Europe Czech Republic With the entry into force of stricter rules set by the Czech National Bank for real estate loans, it will be even more difficult to buy a house; according to analysts, up to 10% of people who apply for a mortgage will not get it given the new conditions
Europe Malta The crucifix from Ta' Ġieżu Church has been carried through the streets of Valletta yesterday for the first time in nine years, accompanying the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows on a national pilgrimage to pray for world peace
Europe Liechtenstein The German-speaking foreign ministers, at their annual meeting in Mauren, made a joint declaration affirming that their countries ‘stand for humanity against war’
Europe Latvia The Board of Latvijas Banka has approved the central bank's annual report for 2021, now available online
Europe Italy Paper Week 2022 ends today, an initiative to raise awareness of paper recycling; according to the Unirima 2021 report on the circular economy, 82% of paper and cardboard waste is recycled, around 10 points higher than EU average
Europe Austria Consumer price inflation in Austria rose to its highest level since November 1981, according to Statistics Austria's preliminary estimates, with a 6,8% year-on-year increase in March, following a 5,9% rise in February
Europe Greece Ministry of Energy and Environment is planning to double lignite production and revise its plan to retire plants, as the plan to ensure regular electricity supply involves its production as one of its main pillars in case of a disruption in gas flows
Europe Iceland According to data from the National Energy Authority, a large percentage of the electricity sold to data centres will be used for Bitcoin mining, a very demanding and expensive activity which requires very powerful computers
Europe Lithuania About 2.400 Ukrainian have found work in Lithuania so far, mostly in manufacturing, transport and storage, accommodation and food services, according to information provided by the Employment Service
Europe Bulgaria A space exhibition will be on display today and tomorrow at the National Museum of Military History in Sofia, where visitors will have the chance to taste space food and take part in space workshops
Europe Czech Republic A new exhibition dedicated to Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik has opened at Prague Castle, the symbol of the Czech capital that Plečnik himself played an important role in rebuilding, marking the 150th anniversary of Plečnik's birth
Europe France France's Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs said the country has decided to expel "many" Russian diplomats, "whose activities are contrary to our security interests"
Europe Luxembourg Out of a total of €34 million in claims from victims of the summer floods, a third has been paid out so far, with a government fund of €100 million apparently largely untouched