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Slovenia
Spy scandal overshadows Slovenian elections
The Slovenian government has alleged that Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube met with opposition politicians in a “direct attack” on the country’s sovereignty ahead of a parliamentary election next Sunday. The opposition party has rejected the accusations.
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Culture news
Read all about it: Portuguese teenage book addict goes viral
Bed-ridden by a double leg fracture, Francisco Borges read ten books a day. The habit sparked his appetite for more literature which has transformed the 13-year-old into a model student who's now spreading his love of books throughout Portuguese schools.
Europe News
Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise
A new study has monitored illicit drug use through wastewater analysis in 115 European cities from 25 countries. From 2024 to 2025, MDMA's residues in wastewaters decreased by 16%, while those of ketamine increased by 41%.
The Cube
Russia using Iran war as proganda weapon against Ukraine
Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims.
Food and Drink
Gin genies: British couple claim world's largest gin collection
A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1,000, but the private collection already tops 2,000. Their unique “Gin Library” is the brainchild of a pair who chose to make the Azores their home.
Germany
Spies among us: Iran's secret services threaten dissidents in Germany
Threats, espionage, attempts to syphon information via messaging apps: according to authorities, Iranian secret services are trying to spy on the diaspora and Tehran regime's opponents in Germany. Those affected feel intimidated amid pressure on their families back home.
Europe Today
'NATO is not obliged to help Trump in Iran,' Finnish FM tells Euronews
European NATO allies are rejecting demands by US President Trump to shield the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian disruption. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says while it's not NATO's responsibility to help the US, Europe has "very strong" cards if does decide to send a mission to the region.