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Harry Kane ends 25-year wait for an English Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane has become the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since 2001. In Spain, the third quarter saw a record 22.8 million people in work as the economy added 73,600 jobs. Meanwhile, an €400 million fund has been unlocked in Bulgaria to finance business and infrastructure projects across 50 municipalities.

Bright spots across Europe

📈  Albania — World Bank forecasts record low unemployment

A new report projects the economy will grow by 3.4% in 2026, bringing unemployment down to its lowest level in the country's history.

💰  Austria — Billion-euro boost for Villach chip factory

Infineon Technologies plans to invest €1.1 billion in its Carinthian site, which is expected to significantly bolster high-volume semiconductor production.

🛣️  Bosnia and Herzegovina — Zenica and Žepče highway section nears opening

A 20-kilometer section of highway connecting Zenica to Žepče in Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to open soon, with aerial footage showcasing the completed route.

💶  Bulgaria — Municipalities receive €400m for business and infrastructure

The Fund of Funds has unlocked €400m for business, infrastructure, and renovation projects, covering more than 50 municipalities across the country.

📈  Croatia — Elderly care sector thrives as lucrative market

A new report highlights the top 100 homes for the elderly in Croatia, indicating that this sector is growing and transforming into a lucrative business.

⛽  Cyprus — Kronos field to yield 500 million cubic feet daily

The Kronos gas field is projected to produce 500 million cubic feet of natural gas every day, according to Eni’s chief operating officer.

🏫  Finland — Smallest Swedish school finds way to survive

Finland’s smallest Swedish-language gymnasium, which has just 31 students, has developed a survival strategy to stay open despite its size.

🤝  Germany — Augsburg backs Juma Bah against abuse

Bundesliga club Augsburg has issued a public statement of support for its player Juma Bah following racist abuse directed at him.

💶  Hungary — Brussels releases 4.7 billion euro refund

The European Union has released 4.7 billion euros in refunds that had been blocked for several years, providing a substantial injection of liquidity to the national accounts.

🚗  Latvia — Poet takes helm of National Culture Council

Livonian linguist and poet Valts Ernštreits has been named chairman of the National Culture Council, shortly after winning the Baltic Assembly Prize for his poetry collection.

🤝  Lithuania — Korean defense giant signs four local deals

South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace has signed cooperation agreements with four domestic companies, providing a boost to the local defense industry.

👶  Moldova — District maternity ward resumes operations

The maternity ward at Criuleni District Hospital is reopening its doors, restoring local access to essential healthcare for expectant mothers.

📱  North Macedonia — Identity cards and driver's licenses go digital on mobile phones

Starting Wednesday, identity cards and driver's licenses will be available on mobile phones, allowing citizens to carry official identification in a digital format.

📈  Portugal — Ronaldo and Lisbon push brand value to €257bn

The national brand value has reached €257.1 billion, a valuation largely attributed to the global profile of Cristiano Ronaldo and the appeal of Lisbon.

🤖  Romania — Pensioner wins payout for robot surgery

A pensioner in Gorj successfully sued the state health insurance house for the full 72,000 lei cost of his private robot-assisted surgery.

👩‍🚀  Slovakia — Simulated Mars commander targets real spaceflight

A woman who previously led simulated missions to Mars is now poised to potentially become the country's first astronaut.

🔫  Slovenia — Saudi prince praises the local sidearm

A Saudi prince has declared a pistol manufactured by the Litija-based firm M-ARMS to be perfect for his needs, providing a rare endorsement for the domestic arms industry.

📈  Spain — Labor market hits all-time employment high

Spain added 73,600 jobs in the third quarter to reach a record 22.8 million people in work, despite a slight rise in the overall unemployment rate.

🗣️  Switzerland — First youth word of the year selected

The term 'Wuerd mi' has been named the inaugural German-Swiss youth word of the year, providing a linguistic snapshot of how the next generation is reshaping the local dialect.

🤝  Ukraine — Humanitarian rescue mission launched in Oleshky

A humanitarian mission has begun to rescue residents in Oleshky as a ceasefire regime takes effect in the area.

🏆  United Kingdom — Kane ends 25-year wait for Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane has become the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since 2001, describing the achievement as a dream come true.

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