernise tax for the digital economy.
Berlin and Dublin spearhead move to unblock Nature Restoration Law
Eleven EU members are urging their peers to sign off on a new Nature Restoration Law - perhaps the most important piece of environmental legislation to fall foul of a backlash against the European Commission's green deal agenda.
Von der Leyen pitches EU shield to foreign interference if re-elected
Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled plans to set up a European Democracy Shield to protect the EU from malign foreign interference if she secures a second term at the helm of the Commission.
EU completes migration reform as Poland and Hungary vote against
The idea of having a common, predictable rulebook to handle the irregular arrivals of asylum seekers has been on the table since the 2015-2016 migration crisis, which turned the issue into political dynamite and bitterly split countries into opposing camps.