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A wildfire in Cotignac has destroyed nearly 60 homes and extensively damaged five communes in Provence, injuring four people. Rapidly spreading from a nearby field, the blaze led to the evacuation of roughly 500 residents, while the historic Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Grâces narrowly escaped destruction.
EU SANCTIONS UPDATE
This morning, EU envoys convene to discuss further sanctions against Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Focus remains on collective security and regional stability.
The European Commission is poised to announce a substantial fine against Google, potentially exceeding one billion euros, under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision follows investigations into allegations of market power abuse, including the promotion of its own services and restrictions on app developers outside its platform.
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño urged European Council President António Costa to prioritise the Savings and Investments Union, stressing the need for new frameworks to redirect savings into innovative businesses, aiming to enhance Europe’s competitiveness ahead of the informal European Council on 12 February.
Council of Europe chief Alain Berset urged European nations to provide budgetary support for a special tribunal to prosecute crimes of aggression in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for accountability amid ongoing peace talks and highlighting financial challenges in establishing the court.
At least 19 winter sports athletes, including Cormac Comerford, are raising funds through GoFundMe to cover essential expenses for the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics. This reflects a significant financial strain on athletes as they prepare for the event.
The European Union is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with the United States and Japan to enhance critical minerals supply chain security within 30 days, according to Stéphane Séjourné, the EU’s industry chief. This partnership addresses urgent supply dependencies revealed in a recent EU audit.
In Sarajevo, an elderly man shares his haunting memories, condemning ‘human safari’ hunting tours that exploit vulnerable lives for thrill-seekers.
Latvia’s Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, spoke with Euronews’ EU Editor Maria Tadeo at the World Governance Conference in Dubai, addressing vital governance issues amid ongoing discussions about EU support for Ukraine’s recovery.
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