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German farmers drive their tractors by Brandenburg Gate with message: ‘Don’t kill farms to save bugs’ (VIDEO)

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A German farmers’ group has staged a tractor ride through central Berlin to protest against the looming approval of new regulations, which they predict will cost many of their livelihoods in the name of environmental protection. … Read More >German farmers drive their tractors by Brandenburg Gate with message: ‘Don’t kill farms to save bugs’ (VIDEO)

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‘Genie’s out of the bottle’: German FM pledges €21 million to help Belarusian opposition in fight to remove embattled Lukashenko

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Germany has set aside €21 million ($25.3 million) as part of its new “action plan” aimed at supporting opponents of the Belarusian government, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has told an improvised pro-opposition online conference. … Read More >‘Genie’s out of the bottle’: German FM pledges €21 million to help Belarusian opposition in fight to remove embattled Lukashenko

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Russia’s Vessel Fortuna Starts Laying Nord Stream 2 Pipes in Danish Waters, Company Says

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Russia’s vessel Fortuna has begun laying pipes in the waters of Denmark after successfully completing preparatory work for the resumption of the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the operator of the pipeline, Nord Stream 2 AG, said on Saturday. … Read More >Russia’s Vessel Fortuna Starts Laying Nord Stream 2 Pipes in Danish Waters, Company Says

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New Covid-19 restrictions in France are ‘inevitable,’ says leading doctor after blasting Macron for refusing 3rd lockdown

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The infection rate in France is too high to avoid another national lockdown, a top infectious diseases expert has said. She’d earlier said she was “baffled” by President Macron’s decision against more restrictive measures. … Read More >New Covid-19 restrictions in France are ‘inevitable,’ says leading doctor after blasting Macron for refusing 3rd lockdown

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Gas explosion in southern Germany leaves several injured, police evacuate surrounding area amid fears of second blast

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A blast has occurred at the German Red Cross building in Memmingen, leaving five in need of medical attention. Police say another explosion cannot be ruled out, and have evacuated the surrounding area. … Read More >Gas explosion in southern Germany leaves several injured, police evacuate surrounding area amid fears of second blast

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Thousands take to the streets as nationwide strike over pay & working conditions kicks off in France (VIDEOS)

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A nationwide strike has kicked off in France, with public sector workers demanding better pay and working conditions and condemning sloppy government support amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Thousands take to the streets as nationwide strike over pay & working conditions kicks off in France (VIDEOS)

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Italy ‘eagerly waiting’ for EU to register Sputnik V vaccine, head of group promoting Russian-Italian ties tells RT

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Italy is interested in the swift approval of Sputnik V by the EU and may not only purchase but could also produce the Russian vaccine, Antonio Fallico, the head of the Conoscere Eurasia Association, told RT. … Read More >Italy ‘eagerly waiting’ for EU to register Sputnik V vaccine, head of group promoting Russian-Italian ties tells RT