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Sky News’ Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard bring you a concise daily breakdown of the political landscape, all in under 20 minutes. Today, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer introduces six new “milestones” to complement his previously announced five “missions” for government. But the question remains: are these initiatives memorable, or do…

Brussels (Eurotoday): Bitcoin, created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, enables people to send money online without relying on banks. Starting at $0.003 in 2010, it surged to over $100,000 in 2024. Companies such as Tesla and nations like El Salvador have embraced it. Despite challenges like the Mt. Gox hack in 2014, Bitcoin remains widely…

A briefing note compiled by Romania's interior ministry reveals that social media influencers were enlisted by intermediary companies—at least one of which appears to have been a shell organization—to promote the profile of an unnamed “ideal candidate” prior to the presidential election. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook were used for the effort. Influencers…

Hungary’s efforts to unlock EU funding have so far fallen short. After meeting with Hungary’s European Affairs Minister János Bóka on Tuesday, Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin remarked that the country’s actions are “not quite what we were hoping for.” To secure the frozen funds, Hungary must implement key reforms, including changes to its anti-corruption and…

Sahra Wagenknecht und ihr Bündnis vor Herausforderungen Sahra Wagenknecht und ihr Bündnis BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht) stehen vor einer kritischen Phase. Nach einem vielversprechenden Start droht die Partei bei einer möglichen vorgezogenen Bundestagswahl an politischem Einfluss zu verlieren, insbesondere in den ostdeutschen Bundesländern. In diesem Artikel werfen wir einen Blick auf die Gründe hinter diesen…

Leuven: A patient was successfully treated for cancer using the new combined RAD method with VMAT, which enhances radiation delivery speed and efficacy while minimizing side effects and protecting healthy organs. Further studies will identify optimal candidates for this technique. RapidArc Dynamic (RAD) is a new and advanced method for radiation therapy. It combines two…

The downfall of France’s prime minister has delivered a significant political blow to French President Emmanuel Macron, mere days before a high-profile visit from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. With one president emerging on the global stage, the question looms: are the other’s political days numbered? France has been thrown into turmoil following an unprecedented crisis,…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde marking their 25th wedding anniversary. The wedding ceremony of Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant, and Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz was carried out on 4 December 1999 in Brussels. The civil proceedings were performed at Brussels Town Hall while the religious ritual took place at the Cathedral of…

To create a plastic-free future, engagement from the PVC value chain is critical. This goes beyond simple sustainability; a holistic approach is required. Implementing circular economy principles—where resources are reused, recycled, or repurposed—is only part of the solution. Effective waste management practices must complement these principles to ensure true environmental progress. While sustainable practices have…

What it calls an “extraordinary” fact is down, it says, to extremely weak productivity growth after 2008. France, on the other hand, managed to keep pace with US output per hour in the decade after the financial crisis. French incomes are similar to British – and lower than American – largely because French people tend to ‘bank’…