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Slovakia posts record-low unemployment rate in April
Bratislava [Slovakia], May 21: Slovakia registered its lowest unemployment rate in modern history in April, the government announced on Tuesday.

Bank of Spain warns of potential economic impact...
Madrid [Spain], May 21: The Bank of Spain has warned that recently imposed U.S. tariffs may weigh on the country's...

Interview: Spain must upgrade power grid to match...
Barcelona [Spain], May 21: Spain must adapt its electrical grid to reflect the country's evolving energy landscape or risk more...

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over...
Vilnius [Lithuania], May 21: Lithuania has initiated legal proceedings against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its...

EU approves sanctions on nearly 200 more Russian...
Moscow [Russia], May 21: European Union ministers on Tuesday approved the bloc's 17th package of sanctions on Russia, EU top...

Hungarian parliament votes to quit International Criminal Court
Budapest [Hungary], May 21: The Hungarian parliament has passed a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

EU decides to lift economic sanctions on Syria
Damascus [Syria], May 21: European Union foreign ministers decided on Tuesday to lift economic sanctions on Syria, EU top diplomat...

Brussels to facilitate asylum seekers return to non-EU...
Brussels [Belgium], May 21: The European Commission wants to simplify the process of returning asylum seekers to safe countries outside...

UK ramps up pressure on Israel over actions...
London [UK], May 21: The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel, sanctioned West Bank settlers and summoned the...

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'buying time' to stall...
Moscow [Russia], May 21: Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of "trying to buy time" to continue its war in Ukraine,...

Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling...
Canberra [Australia], May 21: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after...

EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia...
Moscow [Russia], May 21: The EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, including a...

Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly...
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 20: Torrential rains have forced Indonesian rescuers to suspend their efforts to find 14 missing gold miners...

WHO in financial crisis after US withdrawal
Geneva [Switzerland], May 20: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a shortfall of $1.7 billion over the next two...

'Cancer touches us all': Biden thanks public after...
New York [US], May 20: Former US president Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude for the well-wishes he has received...

NATO corruption probe 'reminder' of defence boom risks
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: Revelations of an unfolding corruption investigation involving staff and ex-staff at the NATO Support and Procurement...

UK, EU seek major reset of ties at...
London [UK], May 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting the leadership of the European Union (EU) at a...

Poland vote: Pro-EU Trzaskowski wins first round
Warsaw [Poland], May 20: Warsaw's pro-EU mayor Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly came out on top in the first round of voting...

Belgian economy to slow down in 2025
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: Economic activity in Belgium is expected to slow down to 0.8% in 2025, mainly due to...

Austrian economy to stabilise in 2025: Report
Vienna [Austria], May 20: Austria is projected to experience its third consecutive year of economic recession in 2025, the European...

EU countries agree on €150 billion defence fund
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: European Union countries on Monday in principle agreed on the proposals for a €150 billion fund...

Portugal centre-right party wins snap election
Lisbon [Portugal], May 20: Portugal's incumbent Prime Minister and leader of the centre-right Social Democratic Party Luis Montenegro won the...

Israel allows limited food for Gaza
Jerusalem [Israel], May 20: Israel's military and the United Nations have said five UN trucks carrying humanitarian aid were allowed...

Tourist held in Tel Aviv after Molotov materials...
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 20: Police in Tel Aviv said on Monday that a tourist has been detained after leaving...

Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'
Washington DC [US], May 20: US President Donald Trump has said negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are to take place...

US and Russia plan new prisoner exchange: Kremlin
Moscow [Russia], May 20: Russia and the United States are planning to exchange nine prisoners each as part of a...

Boeing enjoys a good week amid tough times
Washington DC [US], May 19: British mountaineer Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own...