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Mitsotakis in Austria: no magic solutions for fuel prices, European measures possible if crisis flares up again
Speaking alongside Austria's chancellor, the Greek Prime Minister ruled out easy, blanket fuel relief, cited diesel subsidies and 800 million euros in 2026 support, and warned Europe may need joint measures if tensions reignite again
Eurovision 2026: 95,000 tickets already sold to fans from 75 countries
Austria, as the host country, is seeing the strongest demand, with local fans showing major enthusiasm for Eurovision’s return after 2015
Austria also moves to ban social media for children, will seek an EU-level solution
Austria sets the age limit at 14 – the proposal is expected by the end of June
EU–Mercosur trade deal approved after 25 years of negotiations
The European Union’s trade agreement with Mercosur passed with the required qualified majority, despite opposition from France, Poland, Austria, Ireland, and Hungary. EU capitals have until 6 p.m. to submit any formal objections. German industrial leaders describe the deal as a “major success.”
Austria: Ban on Islamic headscarves in schools for girls under 14 becomes law
The law was approved by a large majority in Austria’s parliament, with the exception of the Greens, who deemed the measure unconstitutional — According to the government, about 12,000 girls and teenagers are affected by the new law
Austria: Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz acquitted in second degree in the “Ibiza Gate” case
The ruling overturns Sebastian Kurz's original sentence of eight months in jail with suspended sentence
