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Last Sunday, 25,000 people gathered in Athens for a live performance by popular rapper Lex from Thessaloniki. Contrary to general practice in the music industry Lex doesn't use marketing, but his texts about societal problems are still a big hit. The Greek press discusses his success.

The EU Parliament has approved the EU Commission's proposal from February to classify investments in nuclear power and natural gas as sustainable under certain conditions. Of the 705 parliamentarians, 328 voted against the classification. Austria and Luxembourg now want to appeal the decision. Europe's press is equally divided.

The British prime minister is to resign: after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, Health Minister Sajid Javid and dozens of other cabinet staff members resigned from their posts in protest against Boris Johnson's conduct in office, the latter announced his resignation as party leader today, Thursday, according to media reports. Despite all the scandals he wants to remain in his post as prime minister until the autumn. Not all commentators are relieved.

Russia plans to increase the focus on war in its economy: in line with resolutions passed by the State Duma, companies are to be obliged to supply goods and services to the military. Commentators disagree over whether this means the Russian economy is in crisis and whether the sanctions are taking a toll on society.

The 2022 UEFA European Women's Football Championship began in Manchester on Wednesday evening. Of the 16 participating countries, 11 federations have announced that they will pay their women teams the same bonuses as their male counterparts after a long battle for equal pay by women in the US and Norway in particular. But is this enough?