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Poroshenko assesses statements of Svyrydenko and Pronin regarding grounds for imposing sanctions against him as evidence of their falsifications
Interfax Ukraine
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July 17, 2025
Photo: https://eurosolidarity.org/ MP, leader of the European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko, believes that the statement by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko that the sanctions were imposed on the basis of a decision by an...
69 extended reality projects selected for Venice Immersive
Cineuropa
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17/07/2025 - Immersive videos, and virtual and mixed reality works from 27 countries are taking part in the sidebar unspooling within Venice Production Bridge between 26 August and 6 September The Time Before by Leo Metcalf and Michael Golembewski...
European Commission Updates on Eight Infringement Procedures Against Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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The European Commission released data Thursday on the progress of eight ongoing infringement procedures against Bulgaria, highlighting serious concerns in the areas of justice, economy, waste management, and environmental protection. According to...
Seeds confirmed for FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers First Round Draw
FIBA Basketball
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MUNICH (Germany) - The seedings for the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers First Round Draw, set to take place in Munich, Germany on July 23, have now been announced. There are 27 nations competing in the First Round that will be split into...
Peacemaker crowned with the Grand Golden Arena at the 72nd Pula Film Festival
Cineuropa
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17/07/2025 - Fiume o morte! has scooped the highest number of Golden Arenas; Dražen, Sandbag Dam and Good Children are also among the winners of multiple awards Ivan Ramljak (left) picking up his Grand Golden Arena for Peacemaker On Wednesday...
Risk of undersea cable attacks backed by Russia and China likely to rise, report warns
The Guardian
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July 17, 2025
The risk of Russia- and China-backed attacks on undersea cables carrying international internet traffic is likely to rise amid a spate of incidents in the Baltic Sea and around Taiwan, according to a report. Submarine cables account for 99% of the...
Ašeradens: No current plans to list “Latvenergo” and “Latvijas Valsts Meži” on stock exchange
Baltic News Network
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July 17, 2025
Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) assured members of the United List (Apvienotais saraksts – AS) parliamentary faction on Thursday that there are currently no plans to list state-owned companies Latvenergo and Latvijas Valsts Meži...
payabl. launches SEPA Direct Debit capabilities for business payment services
Electronic Payments International
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July 17, 2025
UK-based fintech company payabl. has launched SEPA Direct Debit capabilities within its payment services for businesses. This will facilitate the automatic collection of recurring euro payments for companies operating across the 36 SEPA countries,...
Polish Troops Get New Powers To Repel Migrant Attacks
The European Conservative
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July 17, 2025
In the two months since Poland’s government announced a new campaign to clamp down on illegal movement across the country’s eastern border, migrants attempting the crossing have become increasingly violent. Footage shared on social media on...
'They Tried To Erase Me,' Freed Belarus Opposition Politician Tsikhanouski Says
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 11, 2025
VILNIUS -- Belarusian opposition firebrand Syarhey Tsikhanouski's fight against Aleksandr Lukashenko's repressive rule was halted abruptly five years ago, when he was arrested after announcing plans to challenge the authoritarian leader in an...
Zagreb Ranked Among Top 3 Budget-Friendly Cities in Europe by Time Out
The Dubrovnik Times
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Zagreb has been named one of the most budget-friendly cities in Europe, securing third place on Time Out’s new list of affordable urban getaways. Only Tirana (Albania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) ranked higher, while Sarajevo also made the list at sixth...
Pro-Russia cybercrime network targeted by European law enforcement
WKHM - Michigan
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July 17, 2025
Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images (LONDON) — Law enforcement officials in Europe said they had coordinated the dismantling of an international pro-Russian cybercrime network, arresting two members, issuing warrants for others in Russia and...
Finns trust politicians less, survey finds
Yle Uutiset
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July 17, 2025
Finland's trust in its politicians was similar to Norway, but lower than Sweden and Denmark. Open image viewer File photo. Finnish Parliament. Image: Silja Viitala / Yle Only one percent of Finland's population say they have "very high" trust in...
Joe Schmidt takes a gamble as teams announced for first Lions-Australia test
The Irish Times
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The guessing is over, we know now the identity of the 15 men who will start for the Lions against Australia on Saturday - and most importantly, that eight of them are Irish (with another three on the bench). Gerry Thornley brings you the details...
Thinking of working abroad? Check out the world's most expensive and cheapest countries for living costs
The Nation Thailand
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July 17, 2025
Switzerland: The most expensive in the world (9.29/10) Switzerland tops the list of the most expensive countries to live in, according to William Russell, with an overall cost of living score of 9.29 out of 10. This Central European country has...
Europe 2035: Innovation vs. regulation
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 17, 2025
While global competitors streamline regulation to attract talent and scale innovation, Europe remains hamstrung by red tape. A robot at the Microsoft booth at the Hannover Messe 2025 trade fair in Germany, on March 31, 2025. © Hannover Messe 2025,...
Selling online is easier than it seems
The Slovak Spectator
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July 17, 2025
Martin Krekáč is chairman & founding partner at Jenewein Group. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Slovak businesses risk falling further behind as online sales reshape the European market,...
Motorcyclist who died in A417 crash named
Oxford Mail
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The collision between the motorbike and a car occurred on the A417 Reading Road between West Hendred and Ardington, near Wantage, at about 10pm on Thursday, June 26. Thames Valley Police said the rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 40s from...
Pro-Russian Cybercrime Network Demolished in Operation Eastwood
Infosecurity Magazine
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July 16, 2025
An international operation, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, has cracked down on pro-Russian cybercrime network known as NoName057(16). Dubbed Operation Eastwood, the action led to the disruption of an attack infrastructure consisting of over...
Why some countries get their money’s worth on healthcare and others are more wasteful
Euronews
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Published on 17/07/2025 - 6:30 GMT+2 Wealthy countries spend trillions of euros on health care every year, but not all of them are getting their money’s worth, a new analysis has found. Higher levels of health spending are linked to better...