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EU elections: Slovakian poll stays open late; Latvia, Malta closed
Slovakia, Latvia and the smallest EU member Malta opened their polls on the third day of elections. In the afternoon the crucial Italian vote got underway, with prime minister Giorgia Meloni and her right-wing Brothers of Italy party hoping to cement their position as powerbroker in Brussels.
Czech Republic
Czech Republic celebrates two decades of European Union membership
As the Central European country commemorated 20 years of its EU membership with an event at Prague Castle in the capital, key EU figures reiterated their support for Ukraine, pledging that the continent will not be "divided".
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Prague Rally Urges NATO to Close Ukrainian Airspace
Dozens gathered at US, German, and French embassies in Prague, supporting the "Close the Skies" initiative to close Ukrainian airspace. Meanwhile, Czech, Dutch, and Danish Prime Ministers met with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg to discuss increased support for Ukraine.
World News
Severe floods in Germany, Czechia and The Netherlands
On Christmas Day, residents in parts of Germany were forced to evacuate their homes due to heavy rains and saturated ground, resulting in widespread flooding and high water levels. Particularly affected were areas in the regions of Thuringia and Lower Saxony.
Culture news
Battle of Austerlitz reenactment draws record numbers of participants
Thousands flocked to Santon Hill for the annual reenactment of the Battle of Austerlitz. This year's commemoration is the largest since 2015, with some 1200 history enthusiasts participating from 15 different countries.