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In Madrid, the recent eviction of 67-year-old pensioner Mariano Ordaz highlights the severe strain on the city’s housing market. Evicted on the fifth attempt, Ordaz faces homelessness as Spain sees a surge in rents, fuelling concerns of up to 60,000 evictions nationwide amid the lapse of an anti-eviction moratorium.
A farmer in Raddusch, Brandenburg, reported the theft of 48 cattle valued at €75,000, following a similar incident involving 74 cattle near Herzberg. Police suspect organised crime is behind the rise in livestock thefts across eastern Germany, highlighting escalating rural crime challenges for farmers.
Fake job ads are increasingly prevalent, with Europol and national governments warning job seekers to remain vigilant. Research shows nearly one in three recruiters in the UK and Germany has been targeted by identity theft linked to scams that exploit urgency and financial pressure among candidates, particularly Gen Z.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected the notion of partial EU membership during discussions at an informal summit in Cyprus, asserting that Ukraine deserves full membership. Following the unblocking of a €90 billion loan and new sanctions against Russia, focus shifts to Hungary’s ongoing veto of Ukraine’s EU accession.
Scandinavian Airlines has cancelled around 1,000 flights, while Lufthansa has eliminated 20,000 routes amid soaring jet fuel prices, attributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission contends these cancellations stem from airline profitability issues, not fuel shortages.
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This morning, Europe addresses economic strategies amid rising geopolitical tensions
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has unveiled a new military strategy for the Bundeswehr aimed at enhancing operational readiness in response to evolving threats, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Key elements include a focus on capabilities over numbers and increased emphasis on “deep strike” capabilities, such as long-range precision weapons.
An Austrian court acquitted Johannes Peterlik, a former senior foreign ministry official, of leaking confidential documents related to the 2018 Novichok poisoning of Sergei Skripal. Prosecutors had accused him of abuse of authority and breach of confidentiality, but plan to appeal the verdict.
The Strait of Hormuz blockade poses a significant energy challenge for European governments, prompting urgent calls for demand reduction instead of blanket measures. National responses largely fail to meet the European Central Bank’s criteria, risking prolonged economic turmoil and ineffective financial aid.
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