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Finland tightens social assistance rules amid rising unemployment

Finland tightens social assistance rules amid rising unemployment

Finnish MEPs urged stronger EU support, saying country bears economic burden because of its long border with Russia

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Europe will not survive without stronger strategic autonomy: Former Greek foreign minister
01.02.2026

Europe will not survive without stronger strategic autonomy: Former Greek foreign minister

‘Is it going to enhance its strategic autonomy? Otherwise, it will not survive,' says Dimitris Avramopoulos

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's adviser resigns after reports linking name to Epstein case
31.01.2026

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's adviser resigns after reports linking name to Epstein case

Miroslav Lajcak says he resigned to avoid causing political strain for government, adding the move was not related to any criminal or unethical conduct

London jewelry shop robbed in broad daylight
31.01.2026

London jewelry shop robbed in broad daylight

Although staff tried to intervene, they were unable to stop suspects, who took jewelry from store and fled as bystanders looked on

Protesters in North Macedonia's capital demand action on air pollution linked to cement plant
31.01.2026

Protesters in North Macedonia's capital demand action on air pollution linked to cement plant

Demonstrators in Skopje demand Usje cement plant fully comply with environmental standards and urge authorities to prioritize public health

Japan, UK agree on need to strengthen critical mineral supply chains as their premiers meet in Tokyo
31.01.2026

Japan, UK agree on need to strengthen critical mineral supply chains as their premiers meet in Tokyo

Japanese Premier Takaichi hosts British Premier Starmer for talks