From Euronews.com
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European countries grapple with internal politics over nuclear energy
Emmanuel Macron has championed the revival of France's nuclear program as a central focus of his second presidential term. #EuropeNews
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UK spending closer to France's than the US, says World Bank economist
The increase in public spending in the UK is slowing down economic growth and making the country seem to be operating more like France than the US, says the World Bank's chief economist.
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Cyprus overwhelmed as number of refugee arrivals surges
Refugee reception and accomodation centres in Cyprus are full, with around 25,000 asylum seekers hoping they will be granted international...
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Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' discovery
The French state has requested that Perrier stop using one of its wells "as a precaution".
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Lithuania rejects claim it launched drone attack against Belarus
A Lithuanian military spokesman blasted Minsk's claims of an attempted aerial strike as "nonsense".
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EU Policy. MEPs green light new EU fiscal rules amid fears of return to austerity
The landslide vote heralds a return to fiscal responsibility after the pandemic era – but some worry new norms could kill vital green investment
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Italy permits pro-life groups access to abortion clinics
Opponents of the amendment question the wisdom of allowing medically unqualified groups access to women considering an abortion but the government counters the move is designed so prospective patients can be better informed.
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70% of flights cancelled: French airports set for severe travel disruption amid workers' strike
Flights that need to enter French airspace may also be affected - even if they do not take off or land in the country.
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EU agrees new Iran sanctions to curtail drone and missile production
The European Union has reached a political agreement to tighten sanctions on Iran in retaliation for the recent barrage launched against Israel. #EuropeNews
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Basque country holds most hotly contested elections in decades
Left-wing separatist party EH Bildu lead opinion polls closely followed by the ruling Basque Nationalist Party (PNV).
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Heightened security expected at Eurovision as protests and terror threats mount
Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory.
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Netherlands officially stops drilling at Groningen's giant gas field
A symbolic ceremony was held on Friday to mark the end of drilling which has increased the seismic risk in the region since it started in the 1960s.