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EU launches €10 billion space program to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

The European Union, unveiled an ambitious €10.6 billion ($11.13 billion) space program, IRIS², which will deploy a constellation of 290 satellites, providing a commercial alternative to rival Starlink of Elon Musk.

Iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens in Paris 5 years after fire

Notre Dame Cathedral has officially reopened, five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the Gothic masterpiece.

Sweden to pay immigrants $34,000 to go back to home country

Sweden is set to offer immigrants up to $34,000 to voluntarily return to their home countries starting in 2026, a substantial increase from the current $976 or 10,000 kronor.

Switzerland is offering $58,000 prize money for ideas to remove old munitions from lakes

Switzerland announced an impressive $58,000 prize for the most innovative solutions to retrieve the submerged explosives that were discarded into its lakes in the past.

Europe tightens surveillance: Austria plans social media monitoring, Denmark police deploy facial recognition system

European countries are stepping up their surveillance efforts with new measures claimed to enhance public safety.

Thousands join protest against lithium mining in Serbia. Officials call it a coup plot

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered in Belgrade to oppose the planned extraction of lithium in Serbia.

Italy plans to bring nuclear power back 35 years after shutting down last reactor

Italy announced its return to nuclear power after a 35-year gap during which the country ceased its nuclear activities in 1990

World’s largest ‘wood city’ to be built in Stockholm by 2027

Stockholm developers are gearing up to build the world’s largest urban construction project in wood.

Portugal leads Europe in Clean Energy with 90% of electricity generated from renewables in early 2024

In April, Portugal achieved an impressive milestone by sourcing 95% of its electricity from renewable energy, establishing itself as a leader in clean energy in Europe

Explore Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia on Europe’s new rail route for just 8 Euros

Historic European train route, built 150 years ago, has reopened, connecting Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. The train service covers three countries and eight towns and cities in just two hours.
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks, Canada announces retaliatory tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and automotive parts to 50% from 25% beginning Jan. 1, 2027, escalating a trade confrontation with Ottawa after trade talks failed.
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