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Sofia’s municipal council approved a 2026 budget featuring more than €300 million for investments, with support from the governing GERB and opposition BSP parties. The plan anticipates higher tax revenues and comes amid an expected 2.7% national growth rate and rising water‑service complaints.
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The forcible eviction of 87‑year‑old Maricarmen from her Madrid home has ignited nationwide protests and exposed deep divisions within Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s cabinet. The incident is being used by opposition parties and factions within the ruling Socialists to demand a sweeping housing decree.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Washington is demanding an energy cease‑fire, a grain export corridor and a tripartite summit as pre‑conditions for negotiations. He added Kyiv is prepared for a maritime truce, while Moscow signals willingness to discuss peace without pausing its military campaign.
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Lawmakers clash over a government proposal to overhaul Germany's intelligence agencies, with the far‑right AfD branding the plan a revival of the Stasi. The Greens and Left also voice concerns as the vote approaches.
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A Belgian newspaper reports that nearly 67% of large families cannot secure suitable housing, a problem echoed across Europe. Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa urged the EU to act jointly on the issue during a New York address.
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King Harald V confirmed his preferred burial site, prompting largely anticipated responses from Norwegians. The announcement coincided with the funeral of his sister, Princess Astrid, where Crown Prince Haakon led the ceremony and British Princess Anne paid tribute.
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Kenya's former vice‑president Kalonzo Musyoka attempted to unveil the Ukombozi Alliance, a new opposition coalition, but internal divisions among rival parties hampered the event. Analysts say the setback highlights the difficulty of uniting Kenya's fragmented opposition ahead of the next general election.
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The military’s Inter‑Services Public Relations said operations across the province resulted in 19 terrorists being neutralised, including Indian‑backed insurgents. An army soldier was also martyred, prompting praise from Interior Minister Naqvi.
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The Italian Senate gave final approval to an enabling law that paves the way for the construction of new nuclear power plants, with the first unit expected to be operational by 2033. The move reverses a four‑decade ban on nuclear energy and forms a cornerstone of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s energy strategy.
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Several governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress are reportedly in talks with former president Atiku Abubakar to form a coalition aimed at countering the growing political clout of PDP governor Nyesom Wike. The tentative alliance, dubbed the “Rainbow Coalition,” reflects shifting power dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Coalition partners in Slovakia are at odds over new spending demands, leaving the government unable to present a balanced fiscal plan. The impasse threatens compliance with EU budget rules and raises political uncertainty ahead of upcoming elections.
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A mass attack in Serbia has left an increasing number of dead as horrifying video spreads online. Russian officials have publicly said they are prepared to negotiate, adding an international dimension to the crisis.