Google has been fined in Russia for removing Russian TV channels from YouTube. The size of the penalty, however, swelled to an unprecedented level over the past 4 years, since the court case started in Russia against the tech…
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Germany Avoids Recession, but Weak Growth Weighs on Europe
Europe struggled to turn around its economic fortunes in autumn, as Germany, the region’s powerhouse, reported weak growth, offsetting stronger expansion in the continent’s southern countries, the European statistical agency reported on…
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China and Russia: Quietly Going Steady?
China and Russia have conducted more than 100 joint military exercises, most of them since 2017, and many of them in distant locations such as the Mediterranean, the Arctic Circle, and off the South African coast.
Sometimes there’s…
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What do North Korean troop deployments to Russia mean for geopolitics?
In early October, Ukrainian intelligence reported that several thousand North Korean soldiers were undergoing training in Russia in preparation for deployment to the Ukrainian front line later this year. South Korea’s National…
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the widening gap between the EU and the US
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Competitiveness of the EU and the US.Summary
In recent decades the EU seems to have been lagging behind the US both economically and technologically. Identifying the key elements that underlie the differences in competitiveness has…Continue Reading
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Georgia election: Alleging ‘Russian special operation,’ President Zourabichvili calls for protests over disputed election
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In a dramatic show of unity, Georgia’s often fractured opposition gathered at the presidential palace in Tbilisi, standing shoulder to shoulder…
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What to know about Elon Musk’s reported phone calls with Putin and why it matters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of major government contractor SpaceX and key ally of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for…
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Where on the continent do Europeans live with their parents the longest?
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ADVERTISEMENTAdults in the EU leave their parents’ home at the age of 26 on average, according to Eurostat data.
However,…
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Europe’s economy poised to fall further behind US, IMF warns
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The gap between European and US gross domestic product is set to widen further by the end of the decade, the IMF warned on…
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Understanding Europe’s turn on migration
In this 2024 “super election year,” a common concern across Europe and the United States has been the growing popularity and electoral successes of far-right movements and narratives. Though right-wing parties exhibit clear distinctions…
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