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Iran War Burdens German Chancellor, VW Faces Billions Dispute, Obesity Debate Ongoing
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Iran War Burdens German Chancellor, VW Faces Billions Dispute, Obesity Debate Ongoing

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The Iran war poses problems for the Chancellor. At VW, there is a dispute over billions that have unexpectedly surfaced. Obesity affects not only...

Mar 04, 2026 12:58 PM 1 min read 1 source
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EIB Chief Urges European Autonomy Amid Middle East War Escalation
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EIB Chief Urges European Autonomy Amid Middle East War Escalation

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Kalvinjo told Brussels-based Euronews that global tensions are not a good framework for stability, peace, and investment. The current escalation...

Mar 04, 2026 11:29 AM 2 min read 2 sources
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First UK government flight for nationals set to depart Middle East
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First UK government flight for nationals set to depart Middle East

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The first government-arranged flight for UK nationals is due to leave the Middle East. This flight is organized by the UK government specifically...

Mar 04, 2026 10:32 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Saab Invites Canada to Collaborate on Future Fighter Jet Development
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Saab Invites Canada to Collaborate on Future Fighter Jet Development

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Saab has invited Canada to help develop future fighters. Sweden is one of many countries working on the next generation of fighter jets. The...

Mar 04, 2026 07:50 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Putin Offers Orbán Release of Hungarian Prisoners of War in Ukrainian Army During Phone Call
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Putin Offers Orbán Release of Hungarian Prisoners of War in Ukrainian Army During Phone Call

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Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the release of Hungarian prisoners of war during a Tuesday phone call with Hungarian Prime Minister...

Mar 04, 2026 07:41 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Slovak Finance Minister Kamenický to act against SEPS; government demands cancellation of electricity contract to Ukraine
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Slovak Finance Minister Kamenický to act against SEPS; government demands cancellation of electricity contract to Ukraine

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The Minister of Finance must intervene in the contract between SEPS (Slovenská elektrizačná prenosová sústava, Slovakia's transmission system...

Mar 04, 2026 07:40 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Slovaks in Thailand can apply for stay extensions due to Middle East conflict cancelling flights, says MZVEZ
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Slovaks in Thailand can apply for stay extensions due to Middle East conflict cancelling flights, says MZVEZ

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Slovaks in Thailand can apply for an extension of their stay due to cancelled flights. The Middle East conflict is paralyzing part of air traffic...

Mar 04, 2026 07:40 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Council of Europe publishes new reports on Hungary's national minorities and languages
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Council of Europe publishes new reports on Hungary's national minorities and languages

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The Council of Europe (CoE, an international organization promoting human rights and democracy in Europe) has released new reports on national...

Mar 04, 2026 01:49 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Accuses Zelensky of Attack on Hungary Over Oil Pipeline Block
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Accuses Zelensky of Attack on Hungary Over Oil Pipeline Block

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of launching an 'attack against Hungary' due to a block...

Mar 04, 2026 01:45 AM 1 min read 1 source
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