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Ljubljana – Slovenia is identified as one of the countries with high ambitions in the European Commission’s report on the digital decade. The Commission recommends that Slovenia enhance efforts to aid small and medium-sized enterprises in adopting digital and advanced technologies, as announced by the Ministry of Digital Transformation on Tuesday. All 13 national objectives…

Oudenaarde (Eurotoday) – From 9 July to late August, infrastructure works on Oudenaarde’s Markt aim to improve electricity supply and ensure greater safety during public events. There will be improvements made. For instance, more electrical connections will be made, and sunken mosaic cobblestones will be restored in some locations.  The Markt’s existing electrical cabinets need…

The recent conflict between Israel and Iran has complicated Ukraine’s situation, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has moved some unmanned aerial defense systems from Ukraine to the Middle East, which were initially given to counter Russia’s air assaults. Moscow’s attack on Dnipro followed a deadly attack on Kyiv that killed 9 people and wounded…

BEOGRAD – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that member states, as shareholders of the EIB Group, have approved a historic financing ceiling of 100 billion euros for this year, along with new initiatives intended to enhance competitiveness, technological leadership, and security across Europe. The new financing limit for 2025, set at 100 billion…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The City of Antwerp and Bird Protection Flanders have installed benches at Het Steen, encouraging visitors to spot and enjoy the seasonal flight of swifts. Additionally, there is an information board.  “We have been able to transform 25 openings in the facade into suitable nesting places”, says Johan Kempeneers of…

Brussels – The Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament has reiterated its call for air passengers to be allowed to board with a carry-on bag without incurring extra charges. This follows the recent agreement among the 27 EU member states to negotiate a limitation on free allowances to items fitting under the seat,…

After the conclave concluded without an agreement, the Socialists insisted on allowing lawmakers to propose modifications to the reform, including reducing the retirement age. However, Bayrou opposed this and personally intervened in a final attempt to encourage conclave participants to reach a consensus. Without even implicit backing from the Socialists, Bayrou’s government is nearing the…

Emirates’ says it is “business as usual” despite the turmoil in the Middle East. The Dubai based airline says that its passengers experienced minimal disruptions to their travel plans in the wake of recent events in the region, including air strikes by the U.S on Iran. Despite some disruption, scheduled flights resumed “within a few…

Bratislava/Brussels – Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, addressed the escalation in the Middle East during the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Monday. He stated that the Israeli attack on Iran constitutes a violation of the UN Charter, as reported by the Ministry’s communication department.…

Low-cost airlines are likely to be significantly affected by the new measure, which targets their pricing strategies that allow only a small bag to be carried free if it fits under a seat, while charging for larger bags, even those that fit in the overhead compartment. Ryanair’s latest annual report indicates that ancillary revenues, from…