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The budget for Portugal's largest protected area sparked criticisms as funds focus on interpretative centres over ecological restoration.

The post-election ride might be no less bumpy than the notoriously turmoiled former "traffic light coalition".

The French energy giant cautioned against the EU setting a firm 2040 emissions reduction target, however.

With the ongoing Russian military air attacks on energy infrastructure, it is important to find alternative solutions to make sure Ukrainian consumers have a stable supply of electricity.

What is happening behind closed doors, and what can we expect from the hearings’ conclusions in the coming days?

After landing in Brussels late Tuesday, the secretary of state's one-day visit will see him meet NATO chief Mark Rutte, European Union diplomacy boss Josep Borrell, his successor Kaja Kallas and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga.

Der Sieg von Donald Trump bei den US-Wahlen hat Bitcoin Rückenwind verliehen: Experte Timo Emden von Emden Research betont die anhaltende Goldgräberstimmung am Markt, während Anleger die Risiken ausblendeten.

Regulatory harmonisation across the European Union, creating a single digital market and a more predictable policy to attract more investment, should rank high in the new Commission’s to-do list.

Americas The US Navy has provided upgrades to three Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers to extend their service life for 10 years from 2026 to 2029. Revealed by US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, the modernization will sustain the American surface fleet’s capability as the force and industry partners build more advanced platforms. Selected vessels under this initiative are the USS Gettysburg (CG 64), USS Chosin (CG 65), and the USS Cape St. George (CG 71), which were all built in the 1980s. As part of the Army’s quest to boost weapons production, it is reestablishing TNT production on US soil, inking a deal to build out a new facility in Graham, Ky. “For the first time in decades, America will produce TNT on its own soil, manufacturing the explosive material our military uses for everything from hand grenades to 155mm artillery,” outgoing Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a press release. Middle East & Africa Fincantieri has signed a memorandum of understanding with BQ Solutions to support Italian-led military training programs for the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces. The partnership builds on the Trieste-based company’s contract in 2016 to build seven tactical vessels for the service and address advanced proficiency requirements for […]

As diabetes cases surge across Europe, healthcare systems are grappling with an escalation, leaving millions without sufficient access to early diagnosis, preventive care, and innovative treatments.

Sölden-Siegerin Federica Brignone gehört auch mit 34 Jahren noch lange nicht zum alten Eisen. Im Gegenteil! Sie lobt Gut-Behrami, wartet auf eine Vonn-Rückkehr und spricht über die eigene Zukunft.

Der unermüdliche Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, einstiger Nestlé-Chef, feiert seinen 80. Geburtstag und bleibt voller Tatendrang. Trotz seines Alters arbeitet er an zahlreichen Projekten und pflegt seine Leidenschaft fürs Fliegen und Bergsteigen.

Bligg spielt am Wochenende drei Konzerte in Kloten ZH. Der Musiker bittet sein dortiges Publikum, das Handy in der Tasche zu lassen.

Wen zaubert Murat Yakin nach dem Out von Manuel Akanji als Abwehrchef aus dem Hut? Und mit welcher defensiven Formation tritt die arg dezimierte Nati-Abwehr gegen Serbien an? Blick zeigt vier mögliche Varianten.

Vor acht Jahren stolperte Trump als Politikneuling in seine erste Amtszeit als US-Präsident. Nun ist alles anders: Trump hat viel Erfahrung, loyale Berater und einen klaren Plan. Darum bolzt er Tempo in seinem Machtzentrum Mar-a-Lago.

Am 24. November stimmt die Schweiz über den Autobahn-Ausbau ab. FDP-Präsident Thierry Burkart kämpft dafür, Grünen-Präsidentin Lisa Mazzone dagegen. Im Blick-Streitgespräch schenken sich die beiden nichts.

Die Weltnummer 1 nimmt Kurs auf den Halbfinal an den ATP-Finals. Jannik Sinner bezwingt Taylor Fritz in zwei Sätzen.

The Digital Networks Act is an opportunity to “reduce bureaucracy and make Europe an attractive place for investment,” said Virkkunen.

“You should not be in the European Commission, you should be in court,” said another far-right Spanish MEP Jorge Buxade Villalba (Vox/PfE). 

On Tuesday evening, the Industry and Internal market committees questioned Henna Virkkunen, Finnish candidate for the Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy portfolio.
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