Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand
Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park. Read more at Read More
Germany warns of increased Iranian espionage targeting the Bundeswehr
The German army is coming under increasing scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with security officials and lawmakers warning of espionage, cyber attacks and a heightened threat environment. Read more at…
Thousands of Romanian teachers protest against government-planned austerity measures
Teachers in the eastern European nation of nearly 19 million have threatened to go on strike if the government implements the measures. Read more at Read More
France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland
The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island. Read more at Read More
Iran and US to hold more nuclear talks after indirect negotiations in Oman
Iran and the US held indirect Oman talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, agreeing to continue negotiations despite ongoing tensions. Read more at Read More
Donald Trump unveils website in US to buy drugs at reduced prices
The Trump administration has framed the initiative as a challenge to the pharmaceutical industry’s pricing power. Read more at Read More
Two European commissioners under fire for alleged election campaign involvement
The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and Kubilius in an EPP political gathering in Slovenia, claiming it breached internal regulations. Read More
Dessintey: The Saint-Étienne Success Story Changing Medical Rehabilitation
Our reporter Valérie Gauriat met Dessintey, a startup based in Saint-Étienne that has become a global reference in medical rehabilitation. Read More
EU proposes new sanctions to weaken Russia’s oil and gas revenues
The 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia targets oil, gas, the “shadow fleet”, banking, cryptocurrency, metals and minerals. Read More
Senegal surf school in Dakar brings girls back to class
In a Dakar fishing village, a surf academy run by Black Girls Surf swaps waves for school, helping 20 girls return to education. Read more at Read More