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Lithuania opens six-million-euro laser manufacturing hub

A new facility in Vilnius will produce 3,000 lasers a year, aiming to expand Lithuania's share of the global high-tech market. In Ireland, a nationwide strike of 300,000 public sector workers was suspended after a last-minute government intervention brought unions back to the negotiating table. Meanwhile, Slovak national park officials successfully implemented a basic deterrent system to protect half a million bees from local bears.

Bright spots across Europe

⛷️  Austria — Donor bone secures ski star's return

After a severe crash, ÖSV star Ricarda Haaser is making a remarkable comeback to the starting line in Sölden, her shattered shinbone having been repaired with a donor bone.

🎤  Belgium — Thousands fill Grand-Place for free Angèle concert

The singer Angèle celebrated the launch of her new album with a free performance in the center of Brussels, drawing a crowd of thousands to the historic square.

💰  Czechia — Sokol organization recovers stolen millions

The Czech Sokol organization will receive five million crowns previously embezzled by a former employee after police successfully froze the funds in her accounts.

🏎️  Denmark — Teenager beats Formula 1 champion

A 19-year-old Danish driver has outperformed a Formula 1 world champion, marking a rare high point for the country's rising motorsport talent.

🧖‍♀️  Estonia — Sauna master returns to the European top

After a ten-year break from the heat, an Estonian sauna master has secured a position at a leading European spa.

✅  Germany — Youth wing leader secures record mandate

Johannes Winkel has been re-elected as head of the Junge Union with a record-breaking vote count.

🚢  Greece — Athens and Tokyo control third of global fleet

Greece and Japan currently control 32% of the world’s commercial shipping fleet.

✅  Iceland — Data shows pandemic outcome fared best

A chief physician at Landspítali states that data shows the country came out of the COVID-19 pandemic in the best way.

🤝  Ireland — National strikes suspended for fresh talks

Public sector unions have called off a nationwide strike involving 300,000 workers after the Taoiseach stepped in to restart negotiations.

✅  Italy — Steelworkers end blockades in Taranto

Workers at the former ILVA steel plant have cleared the roads and are set to end their strike on Friday, bringing an end to the local disruption.

🏙️  Kosovo — Switzerland assists with urban vision for 2050

Switzerland is providing assistance to Kosovo in crafting a long-term spatial vision for urban development, aiming for improvements by 2050. This collaboration focuses on strategic planning for the future of Kosovo's cities.

🧬  Latvia — Liepāja prepares for culture title

The city of Liepāja will become a European Capital of Culture in January, launching a program of events designed for both traditionalists and the avant-garde.

💡  Lithuania — New laser factory opens in Vilnius

A €6m facility capable of producing 3,000 lasers a year has opened in the capital, with industrial leaders aiming to capture more of the global market.

💊  Montenegro — New national system to track medicine consumption

A new national tracking system is being implemented to monitor the consumption and flow of medicines to improve transparency in the healthcare sector.

💡  North Macedonia — Pelagonian innovators build digital farming assistant

Pelagonian innovators have successfully developed the first digital assistant for farmers, which can be easily used via a single phone. This innovation aims to streamline agricultural practices and support local farmers.

✅  Norway — Railways return to regular schedule

The dispute between Vy and Spekter has been resolved, meaning most services are expected to be back on schedule by Saturday afternoon.

🎾  Poland — All-Polish semifinal set for Wuhan Open

Tennis stars Iga Świątek and Maja Chwalińska will face each other in an all-Polish semifinal at the Wuhan Open. Świątek enters the match having reached the semifinals of all 16 major tournaments.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Portugal — Single parents win extended leave

The Colo a Solo association celebrated a victory with the inclusion of single-parent families in the extended parental leave scheme.

🏭  Romania — Swiss semiconductor investment arrives in Arad

Swiss manufacturer VAT is expanding its operations in Romania, producing specialized valves for the global semiconductor industry.

🐝  Slovakia — Simple trick saves half a million bees

National park officials used a basic deterrent method to protect a population of 500,000 bees from local bears.

🏃‍♀️  Slovenia — Marathon success cements status as running hub

The 30th edition of the Ljubljana Marathon has solidified the capital's reputation as a premier destination for runners, according to race director Barbara Železnik.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Spain — Court protects family care leave

The Supreme Court has ruled against companies attempting to restrict the five-day leave period for workers to care for seriously ill relatives, affirming the full legal entitlement.

💪  Sweden — Civilian thwarts school attack

A man prevented a potential tragedy by pursuing and stopping a 16-year-old who was attempting to carry out a school massacre.

💇‍♀️  Switzerland — Zurich hairdresser wins world championship

A 20-year-old from Zurich has been crowned a world champion after a competition to find the globe's best new hairstyle.

🏆  United Kingdom — Croydon housing project wins Stirling Prize

A development in south London inspired by Le Corbusier has won the UK's most prestigious architecture award.

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