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Bratislava – As of the end of November 2023, the Slovak Republic has drawn 2.61% of the EU funds allocated for the 2021 – 2027 programming period, amounting to 334.24 million euros. This information was released by the Ministry of Finance (MF) of the Slovak Republic on its official website, as reported by TASR. The…

Eurotoday – US incoming President Donald Trump has revealed Kimberly Guilfoyle, an American television news personality and longtime partner, as his candidate for US ambassador to Greece. In a post announcing on Truth Social, Donald Trump hailed Guilfoyle’s background in media, law, and politics, noting her as “supremely qualified to represent the United States and…

Flander (Eurotoday): Starting January 1, first-time homebuyers in Flanders will pay 2% registration fees instead of 3% for homes they live in, saving about €2,000 to €3,000. Fees for second homes stay at 12%. Starting January 1, the registration fee for first-time homebuyers will drop from 3% to 2% if they live in the home.…

Portugal is set to increase its fishing quota to over 18,000 tons in 2025, which is an increase of 560 tons compared to this year. Additionally, after a 32-year hiatus, Portuguese fishermen will be allowed to fish for cod in Canadian waters, according to a government announcement made today. During a press briefing following a…

Politics at Jack and Sam’s: Your Daily Political Briefing in Under 20 Minutes Sky News’ Deputy Political Editor, Sam Coates, and Politico’s Jack Blanchard team up to deliver a concise, under-20-minute rundown of everything you need to know about the day ahead in politics. Tensions Over Kemi Badenoch’s Comments on Nigeria Kemi Badenoch, the leader…

Ghent (Eurotoday): Scientists from Ghent University are researching how waves affect Fort Boyard. Starting in 2025, Charente-Maritime will renovate the fort with a €44 million plan, which includes a protective wall and visitor areas. Scientists from Ghent University are studying how blank” rel=”noopener”>waves affect Fort Boyard, a famous fort from a popular TV show. The…

In December 2023, Georgia was granted candidate country status for EU PLACEHOLDER1594cb92f046acf3, with the condition that it implement nine specific reforms, including ensuring judicial independence, combating corruption, addressing human rights concerns, and aligning with EU policies. However, by mid-2024, the PLACEHOLDER43f861dcfd563fd6 noted significant backsliding in these areas. As a result, the accession process was effectively…

Shifting Loyalties Syrian pro-democracy moderates cannot forget the origins of Abu Mohammad al-Golani’s rise to prominence. In the chaos of war-torn northern Syria, he emerged as the leader tasked with establishing Jabhat al-Nusra, the Syrian branch of al Qaeda. Initially, al-Golani’s group aligned itself with Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s Islamic State (IS). The two factions sought…

Today, the Chancellor will formally pose the question of confidence before Parliament, with the decisive vote scheduled for the following Monday. Meanwhile, election campaign preparations are in full swing across party headquarters. The Greens’ campaign so far has centered on Robert Habeck, appealing to emotions. However, critical questions remain: What specific policies will the party…

EU Leads in Green AI Skills and Responsible Development Artificial intelligence (AI) professionals in the European Union are setting the standard when it comes to integrating green skills—using AI to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable economy. Currently, 8.1 percent of AI talent in the EU possess at least one green skill, outpacing the 7.4…