Germany orders tougher action against Russian shadow fleet to protect energy supplies Germany to tighten measures against the Russian shadow fleet to safeguard energy supplies and strengthen sanctions enforcement, the …
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Lidl launches Northern Ireland pub this summer after judge approves
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Politics
Germany’s National Security Council declares fuel secure, approves action on shadow fleet
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman fuel supply secure for now, National Security Council says Germany’s National Security Council says German fuel supply is secure for now amid the Iran war, citing sufficient kerosene reserves …
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Spain approves mass regularization for migrants as hundreds of thousands eligible
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSpain mass legalization begins as migrants line up for permits in Madrid Spain’s mass legalization opened Thursday, April 16, 2026, allowing hundreds of thousands of undocumented residents to apply for …
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EU approves German industrial electricity price and allows €3.8 billion subsidies
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Merz-led coalition approves 1,000-euro employee bonus as employers resist
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCoalition Agrees €1,000 Bonus and Asks Employers to Pay Coalition agrees €1,000 bonus paid by employers and exempt from taxes; unions demand fast payout while employers warn of costs and …
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Spain approves amnesty allowing 500,000 undocumented migrants to apply
by anna walterby anna walterSpain amnesty approved as Sánchez fast-tracks decree allowing up to 500,000 undocumented migrants to apply Spain amnesty: Government approves decree letting 500,000 undocumented migrants apply for one-year residency and work …