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Europe
Hungary's enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to Western Balkans
Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, threatening a veto, but Budapest is not against EU enlargement entirely: Prime Minister Orbán backs the Western Balkans and supports Moldova and Georgia in a complex balancing act.
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Russia
Moscow says it tested Poseidon drone, another nuclear 'super weapon'
Three days after announcing a test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, Moscow said on Wednesday it also tested Poseidon, a nuclear-capable underwater drone. The second nuclear weapon test in just a week comes as the talks with the US stalled over Moscow’s reluctance to ceasefire in Ukraine.
Economy
EU inks agriculture deal with Ukraine but political obstacles remain
The EU’s new export agreement with Ukraine comes into effect on Wednesday, even as Hungary, Poland and Slovakia maintain a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports — a move that underscores the challenges of integrating Ukraine’s vast farming sector into the European Union.
The Road To Green
Growing smarter: How farmers can help fix Europe’s broken water cycle
In partnership with The European Commission
Every year, 30% of the EU faces water shortages, while fewer than 40% of watercourses are in good or very good ecological condition. Agriculture is both a victim of and a contributor to the EU’s broken water cycle — which the Union has pledged to repair.
The Road To Green
Water-efficient farming: 5 tips to save a drop (and how the EU can help)
In partnership with The European Commission
In southern EU countries such as Greece, Spain and Italy, most freshwater goes to agriculture — and droughts are becoming increasingly common. Here are five concrete ways to make irrigation smarter, and how Europe is supporting this transition.
Culture news
Anne Frank play sparks horror by depicting diarist as pansexual Latina
The musical "Slam Frank" has sparked controversy in Germany by depicting the young Jewish diarist Anne Frank as a pansexual hip-hop musician. Despite fierce criticism, the play's run has been extended with tickets selling out fast.
The Cube
Fact check: Can you rely on AI chatbots for voting advice?
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has issued a firm warning that users should not use chatbots to decide who to vote for as the country gears up for a snap general election. But what are the risks, and what can potential voters use instead?
