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Europe
Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst highlighted ongoing plague cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar, stating the laboratory connection makes the current incident more concerning. He also noted that COVID-19 has returned this winter in a milder form, differing from previous years.
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning is under investigation by Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office for allegedly obtaining classified information, including state secrets, from a former employee of the Federal Intelligence Service. Accusations involve espionage and the continued receipt of confidential documents after his tenure.
Ukrainian authorities report a surge in fake websites and social media accounts created by Russian intelligence services, impersonating government agencies and officials. These resources, identified by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), aim to disseminate disinformation and collect personal data to destabilise Ukraine’s political landscape.
Poland claims (unverified independently) that Russian military jets briefly violated its airspace during a bombing run near Ukraine’s western border.
A football fan tragically died after falling from the stands into the media area during the Nations League final in Munich.
An Iraqi national is charged with attempted manslaughter after allegedly driving into a crowd in Passau, injuring five, including his wife and daughter.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov said the EU’s green light on Wednesday for the Balkan country to adopt the euro next year confirmed its progress.
As Europe rolls into June with sunshine and a festival spirit, this week brings a rich mix of cultural sparkle, artistic flair, and sharp business thinking. Whether you’re jetting off, logging in, or just indulging in a bit of Euro-envy, here’s a whistle-stop tour of what’s lighting up the continent right now.
The Dutch government has collapsed after Geert Wilders withdrew his far-right Freedom Party (PVV) from the coalition over a row on asylum policy.
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