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Danish EU presidency to focus on defense

Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities.

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Rome petrol station explosion injures 25, damages buildings

An explosion at a petrol station in Rome's southeast injured at least 25 people on Friday. The incident was caused by a technical fault during refueling.

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Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession talks: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will do "anything" to advance EU accession talks. Zelenskyy spoke alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the E...

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Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires, shuts nuclear plant

An ongoing heatwave has broken records and sparked alarm across Europe, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent.

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How the European Parliament can finish von der Leyen's Commission

Two-thirds of the votes cast are required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU's history

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Western Balkan countries face water restrictions during heatwave

During the past week’s heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora.

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EU importing more LNG than pipeline gas

The EU is ramping up LNG imports to make up for the lack of Russian pipeline gas reaching the bloc. What's the environmental and financial cost?

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What we know about the link between climate change and heatwaves

As extreme heat lingers across swathes of Europe, Euroverify looks at the evidence linking human-driven climate change with hotter and more persistent heatwaves.

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EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends hitting climate goals

The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview with Euronews, Wopke Hoekstra, explains it as an opportunity to "build bridges" with Africa and Latin Am...

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U.S. contractors say live ammo used at Gaza aid distribution site

Two contractors employed by UG Solutions spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity as they were revealing their employers’ internal operations.

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New polls shows Europeans want tougher enforcement on Big Tech

French, German and Spanish participants to a YouGov survey called for stricter EU enforcements of digital regulations and consider Big Tech more powerful than the EU.

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Fake Charlie Hebdo cover attacking Moldova Pride circulates online

False front covers attributed to the French satirical magazine are commonly used as vectors for disinformation.

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EU Commissioner for Climate Hoekstra defends carbon credits

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Dolce & Gabbana brings its creative world to Rome

Dolce & Gabbana’s latest exhibition, From the Heart to the Hands, has arrived in Rome - and it’s nothing short of a love letter to the Italian culture. After Milan and Paris, the immersive show now welcomes visitors to the Italian capita...

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More red alert heat warnings issued across Europe

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region.

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EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target

The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about outsourcing the emission reduction actions.

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Which European nations require women to do military service?

Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe.

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How could the U.S.-China trade rearrangement affect Europe?

Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer?

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EU, Greece to press Libya on migrant crossings

The UN refugee agency said that in 2021, 32,400 refugees and migrants had made the crossing from Libya to Europe, more than twice as many as in 2020.

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Macron held 'substantial' phone call with Putin

Macron and Putin held regular discussions around the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Macron visiting Putin in Russia in February 2022, but dialogue eventually stalled.

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Celebrating 25th anniversary of Bridge connecting Denmark, Sweden

'A permanent connection, this creates prosperity and positive development in the Øresund region,' Denmark's Minister for Transport said.

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Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany, Lithuania

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures were "necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flows of migrants across the Polish-German border".

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Trump signs executive order lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria

The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians.

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Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia?

Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation. Here's why.

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Russia launched record 5,438 drones at Ukraine in June alone

Russia launched a record 5,438 drones against Ukraine in June, intensifying aerial strikes. Only two days in the past 18 months were attack-free.

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People in Romania's southwest struggle to access water amid drought

Romania's southwestern Dolj county struggles with severe drought. Villagers in Teascu din Deal trek long distances for water, facing harsh conditions daily.

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France sets framework for EU's 2040 climate targets

On 2 July, the European Commission is due to present its proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. France is already opening the debate and determining its priorities for future climate policy.

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Fact check: Which EU country returns the most irregular immigrants?

A Portuguese politician suggested that Lisbon is one of the countries which send back the fewest number of irregular migrants in the EU. But is this true?

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Lithuania, the Philippines sign security pact to counter China and Russia

The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have been involved in prolonged territorial standoffs but confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard and naval forces have spiked in recent years.

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U.S. skips UN meeting in Spain aimed at combatting poverty

Many countries face escalating debt burdens, declining investments, decreasing international aid and growing trade barriers.

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