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Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told parliament that Italy’s gross domestic product is expected to grow close to 1% this year, signaling a cautious optimism amid global headwinds. The projection comes as the Meloni government balances fiscal prudence with a push for structural reforms.
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The Irish government is juggling security, protocol and political sensitivities as former US President Donald Trump prepares to visit Dublin. Officials describe the trip as a high‑wire diplomatic act that could test Ireland’s foreign‑policy balance.
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Swiss federal and cantonal officials have authorized the sale of tens of thousands of firearms, overriding a recent prohibition on certain weapons. The decision, highlighted by public broadcaster SRF, has sparked debate over gun policy in a nation known for high gun ownership.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys appointed by former President Donald Trump, met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. They then travelled to Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Polling predicts the far‑right Alternative for Germany could win around 40 % of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially delivering the first far‑right state government in Germany since World War II. The outcome raises concerns about the post‑war political consensus and the party’s anti‑immigration, pro‑Russia stance.
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is the frontrunner in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, potentially marking the first time a far-right party has taken power at the state level since World War II. This outcome could have significant nationwide implications for German politics.
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Senior Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and then flew to Kyiv for discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The White House called the Moscow talks “substantive” and said plans could be announced in the coming weeks, though officials noted no breakthrough had been reached.
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is on the brink of a landmark victory in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, potentially becoming the first far-right party to lead a state government since World War II. The outcome of Sunday's election could have significant national implications.
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U.S. representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussed “substantive” steps to end the Ukraine war and were ordered to pause Kyiv strikes. The duo left for Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the White House saying concrete proposals will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
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A mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on July 30 has triggered political upheaval in Madrid and drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and foreign leaders. The government has admitted partial responsibility and announced emergency facilities while the EU scrambles to manage border controls.
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The killing of 17‑year‑old Lorena Isceri by her former boyfriend has become Italy's most prominent domestic story, sparking nationwide protests and calls for stronger anti‑femicide legislation. Politicians, activists and the public are demanding answers as details of the pre‑meditated murder emerge.
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Business partner Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before flying to Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Both sides say the discussions were “useful,” but no concrete breakthrough has been announced.