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Meningococcal Outbreak in UK Raises Concern Across Europe
Healthdelfi-lt14m ago

Meningococcal Outbreak in UK Raises Concern Across Europe

A meningococcal infection outbreak in the United Kingdom has caused concern across Europe, including Lithuania, highlighting the rapid and potentially fatal nature of the disease. Experts reassure there is no pandemic threat but emphasize the high risk.

Fuel Prices Continue to Fall in Romania
Businessdigi2429m ago

Fuel Prices Continue to Fall in Romania

Fuel prices in Romania are continuing their downward trend, with diesel dropping below 9.60 lei/liter and gasoline approaching 8.70 lei, influenced by excise duty reductions and international oil market relaxation.

Pakistan Facilitates US-Iran Talks Amid Middle East Peace Efforts
Worldhindustan-timesDawn1h ago2 sources

Pakistan Facilitates US-Iran Talks Amid Middle East Peace Efforts

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz and Deputy Prime Minister Dar engaged in extensive telephonic diplomacy to position Islamabad as a bridge between Washington and Tehran, leading up to a US-Iran ceasefire. US Vice President JD Vance also arrived in Islamabad for Middle East peace talks, with suspense surrounding the nature of direct or indirect engagement between US and Iranian officials.

Trump's Plan for Triumphal Arch in Washington Advances
Politicsyle-uutisetirozhlas1h ago2 sources

Trump's Plan for Triumphal Arch in Washington Advances

Donald Trump's administration has officially presented detailed visualizations for a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, which the former president has promoted for months. If approved, the project would significantly alter the capital's landscape and would be larger than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Djibouti president Guelleh claims election victory to retain power since 1999
Politicsle-mondeAl Jazeerayle-uutiset+6berlingskele-figarovgjapan-timesarab-newsvanguard-ng2h ago9 sources

Djibouti president Guelleh claims election victory to retain power since 1999

Djibouti's veteran leader Ismail Omar Guelleh on Saturday claimed victory in a presidential election that would give him a sixth straight term. The post Djibouti president Guelleh claims election victory to retain power since 1999 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Worker Injured in Fall at Larnaca Building Site
Worldin-cyprus2h ago

Worker Injured in Fall at Larnaca Building Site

Firefighters in Larnaca, Cyprus, rescued an injured worker who fell approximately two meters from a two-storey wooden house under construction. The Fire Service responded to a request from ambulance services to assist in the rescue operation.

Weekly Tech News Roundup from Latvia
Technologylsm-lv2h ago

Weekly Tech News Roundup from Latvia

A Latvian radio program presents its weekly technology top news, covering topics such as WhatsApp updates, artificial intelligence in cars, and significant investments in OpenAI.

Challenges of Wealth Tax in Europe
Businesstelex37m ago

Challenges of Wealth Tax in Europe

Only three European countries currently have a wealth tax, and all three are grappling with similar issues, particularly concerning the valuation of company assets for taxation purposes.

Irish YouTuber Encountered Police While Filming EU-Funded Projects in Hungarian Village
Worldhvg40m ago

Irish YouTuber Encountered Police While Filming EU-Funded Projects in Hungarian Village

An Irish YouTuber, Caolan Robertson, reported that police appeared within five minutes of him attempting to film in Felcsút, Hungary. His video aimed to showcase how EU funds are used in local investments, including a narrow-gauge railway and Hatvanpuszta, and to capture the mood of the Hungarian election campaign, also touching on Russian connections.

French President Macron to Visit Athens on April 24-25
Politicsiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast+1avgi55m ago4 sources

French President Macron to Visit Athens on April 24-25

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to make an official visit to Athens on April 24 and 25, according to an announcement from the Élysée Palace. Discussions during the visit are expected to include an agreement on strategic cooperation.

Businessphilstar59m ago

Philippine GSIS accelerates loan refund processing

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in the Philippines has significantly reduced the processing time for loan refunds under its "Balik Ginhawa" program. Approved applications are now credited to members' accounts within three working days.

Easter Ceasefire Announced in Ukraine Amid Middle East Crisis
Worldfazberlingsketelex+10die-pressedelfi-ltdelon1-serbia24uril-sole-24-orejutarnji-listnaftemporiki+2 more1h ago13 sources

Easter Ceasefire Announced in Ukraine Amid Middle East Crisis

An announced cessation of hostilities for Easter in Ukraine is expected to bring temporary relief, though likely short-lived, as the Middle East crisis casts a shadow. A Ukrainian ambassador notes that people are exhausted.

BAFTA Apologizes for Racist Insult Heard During Awards Ceremony
Culturecdm-me1h ago

BAFTA Apologizes for Racist Insult Heard During Awards Ceremony

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) issued an apology for a racist insult that was heard during its awards ceremony. The incident occurred while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage, with BAFTA acknowledging it failed in its duty.

Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter with Holy Fire and Traditional Customs
Culturecyprus-mailiefimeridavijesti-me+3newsbeastzdg-mdprotothema-en1h ago6 sources

Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter with Holy Fire and Traditional Customs

Orthodox believers across several countries are celebrating Easter, with events including the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem and Chișinău, traditional "First Resurrection" customs in Greece, and fire brigade responses to Easter bonfires in Cyprus.

Péter Magyar, the candidate aiming to unseat Orban as Hungary's leader
PoliticsAPFTle-monde+1hvg1h ago4 sources

Péter Magyar, the candidate aiming to unseat Orban as Hungary's leader

Previously a member of the Fidesz party, the 45-year-old former senior civil servant slammed the door on those in power in 2024 when he condemned corruption in the prime minister's inner circle. Surrounding himself with legislative election candidates who owe him everything, he has promised to ease relations with the EU.

Netherlands Approves Tesla's Assisted Driving System, Paving Way for Finland Introduction
BusinessReutershelsingin-sanomatder-standard+15rzeczpospolitadeloindex-hrobservadorhotnewsiefimeridajapan-timesklix-ba+7 more1h ago18 sources

Netherlands Approves Tesla's Assisted Driving System, Paving Way for Finland Introduction

The Netherlands has become the first EU country to approve Tesla's assisted driving system for use on its roads. This decision could lead to the system's introduction in Finland later this year, though cars there may require a modification inspection.

Hundreds of Lambs Vanish from Bulgarian Meat Plant
Businessdnevnik-bg2h ago

Hundreds of Lambs Vanish from Bulgarian Meat Plant

Eight hundred slaughtered lambs, designated for destruction due to a lack of health identification, have disappeared from a meat processing plant in Svishtov, Bulgaria, according to the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency.

Artemis II Mission Concludes, Prompts Reflection on Human Spaceflight's Future
ScienceNYTThe Guardian20m ago2 sources

Artemis II Mission Concludes, Prompts Reflection on Human Spaceflight's Future

The Artemis II mission has concluded, with its four astronauts breaking a human space travel distance record. The mission has prompted public reflection on humanity's place in the cosmos and sparked debate among experts about the future necessity and cost-effectiveness of human spaceflight, as NASA considers private companies for future Moon landings.

Suspect Identified in Bajram Curri Shooting Incident
Worldbalkan-web26m ago

Suspect Identified in Bajram Curri Shooting Incident

Specialists for Crime Investigation in Tropoja Police Station have identified and declared a 26-year-old resident of Bajram Curri, A.I., as wanted for a shooting incident on April 10, where he injured a young man during a conflict in a local bar.

'Astronauts back on Earth': Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby – video
TechnologyThe Guardianfazberlingske+1aktuality-sk38m ago4 sources

'Astronauts back on Earth': Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby – video

The Artemis II, and the four astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule, splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday night, with all four astronauts in good health. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch of Nasa, and the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen, have just become the first humans to travel to the moon, and return to Earth safely, since the crew of Apollo 17 in December 1972 ‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II ...

Videos & photos from the historic return of the Artemis II mission from the Moon: The path opens for permanent human presence in space
TechnologyBBCAl Jazeeralsm-lv+16delfi-ltn1-serbiaYahoodanasklix-ban1-bihrte-newschannel-news-asia+8 more1h ago19 sources

Videos & photos from the historic return of the Artemis II mission from the Moon: The path opens for permanent human presence in space

The first crewed mission around the Moon since Apollo has been successfully completed – The astronauts took 7,000 photos – The Orion spacecraft re-entered Earth’s atmosphere at speeds exceeding 38,000 km/h, reaching temperatures of around 2,700°C The post Videos & photos from the historic return of the Artemis II mission from the Moon: The path opens for permanent human presence in space appeared first on ProtoThema English.

JD Vance visits Islamabad
Worldruv1h ago

JD Vance visits Islamabad

JD Vance fékk viðhafnarmóttökur við komuna til Islamabad.AP/AP POOL / Jacquelyn Martin Varaforseti Bandaríkjanna JD Vance lenti á herstöð nærri Islamabad, höfuðborg Pakistan í morgun til að taka þátt…

Worldzdg-md1h ago

Over 62,000 Cross Moldova Border for Easter Holidays

Moldova's Border Police reported a significant increase in border crossings on the eve of Easter holidays, with over 62,000 individuals and 14,414 vehicles traversing the frontier. Entry was denied to 33 people.