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The European News Global The Louvre, Paris’ renowned museum housing a vast collection of over 33,000 works of art, is set to implement a nearly 30% increase in ticket prices from €17 to €22 ($18 to $24) effective January 15, 2024. This move aims to address growing energy costs and support a regional free ticket … Continue reading Louvre Museum Announces Price Hike Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics

The European News Global The Louvre, Paris’ renowned museum housing a vast collection of over 33,000 works of art, is set to implement a nearly 30% increase in ticket prices from €17 to €22 ($18 to $24) effective January 15, 2024. This move aims to address growing energy costs and support a regional free ticket … Continue reading Louvre Museum Announces Price Hike Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics

The European News Global Following three-day ‘marathon’ talks, the Council presidency and the European Parliament’s negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on the proposal on harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI), the so-called artificial intelligence act. The draft regulation aims to ensure that AI systems placed on the European market and used in the EU … Continue reading An Overview of the Historic Agreement on the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act

The European News Global On December 10th, UN Human Rights Day, the plight of thousands of Ukrainian children kidnapped and deported by Russia demands the undivided attention of the international community. The Brussels-based NGO, Human Rights Without Frontiers, has shed light on the urgent need for assistance as parents desperately seek ways to reunite with … Continue reading The Plight of Ukrainian Children: A Call for International Action

The European News Global As of 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom has solidified its position as an associated country to Horizon Europe, marking a significant milestone in fostering collaborative research and innovation efforts with the European Union. This move grants UK researchers the opportunity to actively participate in the Horizon Europe program, alongside their … Continue reading United Kingdom’s Association to Horizon Europe: A Step Towards Global Collaboration in Research and Innovation

The European News Global Vladimir Putin has made his intentions clear by announcing his candidacy in the upcoming presidential election in Russia, a move that reaffirms his grip on power for at least another six years. Despite the heavy toll of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and concerns about his government’s crackdown on dissent, Putin … Continue reading Vladimir Putin’s Continuing Hold on Power

The European News Global “War has always been a racket, and it is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, and, surely, the most vicious,” said Smedley Butler, once the most decorated US Marine in history before becoming an author and anti-war advocate. Before dying in 1940, Butler said that during his 33-year military career, … Continue reading The War in Ukraine: Profiteering and Hostile Takeover Tactics

The European News Global European Union negotiations on comprehensive artificial intelligence regulations came to a halt after 22 hours of intense discussions, leaving unresolved issues pertaining to the rulebook for rapidly advancing technologies such as ChatGPT and similar services. European Commissioner Thierry Breton announced a temporary suspension of talks, which are set to resume on … Continue reading The Impact of Pending EU Artificial Intelligence Regulations on the Future of ChatGPT and Similar Technologies

The European News Global G7 nations have recently made a significant decision to ban Russian diamond imports in an effort to impede Russia’s capacity to finance its invasion of Ukraine. This action marks a crucial step in the ongoing effort to curb the flow of resources that support the conflict. Despite the collective efforts of … Continue reading G7 Nations Announce Ban on Russian Diamond Imports

The European News Global A year after China abandoned its strict zero-COVID controls, recent developments have sparked concerns among its citizens about the potential return of mass testing and restrictions. Reports of COVID testing resuming in airports and hospitals, along with the reactivation of the nationwide COVID-tracking app in some provinces, have fueled speculation and … Continue reading The Lingering Shadow of China’s Zero-COVID Policy