Europe

Three out of five Danes want to raise the legal age for buying all types of alcohol to 18, from current 16, according to latest Voxmeter survey conducted for Blue Cross Denmark; 58,3% of answers say raising legal drinking age is a good/very good proposal

25% of people aged 15-25 feel inadequately prepared for managing their finances in real life, desire more information about investments, the tax system, savings and money management according to survey by Česká spořitelna Foundation and Ipsos

Following Albania’s elections this month, an incendiary opinion piece - "correct and without political interests” - by a political analyst called Helen Bratt went viral; but the author’s identity remains elusive, starting what is becoming a media case

Bankruptcies in Belgium increased by 7,13% year on year in May, according to the latest monthly report from commercial information bureau GraydonCreditsafe, the highest figure since 2013; in Flanders alone, bankruptcies reached a record high of 570

On second turn of local elections, Croatia’s ruling center-right HDZ consolidates its position of most powerful political force, while the opposition Social Democrats and the far-right Homeland Movement highlighted their own weaknesses

Chișinău will host Moldova Digital Summit 2025 on 5-7 June, bringing together decision-makers, digital industry leaders, technological innovators and investors to explore the latest advancements and investment opportunities shaping the digital future

The new Missal in Ge‘ez-language, still spoken and used in liturgy in Ethiopia and Eritrea, was presented as a tool for unity and with the intention of making the peoples of Eritrea and Ethiopia 'truly feel the loving benevolence of God'

For the 23rd time, Kosovo MPs failed to constitute a new parliament as the country’s post-election political deadlock continued; experts say important repercussions must be expected, President will consult the Constitutional Court

To build new weapons and ammunition production plants in the UK, €1,8 billion will be invested: government's new defense strategy plans establishing a local “constantly active” munitions production capability to quickly ramp up production if needed

Around 600 people have been arrested in the clashes following the post-match celebrations after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win 5-0 against Italian team Inter; Paris was the epicenter of the disorders, with 1/5 of the arrests

The Personal Identification Number PA, which will serve as a unified identifier for all citizens in their transactions with the state, will be issued through the myInfo application on gov.gr starting 3 June 2025

Controls on foreign vessels in the Baltic Sea will be intensified: as of July 1, Coast Guard and Maritime Administration will be able to collect insurance information from vessels that simply pass through Swedish territorial waters or economic zone