Europe

Devastating forest fires have been brought under control in Málaga, in southern Spain. That's what the local authorities say. The rainfall of the past few days made it easier for the fire brigade to contain the fire. The fire "is…
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has left key interest rates as expected at a level of 0 to 0.25 percent. Banks continue to pay 0.5 percent interest on the money they store at the ECB. However, the bond buying program is being scaled back…
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More than seven years after Russia's annexation of Crimea, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky has emphasized its claim to the peninsula at an international summit. From now on, "the countdown to the end of the occupation begins," he…
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The French Constitutional Council approves the controversial law that makes mandatory corona vaccinations for healthcare workers and other French corona measures. The law also regulates the use of the corona pass, with which, for…
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Eurozone retailer sales rose further in June, helped by further easing of the corona measures. Figures from market researcher Markit also confirmed that companies have become much busier after the phasing out of lockdowns. Retail…
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French President Emmanuel Macron is taking legal action against the man who had him portrayed as Hitler on large billboards. "Obedient. Get vaccinated," the posters depicting Macron as Hitler read. The image appeared on a large…
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Consumer economic confidence in the eurozone has declined slightly this month. The European Commission's indicator points to this, now that the more contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus has caused significant increases in infection…
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The United States and the European Union accuse Beijing of cyber-attacks and of extorting companies through ransomware. This is apparent from a statement from the European Union and is also stated by a high-ranking American official.…
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The European Union's economic sanctions against Russia will remain in place for at least another six months. According to the EU countries, Russia is still not adhering to the agreements made to restore peace in Ukraine. The…
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In the fight against corona, Malta says it is the first country in the European Union to refuse unvaccinated visitors. Malta authorities will ban all visitors to the country from Wednesday who has not been fully vaccinated against…
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