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Italy’s Central Bank Orders Sanctions Screening for Crypto Transfers
Italy's central bank orders crypto service providers to screen for transfers tied to sanctioned entities.
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Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart negotiations to join European Union
Icelandic voters reject EU referendum, keeping control of fisheries.
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Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum
Icelanders narrowly rejected restarting negotiations with the European Union in a recent referendum, with the 'no' campaign winning 52.8% of the vote after a close count.
Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership negotiations
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Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership negotiations
Icelanders are voting in a referendum to decide if their country should restart talks to join the European Union, a decision closely watched in Brussels. The nation applied in 2009 after a financial crisis but suspended talks in 2013.
Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks
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Protests erupt in Tunisia after migrant boat sinks
Protests have erupted in Ben Guerdane, Tunisia, following the sinking of a migrant boat off the southeastern coast, which claimed at least 12 lives and left two missing. The incident has reignited anger in the marginalized city, a known departure point for migrants.
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At least 16 killed in Russian attack on Ukrainian shopping center
At least 16 people were killed and 130 injured in a Russian attack on a crowded shopping center in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. The attack was described as 'brutal and inhumane' by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The shopping center was the birthplace of Zele…
zeit.de
Criticism of Threat of Financial Sanctions for Saxony-Anhalt Ahead of State Election
Politicians in Germany are criticizing the suggestion of imposing financial sanctions on Saxony-Anhalt if the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party wins the state election. The AfD is leading in polls and hopes to secure an absolute majority.
Are Ukraine's Protective Shields Fading Away?
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Are Ukraine's Protective Shields Fading Away?
The Russian spring offensive in 2026 has brought terror to Kiev and other parts of Ukraine, but Vladimir Putin's military gains are limited. The European military aid to Ukraine has been slow, and the country lacks strategic air defense. To stop attacks effectively, Ukrai…
theguardian.com
European farmers face ‘unprecedented crisis’ after successive heatwaves
European farmers are facing an unprecedented crisis due to successive heatwaves and a severe drought, which has led to a significant decline in crop yields and milk production.
cointelegraph.com
Binance to restrict transactions involving HTX, 10 other crypto platforms
Binance announced it will cease processing transactions for 11 crypto platforms, including HTX, starting August 23, citing recent regulatory developments.
Ceuta, Morocco's Hormuz?
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Ceuta, Morocco's Hormuz?
The article analyzes Ceuta's strategic importance for Morocco, likening it to the Strait of Hormuz, and how Rabat leverages migratory crises to gain political and financial concessions from Europe, particularly Spain.
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Marokko blames misinformation in social media for massive migrant surge on Ceuta
Marokko has accused misinformation in social media of being behind the massive migrant surge on the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. The country's interior ministry said that a Spanish court's ruling that prohibited the immediate return of migrants caught at sea wa…
Why one American expert would be happy to see fewer US military bases in Europe
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Why one American expert would be happy to see fewer US military bases in Europe
David Vine, an American anthropologist, welcomes the US review of its military presence in Europe, citing the need for the continent to stand on its own two feet. Vine argues that the US presence in Europe has been primarily a platform for war-making in the Middle East, a…
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Nothing is More Expensive for the Population than the Grotesque Inefficiency – Economist Reckons with Government
Economist Moritz Schularick criticizes the German government's defense policy, stating that billions of euros are being wasted on inefficient systems. He advocates for a more efficient use of funds, comparing the European approach to the US's more streamlined defense spen…
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Reporter on Reuters Investigation About Reza Pahlavi: 'Until the Discussion of Regime Change Does Not Come, There Is No Way for Pahlavi to Return'
A Reuters investigation has shed light on the challenges facing Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Iranian prince who has been a vocal critic of the Iranian government. The investigation, which involved interviews with over 50 people, including eight of Pahlavi's current and former…
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Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
Romania has summoned Russia's ambassador after shooting down three drones in as many days. The incidents follow repeated airspace violations by Russia, which has been waging war on Ukraine since 2022.
cointelegraph.com
EU Authorities Include HTX Exchange in Russian Sanctions
The European Union has listed cryptocurrency exchange HTX, formerly Huobi Global, as part of a package of sanctions targeting Russia amid the country's war on Ukraine.
US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
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US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including China, India, and the European Union, as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to rebuild his tariff wall.
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EU fines Google $1 billion for ‘preferential treatment’ in Search, Play Store
The European Union fined Google $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act with both Search and the Google Play Store. The company has 60 days to pay the fine or face additional payments based on its global revenue.
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Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership
Moldova's parliament has elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister, replacing Alexandru Munteanu who stepped down eight months into his term. Tofan has received the backing of President Maia Sandu and promises to revive the economy, cut budget deficits, and press a…
Burnham likely to steer steady ship on U.K. foreign policy
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Burnham likely to steer steady ship on U.K. foreign policy
Andy Burnham is expected to maintain Keir Starmer's position on major foreign policy issues as the U.K.'s next prime minister, including bolstering London's close ties with Kyiv and strengthening relations with the European Union.
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Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term
Hungary's president, Tamás Sulyok, has agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment passed by the ruling Tisza party. The amendment will end Sulyok's term immediately, citing society's 'serious loss of confidence' in a leader elected in early 2024.
EU and Ukraine seal drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise
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EU and Ukraine seal drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise
The European Union and Ukraine have agreed on a drone deal to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology. The announcement formalised the EU-Ukraine drone partnership, building on earlier disbursements under the Ukraine Support Loan.
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Crypto firms face AML risks during post-MiCA migration, says AMLA chair
AMLA chair Bruna Szego warns that customer migration following the end of the MiCA transitional period could strain compliance at virtual asset service providers in the European Union.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces cabinet reshuffle, replaces PM Svyrydenko
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a government reshuffle, replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and the heads of some law enforcement agencies. The changes aim to implement a new political strategy focusing on key foreign policy priorities.
euronews.com
Georgia left off NATO summit partner list as critics decry isolation
Georgia's government is facing accusations of international isolation after not being invited to the NATO summit in Turkey, the first time a key partner has been excluded from the alliance's agenda.
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EU Accuses Meta of Failing to Tackle Mental Health Risks of ‘Addictive Design’
The European Commission has accused Meta of failing to tackle the risks of its 'addictive design' on the physical and mental health of users. The commission said features such as video autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to 'compulsive use'.
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EU rejects suspending biometric border controls despite 20 ‘difficult spots’
The EU has rejected calls from airports and airlines to suspend its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) despite acknowledging "20 difficult spots" causing queue chaos, citing security benefits and system integrity.
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EU urged to exempt UK from car rules that could be worst Brexit impact yet
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) is urging the EU to exempt the UK from new "made in Europe" rules, which threaten to shut British car manufacturers out of their biggest export market.
cointelegraph.com
EU lawmakers urge assessing DeFi, staking, NFT regulation
EU lawmakers are assessing DeFi, staking, and NFT regulation. The European Parliament's economic affairs committee has urged the European Commission to review crypto lending and borrowing, staking, non-fungible tokens, and decentralized finance.