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The mayor of the Saxon town of Freiberg, Philipp Preißler, has been prohibited from performing his duties following a violent disturbance at a hotel in Leipzig. Authorities say the decision aims to preserve public order and maintain confidence in local governance.
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The Ministry of Justice said it received 75% more complaints from citizens about the quality of expert testimony than in the previous year. The spike has turned the issue into the Czech Republic's leading domestic story, prompting scrutiny of the role of experts in courts.
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Member of parliament Nuno Melo said he will pursue legal recourse over disputes with the right‑wing Chega party. The move comes as the Defence Minister also signals intent to sue a newspaper and Chega MPs, intensifying political tensions in Portugal.
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Belgium is bracing for an unprecedented heat spell, with authorities set to enforce stricter water-use rules to protect dwindling groundwater. The move comes as Europe confronts widespread temperature spikes that threaten health systems, prisons and the region’s economic recovery.
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The Støre government is reportedly preparing to remove Education Minister Tonje Brenna and consider a new appointment. The move comes as the coalition pushes broader reforms, including faster approval of wind‑power projects.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, described by Islamabad as purely defensive. The pact has drawn mixed reactions across the region, prompting concerns in Israel and strategic calculations in India and Iran.
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A massive seizure of over 1 million illegal cigarettes has taken place at the Lesovo border checkpoint in Bulgaria, highlighting the country's ongoing struggle with cigarette smuggling. The operation is considered one of the largest of its kind in recent years, with authorities working to combat organized crime and tax evasion.
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A fast‑moving blaze in the Kouvara district of Attica prompted an emergency evacuation order for the Saint Stylianos area. The fire erupts as Greece endures a "very high" wildfire risk alert due to soaring temperatures and strong winds.
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A wave of first‑year students in Denmark is confronting cramped dormitory conditions as the country’s housing shortage intensifies. The stress of finding suitable accommodation has become the nation’s top domestic story this fall.
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President Prabowo Subianto convened Pertamina chief executive at Hambalang to discuss national energy security and policy direction. The meeting comes as Indonesia grapples with rising demand and a monetary policy environment shaped by the president’s broader economic agenda.
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Ankara’s mayor Mansur Yavaş broke his silence to denounce the proposed ‘framework law’, warning that Turkey needs transparent governance, not secret deals. The bill, linked to a Kurdish peace process, is set for debate in parliament amid sharp splits within the opposition and broader regional security moves.
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President‑appointed caretaker leader Nicușor Dan has again declined to propose a prime‑minister, leaving Romania without a functional government. The stalemate fuels criticism from opposition figures and raises concerns over the country’s credit ratings and EU fund disbursements.