Europa
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Climate change: ‘Future threats reinforce the fear of social downgrading and individual social mobility strategies’
More than 115,000 hectares have burned in France this year. It is the worst fire season in recent history. Many hope this shock will finally spark action. But a 2024…
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EU trade enforcers descend on Beijing demanding China fix ‘untenable’ imbalances
The Diplomatic Push and Demands Currently, a European Commission delegation is holding intense talks with Chinese officials in Beijing. Specifically, these trade enforcers urgently seek a diplomatic off-ramp to avoid a…
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European Power Grid Faces Sabotage and Cyberattack Threats
Europe is taking the risk of a major blackout seriously. Tensions with Russia are rising. France plans a crisis simulation in 2027. In Lithuania, a key substation near the Polish…
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Islandia dijo “no” a reabrir las negociaciones con la Unión Europea
En el referéndum sobre la Unión Europea, Islandia dijo ‘no’ a reabrir las negociaciones de adhesión, priorizando el control de sus aguas pesqueras por encima de la promesa de mayor…
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Alemania y la IA: el plan de Berlín para no depender de EE. UU. ni China
En: EuropaBerlín lanza un plan urgente de inteligencia artificial para no quedar atrapada entre EE. UU. y China.
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Israel señala que Pedro Sánchez miente sobre Ceuta
Israel tacha de ‘mentira descarada’ las declaraciones de Sánchez, que vinculó a Rusia e Israel con la desinformación sobre la crisis de Ceuta.
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Trump pone en duda el apoyo de Estados Unidos al Reino Unido sobre las islas Malvinas
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, puso en duda la posición de su país sobre las Islas Malvinas, un territorio cuya soberanía es disputada por Argentina y el Reino…
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La inflación alemana sube al 2,9% en agosto, por debajo de lo esperado
La inflación de Alemania subió al 2,9 % interanual en agosto, frente al 2,8 % registrado en julio. Sin embargo, el dato fue mejor de lo esperado, ya que los…
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King Haakon VIII of Norway takes constitutional oath before Parliament
En: EuropaToday, King Haakon VIII of Norway officially took his constitutional oath. The solemn ceremony took place before the Storting on Tuesday. Specifically, the proceedings occurred four days after the death…
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Germany accuses Russia of orchestrating drone attack at Leipzig airport
Germany officially accused Russia of orchestrating a drone attack at Leipzig airport. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed the findings on Tuesday. Specifically, investigators discovered a drone carrying explosives near Ukrainian…
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Bailey alerta de que los nuevos modelos de IA son una amenaza para la economía global
El gobernador del Banco de Inglaterra, Andrew Bailey, advirtió que los nuevos modelos de inteligencia artificial representan una amenaza creciente para la estabilidad financiera y el crecimiento económico mundial. En…
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Qué ingresos en efectivo vigila Hacienda y qué pasa con los 3.000 euros
En: EuropaEl caso Hacienda mantiene bajo vigilancia determinadas operaciones realizadas en efectivo para detectar posibles casos de fraude fiscal y blanqueo de capitales. Entre los movimientos que pueden despertar una mayor…
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TAP pierde 99,2 millones de euros en el primer semestre por el encarecimiento del combustible
TAP Air Portugal cerró el primer semestre de 2026 con pérdidas de 99,2 millones de euros, un 40 % más que los cerca de 70 millones registrados durante el mismo…
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France’s First Battery-Powered Regional Train
France’s first battery-powered regional train entered service on Monday, August 31, running between Nîmes and Vauvert in the Gard department. The Occitanie region, SNCF, and Alstom will test the train…
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UK and Belgium Record Hottest Summer Ever in 2026
The summer of 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in the United Kingdom and Belgium, according to their meteorological agencies. The UK’s average temperature reached 16.5°C, while Belgium recorded 20.3°C.…
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France’s 2026 Wildfires Set Carbon Record
France’s wildfires this year have released over 1.5 million tonnes of carbon, according to Copernicus. That is nearly four times the annual average since 2003. It is the highest ever…
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España pide a la UE el apoyo de Frontex para “agilizar” la clasificación de migrantes en Ceuta
España ha pedido apoyo a la Unión Europea (UE) para atender la situación migratoria en Ceuta. El ministro del Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, solicitó ayuda a Frontex, Europol y la Agencia…
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Russia Is Bombarding Europe With a New Wave of ‘Gray Zone’ Attacks
A Wider Campaign Below Open War Russia has intensified a campaign of gray zone actions against European supporters of Ukraine. These activities remain below the level of conventional war but…
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Drought Weakens Swiss Economy as Rhine Hits Record Lows
The Rhine River is at its lowest level in history. Cargo traffic near Basel has nearly stopped. The river is Switzerland’s only direct link to the sea. It flows to…
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Gas Bills Jump in Europe as Middle East Tensions Drive Price Surge
Gas prices go up 5.6 percent on September 1. The reason: ongoing Middle East conflict. For 6 million households, the bill rises from €162.89 to €172.05 per megawatt-hour. Since April,…
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El Niño Threatens to Push Up Food Prices in Europe
The return of El Niño in 2026 threatens global agricultural production and could drive up food prices. Inflation, expected to ease with hopes of opening the Strait of Hormuz, has…
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Iceland Votes on EU Membership in Tight Referendum
Voting has closed in Iceland’s referendum on EU membership. The question is whether to resume negotiations with the European Union. Polling stations shut on Saturday, August 29. However, a clear…
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The Future of Ukraine’s Drone Democracy
Ukraine confirmed Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister on August 19. The appointment followed weeks of uncertainty after mass protests over President Zelensky’s firing of Mykhailo Fedorov. Khmara is a special…
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Iceland Rejects EU Membership Talks
Icelanders have rejected a government proposal to resume EU accession talks. Official results show 52.8 percent voted “no” and 47.2 percent voted “yes.” The vote took place on Saturday, August…
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Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Loses External Power for Over a Week
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine has been without external power for more than a week. The UN’s nuclear watchdog issued the warning. The plant is occupied by Russia.…
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Greenland Seeks Truth Commission on Forced Contraception
Greenland has requested a truth and reconciliation commission following two expert reports on forced contraception that reached different conclusions on whether Denmark committed genocide between the 1960s and 1990s. The…
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French Cheese Producers Fear Future After Scorching Summer
This summer’s heatwaves have hit milk production hard. Dried-up pastures have forced farmers to use winter feed stocks, and many producers of protected cheeses can no longer follow their rules.…
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French Business Leaders Hear Von der Leyen Defend EU Agenda
French business leaders aired grievances at the Medef conference on August 26. Medef president Patrick Martin criticized the EU’s response to US tariffs and called China “even more threatening.” He…
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US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say
Critical Missile Shortages in Europe Currently, the United States military is experiencing a beyond critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. Specifically, this severe shortfall primarily involves Patriot missile…
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Muere Harald V, Rey de Noruega, a los 89 Años
El Fin de un Reinado de Cercanía y Modernización Institucional La monarquía europea ha sufrido la pérdida de una de sus figuras más emblemáticas y respetadas. De acuerdo con el…