Egypt unveils plans for new desert city
On Sunday, the 1st of June, Egypt announced plans to build a desert city, which will divert about 7% of the Nile’s water…
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Eurosceptic Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, election commission says
Polish nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki won the second round of the presidential election with 50.89% of the vote, the election commission announced…
On the eve of peace talks, Russia and Ukraine significantly intensify attacks
On the eve of peace talks, Ukraine and Russia sharply escalated hostilities, staging one of the largest drone battles in their conflict, with…
International tourist spending in Europe expected to grow by 11% this year
International tourist spending in Europe is expected to grow by 11% this year to 838 billion US dollars, with France and Spain also…
Trump envoy: Russia’s concerns about NATO enlargement are fair; Zelenskyy accuses Russia of “another deception”
US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said on Thursday, the 29th of May, that Russia’s concerns about NATO’s eastward expansion…
France to ban smoking on beaches, in parks and near schools
France will ban smoking in all outdoor areas where children may be present, Health and Family Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin announced on Thursday,…
Germany drafts bill to tax digital platforms
The German Ministry of Culture is drafting a bill to introduce a 10% tax on large digital platforms that use media content, on…
Scientists warn: heatwaves and extreme weather set to intensify globally
Two of the world’s leading meteorological agencies predict even more intense heatwaves and extreme weather events in the coming years. According to a…
Rat-borne diseases cause health crisis in Sarajevo
Social media posts by residents of the Bosnian capital Sarajevo show that the Miljacka River, which runs through the city centre, is full…
