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Image for Czech government proposes tighter rules for Ukrainian refugees
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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

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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

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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

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Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, April 14 (Reuters) - Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support...

14th April, 2026

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Czech ruling coalition presents plan to partially defund public media

By Jan Lopatka PRAGUE, March 23 (Reuters) - The Czech ruling coalition will introduce a legal change...

23rd March, 2026

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'Grave security concerns' for judges over plan to curb jury trials, England's top judge says

By Michael Holden LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - British government proposals to limit the historic ri...

17th March, 2026

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European rights body says abortion refusal complaints from Poland have ceased

WARSAW, March 12 (Reuters) - The number of legal abortions in Poland doubled in 2024, while complain...

12th March, 2026

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UK immigration officers deny stealing cash from 'small boat' migrants

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Five British immigration officers on Thursday pleaded not guilty to misco...

26th February, 2026