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Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar proposes a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, citing his allegiance to Viktor Orbán. The Tisza Party’s supermajority facilitates this change, prompting Fidesz to schedule a demonstration in support of Sulyok, who criticises the move as a threat to democracy.
Tens of thousands protested in Tirana against plans for a luxury tourist resort linked to the Trump family, marking 35 consecutive days of demonstrations. Initially an environmental campaign, dissatisfaction has expanded to anti-government sentiment, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation amid accusations of corruption and ecological threats.
Thousands protested across France following the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, demanding urgent government action against sexual violence. Criticism centred on systemic failures in the justice system, with Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin pledging to review 70,000 unresolved child abuse cases by mid-July.
Serbia has launched an investigation into attempted pipeline sabotage after explosives were discovered near Kanjiža. Military intelligence suggests a trained migrant may be involved, increasing tensions ahead of Hungary’s critical election on Sunday.
Croatia’s Adriatic coast leads summer 2026 hotel bookings in Europe, with 34 million nights reserved from June to September 2025. Its blend of natural beauty, cultural vitality, and attractions like Split and Dubrovnik draws tourists, edging out traditional favourites like Spain and France in popularity.
Hundreds of motorcyclists participated in the 19th annual Compasso Pascal Motard in Sintra, Portugal, on Easter Sunday. Led by Father Avelino Alves, the procession travelled from Pêro Pinheiro to Sintra’s National Palace, celebrating the resurrection and fostering a sense of community among bikers.
Dozens of migrants have been rescued from an abandoned Mediterranean oil rig, marking the second such incident this week. This situation underscores the persistent dangers associated with the perilous North Africa crossing, raising further awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
The Flora 1 has departed the Russian oil port of Primorsk, en route to Santos, Brazil, flying the Sierra Leone flag, as reported by ship tracking site MarineTraffic. The vessel’s movement highlights ongoing international shipping activity linked to Russian oil exports.
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.
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