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'Make America Read Again': Venice protesters greet US ambassador with protest signs

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US Ambassador to Italy arrived in Venice aboard the 117-meter luxury yacht Boardwalk, which features two helipads, two swimming pools, and a fully equipped spa and gym.

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/make-america-read-again-venice-protesters-greet-us-ambassador-with-protest-signs

Latvia becomes Lukashenka's latest pressure point for the EU

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Belarus has shifted migrant routes towards Latvia's border, forcing Riga to call on its neighbours for support as the Baltic state heads into an election campaign. Lithuania is now considering whether to introduce temporary border controls to manage a rise in secondary migration from Latvia.

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/latvia-becomes-lukashenkas-latest-pressure-point-for-the-eu

Macron and Merz agree to deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on China

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/france-and-germany-deepen-defence-ties-and-push-for-tougher-stance-on-china

Seven people die in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine

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A number regions of Ukraine have been hit by Russian drones and missiles over the past day. Overall seven people are reported to have died, and at least 67 injured across the country.

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/ukraine-seven-dead-in-latest-russian-attacks

Rule of Law in Hungary shows ‘radical change’ under Magyar, EU says

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The latest European Commission report highlights “intense reform efforts” by Budapest's new government. The decision to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office is seen as a key step in the fight against corruption.

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/17/rule-of-law-in-hungary-shows-radical-change-under-magyar-eu-says

politico.eu

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Green boss Polanski says Burnham can’t ‘sit on the fence’ like Starmer

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Zack Polanski hits back in POLITICO interview after Andy Burnham says Labour won’t try to “out-Green the Greens.”

https://www.politico.eu/article/zack-polanski-warns-andy-burnham-labour-party-green-policies/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Merz, Macron vow quick work on EU priorities ahead of potential Le Pen presidency

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But both leaders framed their urgency as a matter of economic necessity, not a way to put guardrails around a future far-right French leader.

https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-friedrich-merz-france-germany-eu-economic-deals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Spain’s Sánchez to attend FIFA World Cup final alongside Trump

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Awkward.

https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-pm-pedro-sanchez-attending-world-cup-final/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Ursula von der Leyen declines invite to FIFA World Cup final

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will be there. The European Commission chief won't.

https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-declines-fifa-world-cup-final-invite/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Wes Streeting tipped for defense job under Andy Burnham

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Andy Burnham's Labour leadership rival among those in the frame to head up Ministry of Defence, just weeks after Dan Jarvis was appointed as defense secretary.

https://www.politico.eu/article/wes-streeting-tipped-for-defense-job-under-andy-burnham/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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Fears staff car parking charges could 'cripple' Cardiff businesses

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Larger firms could have to pay the council £750 per staff parking space, under plans due to be consulted on.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk5d042gryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Cairngorms wildfire is 'not contained' and still burning hard, residents warn

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Community leaders criticised the Scottish government for describing the incident as "contained", despite flames spreading further.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v0kpderp9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

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The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckge923jk3vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Fraudster who used £200,000 Covid loans to invest in stocks is jailed

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Rupali Wagh vastly inflated her companies' turnover on her applications for loans.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78gddpjv2eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

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The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y300l2zvno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

https://europeantimes.news

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Erasing the Name of God

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The Talmud states: “We must be careful not to offend our wife, for she weeps often and is easily offended.” The Talmud passage continues by saying that God...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/07/erasing-the-name-of-god/

Drink water against fatigue and “brain fog”

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One of the simplest indicators of good hydration is the color of your urine The norm of 30-35 ml per kilogram of weight does not apply to everyone Water is...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/07/drink-water-against-fatigue-and-brain-fog/

Can a priest be deprived of his rank?

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By Fr. John Burdin 1. On June 30, another priest was deprived of his rank, who placed the gospel commandments and his Christian conscience higher than the...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/07/can-a-priest-be-deprived-of-his-rank/

What does the sleeping position of my cat mean?

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We can learn a lot about both humans and animals from body language. Cats are very charming when they sleep (and not only, of course). Even the more aggres...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/07/what-does-the-sleeping-position-of-my-cat-mean/

Why do cats sleep so much?

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The meowing pets sleep between 12-16 hours a day! Maybe the number seems high to you, as it makes a big contrast to our regime, but that's the nature of th...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/07/why-do-cats-sleep-so-much/

balkaninsight.com

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Serbian Interior Ministry Accuses Military Analyst Over ‘Sound Cannon’ Claim

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A criminal complaint was filed against Aleksandar Radic for suggesting that a 'sonic weapon' was used by the authorities to disperse a huge anti-government rally in March last year.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/07/17/serbian-interior-ministry-accuses-military-analyst-over-sound-cannon-claim/bi/

After 2022 Mass Resignations, Some Kosovo Serbs Seek Return to Judicial Posts

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A number of judges and prosecutors who joined the mass resignation of Kosovo Serbs from state bodies in 2022 reportedly want their old jobs back.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/07/17/after-2022-mass-resignations-some-kosovo-serbs-seek-return-to-judicial-posts/bi/

EU’s Rule of Law Report Highlights Marked but Uneven Improvements in CEE

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The 2026 report found that 47 per cent of its recommendations made in last year's report have been followed up, either fully or partially.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/07/17/eus-rule-of-law-report-highlights-marked-but-uneven-improvements-in-cee/rd/

ARTE Europe Weekly: Does Europe Need Turkey?

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Despite its shift toward authoritarianism, Turkey is an important partner for the EU due to Europe's security dilemmas and need for help with migration issues.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/07/17/arte-europe-weekly-does-europe-need-turkey/bi/

Week in Review: Hostages to the Past

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From fresh battles over memory in Bosnia to the acquittal of North Macedonia’s former PM and Turkey’s post-coup legacy, this week’s Balkan Insight Premium stories show how contested history keeps the region chained to its past.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/07/17/week-in-review-hostages-to-the-past/bi/

thelocal.es

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EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028

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The end of a Brexit 'grace period' on university fees in 2028 means that British passport holders living in the EU will no longer qualify for home fees and could pay three times as much.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260717/eu-based-british-students-to-pay-international-fees-in-uk-from-2028

Spain's PM to attend World Cup final

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his government said Friday.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260717/spains-pm-to-attend-world-cup-final

EXPLAINED: How Gibraltar is toughening its residency rules

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Stricter requirements for employees and the self-employed, a new age limit, a higher earnings threshold and more - Gibraltar's government has rolled out numerous changes that make it harder to move to the British overseas territory.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260717/explained-how-gibraltar-is-toughening-its-residency-rules

Spain makes key changes to immigration and residency rules

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Spain’s Supreme Court has made significant changes to immigration and residency rules in the country just two weeks after the mass migrant amnesty, covering family reunification, residency of relatives of Spanish citizens, criminal records and more.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260717/spain-makes-key-changes-to-immigration-and-residency-rules

EU launches legal action against 17 member states over new single permit rules

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The European Commission this week launched legal action against 17 member states over the application of the new directive on the single permit, a combined procedure that grants third country nationals both a work and residence permit instead of applying separately for them.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260717/eu-launches-legal-action-against-17-member-states-over-new-single-permit-rules

europeannewsroom.com

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To enter the EU, or not to enter the EU? Interview with Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner

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On Wednesday (July 15), the enr sat down with Brunner for an interview to talk about the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact, ongoing challenges with the new Entry/Exit System, the temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, and more.

https://europeannewsroom.com/to-enter-the-eu-or-not-to-enter-the-eu-interview-with-migration-commissioner-magnus-brunner/

Bridging the Atlantic: US and German journalists discuss EU reporting at the European Newsroom

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On Friday, June 26, the European Newsroom once again opened its doors to US journalists visiting Brussels with the RIAS Berlin Commission.

https://europeannewsroom.com/bridging-the-atlantic-us-and-german-journalists-discuss-eu-reporting-at-the-european-newsroom/

From Dublin to Brussels: European Newsroom meets upcoming Irish EU Presidency

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Journalists from European Newsroom member agencies met with two spokespersons of the upcoming Irish EU Presidency in Brussels to talk about its working programme and priorities until the end of 2026.

https://europeannewsroom.com/from-dublin-to-brussels-european-newsroom-meets-upcoming-irish-eu-presidency/

Can money keep pace with Europe’s defence ambitions? Interview with European Investment Bank chief Nadia Calviño

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On June 12, the enr sat down with EIB President Nadia Calviño in Luxembourg to talk about Europe’s drive to ramp up its defence spending amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, and how the EU’s lending arm is responding.

https://europeannewsroom.com/can-money-keep-pace-with-europes-defence-ambitions-interview-with-european-investment-bank-chief-nadia-calvino/

Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the EU’s Enlargement agenda: Interview with MEP David McAllister

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On Wednesday, June 3, the European Newsroom sat down with German MEP David McAllister to talk about the opportunities and challenges ahead for countries aspiring to join the EU – in particular Ukraine and the Western Balkans.

https://europeannewsroom.com/ukraine-the-western-balkans-and-the-eus-enlargement-agenda-interview-with-mep-david-mcallister/

brusselsmorning.com

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Smoking is a “devastating dependence” and the “burden of disease is from combustible tobacco”

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The current revision of EU legislation on tobacco has soared up the political agenda of late, with debate fiercely raging on how any new laws should look.

Dr Garret McGovern is an ardent advocate of ready access to safer nicotine ... Read more

https://brusselsmorning.com/tobacco-harm-reduction-eu/100934/

Starmer’s problem? “He is not a politician”

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Andy Burnham is due to be named leader of the Labour Party on Friday, before he becomes prime minister on Monday.

The outgoing mayor of Manchester will be confirmed as Keir Starmer’s successor at a special party conference in central ... Read more

https://brusselsmorning.com/starmers-problem-he-is-not-a-politician/100929/

Federal Reserve News: US Equity Funds See Outflows as Chip Stocks Decline

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Washington, July 17 Brussels Morning Newspaper — Federal Reserve news remained a key focus for investors as US equity funds posted fresh outflows during the latest reporting period. A broad decline in semiconductor stocks weakened market sentiment, prompting investors to ... Read more

https://brusselsmorning.com/federal-reserve-news-us-equity-funds/100925/

Russia Defense Sector Targeted as EU Sanctions Executive and Five Companies

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Brussels, July 17 Brussels Morning Newspaper — Russia defense sector has come under renewed pressure after the European Union announced sanctions against one Russian executive and five companies linked to drone production. The measures are part of the EU’s latest ... Read more

https://brusselsmorning.com/russia-defense-sector-2026/100922/

Apple Intelligence Fuels Apple’s Push Toward World’s Top Market Value

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Cupertino, California, July 17 Brussels Morning Newspaper — Apple Intelligence is helping strengthen investor confidence as Apple closes the gap with Nvidia in the race to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company. Strong gains in Apple’s stock have ... Read more

https://brusselsmorning.com/apple-intelligence-nvidia-market-value/100919/

Ekathimerini.com

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Auxiliary social security for general government workers

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The recent legislation of the Labor Ministry now gives the possibility of voluntary inclusion in the supplementary social security to a category of employees that was previously excluded.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1309940/auxiliary-social-security-for-general-government-workers/

A clear danger

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The erosion of established rules and the growing unpredictability of the international landscape are becoming the new “normal,” with direct consequences for the global economy and for Greece in particular.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1309815/a-clear-danger-2/

When immigrants leave

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When deaths are nearly twice the number of births, when young people seek their fortune abroad, when even immigrants are leaving, something is very wrong in a country.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1309818/when-immigrants-leave/

Short-stay rates outpace Europe

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The average price per night in short-term rental accommodation in Greece increased by 12% in June.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1309825/short-stay-rates-outpace-europe/

Political instability may put reforms at risk

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If the necessary political consensus is not achieved, the likelihood of a slowdown in the reform program increases.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1309829/political-instability-may-put-reforms-at-risk/

en.trend.az

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