Europe Russia President Putin has tasked his government with submitting proposals for a railway link to the Barents Sea; the development of the Arctic region is a strategic priority with massive investment budgeted in military infrastructure and mineral extraction
Europe Ireland A group of experts will be commissioned by the government to examine whether there should be a mechanism for individual complaints about online content in a draft law on online safety and media regulation
Europe Ukraine In January-November 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, imports of goods increased by 33,8% and exports by 38,2%, registering a negative foreign trade balance
Europe Greece The Ministry of Labour will seek to lower the youth unemployment rate, which reached 39% in November, the highest in the eurozone, by introducing a subsidised net salary of €570 for the first six months of full-time work for young people aged 18-29
Europe France Teachers went on strike again this week, in a mobilisation described by the unions as "unprecedented in decades", over the government's handling of the health crisis and the health protocols, the last of which is considered unsustainable
Europe Liechtenstein Yesterday authorities from the countries of the Bodenseeknferenz celebrated with a reunion at the Gipfel des Säntis, in Switzerland, 50 years since the conference foundation, which aims at promoting the attractiveness of the Bodensee area
Europe Portugal By last week's decision of the Council of Ministers, teleworking - mandatory until today - will still be recommended form of work in all possible cases from tomorrow until further notice
Europe Switzerland A number of associations protested against initiatives by some cities and smaller towns to generalise 30 km/h in built-up areas
Europe Croatia The town of Novska, known to be open to the gaming industry, opened a dormitory for a local secondary school that has introduced a course in game development
Europe Bulgaria A 11% drop of the population in ten years has been confirmed by the latest census, confirming that it is one of the countries in the world with the highest rate of population decline
Europe Andorra Tourist apartments have recorded a 5-10% increase in rent in comparison to 2019, the first sign of growth above pre-pandemic levels in the tourism industry, also confirmed by the overall revenues the sector registered during the holiday season
Europe Denmark Today the country celebrates 50 years since Queen Margrethe’s accession to the throne; three coins have been released to commemorate the event, while live celebrations with public have been postponed to 10 and 11 September