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Hungary to Allow Banks to Offer Crypto-Related Services

Hungary plans to allow banks, investment funds and asset managers to provide private and corporate clients with services in the digital asset market, Bloomberglaw reports. Currently, the Hungarian government has begun to coordinate the relevant draft law. It will allow financial institutions not only to conduct transactions...

Ukrainian President Discusses Next Defence Aid Package with French Counterpart

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a working visit to Argentina, discussed details of the upcoming defence package from the French Republic with President Emmanuel Macron over the phone, aiming to significantly enhance Ukraine’s firepower capabilities and address current defence needs. It is reported by Ukrainian...

EU Sends Border Guards to Finland to Strengthen Border with Russia

The European Union’s Frontex border guard service has deployed 55 of its personnel to monitor Finland’s border with Russia amid the Finnish authorities’ decision to temporarily close all border crossing points due to the influx of migrants, Deutsche Welle reports, citing Frontex spokesman Piotr Switalski. According...

Amsterdam Limits Vehicle Speed to 30 km/h

The speed limit on most city roads has come into effect in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, with the speed limit set at 30 km/h, according to NOS and the city’s official website. Starting from December 8, approximately 80% of the city’s streets are allowed to drive no...

Fourth School for Lithuanian Community Children Opens in Poland

In the Polish city of Suwalki, located in the northeast of the country, a new Lithuanian primary school has opened its doors. The school will cater to children belonging to a significant Lithuanian community residing in the city, as reported by LRT. The initiative to...

The National Agency on Corruption Prevention of Ukraine Has Launched a Database of Foreign Components in the Weaponry of Russia and Iran

The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has announced the world’s first open database of foreign components found in Russian and Iranian weapons. This information is available on the agency’s official website. “The whole democratic and civilized world must unite around non-proliferation of its technologies to aggressors. Only...

Spain Contemplates Restrictions on Short-Distance Flights

In Spain, the government may impose restrictions on short-distance domestic flights, according to a coalition agreement between the Socialist Workers’ Party, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and the far-left party Sumar, as reported by Politico. This initiative entails the cancellation of domestic flights...

Three Best Budget-Friendly European Cities to Visit This Year

Summer vacations are wonderful, but in autumn and winter, most of us also need a change of scenery. Fortunately, Europe offers many great cities where you can have a fantastic time on a limited budget. DiscoverCars.com has announced its annual ranking of the best places...

EU and G7 Collaborate on 12th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

The European Union will initiate consultations with its member states in the coming days regarding a new package of sanctions against Russia. This package, the twelfth since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, will include a ban on Russian diamonds, further measures...

Europe’s Largest Web Summit Over Israel Criticism

Paddy Cosgrave, the head of Web Summit, criticized Western support for Israel on social media following Hamas attacks, the killing of Israeli civilians, including children whose heads were severed by terrorists, and the capture of hundreds of hostages. Later, Cosgrave apologized on the Web Summit website...

Successful Experiment with a Four-Day Workweek Conducted in Spain

In the Spanish city of Valencia, an experiment with a four-day workweek took place. Over the course of a month, 360,000 local employees worked from Tuesday to Friday, with Saturday, Sunday, and an additional Monday off, as reported by El Pais. According to the final...

The 75th Frankfurt Book Fair Comes to An End in Germany

Today marks the last day of the 75th Frankfurt Book Fair, which began on October 18th. The forum has featured over 4,200 participants from 95 countries around the world, with the main theme being war. This information is reported on the official page of the Frankfurt...

Ukraine Has Returned Historical Artifacts Stolen by Russia

Ukraine has received 14 ancient artifacts, which were likely previously stolen by Russians from occupied territories. These cultural treasures were being illegally transported to the United States. This information was reported by the official page of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine. “Ukraine...

Another Country, Norway, Will Pay Ukrainian Refugees €1500 for Returning Home

Citizens of Ukraine with collective protection status or residence permits in Norway can expect a one-time assistance from the Norwegian government in the amount of 17,500 Norwegian kroner (approximately €1,500) upon their return home. This information has been posted on the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration portal....

US Military Tests a Combat Robot Armed With a Grenade Launcher

American Marines conducted trials of a hybrid military system by attaching an educational version of the M72 anti-tank rocket launcher to the back of a robot dog. These tests, which took place in California in September, indicate a growing interest among the military in...

From 2024, New Train Services Will Connect European Capitals

Efforts to shift passengers from planes to trains for environmental reasons continue in Europe, and several exciting long-distance train routes are set to open across the continent in 2024. Travel Off Path highlights three highly anticipated international train routes in Europe: Paris to Berlin: For...

Unity Against Russian Aggression at UN General Assembly

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky called on nearly 200 world leaders to unite and create a global front against Russian aggression in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on the eve. This marked his first personal appeal to the global organization since Russia’s military...

Ukraine, Estonia, and Luxembourg Establish IT Coalition

During a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) on September 19th, the Ministers of Defence from Ukraine, Estonia, and Luxembourg initiated the launch of a new IT coalition under the framework of Ramstein. This is reported by Ukrainian Ministry of Defence. In total,...

Lithuania to Fund Rental Housing for Ukrainians

The Lithuanian branch of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will cover the rental housing costs for Ukrainian refugees. Payments will be one-time, covering the first and last months of rent. It is reported by Vakaru Expresas. Research has shown that 73% of Ukrainians have...

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