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Ukraine has signed a 10-year defence agreement with Bulgaria to enhance joint production of drones and other weapons, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This cooperation is aimed at modernising military capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia and reflects Bulgaria’s significant arms industry.
A Swedish prosecutor has charged a 62-year-old man with aggravated pimping, assault, and multiple rapes after he allegedly sold his wife’s sexual services to over 120 men. Arrested in October 2025, he faces serious allegations of exploitation, violence, and coercion, with trial set for 13 April.
Lebanon’s Minister of Culture, Ghassan Salamé, describes Israel’s actions in southern Lebanon as a “creeping military action” that has escalated to an “invasion.” His comments reflect heightened tensions between the two nations amid ongoing conflict in the region.
President Trump claims a deal with China is finalised, though specifics on tariff reductions remain unclear, highlighting ongoing negotiations.
The UK, Spain, and EU have reached a historic deal on Gibraltar.
As summer settles in, Europe offers a vibrant mix of cultural, artistic, and business events. Here’s a curated selection of happenings this week.
After a fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old school aide by a 14-year-old in Nogent, President Emmanuel Macron vowed to outlaw social media use for under-15s “within a few months” if the EU fails to adopt similar measures.
A shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz resulted in 10 fatalities, including students and a teacher, with 12 others injured.
A school shooting in Graz, Austria, has resulted in the deaths of ten individuals, including nine victims and the gunman, with twelve others injured.
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