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Eurozone retail sales slip in March as EU sees modest growth
Eurozone retail sales slip in March as EU sees modest growth
Retail trade volumes edged down in the euro area in March 2026, while the broader European Union recorded a slight increase, reflecting...
Read More... Multinational companies employ nearly one in three workers across EU and EFTA
Multinational companies employ nearly one in three workers across EU and EFTA
A total of 149,678 multinational enterprise (MNE) groups operated across the European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)...
Read More... Africa-EU lawmakers convene in Eswatini for first Parliamentary Assembly session
Africa-EU lawmakers convene in Eswatini for first Parliamentary Assembly session
Parliamentarians from Africa and Europe will gather in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May for the inaugural plenary session of the Africa-EU...
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EU unveils historic "social shield" to eradicate poverty and housing exclusion
In a sweeping response to a cost-of-living crisis that has left millions of Europeans on the brink, the European Commission today launched...
Read More... EU slashing tech red tape: new AI deal prioritizes innovation and bans deepfake ‘nudification’
EU slashing tech red tape: new AI deal prioritizes innovation and bans deepfake ‘nudification’
In a significant pivot toward tech competitiveness, European Union negotiators reached a breakthrough political agreement today to streamline...
Read More... UK sanctions people, entities for recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine
UK sanctions people, entities for recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine
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Read More... Rising child poverty gap across Europe, new data shows
Rising child poverty gap across Europe, new data shows
A new analysis highlights a growing disparity in poverty risk between households with and without dependent children across the European...
Read More... Flanders sees self-employment hit 25-year peak as work patterns shift
Flanders sees self-employment hit 25-year peak as work patterns shift
Self-employment in Flanders has climbed to its highest level in at least a quarter of a century, underlining a steady shift in how people...
Read More... EU approves €813 million boost for Lithuania’s state investment bank
EU approves €813 million boost for Lithuania’s state investment bank
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EU and Armenia forge closer ties with new connectivity deal and security cooperation
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More...
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Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
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Eurozone retail sales slip in March as EU sees modest growth
Retail trade volumes edged down in the euro area in March 2026, while the broader European Union recorded a slight...07 May 2026Read More...
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Multinational companies employ nearly one in three workers across EU and EFTA
A total of 149,678 multinational enterprise (MNE) groups operated across the European Union and European Free Trade...07 May 2026Read More...
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Africa-EU lawmakers convene in Eswatini for first Parliamentary Assembly session
Parliamentarians from Africa and Europe will gather in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May for the inaugural plenary session...07 May 2026Read More...
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EU unveils historic "social shield" to eradicate poverty and housing exclusion
In a sweeping response to a cost-of-living crisis that has left millions of Europeans on the brink, the European...07 May 2026Read More...
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EU slashing tech red tape: new AI deal prioritizes innovation and bans deepfake ‘nudification’
In a significant pivot toward tech competitiveness, European Union negotiators reached a breakthrough political agreement...07 May 2026Read More...
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