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Energy companies are grappling with a 36.1% electricity price hike in South Africa, while tech giants like Google and Meta are seeking massive amounts of electricity to power new data centers. Meanwhile, nuclear energy is being reconsidered as an option to meet the increasing energy needs. The energy sector
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Irish fishermen are bracing themselves for devastating losses as the new EU-UK Brexit fishery deal extends until 2038. The deal has sparked outrage among Irish fishing interests, who claim they have been repeatedly sidelined by Brussels. According to the Irish Fish Producers Organisation chief Aodh O'Donnell, the current
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The tense relationship within Slovakia's ruling coalition has escalated, with Prime Minister Robert Fico publicly rebuking his coalition partner Andrej Danko, leader of the Slovak National Party (SNS), over comments regarding Ukraine's prospective membership in the European Union. The sharp exchange came as a result of
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Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris over the weekend to denounce France's drift toward war under the influence of NATO, the European Union, and President Emmanuel Macron. The rally, organized by right-wing politician Florian Philippot and his Eurosceptic party Les Patriotes, centered on opposition to
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The UK's decision to leave the EU, voted on nine years ago, has caused significant damage to the economy and living standards. Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York, has described Brexit as "the single stupidest thing any country's ever done," and Professor Sir
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European Union leaders made significant decisions to enhance security and show support for Ukraine at the European Council in Brussels on 26 June. The meeting, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo of Finland, emphasized the EU's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities over the next five years. The
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on the European Union and the United States to increase sanctions pressure on Russia, citing the importance of close coordination between the two sides of the Atlantic. Sybiha's remarks came during a joint news conference in Kyiv with his German counterpart
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The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Right Honourable Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has issued a stark warning about Africa's mounting debt crisis, urging the global community to take immediate action. During a high-level meeting with a Member of the European Parliament, Fabio De Masi, Kalu
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A record number of people are expected to attend the Pride march in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, despite a ban that has sparked international condemnation. The event comes after Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government amended laws to prohibit the annual celebration, arguing it defends traditional family values and
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European Union (EU) leaders agreed to extend sectoral sanctions against Russia during the European Council meeting in Brussels, demonstrating unwavering support for Ukraine. The decision was made in response to the ongoing war started by Russia, with Ukraine defending its freedom, security, and common values. EU leaders also discussed international
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The President of the Republic of Burundi officially inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, marking a key step forward in the country's pursuit of energy self-sufficiency. The plant, located in Bururi province, is a large-scale infrastructure that was co-financed by development partners including the African Development Bank, the
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Commission have agreed to simplify State aid rules in relation to EIB Group financing, aiming to further facilitate support for Europe's industry and economic competitiveness. This agreement confirms that financing by the EIB Group from its own resources falls
