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Portugal votes Sunday with presidential runoff likely as far right gains ground

Portugal votes Sunday with presidential runoff likely as far right gains ground

About 11M voters registered for election, including 1.6M living abroad

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Bulgaria set for early elections after last attempt to form government fails
16.01.2026

Bulgaria set for early elections after last attempt to form government fails

Sofia has been without regular government since Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov submitted his Cabinet’s resignation on Dec. 11, 2025

Austria to tighten airport asylum procedures, expand sanctions under new EU rules
16.01.2026

Austria to tighten airport asylum procedures, expand sanctions under new EU rules

Government says reforms will curb smuggling, strengthen returns as opposition dismisses plans as political 'show'

Czech president arrives in Kyiv to hold talks with Ukrainian counterpart
16.01.2026

Czech president arrives in Kyiv to hold talks with Ukrainian counterpart

Ukraine’s foreign minister welcomes Petr Pavel, says country looks forward ‘to advance our strategic partnership, defense cooperation, and peace efforts’

Lithuanian foreign minister says country should consider sending troops to Greenland
16.01.2026

Lithuanian foreign minister says country should consider sending troops to Greenland

'This must be on the agenda if there is such a need, of course in consultation with allies and assessing how to do this effectively,' says Kestutis Budrys

Germany forces Lexus to remotely turn off car warm-up function over environmental impact: Report
16.01.2026

Germany forces Lexus to remotely turn off car warm-up function over environmental impact: Report

Majority of over 100,000 Lexus vehicles sold in Germany affected by remote turn-off, daily Bild reports