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Portugal

Portuguese birth rate on the rise again after dropping in 2021

Portugal's census reveals the country's birth rate is on the rise again after a historic drop recorded in 2021

World News

Turkey to hold elections in May, a month ahead of schedule

President Erdogan has promised victory for his party in the 14 May presidential and parliamentary votes.

Switzerland

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz refuses to be drawn on tanks for Ukraine

At the World Economic Forum German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz refuses to commit to allowing the supply of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

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Watch: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg carried away by police

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was one of several protesters carried away by police during a demonstration against expanding a coal mine in western Germany.

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Watch: Brazil riots, British memoirs and German coal

Watch: Chaos in Brazil, Prince Harry's controversial memoirs and a row over coal in Germany

Ukraine

Ukraine holding out in cities of Soledar and Bakhmut

Fighting continues in Soledar as Ukraine denies Russia's claim to have taken control of the city

Latvia

Gas pipeline explosion in Lithuania being investigated

An explosion in a gas pipeline in central Lithuania sent flames fifty metres into the air on Friday and forced the evacuation of a nearby village

France

'Tintin in America' drawing to go on sale in Paris

The original 'Tintin in America' drawing is to go up for auction in Paris where it could fetch more than €3 million

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Watch: Miniature defecating Messi was best-selling caganer of 2022

Bare-bottomed figurines of the famous football player Lionel Messi became Spain's best-selling caganer of 2022.

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Bulgaria struggles to control migrants entering illegally from Turkey

The director of the Bulgarian Border Police Rositsa Dimitrova said officers prevented the illegal crossing of around 164,000 people last year from Turkey

Cult

Rendez-vous: the best of culture in Europe

Rendez-vous: the best of culture in Europe including three exhibitions showcasing modern art

Germany

Germany drops mask rule on long-distance public transport

The German health minister has announced that as of February 2, masks will no longer be required on long-distance trains and buses as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

Germany

Germany to supply Ukraine with armoured vehicles

Germany is backing Poland's idea of an international coalition to supply armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine and vows to provide Kyiv with around 40 by the end of March

United Arab Emirates

Top oil executive named as president of COP28

Environmentalists are criticising a decision by the United Arab Emirates to name top oil executive Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber as the president of this year's COP28 climate talks.

United Kingdom

UK legislation to ensure "minimum safety levels" during strikes

Trade Unions in the UK have branded government proposals to ensure legal "minimum safety levels" during strikes as "undemocratic" and threatened legal action

World News

Prince Harry's claims over killings in Afghanistan slammed

Relatives of victims of British airstrikes in Afghanistan have slammed claims by Britain's Prince Harry that he killed over two-dozen suspected Taliban insurgents

Belgium

Record cocaine seizures in Belgian port of Antwerp last year

The Belgian port of Antwerp takes over from Rotterdam as Europe's leading port for cocaine seizures

Italy

Italian international Gianluca Vialli dies of cancer

The world footballing community has been paying tribute to Italian international and former Chelsea and Juventus striker Gianluca Vialli who has died aged 58 after a long battle with cancer.

United Kingdom

UK opposition leader wants to see a less powerful Westminster

The UK's main opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer says he would take some powers away from central government and give them to the nations and regions

Russia

Russian prisoners who fought as mercenaries in Ukraine given freedom

A number of Russian prisoners who fought for the Wagner group against Ukraine have been stood down from military service and granted an amnesty

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