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Why is the US so obsessed with controlling Cuba?
Nothing angers Cubans more than being told by Americans how to run their country.
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Hantavirus is very different to COVID. Here’s why the ‘Andes virus’ won’t cause the next pandemic
A virus doesn’t become a pandemic simply because it’s deadly.
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Europeans celebrate unity, values and democracy on Europe Day 2026
On 9 May, Europeans celebrate Europe Day. 2026 marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it today, and...
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The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism – Apply by 31 July 2026
The European Parliament has launched the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. Every year, the Prize rewards outstanding journalism that promotes or defends...
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EU-Mercosur trade agreement starts to provisionally apply
On 1 May, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement will start being provisionally applied. It will create new opportunities for EU exporters to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay from day one by...
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Data protection: marking 10 years of the GDPR
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) adoption, the first data protection framework that established rights for individuals and obligations for organisations across Europe. The...
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High HPV vaccination coverage can help eliminate cervical cancer
As Europe marks European Immunization Week 2026, a new report finds continued progress in HPV vaccination across the EU and European Economic Area. Three countries have reached the EU target...
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EU has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 1990
The EU has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 1990, according to new data. The decline in EU net domestic emissions was driven by a larger share of...
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‘Deaf’ wins 2026 LUX Audience Award
Chosen by citizens across Europe and Members of the European Parliament, Spanish director Eva Libertad’s film “Deaf” has won the 2026 LUX Audience Award. The aim of the award is...
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New rules to address bank failures protecting taxpayers and depositors
New rules will help better protect taxpayers and depositors by broadening the scope of banks covered by the EU’s laws on bank failure. They also empower authorities to manage potential...