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Spain’s parliament has approved a law granting citizenship to tens of thousands of Western Saharans born before 29 September 1977. The legislation, backed by 168 votes to 31, enables around 80,000 eligible Sahrawis, including descendants, to apply for Spanish nationality.
The investigation into the unexpected death of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis has captured significant attention in Greece and Cyprus. Mazonakis collapsed during a scheduled plasmapheresis at a central Athens medical practice, raising critical questions about the procedure’s handling and the facility’s compliance with health regulations.
August 2026 was officially confirmed as the hottest month on record, matching July 2023, with a global average temperature of 16.96°C, 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels. This trend indicates a continued climate crisis exacerbated by global warming, significantly impacting European weather patterns and ecosystems.
Austria has declined US requests for military overflights since the start of the Iran war, affirming its position of neutrality, as stated by Defence Ministry spokesperson Colonel Michael Bauer. This follows similar refusals from Switzerland and an expanded ban on US military flights in Spain.
The multinational coalition aims for “the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools” to ensure a “safe and sustained opening” of the Strait of Hormuz, as stated by the British foreign secretary.
The Knesset has approved a controversial law permitting the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israeli citizens. This significant legal change marks a notable development in Israeli legislation, aiming to address national security and legal responses.
Seven migrants, including two children, are receiving treatment for hypothermia and intoxication following a shipwreck off Lampedusa, where all are believed to have died from hypothermia amid adverse weather. This year, 624 migrants have died or gone missing in the central Mediterranean.
Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party has extended its lead over the ruling Fidesz party ahead of the 12 April parliamentary elections, as polls indicate Tisza could secure 129 seats in the National Assembly, a potential two-thirds majority. Fidesz is projected to garner 64 seats.
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.
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