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The European housing market has begun to recover in 2025. According to Eurostat's published data, housing sales have increased in many countries across the continent. Slovenia achieved the highest annual increase in housing sales. Slovenia was followed by Lithuania, Austria, and Belgium. Luxembourg, Hungary, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, and Portugal also recorded double-digit growth. Latvia,…

In the Black Sea, two tankers at the Hazar Pipeline Consortium's (CPC) oil terminal came under attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The resulting fire was extinguished, and it was reported that the tankers did not sink and there was no oil spill. According to a statement from the consortium, there were no casualties among…

The European Union's new digital Entry-Exit System (EES) has tripled border control times for non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Area. Many travelers from the UK to Europe have complained about long queues during passport control, while airports and airlines say the system has not yet reached the desired level. Ivan Bassato, Aviation Director of Rome's…

The Czech government is preparing a regulation to ban the use of mobile phones and other electronic communication devices in schools. According to a bill proposed by Prime Minister Andrej Babis and Education Minister Robert Plaga, the ban will apply to all schools from kindergarten to high school. The regulation will also cover breaks and…

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex relationships. Nawrocki argued that the legislation was contrary to the constitutional definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The bill had proposed allowing two adults to enter into civil partnerships, which would have granted them similar rights…

Iraq is planning to open two new export routes for oil through Turkey's Ceyhan Port and Syria's Baniyas city. Oil Minister Hüdeyir stated that the project aims to reduce the country's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and increase its energy export capacity. A consortium of American and Qatari companies, along with an Iraqi company,…

The ongoing wildfires in Canada have caused severe air pollution in several cities across the US and Canada. The skies over major cities like Detroit, New York, Chicago, and Toronto are filled with dense smoke, prompting health warnings for millions of people. The Canadian wildfires have shown their impact beyond borders, with the intense smoke…

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has strongly criticized the US's recent embargo moves and allegations against Havana, comparing Washington's policies to the ideological pressure period of the 1950s known as 'McCarthyism'. Diaz-Canel criticized the US administration through social media. He described Washington's moves as a 'baseless ideological witch hunt' and stated A new and more dangerous…

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that no damage has been reported so far after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The earthquake prompted a tsunami warning for Mexico's southern coast and Guatemala. Sheinbaum announced on social media that she had spoken with the governors of Chiapas and Tabasco, and…

The Netherlands has reached a critical level in its water sources due to prolonged drought. The water levels in the Rhine and Meuse rivers are significantly lower than usual for July, causing disruptions in waterway transportation. In the city of Nijmegen, the water levels in the rivers and waterways have dropped to a critical threshold.…