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Marine Tondelier, leader of the French Greens, wrote an open letter to President Emmanuel Macron, urging that France must not be “complicit, even indirectly, in retrograde policies, nor tolerate the destruction of vital medical resources that could save lives, prevent unwanted pregnancies, and enhance women’s autonomy.” The contraceptives are mainly long-acting, like IUDs and birth…

Brussels – The EU is delaying its planned countermeasures against the US regarding tariffs for six months. These measures were scheduled to be implemented this week. A spokesperson for the EU Commission on trade stated that the EU and the US are continuing their cooperation to finalize a joint document, following an agreement made on…

Greece (Eurotoday) – Protesters have swarmed the Greek islands trying to prevent Israeli tourists from entering and speaking up against the genocide. Banning entrance to SyrosA wave of resistance Greece was the last country in Europe to officially recognize Israel in 1990. Since 2010, however, the country has developed relations with Israel with an emphasis…

Bratislava – In 2026, energy prices are expected to remain stable for 90 percent of households. Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico (Smer-SD), announced on social media on August 3 that he would propose compensation for gas and heat prices to the coalition and seek EU funds from the European Commission (EC) for this initiative.…

Who rules the world – and what drives them?Our summer special focuses on the most powerful and controversial politicians of our time. We reveal how they think, make decisions – and what this means for us. One politician per day, a look behind the scenes of power. In the Power Players series: 04.08.2025 – Vladimir…

A worrying new study says that many Ukrainians, including Roma, have chosen to stay in their often damaged homes as a way of “holding the ground and keeping their communities alive.” According to the World Bank, 13% of Ukraine’s housing has been damaged or destroyed in the war, affecting over 2.5 million households. Despite huge…

Prague – The new provisions of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which took effect on Saturday, will primarily impact major AI model providers like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Experts believe the regulations are overdue, with ongoing ambiguity surrounding their interpretation until the last minute, as highlighted by statements to ČTK. The AI Act was established…

The two officials urged Arcom, in collaboration with the European Commission, to ensure social media companies comply with the Digital Services Act. This includes safeguarding minors, assessing and reducing systemic risks, and maintaining transparency about algorithm operations. Paris encouraged the regulator to prepare a file for the appropriate coordinator and, if necessary, work with the…

Imagine a world where the U.S. dollar, already the lifeblood of global finance, morphs into a digital juggernaut, coursing through blockchain veins to tighten America’s grip on the world’s capital. This isn’t science fiction – it’s happening now, with stablecoins, those dollar-pegged crypto tokens, reshaping the financial landscape. As Jürgen Schaaf, an advisor to the…