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Each year, Ivrea becomes the stage for a ritualised street battle as the Battle of the Oranges takes over the town. Residents form foot teams, facing off against masked cart riders in a coordinated volley of citrus. The contest, both chaotic and carefully organised, anchors the Carnival of Ivrea and signals the start of its busiest days. The ritual retells the story of Violetta, the miller’s daughter who kills a tyrant and sparks a revolt. Today, the fruit stands in for stones and anger. The Carnival of Ivrea runs for three days ahead of Lent, combining noise, physical effort and…
Several Big Tech companies have reported earnings in recent weeks and provided estimates for their spending in 2026, along with leading analysts’ projections. The data point that seems to have caught Wall Street’s attention the most is the estimated capital expenditure (CapEx) for this year, which collectively represents an investment of over $700bn (€590bn) in AI infrastructure. That is more than the entire nominal GDP of Sweden for 2025, one of Europe’s largest economies, as per IMF estimates. Global chip sales are also projected to reach $1tn (€842bn) for the first time this year, according to the US Semiconductor Industry…
Sardinia’s griffon vultures were on the brink of extinction at the beginning of 2010. The population of the birds had been plummeting due to indirect poisoning, including from pesticides and chemicals ingested by animals they fed on. But today, the Italian island is home to more than 500 individuals, making it one of Italy’s most impressive conservation success stories. Sardinia’s griffon vultures risked extinction In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60, with the colony living solely between Bosa and Alghero on the west coast. Toxic food sources were the main culprit of their demise, causing…
As you walk into the ‘Pasithea’ exhibition by Agnieszka Apoznańska at Lotna Gallery in Warsaw, you can feel your tiredness melting away, even though the long winter shows no sign of easing. Right at the entrance you are greeted by… a scent. It is unusual, because after all we have come to a painting exhibition. But this show aims to awakens more of our senses. Zuzanna Ziętek, who specialises in combining fragrance and art, has created a special perfume for Agnieszka Apoznańska’s exhibition that reflects its mood. ‘The scent complements these wonderful works, which are very intimate, soft, full of…
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, the U.S. struck a softer tone — but Europe remains wary. Back in Brussels, as finance ministers gather for a Eurogroup meeting, a new informal format — the so-called E6 — is drawing attention. Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Poland — Europe’s biggest economies — are coordinating more closely, reigniting questions about whether the EU is drifting toward a multi-speed future. Not everyone is comfortable with it. Meanwhile, after 613 days without a fully empowered executive, Brussels finally has a new regional government. Host Zoya Sheftalovich is joined by Nick Vinocur, POLITICO’s…
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Starmer has said Mandelson “repeatedly lied” to No. 10 about the extent of his friendship with Epstein — but the paper trail that would show what Downing Street knew, and when, remains caught in a tussle between police and the government. The prime minister has faced questions about his judgment in giving Mandelson the plum role, despite knowing he had continued his friendship with Epstein after his conviction, and has pledged transparency over the decision — which will be complicated by efforts to hold back key exchanges. The scandal has already cost the job of McSweeney, one of Starmer’s most…
By Toby Gregory Published on 15/02/2026 – 18:08 GMT+1 On the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Eric Swider, an American technology entrepreneur, told Euronews Next the event provides a platform for global discussions to translate into practical outcomes, as governments focus on data ownership, privacy and artificial intelligence (AI). Asked about the function of international summits, Swider said the World Government Summit allows global conversations to move beyond theory. “I think that having an opportunity to attend a summit like this is very unique because of the fact that you’re able to meet so many people from around…
But he framed his appeal in terms of blood and soil familiar to Make America Great Again supporters, based on common (often economic) interests and not the common values of democracy and rule of law that had held the alliance together in past decades. “We are bound to one another by the deepest bonds that nations could share, forged by centuries of shared history, Christian faith, culture, heritage, language, ancestry and the sacrifices our forefathers made together for the common civilization to which we have fallen heir,” Rubio said. The response from European leaders was polite — no one wants…
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