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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;No content provided to summarize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/what-is-masculinism-why-dangerous/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;voxeurop.eu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Air conditioner drama in Europe: Neighbors are causing problems, and fines are a risk
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_175/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;European countries have varied regulations on installing air conditioners, balancing comfort and building preservation.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/poveikis/kondicionieriu-drama-europoje-trukdo-kaimynai-gresia-baudos-120277487&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How Artificial Intelligence is Entering Schools: When Children Learn About AI Before Even Learning the Alphabet
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_181/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Greece establishes AI guidelines for education, balancing innovation with strict data and academic integrity rules, contrasting with international approaches.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/ellada/1430871/pos-i-tehniti-noimosyni-mpike-sta-sholeia-otan-ta-paidia-mathainoyn-ai-prin-kai-apo-to-alfavito/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Political support versus local resistance: A review of data centers within the European Union
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_176/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU hyperscaler expansion faces local resistance and regulatory gaps amid AI boom, despite government support.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000331617/politisches-wohlwollen-lokaler-widerstand-eine-rundschau-zu-rechenzentren-in-der-eu&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Hell in Europe: How Lithuania is tackling the challenges of extreme heat
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_173/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Global heatwaves pose health risks; cities implement cooling measures while facing infrastructure and policy challenges across Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/zaliasis-virsmas/pragaras-europoje-kokiu-sprendimu-gali-pasimokyti-lietuva-120277462&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Romania and Bulgaria purchased the same ships, manufactured by the same company, Rheinmetall. Why does Bulgaria&#39;s programme initially appear to be €340 million cheaper?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_177/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Romania&amp;rsquo;s naval contract with Rheinmetall differs from Bulgaria&amp;rsquo;s, involving higher costs and specific weapon systems for two patrol vessels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/romania-si-bulgaria-au-cumparat-aceleasi-nave-construite-de-acelasi-producator-rheinmetall-de-ce-programul-bulgariei-apare-initial-cu-340-000-000-de-euro-mai-ieftin-2288027&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The &#34;adults-only&#34; niche: this is how the hospitality industry discovered that tranquility comes at a price (and a good one)
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_174/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Adult-only venues are growing, driven by demand for tranquility, sparking debate over exclusion and legal rights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2026-07-18/hoteles-solo-adultos-tranquilidad-exclusividad-1hms_4390398/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>When the emergency room becomes the first point of contact: How Europe is trying to alleviate pressure on hospitals
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_179/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;European emergency rooms are overloaded due to weak primary care, prompting varied national reforms like triage and community centers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/kogato-speshnoto-otdelenie-stane-parva-spirka-kak-evropa-opitva-da-raztovari-bolnitsite-news385495.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>European countries are banning mobile phones in schools. However, they recognise that the problem often originates during leisure time
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_171/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Studies and regulations across Europe show a growing trend to limit smartphone use in schools due to negative impacts on well-being and focus.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32896345,zakaz-telefonow-w-szkolach-polska-dolacza-do-trendu-ktory.html#s=S.index-K.C-B.1-L.1.duzy&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;wyborcza.pl&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The failed coup attempt that strengthened Erdoğan&#39;s position
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_172/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Witness accounts detail how Erdoğan consolidated power after a failed coup attempt ten years ago, changing Turkey.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000331542/der-gescheiterte-putsch-der-erdogan-staerker-machte&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Italy: Today, young farmers are speaking the language of business
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_178/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Agricultural generational change is hindered by credit access and requires young farmers to be tech-savvy entrepreneurs.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/italia-oggi-giovani-agricoltori-parlano-linguaggio-dell-impresa-AJOW4xD&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The practice of not paying for the first day of sick leave, which has angered Romanian patients, is standard in some countries in Europe. There are significant differences regarding exceptions and the amount of money paid
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_170/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Compares sick leave policies across European nations, noting varying pay rates and countries implementing measures to discourage medical absences.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/masura-cu-neplata-primei-zile-de-concediu-medical-care-a-infuriat-pacientii-romani-este-norma-in-unele-tari-din-europa-diferente-majore-la-exceptii-si-la-banii-platiti-2291288&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Cheap and deadly. The rules of the game with drones are changing, costing billions, and becoming increasingly dangerous for civilians
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_169/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The military aggression by Russia against Ukraine has fundamentally changed our understanding of modern conflict, with drones proving to be the dominant weapons system that shapes the course of battles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/evtini-i-smartonosni-pravilata-na-igrata-s-dronove-se-promenyat-struva-miliardi-i-stava-vse-po-opasna-za-tsivilnite-news385283.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>First wolves, now bears: Eastern Europe is pressuring the EU to reduce protections for hunting
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_168/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Romania and Slovakia seek to reduce brown bear protection status, sparking debate over conservation vs. human safety; experts urge preventative measures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-07-11/oso-pardo-rumania-eslovaquia-conflicto-1hms_4382296/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Flamingo Revolution: Mass protests in Albania
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_166/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Albanian protests demand stopping development on protected lands and resignations from key politicians over corruption and governance issues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/poveikis/flamingu-revoliucija-sprendimas-i-gatves-isvedes-simtus-tukstanciu-zmoniu-120274702&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Record-breaking heatwave in Europe: consequences and forecasts
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_167/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Extreme heatwaves across Europe and Lithuania are linked to climate change, increasing health risks and demanding adaptation measures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/zaliasis-virsmas/karscio-banga-prazude-tukstancius-paskelbti-naujausi-duomenys-120274554&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Postpartum care: Strengthening support services for new mothers in Lithuania
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_164/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;International comparison shows diverse post-natal care models, highlighting emotional and practical support alongside medical checkups across Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/poveikis/po-gimdymo-motinos-su-rupesciais-lieka-vienos-lietuvoje-stiprinama-pagalba-namuose-120273963&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Within the &#34;sperm dating app&#34; phenomenon: there are people online looking for sperm donors to have children
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_165/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;An app mimicking dating sites facilitates sperm donation options (clinic, DIY, natural), raising legal concerns in Spain regarding anonymity and private donations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/salud/2026-07-10/donacion-esperma-app-espana-1hms_4386644/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Lithuania is rapidly reducing the number of students who do not complete their schooling
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_163/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;European countries show varying rates of school dropout, with trends noted in France, Greece, Spain, Italy, and Czechia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/elta/lietuva-sparciai-mazina-mokyklu-nebaigianciu-mokiniu-skaiciu-120273930&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Who are the people behind the &#34;flamingo revolution&#34;? &#34;For us to stay, you must leave&#34; / Connections to Donald Trump and a plan in Romania
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_162/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Albanian protests, sparked by luxury development plans, demand political change and transparency, echoing global concerns over corruption.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/cine-sunt-oamenii-din-spatele-revolutiei-flamingo-pentru-ca-noi-sa-stam-trebuie-ca-voi-sa-plecati-legaturile-cu-donald-trump-si-planul-din-romania-2288029&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;No content provided to summarize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/cas-mudde-defeating-far-right-social-democrats-young-women-voters/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;voxeurop.eu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Summer is here, and so are the delays: we investigated how much help the new passenger rights regulations provide
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_160/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Travel disruptions, highlighted by Thomas Cook&amp;rsquo;s collapse and COVID-19, prompt EU reforms to better protect travelers&amp;rsquo; rights.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/360/20260706_utasjogok-nyaralas-jarattorles-szabadsag-ebx&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The postpartum care system Spain aspires to have: a professional caregiver in the home for eight days to look after both mother and baby
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_159/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Compares postpartum care models: Netherlands&amp;rsquo; kraamzorg vs. systems in Spain, Hungary, France, Austria, and Czech Republic.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/salud/2026-07-06/posparto-espana-ayuda-bebe-madre_4380565/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voxeurop - &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/postpartum-care-europe-home-help-mother-baby/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ENG&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>From Lefkada to the Baltic Sea: The collateral damage caused by &#34;rogue&#34; drones.
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_158/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Drone warfare has transformed modern conflict, creating risks beyond battlefields. The incident in Lefkada highlights the need for enhanced maritime surveillance across Greece&amp;rsquo;s waters.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/longform/apo-ti-leykada-mehri-ti-valtiki-oi-parapleyres-apoleies-ton-adespoton-drones/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Blinds in Cordoba, carpets in London: why houses in Europe are like ovens (and should copy Spain)
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_157/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Extreme heat and climate change challenge European housing, highlighting outdated designs and the need for adaptable, solar-protected architecture.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/tecnologia/ciencia/2026-07-04/casas-europa-horno-espana-persianas-moqueta-ola-calor-extrema-cbtrgrf_4383138/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Air conditioners: Regulations in European countries
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_154/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;European cooling needs clash with historical building codes and regulations across various nations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/condizionatori-regole-paesi-europei-AIRYNvxD&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Hungary&amp;rsquo;s water security faces challenges from climate change and emerging pollutants like PFAS, requiring integrated management across sectors beyond just tap water safety.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260702_ivoviz-vizminoseg-elheto-kornyezet&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Corporate focus on DE&amp;amp;I and Pride sponsorships is slowing down due to political shifts impacting funding for LGBTQ+ rights events.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/pride-sponsor-calo-l-effetto-trump-arriva-anche-italia-AI4NLQzD&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;European nations are increasingly restricting student phone use in schools due to concerns over distraction, mental health, and cyberbullying, though experts stress education is key.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/scuola-senza-smartphone-ecco-leggi-paesi-europei-AIBTbaxD&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Europe faces extreme heatwaves; reports detail record temperatures and resulting health crises across Germany, France, Romania, and Greece.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/valul-de-caldura-unic-intr-o-generatie-are-loc-acum-aproape-anual-tara-din-vest-in-care-politicienii-se-cearta-pe-tema-aerului-conditionat-2288616&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_148/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Extreme heat causes deaths across Europe; infrastructure unpreparedness and urban design are key issues needing greening and cooling solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/ellada/1416649/kaysonas-i-eyropi-lionei-i-ellada-perimenei-akriveia-kai-elleipsi-prasinoy-skotonoyn/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Moldova&amp;rsquo;s EU accession talks highlight its economic reliance on EU funds and remittances, pointing toward agro-food, IT, and services as key growth areas despite labor shortages.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.balcanicaucaso.org/cp_article/moldova-dopo-lavvio-dei-negoziati-ue-lincognita-delleconomia/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;balcanicaucaso.org&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The beach is free, and the final exams are still to come – climate panic has erupted across Europe, but there are countries that have learned from the deadly heatwave of 1987
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_150/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Europe faces recurring heatwaves; countries show varied preparedness, from Greece&amp;rsquo;s advanced measures to Germany&amp;rsquo;s criticism of slow action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260630_europai-unio-kanikula-halottak-intezkedesek-politikai-vitak&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The Budapest Pride event this year was free from harassment. However, problems have been reported in other parts of Europe
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_152/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Pride parades continue globally despite varying challenges, from political restrictions to corporate funding cuts impacting visibility and scale.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/239061-budapestsky-pride-letos-bez-sikany-problemy-hlasi-vsak-jinde-vevrope&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Fierce debates are taking place across Europe regarding increased heat protection measures
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_147/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Intense debates erupt over insufficient heat protection measures across Europe, highlighted by rising temperatures.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000329264/hitzige-debatten-ueber-mehr-hitzeschutz-in-europa&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The global hype surrounding microreactors – many projects are underway (including some in Bulgaria), but few have yielded significant results
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_145/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Global interest and national strategies are driving small modular reactor (SMR) development for clean energy, despite technical, regulatory, and funding hurdles across Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/svetovnata-treska-za-mini-reaktori---mnogo-proekti-dazhe-i-balgarski-malko-rezultati-news384887.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>These are the European countries that have managed to establish a truce between campervan tourism and local residents
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_146/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Tourism&amp;rsquo;s rise in RV travel strains local areas; Europe balances growth with need for clear regulations and coexistence rules.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/europa/2026-06-29/caravanas-autocaravanas-turismo-espacio-normativa-1hms_4378078/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>AI is saving Bulgarian companies an average of one month of employee working time per year
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_144/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;AI adoption boosts productivity across sectors, saving workers time but creating skill gaps and job role reorganization globally.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/ai-spestyava-v-balgarski-kompanii-po-edin-mesets-rabota-na-sluzhitel-za-godina-news384891.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The Flamingo Uprising: A generation of Albanians who refuse to... emigrate. &#34;In order for us to stay, we will...&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_143/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Albanian protests against development projects highlight deep societal divisions over foreign investment, corruption, and the need for systemic political change.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/kosmos/1415067/i-exegersi-ton-flamingko-i-genia-ton-alvanon-poy-den-thelei-na-apodimisei-gia-na-meinoyme-tha-fygete-eseis/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voxeurop - &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/es/flamingo-revolution-albania-reasons/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ENG&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Less money, more stress: European Pride parades are having their budgets halved or even reduced by a third
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_142/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_142/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Pride events across Europe face funding cuts and corporate withdrawal due to political shifts, impacting visibility and resources for LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/elet/20260627_pride-koltsegvetes-lmbtq&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The far-right is gaining momentum in Europe. It may soon have a significant impact on political power
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_140/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_140/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Polish and European far-right parties show strong pro-Russian sentiment, aligning with Kremlin narratives on Ukraine and NATO skepticism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32872945,skrajna-prawica-w-europie-podnosi-glowe-wkrotce-moze-miec-wplyw.html#s=S.index-K.C-B.1-L.1.duzy&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;wyborcza.pl&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The road for Romanians heading to Greece. Good news for tourists: when will it be possible to travel through Bulgaria on the highway?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_141/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Recent Bulgarian infrastructure improvements, including Schengen entry and new highway plans, ease Romanian travel to Greece via improved road networks.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/drumul-romanilor-spre-grecia-o-veste-buna-pentru-turisti-cand-va-putea-fi-traversata-bulgaria-pe-autostrada-2285541&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_139/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Older women increasingly drive, often due to caregiving needs or lack of male driving support, highlighting mobility as key for independence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-06-26/mujeres-mayores-conducir-movilidad-independencia-1hms_4378634/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Is going to school becoming less popular? The number of children being homeschooled is rapidly increasing
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_137/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_137/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Examines global trends and regulations regarding homeschooling, noting varying levels of acceptance and scrutiny across several European countries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/demokratija/eiti-i-mokykla-tampa-nebepopuliaru-vaiku-kurie-mokomi-namuose-skaicius-zaibiskai-auga-120268073&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Petr Jedlička: Attacks, depression, cyberbullying. The worsening climate in schools is a problem being addressed across Europe
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_138/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_138/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;School violence is rising due to complex factors like social media and family issues; solutions require multi-layered approaches including safety measures, emotional support, and better teacher resources.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/239027-utoky-deprese-kybersikana-horsici-seklima-naskolach-resi-cela-evropa&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Political debate regarding talks with representatives of the Taliban in Brussels
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_136/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Debate in Brussels questions engaging with the Taliban on deportations, amid international criticism over human rights abuses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000328818/politischer-schlagabtausch-zu-gespraechen-mit-taliban-vertretern-in-bruessel&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Fatima Rahimi: DR Podcasts: Europe is tightening its migration rules, with human rights taking a back seat
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_135/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Podcast discusses EU migration pact&amp;rsquo;s shift from human rights protection to border control and externalization.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/239035-podcasty-dr-evropa-zprisnuje-pravidla-migrace-lidska-prava-ustupuji-do-pozadi&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Taliban representatives visit Brussels for the first time
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_134/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU talks with Taliban representatives in Brussels, a move critics see as legitimizing the group despite non-recognition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000327156/taliban-vertreter-erstmals-zu-gast-in-bruessel&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Another symptom of the decline of &#34;woke&#34; culture: brands are abandoning rainbow-themed promotions because they are no longer fashionable
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_131/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_131/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Corporate support for Pride events is waning due to political polarization and backlash, shifting from full commitment to superficial visibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/europa/2026-06-22/sintoma-declive-woke-arcoiris-moda_4373556/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Petr Jedlička: The European experience: The fight for the independence of public media must be waged everywhere
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_132/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_132/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Public media independence is a global struggle, evident from Hungary to Italy; fighting for editorial freedom remains constant across Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/239029-evropska-zkusenost-onezavislost-verejnych-medii-semusi-bojovat-vsude&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Sexual harassment, automatically generated media laws, strikes: Public service broadcasting in Europe is facing a crisis
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_133/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_133/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU media law aims for press freedom, but political influence and right-wing attacks threaten public broadcasting independence, exemplified by Austria&amp;rsquo;s ORF.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/360/20260622_szexualis-zaklatas-automatikusan-generalt-mediatorveny-sztrajk-europa-szerte-valsaggal-kuzd-a-kozmedia&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Parks are valuable to us. Plans for new large green spaces in Sofia are facing difficulties
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_130/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Sofia struggles to maintain green spaces amid growth, while international cities like Milan and Paris focus on small, strategic parks and permeable surfaces to combat urban sprawl.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/parkovete-sa-ni-skapi-proektite-za-novi-golemi-zeleni-zoni-v-sofiya-buksuvat-news384649.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Europe seeks digital sovereignty, balancing tech reliance on US/China giants by building open, European infrastructure and standards.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/longform/poios-krata-ta-kleidia-toy-psifiakoy-kratoys-i-eyropi-apenanti-stoys-kolossoys-ipa-kinas-kai-i-periptosi-tis-elladas/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Global queer rights face growing hurdles, declining acceptance, and rising violence despite visible activism during Pride Month.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000326781/sichtbar-aber-nicht-sicher-die-lage-queerer-menschen-weltweit&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU pay transparency rules aim to reduce gender pay gaps, granting workers rights to salary info and mandating employer reporting on pay disparities. Member states adopt these varyingly.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/poveikis/lietuva-su-darbo-kodekso-pokyciais-aplenke-dauguma-es-saliu-kas-laukia-darbdaviu-ir-darbuotoju-120263020&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_127/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Austria&amp;rsquo;s successful wind energy development contrasts with Czech Republic&amp;rsquo;s challenges, highlighting community ownership and public sector involvement as key factors for local acceptance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/239018-rozmach-vetrne-energetiky-v-rakousku-pohani-verejny-sektor-u-nas-stoji-stranou&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>European hypocrisy in talks with the Taliban: Official contacts regarding the deportation of Afghan refugees from the EU
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_124/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Afghan rights abuses persist under Taliban rule, impacting women and minorities; international concern grows over EU talks with them.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/kosmos/1407710/eyropaiki-ypokrisia-me-synomilites-toys-talimpan-episimes-synomilies-gia-apelaseis-afganon-prosfygon-apo-tin-e-e/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_125/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Polish homeowners face legal battles over Swiss franc mortgages, revealing risks from currency fluctuations and abusive clauses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-06-17/hipotecas-francos-polonia-demandas-bancos-1hms_4371756/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Pride events in Europe: Declining sponsorship and shrinking budgets
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_123/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Political polarization and funding cuts challenge Pride events across Europe, though some nations maintain stability through state support.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/demokratija/pride-renginiai-europoje-susiduria-su-nauja-realybe-traukiasi-remejai-karpomi-biudzetai-120264168&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The decision to separate from Russia is a matter of choice: what lessons can we learn from Moldova&#39;s integration with the European Union?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_122/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Moldova&amp;rsquo;s push for EU membership despite Russian influence highlights its pivot from Russia to the West, facing challenges in energy and politics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260616_moldova-eu-csatlakozas-pulse&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Land, money, irrigation. The difficult start for young people in agriculture
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_120/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Young farmers face barriers like land access and credit across Bulgaria, Italy, and Greece; solutions involve innovation, diversification, and policy support.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/zemya-pari-napoyavane-trudniyat-start-za-mladite-v-zemedelieto-news384376.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Athens Pride 2026: LGBTQ&#43; individuals standing against the tide of Trumpism
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_119/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Pride events across Europe face funding cuts and political backlash, yet activists maintain focus on core rights despite global anti-rights trends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/ellada/1404679/poreia-yperifaneias-oi-loatki-kontra-ston-anemo-toy-trampismoy/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Fewer sponsors, more hate on the streets: Vienna Pride celebrates in defiance of the backlash
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_118/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vienna Pride faces reduced programming amid rising hostility, highlighting ongoing struggles for LGBTQ+ equality in Austria.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000326461/weniger-sponsoren-mehr-hass-auf-der-strasse-wiener-pride-feiert-gegen-den-backlash&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Cannabis is the most common drug in Austria, while cocaine consumption remains at a high level
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_117/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU Drug Report shows Austria&amp;rsquo;s drug use is average; cocaine remains high, and Ketamine grows popular across Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000323986/cannabis-in-oesterreich-haeufigste-droge-kokainkonsum-auf-hohem-niveau&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Funding crisis: Sofia Pride is struggling to survive
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_115/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Sofia Pride faces survival concerns due to budget cuts and funding instability, mirroring trends across Europe&amp;rsquo;s LGBTQ+ scene.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/kriza-s-finansiraneto-sofiya-praid-se-bori-za-otselyavane-news384275.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The new asylum reform is coming into effect. Are the EU member states ready?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_116/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;New EU asylum reform rules take effect, raising concerns about member state readiness and border facilities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000326879/die-neue-asylreform-tritt-in-kraft-sind-die-eu-staaten-bereit&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Armenian expert: Our country can only thrive as a resilient democratic state
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_112/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Armenia faces geopolitical pressure, needing to build democracy and sovereignty by balancing EU partnership against Russian influence amid regional instability.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238980-armenska-expertka-nase-zeme-obstoji-jen-jako-odolny-demokraticky-stat&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;No content provided for abstracting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/moldova-eu-membership-accession-talks/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;voxeurop.eu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Gazeta Wyborcza - &lt;a href=&#34;https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32858088,jeszcze-kilka-lat-temu-malo-kto-w-nas-wierzyl-moldawia-pedzi.html#s=S.index-K.C-B.1-L.1.duzy&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;POL&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>There isn&#39;t less drug use in Europe; it&#39;s simply adapting more quickly to market conditions
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_121/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;European drug markets are transforming; cocaine access is easier, and synthetic drugs pose new risks across Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260609_drog-europai-unio-kabitoszer&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Why some European countries trust tap water more than Spain does: &#34;It&#39;s safer than drinking bottled water.&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_113/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Tap water quality depends on source protection and continuous monitoring, highlighting that origin is key to safe drinking water despite advanced treatment.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/salud/2026-06-09/agua-calidad-potable-contaminacion-europa-1hms_4368192/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voxeurop - &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/water-safer-bottled-water-virtues-tap-water/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ENG&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A Green Map of Europe: How many trees can you see from your window?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_110/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Research examines urban green space access using a 3-30-300 rule; findings highlight disparities and suggest policy needs for healthier cities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260608_zoldterkep-europarol-mennyire-zold-az-on-varosa-fak-ablak-otthon&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A warning bell is sounding regarding human rights across Europe due to the new border controls being implemented
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_109/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The European Pact on Migration and Asylum faces criticism for restricting rights, prolonged detention, and external removal centers across member states.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/ellada/1400793/kampanaki-gia-ta-dikaiomata-se-oli-tin-eyropi-me-ton-neo-elegho-sta-synora/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Justified concerns, but little concrete evidence: The impact of AI on IT jobs in Europe
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_111/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_111/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;AI&amp;rsquo;s rapid integration causes job anxiety in Europe&amp;rsquo;s IT sector, impacting junior roles and raising concerns about automation across knowledge-based industries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000323344/berechtigte-sorgen-wenig-handfestes-die-auswirkungen-von-ki-auf-it-jobs-in-europa&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Romania is refusing to pay for the first day of illness
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_108/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_108/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Compares sick leave bureaucracy and compensation across European countries, noting variations in waiting periods and support levels.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/demokratija/rumunai-nusprende-nemoketi-uz-pirmaja-ligos-diena-ar-to-sulauksime-ir-lietuvoje-120258886&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The housing crisis in Greece and a comparison with &#34;My Home&#34; programs in Europe
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_107/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_107/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;European housing loan markets show persistent affordability issues despite rate changes, with varying national practices and rising costs across regions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/oikonomia/1399691/i-stegastiki-krisi-milaei-ellinika-apo-tin-katarreysi-tis-agoras-stegastikon-daneion-stin-krisi-prosvasis/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Illness: How regulations and protections are changing in Europe – who pays and for how long?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_106/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_106/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Italian sick leave is governed by sector-specific national labor agreements, varying across different industries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/malattia-cosi-cambiano-regole-e-tutele-europa-chi-paga-e-quanto-tempo-AIegQaRD&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Are my colleagues earning more than me? Many countries find it difficult to provide an answer to this question
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_104/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_104/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Salary transparency is a difficult topic, causing resistance to equal pay directives across various countries and workplaces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000323020/verdienen-die-kollegen-mehr-als-ich-mit-der-antwort-tun-sich-viele-laender-schwer&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>In Romania, Ukrainian and Moldovan citizen Eugen Tomac has been appointed to form a government with the aim of halting the advance of Simion
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_105/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Nicusor Dan appoints Eugen Tomac as PM, sparking political maneuvering among Romanian parties regarding national unity and EU integration goals.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/360/20260604_emil-tomac-ukran-es-moldav-allampolgar-miniszterelnoki-jelolesevel-allitana-meg-george-simion-eloretoreset-a-roman-allamelnok&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Armenia and the EU deepen ties through enhanced cooperation across energy, economy, and security following a major summit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.balcanicaucaso.org/cp_article/ue-armenia-sempre-piu-vicine/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;balcanicaucaso.org&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>From the Nobel stage to the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences: Women in science represent a unique aspect of the situation in Bulgaria compared to other European countries
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_100/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Women are underrepresented in global tech/engineering, but Bulgaria is an exception, highlighted by young women pursuing science there.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/ot-nobelovata-stsena-do-ban-zhenite-v-naukata-sa-balgarskoto-izklyuchenie-v-evropa-news384009.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Prices for common goods like pasta, chocolate, and beans vary significantly between Budapest, Vienna, and other Hungarian/Austrian cities.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/otchayanata-bitka-na-ungariya-s-visokite-tseni-news384014.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>This country is a testing ground for robots that will unload trucks and even operate your washing machine
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Polish expertise in motion capture and AI is positioning the nation for a future in humanoid robotics, leveraging its strong tech talent base.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/tecnologia/2026-06-03/captura-movimiento-robotica-humanoide-polonia-1hms_4361808/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;No content provided for abstracting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/armenias-european-path-is-being-built-one-border-crossing-at-a-time/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;voxeurop.eu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Transgender people in Bulgaria: Targets of moral panic
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Navigating nonbinary identity brought loneliness and confusion, making it hard to find a path within society&amp;rsquo;s norms.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/trans-horata-v-bulgaria-misheni-na-moralnata-panika-news383965.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Bulgaria and Europe are currently unable to contain the epidemic of aggression in schools
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Bulgarian students face bullying both at school and online, prompting prevention efforts from state and non-profit sectors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/bulgaria-i-evropa-zasega-ne-mogat-da-ovladeyat-epidemiyata-ot-agresiya-v-uchilishte-news383928.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;No content provided for abstracting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/armenia-uncertain-pivot-between-moscow-shadow-europe-promise/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;voxeurop.eu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EfSyn - &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/kosmos/1399776/ekloges-stin-armenia-o-laos-dialegei-pleyra-anamesa-se-rosia-kai-ee/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;GRE&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;HotNews - &lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/azi-e-vot-decisiv-in-statul-in-care-daca-vrei-sa-pierzi-alegerile-te-ridici-si-spui-ca-esti-un-partid-pro-rus-cum-a-pierdut-rusia-increderea-unui-popor-2266427&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ROM&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;Der Standard - &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000323494/armenien-waehlt-zwischen-moskaus-schatten-und-europas-versprechen&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;GER&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>&#34;We will not sell our country&#34; has resurfaced in Romania. How other EU countries manage their public companies
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_91/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Compares state ownership and privatization trends across Romania, Spain, Czechia, Austria, Lithuania, Bulgaria, highlighting varying levels of state control over key industries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/nu-ne-vindem-tara-a-reaparut-pe-scena-romaniei-cum-isi-administreaza-alte-state-din-ue-companiile-publice-2257654&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A dangerous habit is costing millions: Europe is implementing drastic bans
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU nations struggle to manage e-cigarette waste, facing disposal issues and varying regulations from France&amp;rsquo;s bans to Ireland&amp;rsquo;s costly incidents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/zaliasis-virsmas/pavojingas-iprotis-kainuoja-milijonus-europa-imasi-drastisku-draudimu-120256758&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How three Romanians became influencers in Spain by making jokes about their own people, and how humour helped them confront stereotypes. &#34;Ultimately, you have to learn to laugh at your misfortunes,&#34; according to HotNews.ro
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_92/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Three Romanian emigrants in Spain use humor about Romanians online to build fame, finding comedy a form of therapy and self-expression.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/cum-au-devenit-trei-romani-influenceri-in-spania-cu-glume-despre-propriul-popor-2257643&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Strait of Hormuz: The invisible workforce of war (has no) voice | La Repubblica
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_95/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Seafarers trapped in the Strait of Hormuz face danger, fear, and exploitation from shipping companies amid geopolitical tensions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/longform/to-aorato-pliroma-toy-polemoy-den-ehei-foni/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Transgender people in Europe. In Bulgaria, according to the law, they do not exist at all
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_93/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_93/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Polish trans rights face challenges, while international efforts highlight support needs; EU law and local activism offer pathways for visibility and care.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32803570,osoby-transplciowe-w-europie-w-bulgarii-zgodnie-z-prawem-nie.html#s=S.index-K.C-B.1-L.1.duzy&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;wyborcza.pl&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>From cigarette butts to &#34;vapes&#34;: Europe is grappling with electronic cigarette waste
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_89/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_89/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Disposable e-cigarettes pose a growing environmental threat due to complex electronic waste. European nations are debating bans and improving collection systems.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/dai-mozziconi-puff-europa-prese-i-rifiuti-sigarette-elettroniche-AIYFACyC&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Poland has opened a can of worms by deporting three Afghans, and Brussels is following suit
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_88/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_88/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Poland deported Afghan asylum seekers despite EU rights rulings; activists criticize Western engagement with Taliban rule and human rights abuses.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-05-30/deportaciones-afganos-polonia-talibanes-europa-1hms_4363973/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voxeurop - &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/deportation-afghan-nationals-eu-safe/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ENG&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; / &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/fr/expulsion-afghans-ue-migration-droits-humains/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;FRE&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; / &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/de/taliban-abgeschoben-afghanischen-gefluechteten-europa/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;GER&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; / &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/it/espulsione-afghani-europa-talebani/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ITA&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; / &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/es/deportaciones-nacionales-afganos-ue-seguridad/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;SPA&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The European Union&#39;s ambassador to Armenia stated: &#34;We are not here to determine who will win the elections.&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_90/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_90/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU discusses deepening ties with Armenia, focusing on economic resilience, trade standards, and regional connectivity for mutual benefit.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260530_ormenyorszag-eu-nagykovet-interju&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The participation of women in technology and science fields in Lithuania is higher than the EU average
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_86/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_86/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Gender imbalances persist across European science and tech sectors despite progress, highlighting structural barriers needing policy intervention.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/elta/lietuvos-moteru-dalyvavimas-technologiju-ir-tiksliuju-mokslu-srityse-lenkia-es-vidurki-120256707&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The United States has pledged to provide Romania with protection following the impact of a Russian drone on a residential building
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_87/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_87/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Drone strike in Romanian home causes damage; two injured, but no escalation expected near Ukraine border.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000322740/usa-versprechen-rumaenien-nach-einschlag-einer-russischen-drohne-in-wohnhaus-schutz&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>&#34;An absurdity beyond human comprehension.&#34; A Romanian AI expert discusses issues beyond just job preservation. In several European countries, AI has become the subject of legal proceedings
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_85/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;AI is reshaping IT jobs across Europe, causing job quality degradation and workforce restructuring, requiring continuous upskilling for survival.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/o-absurditate-in-afara-intelegerii-umane-un-expert-roman-in-ai-vorbeste-si-despre-alte-probleme-decat-pastrarea-joburilor-in-cateva-tari-din-europa-ai-ul-a-ajuns-la-tribunal-2250936&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A Danish &#34;ghetto&#34; that fought against its demolition
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_84/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Residents criticize Copenhagen&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;ghetto plan&amp;rdquo; for Mjølnerparken, arguing it targets and fails to address integration issues.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000320560/ein-daenisches-ghetto-das-sich-gegen-seine-zerstoerung-wehrte&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voxeurop - &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/copenhagen-danish-ghetto-resisting-destruction-mjolnerparken/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ENG&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; / &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/fr/copenhague-danemark-ghetto-destruction-mjolnerparken/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;FRE&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; / &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/de/danisches-ghetto-kopenhagen-mjolnerparken/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;GER&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; / &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/it/copenhagen-quartieri-ghetto-mjolnerparken-norrebro/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ITA&lt;/a&gt;&#xA; / &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/es/copenhague-dinamarca-gueto-social-mjolenparken/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;SPA&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>&#34;Rewilding&#34; in Europe: Which cities are implementing the 3-30-300 rule?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_83/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_83/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;European cities face uneven green transitions; achieving ecological resilience requires systemic urban redesign beyond mere aesthetics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/la-rinaturalizzazione-europa-quali-citta-applicano-regola-3-30-300-AIsTbNyC&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Fatima Rahimi: DR Podcasts: What distinguishes Czech incubators from those in Western countries?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_82/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_82/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A report explores the understudied phenomenon of incels in Czechia, noting differences from Western narratives and local community dynamics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238934-podcasty-dr-co-odlisuje-ceske-incely-od-tech-zapadnich&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Outbreaks of violence in schools are shocking Lithuania
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Student violence and aggression are rising across Europe, prompting calls for better mental health support and addressing teacher safety concerns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/demokratija/smurto-protrukiai-mokyklose-ne-naujiena-ir-uzsienyje-issiskiria-viena-salis-120255674&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;No content provided for abstracting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/testimony-story-young-ukrainian-peace-war-exile/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;voxeurop.eu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Is Austria&#39;s position on nuclear power scientifically justifiable?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_79/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_79/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Examines Austria&amp;rsquo;s stance on nuclear power, using the abandoned Zwentendorf plant as a symbol of national rejection despite EU trends.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000321648/ist-oesterreichs-position-zu-atomkraft-wissenschaftlich-haltbar&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Plagiarism and fake diplomas: &#34;Sweethearts&#34; in European politics
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_78/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_78/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Concerns about plagiarism, fake credentials, and questionable backgrounds have plagued Bulgarian politicians and officials over the years.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/plagiatstvo-i-falshivi-diplomi-kalinkite-v-evropeiskata-politika-news383667.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Sick leave policies in Europe: from a lack of pay for the first few days to excessive bureaucracy. Poland has nothing to be ashamed of in this regard
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_77/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_77/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Compares sick leave rules across Europe, detailing varying payment periods, employer roles, and recent Polish reforms regarding absence monitoring.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32807012,chorobowe-w-europie-od-braku-pieniedzy-za-pierwsze-dni-po-biurokracje.html#s=S.index-K.C-B.1-L.1.duzy&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;wyborcza.pl&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>&#34;A historic opportunity&#34; and Salmonella in chicken. How the agreement with Mercosur is dividing Europe
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_76/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_76/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU-Mercosur deal sparks debate: economic gains vs. farmer fears over standards, hormones, and competition from South American goods.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32808002,salmonella-w-kurczakach-traktory-pod-wieza-eiffla-i-historyczna.html#s=S.index-K.C-B.1-L.2.duzy&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;wyborcza.pl&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Mercosur: What&#39;s on the menu to &#34;save&#34; trade?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_75/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_75/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Concerns over EU-Mercosur trade deal highlight risks from lower standards, banned substances, and unfair competition for European farmers across multiple nations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/ellada/1390419/i-mercosur-sto-piato-mas-ti-trome-gia-na-sothei-to-emporio/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Does Spain have the cheapest mortgages in Europe? You need to look at the fine print
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_74/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Spanish mortgages appear cheap compared to Europe, but hidden costs from bundled insurance and practices obscure true comparisons across EU markets.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/empresas/2026-05-23/hipotecas-venta-cruzada-seguros-de-vida-europa-pulse-cbtrgrf_4359312/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>New EU migration policy: What will change in Lithuania?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_72/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_72/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;The EU&amp;rsquo;s new Migration and Asylum Pact reforms border procedures, solidarity mechanisms, and asylum processing across member states starting in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/poveikis/nuo-birzelio-nauja-migracijos-tvarka-kas-laukia-lietuvos-120253896&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Social Democrats in Europe: Solidarity with an Expiry Date?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_73/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_73/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;European social democracy faces a crisis, questioned by its perceived failures and the rise of right-wing forces.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000321323/sozialdemokraten-in-europa-solidaritaet-mit-ablaufdatum&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;EfSyn - &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/kosmos/1410785/i-nea-krisi-tis-sosialdimokratias-stin-eyropi-giati-pros-to-paron-den-diafainetai-veltiosi/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;GRE&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Tensions are high in the Baltic states following Russia&#39;s threat of a military strike
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_69/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_69/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Lithuania experienced an air raid alarm after authorities detected a drone approaching from Belarus, amid heightened tensions with Russia.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000321436/hochspannung-im-baltikum-nach-russlands-drohung-mit-militaerschlag&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The jokes about Romanians that these &#34;influencers&#34; are using, making fun of themselves in the process
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_70/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_70/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Roman comedians Bianca Kovacs and &amp;ldquo;Truco Rumano&amp;rdquo; discuss Romanian identity, immigration experiences, and using humor to address stereotypes in Spain.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-05-20/humor-inmigracion-rumanos-espana-1hms-cbtrntrv_4356784/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The season of provocations has begun: weeks of heightened alert in the Baltic region due to airspace violations
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_71/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_71/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Lithuania sounded air raid sirens after detecting drones near its border, prompting airspace closures and alerts amid rising geopolitical tensions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-05-20/alarmas-antiaereas-suenan-por-primera-vez-en-lituania-y-las-autoridades-instan-a-la-poblacion-a-buscar-refugio_4358143/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Do you live in a green city? This Dutch rule tells you whether your neighbourhood is healthy
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_68/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_68/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Study assesses European cities against a green standard, finding disparities and highlighting the need for better urban nature access.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/medioambiente/2026-05-19/ciudad-verde-regla-holandesa-barrio-saludable_4356013/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voxeurop - &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/map-european-cities-access-green-space-global-warming/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ENG&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;br&gt;&#xA;HVG - &lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260608_zoldterkep-europarol-mennyire-zold-az-on-varosa-fak-ablak-otthon&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;HUN&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_67/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;No content provided for abstracting.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/war-civil-society-what-can-europe-learn-from-ukraine/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;voxeurop.eu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Petra Dvořáková: Sometimes I think of myself as an object. Involuntary celibacy as a form of inequality
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_66/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_66/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Explores the experiences of men labeled &amp;ldquo;incels,&amp;rdquo; revealing shared struggles with low self-esteem and social exclusion, challenging simplistic narratives.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238895-obcas-o-sobe-uvazuju-jako-o-veci-nedobrovolny-celibat-jako-forma-nerovnosti&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The market for AI in Italy is estimated at €1.8 billion, and there&#39;s a rapidly growing demand for skilled professionals in this field. What about the situation in Europe?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_65/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_65/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;AI&amp;rsquo;s impact on labor is visible in Italy; the market reached €1.8B in 2025, showing rapid growth and adoption.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/ai-italia-mercato-18-miliardi-e-domanda-competenze-forte-crescita-e-europa-AIHuvGmC&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The era of painless tattoos is here to stay, and Spain is leading the way in Europe with sedation techniques
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_64/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_64/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;No-pain tattooing uses sedation for tattoos, a growing trend. Experts stress professional care, hygiene, and informed consent over mere aesthetics.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/salud/2026-05-15/tatuaje-sedacion-dolor-espana-salud-1hms_4355698/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Mediapool - &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/zapochva-erata-na-tatuiraneto-pod-upoika-news383478.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;BUL&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Zelensky in Bucharest and Trump in Beijing: &#34;Poland is ready to host troops.&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_63/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_63/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;B9 summit leaders affirmed commitment to Eastern NATO security, stressing joint defense and readiness amid Russian threats near Ukraine.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-05-14/cumbre-otan-ucrania-seguridad-rusia-1hms_4355006/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Protests and &#34;Bangaranga.&#34; Bulgaria is returning to a politicized &#34;Eurovision.&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_62/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_62/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Eurovision&amp;rsquo;s 70th anniversary faces a backdrop of protests and boycotts, overshadowing the music spectacle in Vienna.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/protesti-i-bangaranga-bulgaria-se-zavrashta-v-politizirana-evroviziya-news383287.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A streets of Europe are being overrun by a new type of waste, while no country has effective regulations in place to address it
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_60/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_60/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Disposable vapes create complex e-waste issues across Europe; regulations focus on sales bans and waste management responsibility.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260512_ujfajta-hulladek-lepte-el-europa-utcait-mikozben-egyetlen-unios-orszagnak-sincs-ra-jol-mukodo-szabalyozasa&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Degrees and politicians: The transparency of elites is under pressure across Europe
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_61/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_61/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Political figures across Europe face scrutiny over falsified credentials, sparking wider debate on elite transparency.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/lauree-e-politici-trasparenza-elite-e-sotto-pressione-tutta-europa-AI9eDIyC&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Europeans want it, but Europe is afraid to do it
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_59/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_59/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU&amp;rsquo;s reluctance to challenge the Israel-EU Association Agreement, despite Palestinian protests, is criticized as insufficient action against Israeli actions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/kosmos/eyropi/512407_oi-eyropaioi-theloyn-i-eyropi-den-tolma/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla: If the flotilla had been a peaceful demonstration, Israel would not have attacked
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_58/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_58/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Greenpeace activist recounts the Israeli attack on a Gaza aid flotilla, detailing the harsh detention and the need for international action.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238872-ucastnice-flotily-do-gazy-kdyby-byla-flotila-performativni-izrael-by-neutocil&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Tehran&#39;s decision: The US and Iran exchange fire in the Strait of Hormuz, but &#34;the war is not being restarted.&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_56/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_56/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;US-Iran tensions flare amid negotiations, trapping thousands of sailors in the Persian Gulf, impacting global trade.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-05-08/marineros-bloqueo-golfo-persico-1hms_4351694/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The streets are becoming filled with this waste, and no country in the EU has a solution
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_57/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_57/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vaping&amp;rsquo;s rise creates a waste crisis; disposal requires special handling, shifting responsibility between producers and consumers.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/europa/2026-05-08/vape-desechable-residuos-reciclaje-1hms_4348123/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How is a warship built? Romania will learn from Bulgaria
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;More on the same topic, continuing the discussion without further elaboration.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/kak-se-stroi-voenen-korab-rumaniya-shte-se-uchi-ot-bulgaria-news382918.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>&#34;Project Freedom&#34; – or a &#34;dead end&#34;? Thousands of seafarers are waiting in the shadow of the Middle East escalation
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_52/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane, faces heightened tension due to US military actions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000319475/projekt-freiheit-oder-sackgasse-tausende-seeleute-warten-im-schatten-der-nahost-eskalation&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Socialists and the far-right have joined forces to overthrow the short-lived government of Romania
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_53/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Romania&amp;rsquo;s government fell via a censure vote. The president must now select a new prime minister, leading to political uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-05-05/destitucion-gobierno-rumania-presidente-1hms_4350101/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The Romanian government has fallen; parliament has passed a motion of no confidence
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_54/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_54/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Bolojan&amp;rsquo;s resignation sparks political flux; PSD and allies reject coalition with far-right, signaling a new government formation process.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/vilag/20260505_megbukott-a-roman-kormany-a-parlament-megszavazta-a-bizalmatlansagi-inditvanyt&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Between Russia and Trump: Europe&#39;s call for independence in Armenia
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_51/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Armenia shifts from Russia, with the European Political Community summit in Yerevan highlighting Europe&amp;rsquo;s push for independence.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000319294/zwischen-russland-und-trump-europas-ruf-nach-unabhaengigkeit-in-armenien&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Overheating and price wars: The risks of excessively cheap mortgages
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_50/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_50/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;European housing markets show varied trends: low rates fuel price booms (Bulgaria), while others see market corrections and stricter lending standards (Spain, Austria).&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.mediapool.bg/pregryavane-i-tsenovi-voini-riskovete-ot-tvarde-evtinite-ipoteki-news382951.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;mediapool.bg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>In EU countries, tourism involving camper vans or camping is on the rise
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_48/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Camper and camping tourism is rapidly growing across the EU, reaching 413 million nights in 2025, driven by adventure and freedom.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/vacanze-paesi-dell-ue-cresce-turismo-il-camper-o-campeggio-AI9wxLjC&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Tattoos: A growing phenomenon, with 7 million Italians and 60 million Europeans sporting them
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_49/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_49/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Tattooing in Europe is a widespread personal choice, evolving from mere fashion to a significant cultural statement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/tatuaggi-fenomeno-crescita-7-milioni-italiani-e-60-milioni-europei-AIpvuSjC?refresh_ce&amp;amp;nof&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>What awaits us this summer on the road to Greece. Good news from Bulgaria regarding the bridge at Giurgiu / What&#39;s happening in Romania with the online payment of bridge tolls
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_47/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_47/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Bulgaria&amp;rsquo;s Friendship Bridge repairs near completion; Romania plans online toll payment, offering drivers alternatives like Calafat-Vidin.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/ce-ne-asteapta-la-vara-in-drumul-spre-grecia-veste-buna-din-bulgaria-despre-podul-de-la-giurgiu-ce-se-intampla-in-romania-cu-plata-online-a-taxei-de-pod-2231044&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>From the Canary Islands to the Caribbean, via Paris: What are so many Spanish physiotherapists doing in France?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_44/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Spanish physiotherapists move to France for better pay and access, highlighting systemic differences in healthcare models.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/salud/2026-05-02/fisioterapia-francia-fisios-espanoles-demanda-1hms_4347651/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Schools: The number of reported incidents of violence is decreasing, but concerns remain regarding bullying and violence against teachers
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_46/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;School violence persists, affecting staff and students. While official reports show a slight decrease in reported incidents, verbal and parental aggression remain significant concerns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/scuola-cala-numero-aggressioni-ma-resta-l-allarme-bullismo-e-violenza-contro-docenti-AIsvt4eC&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The number of female engineers and scientists is increasing in European countries
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_45/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_45/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU sees rising female representation in science/engineering, but gaps persist across countries and sectors.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/ingegnere-e-scienziate-numeri-crescita-paesi-europei-AIpVf2eC?refresh_ce&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;ilsole24ore.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A Hungarian citizen is among the activists who have been detained by the Israeli military
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_43/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_43/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Israeli forces detained 175 activists from a flotilla attempting to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza near Crete.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/vilag/20260501_a-gorog-kulugy-kozvetit-az-izraeli-hatosagok-altal-letartoztatott-aktivistak-koztuk-egy-magyar-allampolgar-ugyeben-is&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>As fuel prices rise, EU countries are taking action: most have attempted to implement measures
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_41/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_41/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;European nations implement varied measures, like tax cuts and subsidies, to mitigate rising fuel costs due to the war in Iran.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/demokratija/kylant-kuro-kainoms-es-saliu-sprendimai-imtis-veiksmu-bande-dauguma-120241765&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Sweden is experimenting with programs for 13-year-old offenders
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_42/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_42/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Sweden plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13, despite criticism and prior failures in Denmark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000318328/schweden-experimentiert-mit-13-jaehrigen-verbrechern&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>At the Cyprus summit, the EU is placing all its bets on Ukraine
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_40/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_40/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU leaders at a Cyprus summit signaled strong support for Ukraine with €90B, opening EU membership talks, and imposing new sanctions.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.balcanicaucaso.org/cp_article/al-vertice-di-cipro-lue-scommette-tutto-sullucraina/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;balcanicaucaso.org&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Is Israel losing support in Europe?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_38/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_38/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Israel&amp;rsquo;s support in Europe may be waning, with Hungary&amp;rsquo;s shift and Italy&amp;rsquo;s defense deal signaling potential changes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000317735/schwindet-israels-rueckhalt-in-europa&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Not just Collegium Humanum. How European politicians are building their careers on dubious degrees
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_39/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_39/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Examines global political scandals where leaders and officials fabricated credentials, highlighting a lack of academic verification for public roles.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://wyborcza.pl/7,75399,32759875,nie-tylko-collegium-humanum-jak-europejscy-politycy-buduja.html#s=S.index-K.C-B.1-L.1.duzy&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;wyborcza.pl&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Petra Dvořáková: Israel is advancing in Lebanon with even greater destructive force than before. The silence of Europe is also to blame
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_37/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_37/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Israel&amp;rsquo;s ongoing actions in Lebanon, including attacks on journalists and infrastructure, highlight systemic violations of international law, while Western powers show weak support.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238832-izrael-v-libanonu-postupuje-niciveji-nez-predtim-na-vine-je-i-mlceni-evropy&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>From the Lazaridis fiasco to Mitsotakis&#39;s childish dissertation
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_36/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_36/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Examines instances across Europe where politicians faced scandals over fabricated or exaggerated academic credentials and plagiarism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.efsyn.gr/themata/thema-tis-efsyn/509805_apo-fiasko-lazaridi-stin-paidariodi-ptyhiaki-mitsotaki&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;efsyn.gr&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Denmark, where the party that came in sixth place after the elections is now setting the agenda
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_35/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_35/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Lars Løkke Rasmussen, sixth-place finisher, remains a key political player despite election results, navigating difficult government negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000317896/daenemark-wo-der-sechstplatzierte-nach-den-wahlen-die-ansagen-macht&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;El Confidencial - &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/europa/2026-05-09/negociaciones-gobierno-dinamarca-coalicion-1hms_4350702/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;SPA&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Petr Jedlička: What remains of Hungarian Orbánism: Could it reappear elsewhere in Europe?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_33/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_33/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Orbán&amp;rsquo;s regime&amp;rsquo;s flaws and corruption are exposed by Magyar, suggesting similar democratic backsliding risks across Eastern Europe.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238813-co-zbylo-zmadarskeho-orbanismu-muze-sevratit-ijinde-vevrope&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Return to southern Lebanon as an &#34;act of resistance.&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_34/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_34/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Israel continues demolitions in South Lebanon as displaced people return amid a truce extension.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000317682/rueckkehr-in-den-suedlibanon-als-akt-des-widerstands&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Greenlander in Denmark: Trump&#39;s aggression &#34;also had its benefits.&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_31/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_31/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Greenland advocates for recognition of colonial crimes, noting US focus shifts distract from ongoing peace talks with Denmark.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000317537/groenlaenderin-in-daenemark-trumps-aggression-hatte-auch-ihr-gutes&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Also republished by:&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;Voxeurop - &lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/kunak-thomsen-denmark-greenland-colonial/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;ENG&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The Romanian government coalition is collapsing, and the UDMR (Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania) is preparing to form a minority government
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_32/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_32/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Coalition talks stall over budget cuts; PSD&amp;rsquo;s role is uncertain, while political factions accuse each other amid instability fears.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/vilag/20260423_bomlik-a-roman-kormanykoalicio-kisebbsegi-kormanyzasra-keszul-az-rmdsz&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>It&#39;s not just them anymore: young women are also shifting to the right in Europe
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_30/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_30/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Young women&amp;rsquo;s attraction to traditionalism and right-wing politics stems from economic frustration and disillusionment with feminist promises.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/europa/2026-04-20/tradwives-jovenes-extrema-derecha-europa-1hms_4338613/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Petr Jedlička: After Hungary, Europe is now looking at Bulgaria. Following the elections, everything there is quite the opposite
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_28/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_28/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Bulgaria&amp;rsquo;s elections show Radev&amp;rsquo;s victory, signaling a shift from past instability and corruption toward potential reform.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238800-po-madarsku-hledi-evropa-na-bulharsko-po-volbach-je-tam-vse-naopak&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The Price of Orbán&#39;s Downfall: Why Hungary&#39;s Opposition is in Ruins
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_29/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_29/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Hungary&amp;rsquo;s opposition faces a political void after left-liberal parties sacrificed themselves for Péter Magyar, following Fidesz&amp;rsquo;s controversial laws.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000316737/der-preis-fuer-orbans-sturz-warum-ungarns-opposition-in-truemmern-liegt&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A vote for stability and a nod to Putin: Bulgaria goes to the polls for the eighth time in five years
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_26/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_26/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Bulgaria&amp;rsquo;s election centers on Rumen Radev, whose appeal blends stability promises with pro-Russian leanings, navigating complex domestic and geopolitical currents.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2026-04-19/radev-elecciones-bulgaria-rusia-1hms_4339597/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Bulgaria Election: Former President Radev Secures a Landslide Victory
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_25/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_25/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Former President Radev leads Bulgarian elections, polling suggests his party will secure a clear majority.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000317254/bulgarien-wahl-ex-pr228sident-radew-feiert-erdrutschsieg&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Rumen Radev, considered a frontrunner in the Bulgarian elections, is vying to succeed Orbán
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_27/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_27/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Bulgaria&amp;rsquo;s political landscape shows Radev remains popular despite EU/West criticism, navigating complex alliances amid Russian influence and election maneuvering.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/360/20260419_bolgar-valasztasok-elozetes-rumen-radev-oroszparti&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Bulgaria could elect the &#34;new Viktor Orbán of Europe&#34; this Sunday. How did the former president, Rumen Radev, become the frontrunner, and why was the &#34;Romanian scenario&#34; invoked?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_24/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Bulgarian elections see Radev, a moderate alternative, gaining traction amid political instability and speculation of foreign interference.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/bulgaria-il-poate-alege-maine-pe-noul-viktor-orban-al-europei-cum-a-ajuns-fostul-presedinte-rumen-radev-favorit-la-scrutinul-de-duminica-si-de-ce-a-invocat-scenariul-romane-2221738&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_23/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_23/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Magyar&amp;rsquo;s election victory in Hungary is hailed by EU observers as a democratic turning point, signaling a potential shift away from authoritarianism.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.delfi.lt/projektai/pulsas/demokratija/po-triuksmingu-rinkimu-vengrijoje-europos-lyderiu-atodusis-ar-salis-grizta-i-demokratijos-kelia-120237841&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;delfi.lt&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The small nation of Djibouti, situated at the centre of geopolitical power struggles
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_22/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_22/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Djibouti, a small East African nation, is caught in geopolitical tensions due to foreign military bases and vital trade routes.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000316861/das-kleine-dschibuti-im-zentrum-geopolitischer-machtkaempfe?ref=seite1_zonekur&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Filip Valíček: DR Podcasts: Orbán is ending his reign after sixteen years. What will Magyar bring?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_20/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_20/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Analysis of Hungary&amp;rsquo;s political shift: Péter Magyar&amp;rsquo;s victory and the potential transformation of Orbán&amp;rsquo;s system.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238786-podcasty-dr-orban-po-sestnacti-letech-konci-co-prinese-magyar&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Spain declares war on unhealthy food in schools (and wants to ban its advertising)
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_21/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_21/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Spain regulates school meals to ensure healthy eating, mirroring global trends to curb unhealthy food advertising and promote nutrition.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/salud/2026-04-15/decreto-comedores-escolares-comida-basura_4334300/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>&#34;Hungary&#39;s return to the EU does not depend on a single, grand gesture.&#34; What are the most sensitive issues for the future government led by Peter Magyar?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_18/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_18/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Hungary&amp;rsquo;s EU recovery depends on structural reforms in rule of law, anti-corruption, and transparency, not just political statements.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/intoarcerea-ungariei-in-ue-nu-depinde-de-un-singur-gest-grandios-care-sunt-cele-mai-sensibile-probleme-pentru-viitorul-guvern-condus-de-peter-magyar-2218082&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_19/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_19/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;No content provided to summarize.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://voxeurop.eu/en/europe-hungary-election-viktor-orban-peter-magyar/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;voxeurop.eu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>&#34;It&#39;s over, damn it!&#34; – How Budapest&#39;s youth celebrated the historic election
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_15/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_15/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Budapest youth celebrate a historic election victory, turning the city into a massive, euphoric party.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000316381/es-ist-vorbei-verdammt-wie-die-budapester-jugend-die-historische-wahl-feierte&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Europe after Orbán: Relief, great expectations, and very specific demands for the government led by Tiborcz
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_17/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_17/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;International reactions view Hungary&amp;rsquo;s election as a chance for renewed EU cooperation, demanding swift action on rule of law and Ukraine policy.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/eurologus/20260413_europa-orban-utan-megkonnyebbules-nagy-remenyek-es-nagyon-konkret-elvarasok-a-tisza-kormannyal-szemben&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Orbán&#39;s resounding defeat has been declared
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_16/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_16/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Orbán&amp;rsquo;s 16-year rule ends as Peter Magyar wins the election, leading to an analysis of the change in Hungarian leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000316399/orbans-krachende-niederlage-erklaert&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The Hungarian opposition has succeeded for the fourth time. Orbán&#39;s own system has caught up with him
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_13/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_13/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Opposition wins Hungarian election, ending Orbán&amp;rsquo;s rule. Péter Magyar&amp;rsquo;s party gains a majority, signaling a major political shift.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238766-madarska-opozice-tonapoctvrte-zvladla-orbana-dobehl-jeho-vlastni-system&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>What happens next in Hungary after Péter Magyar&#39;s election victory
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_14/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_14/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Opposition wins Hungarian election; Péter Magyar takes over from Orbán, leading to celebrations in Budapest.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000316333/wie-es-nach-dem-wahlsieg-von-peter-magyar-in-ungarn-weitergeht&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The energy crisis persists – what measures are governments taking now?
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_12/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_12/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;EU nations react to high energy prices with tax cuts and subsidies; gas production is increasing in Romania.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000316181/die-energiekrise-bleibt-welche-massnahmen-staaten-jetzt-setzen&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Due to the upcoming elections in Hungary, there is insufficient attention being paid to the Bulgarian elections. The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is concerned about potential Russian interference
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_11/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_11/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Bulgaria&amp;rsquo;s election importance is highlighted; it monitors foreign influence and deploys a multi-layered system to counter hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hvg.hu/vilag/20260411_a-magyar-valasztasok-miatt-nincs-eleg-figyelem-a-bolgar-valasztasokra-orosz-beavatkozastol-tartanak&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hvg.hu&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Hungarian elections: Orbán&#39;s defeat is more likely this year, but not certain
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_7/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_7/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Hungary&amp;rsquo;s election is framed by Orbán&amp;rsquo;s use of fear, while opposition gains ground amid economic woes and EU friction.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://denikreferendum.cz/clanek/238757-madarske-volby-porazka-orbana-je-letos-pravdepodobnejsi-ne-vsak-jista&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;denikreferendum.cz&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Hungarian Elections: Polls suggest a defeat for Viktor Orbán. However, the situation remains tense until the end
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_10/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_10/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Hungarian election analysis suggests opposition&amp;rsquo;s strength amid voter concerns over economy, cost of living, and corruption, overshadowing ruling party&amp;rsquo;s foreign threat campaign.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://hotnews.ro/alegeri-ungaria-sondajele-arata-infrangerea-lui-viktor-orban-2215496&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;hotnews.ro&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The €1.9 billion lawsuit: why Poland and Romania are going to be stuck with the Pfizer vaccines
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_9/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_9/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Courts ruled Poland and Romania owe Pfizer billions for unused COVID-19 vaccine doses, sparking political and legal disputes over pandemic procurement.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/salud/2026-04-11/polonia-rumania-pfizer-vacunas-contrato-juicio-1hms_4335785/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Young Hungarians ahead of the election: &#34;We want to be free from hate propaganda.&#34;
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_8/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_8/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Young Hungarians are politically engaged, mobilizing for the upcoming election to counter hate propaganda.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000315955/junge-ungarn-vor-der-wahl-wir-wollen-frei-sein-von-der-hasspropaganda&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>New chicken sexing machines: This Spanish company has brought AI to poultry incubators across Europe
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_6/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_6/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;AI and MRI are revolutionizing poultry sexing, offering alternatives to culling male chicks and improving efficiency in the egg and broiler industries.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.elconfidencial.com/tecnologia/2026-04-10/sexado-pollos-inteligencia-artificial-industria-1hms_4331589/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;elconfidencial.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Hungarian online media outlets are defying Orbán&#39;s attempts to tighten his grip
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_5/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <guid>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_5/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Hungarian online media resist Orbán&amp;rsquo;s control, showing growing influence despite state media dominance.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;p&gt;🔗 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000315403/ungarische-online-medien-entziehen-sich-orbans-wuergegriff&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;Read the article on &lt;em&gt;derstandard.at&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&#xA;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Hungary&#39;s pivotal election, explained
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      <link>https://pulse.transeuropa.info/posts/pulse2_4/</link>
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