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Image for Marchers in Prague protest government's public media funding changes
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Marchers in Prague protest government's public media funding changes

PRAGUE, June 21 (Reuters) - Thousands marched in Prague on Sunday to protest against the Czech gover...

21st June, 2026

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German commission proposes older retirement age and state pension fund, sources say

BERLIN, June 20 (Reuters) - Germany could increase its pension age and establish its own state pensi...

20th June, 2026

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Czech public media workers call strike to protest financing changes

PRAGUE, June 17 (Reuters) - Czech public media workers have called a strike to protest the governmen...

17th June, 2026

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UK to debate assisted dying again after previous attempt to change law failed

LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - British lawmakers look set to hold a fresh debate on legalising assisted...

15th June, 2026

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Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

ROME, May 30 (Reuters) - Italy has banned two concerts involving U.S. rappers Kanye West and Travis...

30th May, 2026

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Czech government proposes tighter rules for Ukrainian refugees

PRAGUE, May 25 (Reuters) - The Czech government approved a legal amendment on Monday that would tigh...

25th May, 2026

Image for On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty
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On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty

By Paul Sandle LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Tourists, shoppers and office workers in a busy London str...

22nd May, 2026

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UK urged to invest much more to tackle risks of drought, flooding, heat

By Susanna Twidale LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Britain needs to invest 11 billion pounds ($14.75 bill...

19th May, 2026

Image for Europe's catch-all energy relief measures could impact public finances if they grow, Fitch says
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Europe's catch-all energy relief measures could impact public finances if they grow, Fitch says

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - European governments' blanket measures to shield households and businesses...

7th May, 2026

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Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online

By Matteo Negri and Giselda Vagnoni ROME, April 25 (Reuters) - Every afternoon in a Milan suburb, Di...

25th April, 2026

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Ireland orders budgetary savings to balance overspending for first time

DUBLIN, April 21 (Reuters) - Irish government departments will have to save 446 million euros ($525...

21st April, 2026

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UK's migration crackdown risks care home staffing crunch

By Muvija M and Catarina Demony LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Government plans to make it harder for...

21st April, 2026