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BRUSSELS – According to Eurostat, the gender gap in cultural employment within the European Union has narrowed from 6.4 percent in favor of men in 2015 to just 0.8 percent by the end of 2024. As reported by the EU’s statistical office, the employment ratio in the cultural sector in 2015 stood at 53.2 percent…

President Macron emphasized his dedication to the “coalition of the willing,” an initiative led by the U.K. and France to support any Ukrainian ceasefire, stating that it signals Europe’s unwavering support for Ukraine. He urged European leaders to advocate for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the importance of avoiding double standards and stressing that…

The Northrop YB-35 an aircraft which was designed by the Northrop Corporation towards the end of the 1940s occupies an important position in the history of aviation. This particular bomber is best recalled for its unconventional flying wing and as an instrument of pushing the course of aviation history forward. While the YB-35 never progressed…

Strasbourg – The European Parliament has passed a resolution in Strasbourg aimed at commemorating the victims of the post-war communist era in Slovenia, creating a divide among Slovenian MEPs. The resolution, put forward by Slovenian MEP Romana Tomc (EPP/SDS), received 357 votes in favor, 266 against, and 16 abstentions. This resolution underscores the necessity of…

Swedish security service members have been accused of revealing the prime minister’s location, including his private address, by sharing their running and cycling routes on the fitness app Strava. As reported by Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter, bodyguards uploaded their workouts to the app 35 times, disclosing information about Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson such as his…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Council today approved the last three legal measures needed for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026. This marks the completion of Bulgaria’s path to becoming the 21st member of the euro area, allowing it to use the EU’s common currency starting next year. How did…

Bratislava – Slovakia has achieved remarkable success in transport funding. In the latest call of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the country secured over 141 million euros in European grants for railway infrastructure modernization. This allocation marks one of the highest amounts Slovakia has ever received through this program, according to the Minister of Transport…

On the economic front, the relationship between Europe and China will require rebalancing, de-risking, and diplomatic improvement concerning climate change and environmental issues, argued Von der Leyen. She began by acknowledging China as a great global civilization that, over the past 50 years, has emerged as a significant global power. However, her praise soon shifted…

Beijing (Eurotoday Newspaper) – China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the United States was in “no position” to point fingers at the country on Tibet-related issues, urging Washington to fully recognise the “sensitivity” of the matter. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning commented on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio‘s statement celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 90th…

Brussels – Slovenia is advancing its waste management and air quality efforts by cutting emissions. However, it faces significant challenges, including habitat and species degradation, insufficient investment in wastewater infrastructure, and the need to incorporate nature-based solutions into spatial planning, as highlighted in the fourth review of environmental legislation implementation in Brussels. Key challenges identified…