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Porcupines spread near Warsaw: 'It tasted some garden plants and got into the house'

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Porcupines have appeared in Mazovia and are increasingly visiting gardens and even homes. Authorities are searching for more and urging caution. How did these exotic animals end up in Poland?

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/18/porcupines-spread-near-warsaw-it-tasted-some-garden-plants-and-got-into-the-house

Germany opens new drone security centre in Saxony-Anhalt amid rising threats

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The facility will research and test technology designed to detect and counter unauthorised drones around airports, major events and critical infrastructure.

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/18/germany-opens-new-drone-security-centre-in-saxony-anhalt-amid-rising-threats

Ukrainian national convicted by German court over links to Russian sabotage plot

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Germany is Ukraine's most important backer in its fight against Russia's full-scale invasion and has been on high alert for suspected sabotage and espionage operations emanating from Moscow.

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/18/ukrainian-national-convicted-by-german-court-over-links-to-russian-sabotage-plot

Europe’s €2.5tn spending power could go green as business coalition presses EU to act

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A broad coalition of business and civil society groups is urging the European Commission to introduce mandatory purchasing criteria to create demand for low-carbon products, effectively making procurement part of Europe's industrial strategy.

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/18/europes-25tn-spending-power-could-go-green-as-business-coalition-presses-eu-to-act

Foot-and-mouth disease: Lesvos cheese ban lifted amid tourist season

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Free transport of cheese products by Lesbos visitors - tourists and locals can now take them off the island

http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/18/foot-and-mouth-disease-lesvos-cheese-ban-lifted-amid-tourist-season

politico.eu

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German lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks

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From Merz’s conservatives to Alternative for Germany and the Left, condemnation cut across the Bundestag's political spectrum.

https://www.politico.eu/article/german-lawmakers-call-for-eu-sanctions-on-israels-ben-gvir-over-gaza-killing-remarks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

Andy Burnham ‘not embarrassed’ by exchange with Trump aide impersonator

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The British PM said “nothing of consequence” was discussed during the interaction.

https://www.politico.eu/article/andy-burnham-not-embarrassed-text-exchange-donald-trump-aide-impersonator/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

France probes disinfo campaigns targeting 2027 election candidates

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Presidential contenders Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal were purportedly targeted by Russia-affiliated networks this summer.

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-probe-russia-disinformation-campaigns-2027-election/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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Inside Jon Ossoff’s meticulously viral campaign

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The Georgia Democratic senator is closely involved with all aspects of his campaign amid a tough reelection battle.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/18/jon-ossoff-georgia-viral-controlled-campaign-01039859?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

BBC UK news

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Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says

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About 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xnkyg9rq7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Scotland's state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce

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The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20e2qe1lqpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce

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The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20e2qe1lqpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Campaigner died in crash while filming Apple series

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An inquest hears Claire Lomas was flying an adapted microlight in Jordan when it crashed into a large rock.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0lr091eno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body

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The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj036d6vj09o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Dogs recognize smiling faces

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In humans, we describe this feeling as "euphoria" Any dog lover will tell you that their four-legged friend senses your mood and emotions, writes the BBC...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/08/dogs-recognize-smiling-faces/

Social Contagion: When Behaviors Are Also Transmitted

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From obesity to suicide, including violence, self-harm, and certain collective behaviors, scientific research has shown that our behavior is influenced by the people around us. But experts caution: talking about “social contagion” does not mean that a behavior is mechanically transmitted from one person to another. There are behaviors that seem to spread as if [...]

https://europeantimes.news/2026/08/social-contagion-when-behaviors-are-also-transmitted/

Shlosberg Jailed as Yabloko Barred From Vote

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Twin court rulings remove Russia’s only registered anti-war party from September’s ballot and imprison one of its leading voices A Russian court has senten...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/08/shlosberg-jailed-as-yabloko-barred-from-vote/

A New Alarm at the UN on the Rudnev Case—and the “Arrigo Case”

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The case of Konstantin Rudnev has returned to Geneva, carried once more by NGOs that refuse to let the story fade into bureaucratic silence. Two NGOs in sp...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/08/a-new-alarm-at-the-un-on-the-rudnev-case-and-the-arrigo-case/

Croatia Probes Coordinated Zadar Fires

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Four suspects detained after blazes were allegedly started across ten locations Croatian police have detained four people suspected of deliberately startin...

https://europeantimes.news/2026/08/croatia-probes-coordinated-zadar-fires/

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Kosovo Opposition Snubs Acting President’s Meeting Amid Parliamentary Crisis

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As the country's political crisis continues, the three largest opposition parties in Kosovo skipped a meeting with the acting president, claiming she no longer holds the post legitimately.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/18/kosovo-opposition-snubs-acting-presidents-meeting-amid-parliamentary-crisis/bi/

Czech Human Rights Agenda Faces Conservative Pushback Under Babis Government

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While the PM cites the need to streamline the public administration, experts and unions speak of the ‘destruction of human rights know-how’ and the influence of an ultra-conservative group that advocates corporal punishment.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/18/czech-human-rights-agenda-faces-conservative-pushback-under-babis-government/rd/

‘Centralisating Power’? Critics Question Albanian Plan to Redraw Municipal Map

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Albania’s government plans to cut the number of municipalities from 61 to 46, but critics fear it will only further isolate rural communities from public services and undermine environmental protections.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/18/centralisating-power-critics-question-albanian-plan-to-redraw-municipal-map/bi/

Vigilante Murder Raises Fears of Russian Neo-Nazi Influence in Bulgaria

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After a 'paedophile hunt' by teenagers in Plovdiv resulted in a livestreamed murder, police are trying to crack down on a neo-Nazi subculture influenced by Russia's far-right skinhead movement.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/18/vigilante-murder-raises-fears-of-russian-neo-nazi-influence-in-bulgaria/bi/

Courting Trump’s Allies, Bosnian Croat Political Party Signs US Lobbying Contract

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The main Bosnian Croat political party has signed a contract with an American lobbying firm as it pushes for a political power boost for Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina - and seeks to make its voice heard on the US-backed Southern Interconnection gas pipeline project.

https://balkaninsight.com/2026/08/17/courting-trumps-allies-bosnian-croat-political-party-signs-us-lobbying-contract/bi/

hrt.hr

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Najbolji mladi skakači svijeta stižu na Kantridu

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Rijeka će od 21. do 28. kolovoza biti domaćin Svjetskog juniorskog prvenstva u skokovima u vodu, koje će na bazenima Kantrida okupiti najbolje mlade skakače iz cijeloga svijeta.

https://radio.hrt.hr/radio-rijeka/sport/najbolji-mladi-skakaci-svijeta-stizu-na-kantridu-12866398

Britanski premijer najavio podršku Ukrajini unatoč ruskom upozorenju

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Britanija će sto posto podržati Ukrajinu u sukobu protiv Rusije i ostati uz nju "u trenutku kad joj je potrebna", rekao je u utorak premijer Andy Burnham nakon što je Moskva upozorila London na "posljedice" zbog isporuke dronova Kijevu.

https://vijesti.hrt.hr/svijet/britanski-premijer-najavio-podrsku-ukrajini-unatoc-ruskom-upozorenju-12866375

Brojni volonteri pomažu u sanaciji štete nakon požara u Omišu

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Iako je prošlo nekoliko dana od katastrofalnog požara na području Omiša, spaljena zemlja i prizori izgorjelih kuća, restorana, kafića i automobila govore o njegovim razmjerima. Dežurne su službe na terenu, utvrđuje se šteta, sanacija je počela, no ključno je pitanje kada će se ljudi vratiti normalnom životu i koliko će dugo trajati sanacija i čišćenje.

https://vijesti.hrt.hr/hrvatska/brojni-volonteri-pomazu-u-sanaciji-stete-nakon-pozara-u-omisu-12866255

Predsjednik Milanović podnio zahtjev za izvanredno zasjedanje Sabora

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Ured predsjednika Hrvatskog sabora Gordana Jandrokovića zaprimio je zahtjev predsjednika Republike Zorana Milanovića za sazivanjem izvanredne sjednice, potvrđeno je u utorak iz tog Ureda.

https://vijesti.hrt.hr/hrvatska/predsjednik-milanovic-podnio-zahtjev-za-izvanredno-zasjedanje-sabora-12866261

HZJZ objavio rezultate analize vode na području Ličko-senjske županije

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Predsjednik Republike Zoran Milanović podnio je Zahtjev za izvanredno zasjedanje Hrvatskoga sabora zbog slučaja vezanog za nelegalno odlaganje opasnog otpada u Gospiću. Zahtjev je uputio predsjedniku Sabora Gordanu Jandrokoviću, koji u roku od osam dana od njegova zaprimanja treba sazvati sjednicu.

https://vijesti.hrt.hr/hrvatska/reakcije-na-slucaj-gospic-12866334

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What to do in the event of an earthquake in Spain

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The southern Spanish city of Granada on Tuesday was hit by a second 4.8-magnitude earthquake in just three days, causing damage to some buildings and cars. Here's the official advice from Spanish authorities if an earthquake strikes near you.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260818/what-to-do-during-an-earthquake-in-spain

Spain's Granada rocked by another earthquake

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The Andalusian province of Granada on Tuesday experienced a 4.8-magnitude earthquake following a similarly powerful tremor three days earlier, leading authorities to evacuate the Alhambra and urge the 'utmost caution'.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260818/breaking-spains-granada-rocked-by-another-earthquake

What new EU banking law means for foreigners in Spain

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If you live in Spain and have an account with a UK, US or other non-EU bank, you may have recently received a message telling you about a new EU directive - here's what it means for foreigners in Spain.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260818/what-new-eu-banking-law-means-for-foreigners-in-spain

TELL US: Have you had problems finding a long-term rental in Spain?

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Have you moved to Spain recently and been finding it almost impossible to find a long-term rental? We want to hear about your experience.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260818/tell-us-have-you-had-problems-finding-a-long-term-rental-in-spain

New airline Fly2Galicia to link Spain's northwestern region to Europe

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The northwestern Spanish region of Galicia will regain some of its international connectivity thanks to the launch of Fly2Galicia, a new budget airline that will operate from Santiago de Compostela in the coming months.

https://www.thelocal.es/20260818/new-airline-fly2galicia-to-link-spains-northwestern-region-with-europe

europeannewsroom.com

https://europeannewsroom.com

Regions, cities warn EU budget overhaul could derail affordable housing investment

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Europe needs 2 million new homes a year - but cities fear the EU’s next budget may leave the money behind.

https://europeannewsroom.com/regions-cities-warn-eu-budget-overhaul-could-derail-affordable-housing-investment/

EU Commissioner Brunner says time to lift German border controls

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From airport queues to long-haul truckers, Europe’s new migration rules are creating unexpected pressure points.

https://europeannewsroom.com/eu-commissioner-brunner-says-time-to-lift-german-border-controls/

McAllister urges Ukraine to back German proposal for EU associate membership

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Observers’ roles and access to EU institutions could make the bloc’s benefits tangible for Ukrainians before full accession, German MEP argues.

https://europeannewsroom.com/mcallister-urges-ukraine-to-back-german-proposal-for-eu-associate-membership/

EU development bank on track to expand defence financing

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The EU lender now backs military infrastructure, services and technology - but not weapons or ammunition.

https://europeannewsroom.com/eu-development-bank-on-track-to-expand-defence-financing/

Ukraine reconstruction funds risk bypassing cities and regions, local leaders’ alliance warns

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Ukrainian cities and regions risk being sidelined in reconstruction funding decisions, the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine warns. The alliance called for direct local access to funds and a “localisation marker” in donor planning.

https://europeannewsroom.com/ukraine-reconstruction-funds-risk-bypassing-cities-and-regions-local-leaders-alliance-warns/

brusselsmorning.com

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Sint-Niklaas, Dendermonde Train Services Disrupted by Signalling Fault

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Train traffic between Sint-Niklaas and Willebroek and between Lokeren and Dendermonde remained disrupted on Tuesday after a technical failure in the railway signalling system, with no confirmed timetable for a full restoration of services.

Infrabel, which is the body responsible ... Read more

https://brusselsmorning.com/sint-niklaas-dendermonde-train-services-disrupted-by-signalling-fault/101717/

Plug Power Abandons Green Hydrogen Plant in Antwerp, Writing Off €13.6 Million

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Plug Power, an American company that specializes in hydrogen, has officially cancelled plans to build a green hydrogen plant at the Port of Antwerp, booking a loss of €13.6 million worth of assets due to uncertainty about the prospects of ... Read more

https://brusselsmorning.com/plug-power-cancels-antwerp-green-hydrogen-plant/101714/

Global Bond Sell-Off Deepens as Inflation and Debt Fears Push Yields Higher, London

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London, 18 August (Brussles Morning Newspaper) A global bond sell-off gathered pace on Tuesday as investors demanded higher returns to hold government debt, pushing borrowing costs in the United States, Japan and parts of Europe to levels

Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Jailed Ex-PM Imran Khan Moved to Hospital, Islamabad

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Islamabad, Pakistan, 18 August (Brussles Morning Newspaper) Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered an Imran Khan hospital transfer from Adiala Jail after judges examined medical reports concerning the jailed former prime minister’s health, according to local media reports cited

Trump says Iran won’t make deal as he threatens Oman over Hormuz

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Washington, 18 August (Brussles Morning Newspaper) Donald Trump has said he does not believe Iran will accept the agreement he considers necessary to end its conflict with the United States, while sharply escalating pressure on Oman over negotiations ... Read more

https://brusselsmorning.com/trump-oman-threat-iran-hormuz/101702/

Ekathimerini.com

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Devastating wildfires stoke fear of faulty power lines

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Weeks before a devastating wildfire broke out on the power grid of a private wind farm in southern Greece in late July, nearby residents received a stark warning of the risks posed by the country’s electricity network in high summer.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/energy/1312734/devastating-wildfires-stoke-fear-of-faulty-power-lines/

Mitsotakis says early repayment of public debt a ‘national success’

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Tuesday that reducing public debt is a "national duty," following Monday's announcement of the early repayment of 13 billion euros in 2026.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1312733/mitsotakis-says-early-repayment-of-public-debt-a-national-success/

Super yachts crowd Greek seas but revenues fall short

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For yet another year, Greece is the most popular summer destination for luxury yachts; more than 300 vessels over 24 meters are currently in the Aegean and Ionian seas.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/multimedia/images/1312661/super-yachts-crowd-greek-seas-but-revenues-fall-short/

Erdogan signs law offering conditional pardon for thousands of PKK militants

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed into law a measure that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants as part of a government peace effort with the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/1312732/erdogan-signs-law-offering-conditional-pardon-for-thousands-of-pkk-militants/

Large blaze burns distillery near Iraklio

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A distillery near the city of Rethymno, Crete, was completely destroyed on Tuesday after a large fire broke out in its premises, the fire Department said.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1312731/large-blaze-burns-distillery-near-iraklio/

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