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Eurocontrol’s latest report highlights rising late flights across European airports as summer approaches, with total air traffic now at 100.2% of pre-pandemic levels. Notably, Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport recorded a 49% on-time departure rate, the lowest in Europe, prompting urgent calls for improved traffic management.
An Italian arms dealer has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting over $540,000 worth of US ammunition to Russia via Kyrgyzstan, using Italian companies to bypass export controls. Manfred Gruber admitted to conspiracy charges, with sentencing pending in a New York court.
Marie-Clarisse and Milena, two chefs at the Cité Fertile in Paris, are transforming their culinary skills into successful catering businesses through Meet My Mama, a foodtech startup. The programme supports diverse women, empowering them to launch independent ventures and reshape their narratives in gastronomy.
As summer sweeps across Europe, the sun is out and the days are gloriously longer. Plenty is happening across Europe this week.
A tragic incident in Turkey resulted in one fatality and 19 injuries following the crash of two hot air balloons in Aksaray province.
Russia and Ukraine conduct a fourth POW swap in a week, with both sides remaining silent on the number of prisoners involved.
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European leaders expressed deep concern after Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran and have called for an immediate de-escalation.
Germany’s BfV has classified the AfD as “confirmed right-wing extremist,” leading other parties to distance themselves and calls for a potential ban.
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