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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s College Shake‑Up: A New Path or a Backward Step?

Georgia has rolled out a sweeping plan that will change where students study and which subjects are taught. The government says the move aims to match job needs and spread universities across the country, but critics say it is a step away from Europe and toward Russia. The new rule, called “one f

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Apr 14 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s New Leader Pushes for Big Changes After Big Win

Hungary just flipped the script after 16 years of one-party rule. The Tisza party, a center-right group barely on the radar a year ago, stormed into power with a clear message: enough of the old ways. Their leader, Peter Magyar, isn’t wasting time. He’s already talking about rewriting the constituti

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Czech Leader Stands by Hungary’s Orbán Ahead of Key Vote

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš threw his support behind Hungary’s Viktor Orbán just before Sunday’s election, calling him the right leader to handle Hungary’s challenges. Polls suggest Orbán, a long-time nationalist who often clashes with the EU and keeps close ties with Russia, might lose power

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

EU Fines Spark Tension With U. S. Tech Firms

The United States and the European Union have a long‑standing partnership, but one problem keeps popping up: fines. A senior U. S. State Department official said that penalties from the EU are the biggest hurdle in economic talks between the two sides. The focus is on a new rule called the Digital M

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

Hungary’s Election: War, Peace and a Tug‑of‑War Over the Future

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, is turning the upcoming April election into a showdown about war versus peace. He warns that if his opponents win, Hungary could be pulled into the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Orban says his party, Fidesz, is the safe choice for p

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Jan 26 2026BUSINESS

India and EU Join Hands for a Big Trade Deal

India and the EU have just finished talking about a huge trade deal. This deal is a big step for both sides. It will make it easier to buy and sell things between India and the EU. Together, they make up a big part of the world's economy. This deal is expected to boost trade and investment. The dea

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

Hungary's Political Shake-Up: New Faces, Big Changes

Hungary is buzzing with political excitement as the opposition makes bold moves ahead of the April elections. Peter Magyar, leading the Tisza party, has chosen Anita Orban, a well-known energy expert, to head up foreign policy. This is a big deal because Magyar's team is currently ahead in the polls

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

China and EU Find Common Ground in EV Trade Talks

China and the EU have taken a big step forward in their electric vehicle (EV) trade dispute. The European Commission has asked Chinese companies to share their plans. They want to know about future investments and how many cars they will send to Europe each year. This could help lower the high taxes

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Jan 09 2026BUSINESS

A New Trade Deal: Europe and South America Join Forces

A big trade deal just happened. The European Union and four countries from South America have agreed to work together. This deal will create a huge free-trade zone. It includes over 700 million people. This is a big step for both regions. The European Union had some disagreements. But they managed

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Jan 09 2026BUSINESS

Big Tech Gets a Break: EU's New Digital Rules Take a Gentle Approach

The European Union is set to introduce the Digital Networks Act, a new set of rules aimed at boosting competition and investment in digital infrastructure. This act is expected to be unveiled on January 20th. Interestingly, the act is not expected to impose strict regulations on major U. S. tech gia

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