Europe

Russia's Supreme Court rejected the appeal of opponent Kara-Murza against the 25-year prison sentence imposed on the journalist, activist and director for speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine

According to a recent NATO study, the Czech Republic is among the countries most targeted by Russian hybrid activities, along with Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Great Britain

Zagreb's famous funicular, which connects the main street Ilica with the Strossmayer promenade from Tomić Street, holds the record of being the safest means of transport in the city

Google has allocated $1m in scholarships for young scientists working at the Bulgarian Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology, one of the world's largest contributions from the technology giant in 2024

Seventy-five Syrian children were welcomed in Belarus for a recovery holiday through the Belarusian-Syrian 'Heart to Heart' summer camp at the Zubryonok National Education and Health Centre

European Commission signed an association agreement for the Digital Europe programme that will come into force retroactively as of 1/01/2024 for companies, public administrations and other organisations with a budget of €7,5 billion for 2021-2027 period

Aiming at offering a competitive rail transport alternative, the Council of Ministers approved works for the high-speed rail connection LAV Lisbon-Madrid, setting a goal of a 3 hours journey by 2034, and Porto-Lisbon in 1 hour 15 minutes

The Attorney General ordered the opening of a preliminary investigation to determine whether the purchase of a large quantity of COVID-19 vaccines at the height of pandemic and the subsequent disposal of some of them without using them constituted a crime

A friendly with Liechtenstein on 10 October, just confirmed by city officials, will be the first international football match played by Hong Kong in Europe

A project to extend the Patri Spiteri Donat garden in San Ġwann inaugurated by the government this week was criticised online for lack of greenery and the presence of concrete

The Monegasque government has drawn up a 'Guide to Responsible and Safe Bathing in the Principality' to promote personal safety and avoid accidents on the beaches

In the 2023-2024 season, about 400.000 tonnes of lemons will not be sold and will go to waste - about 27% of the expected production; the losses from this massive wastage, caused by a number of reasons, are estimated at €120 million