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Government ignored rail safety alerts for two years before Toledo crash

Public institutions are discovering that ignoring warnings rarely makes the problem go away. Spain's government overlooked rail safety alerts for two years before a crash that left 69 dead. Kosovo’s police director resigned after protests over a murdered woman whose threats prosecutors had been warned about. Poland's president forced his way into the Constitutional Tribunal after a midnight scuffle over its control. Serbia's central bank revoked the license of a lender linked to the ruling party after its finances deteriorated. In the Netherlands, businesses are boarding up their windows ahead of talks over a tax plan.

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Spain

Government ignored rail safety alerts for two years before Toledo crash

The government reportedly overlooked safety warnings from the national railway accident commission since 2022, including specific alerts regarding the supervision of orders similar to those given before the collision near Toledo. The political pressure has settled on the infrastructure manager, Adif, whose leadership is populated by former candidates and close allies of the ruling party. Railway staff are now expressing their distrust in the network by demanding lower speed limits across the…

Poland

President forces entry into Constitutional Tribunal after midnight scuffle

President Karol Nawrocki cut short an overseas trip and forced his way into the Constitutional Tribunal after a night-time incident involving the police. He cited a threat to national security and called an urgent meeting with parliamentary forces. The Deputy Marshal of the Sejm stated the events bring shame to the country, adding a literal scuffle to a long-running battle over the rule of law.

Serbia

National Bank revokes license of lender with ruling-party ties

The central bank revoked the operating license of Alta Banka, citing a deterioration in its financial state. The bank had enjoyed a reputation for political success under owner Davor Macura, but its move into bankruptcy administration has turned a spotlight on its proximity to the ruling SNS party. Investigators are now exploring the links between the institution and government figures.

United Kingdom

Prime Minister signals openness to formal apology for slave trade

The Prime Minister indicated he is open to a formal British apology for the slave trade, though he remains opposed to paying reparations. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has indicated his own openness to a formal apology from the state.

Netherlands

Businesses board up windows as minority government negotiates tax plan

The minority government is engaged in new negotiations at the Catshuis with opposition parties over a contentious tax plan. Opposition groups are conditioning their support on demands regarding nitrogen, asylum, and medical ethics, while the cabinet pushes for tax reductions for affluent business owners. Businesses in The Hague are boarding up their windows and emptying premises in fear of riots.

One more thing · Hungary

Stolen iPad leads owner and thief to same tram

After his tablet was stolen from a coffee shop, the owner used GPS to track the device in real time. He followed the signal straight to a local stop, only to find himself boarding the exact same tram as the thief.

Around Europe today

▪ Albania — Former road authority chief arrested in corruption probe →

▪ Austria — BMW Steyr warns engine ban puts thousands of jobs at risk →

▪ Belgium — Gas prices to rise 23% overnight →

▪ Bosnia and Herzegovina — Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina launches missing child alert system →

▪ Bulgaria — Petrichkiya Escobar walks free as pardon details emerge →

▪ Croatia — Young people plan nationwide protests as movement grows →

▪ Cyprus — Police arrest murder suspect after victim’s disappearance →

▪ Czechia — Interior minister's bodyguard removed for wearing Putin t-shirt →

▪ Denmark — Police visit starts 13-year personal crisis →

▪ Estonia — President nominates Supreme Court judge for Ombudsman role →

▪ Finland — Potent 'peukku' drug blamed for youth overdose deaths →

▪ France — GDP falls as French economy enters stagnation →

▪ Germany — Left Party leadership backs Eralp as candidate receives police protection →

▪ Greece — Plaka blast investigation focuses on stolen euro coin →

▪ Hungary — Government submits 2027 budget focused on justice and development →

▪ Iceland — Forty witnesses summoned for four-day stalking trial →

▪ Ireland — Public sector pay talks collapse as unions threaten November strikes →

▪ Italy — Government taxes banks and departing citizens in new budget →

▪ Kosovo — Police director resigns as protesters camp at government gates →

▪ Latvia — Parliament bypasses rules to grant citizenship to Indian businessman →

▪ Lithuania — Fugitive rams three police cars during Vilnius chase →

▪ Luxembourg — Parents hesitate to file complaints against teachers →

▪ Malta — Trial survey asked if Fenech ordered journalist's murder →

▪ Moldova — Sandu strips Transnistrian officials of citizenship →

▪ Montenegro — European Commission expects accession talks to conclude by December →

▪ Netherlands — Cabinet meets opposition for tax talks at the Catshuis →

▪ North Macedonia — Government plans 2027 budget as commission ignores amendments for 2026 →

▪ Norway — Police identify missing boater found in Nordland water →

▪ Poland — President enters Constitutional Tribunal by force after midnight scuffle →

▪ Portugal — MP claims protest assault while police see nothing →

▪ Romania — Presidential advisor warns state employees against leaking data to AI →

▪ Serbia — National Bank shuts down lender with ruling-party ties →

▪ Slovakia — Hypernova owner buys out retail giant for €1.7bn →

▪ Slovenia — Exposé Details Alleged Disinformation Campaigns from Prime Minister's Office →

▪ Spain — Government ignored railway safety alerts for two years before Toledo crash →

▪ Sweden — Åkesson tells hardliners to leave party over definition of Swedishness →

▪ Switzerland — Defense contractor report reveals deeper rot at RUAG →

▪ Ukraine — Zelenskyy moves to oust Kyiv Mayor Klitschko →

▪ United Kingdom — Prime Minister signals openness to formal apology for slave trade →

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