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Luxembourg researcher wins Nobel Prize in Medicine

A University of Luxembourg researcher won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for work on cellular regeneration. In Iceland, a mother and her young child survived a 15-story fall from a balcony after the mother managed to shield the toddler from the impact. Meanwhile, a 1,000-year-old coin belonging to Olav the Holy—one of only four known to exist globally—was unearthed in Norway's Innlandet region.

Bright spots across Europe

🤝  Albania — Compromise reached for Durrës Roman villa

Durrës has reached a compromise regarding the 'Gjergj Kastrioti' site and a Roman villa.

🎗️  Belgium — Federal ten-year plan to combat cancer

Belgium is launching a new 10-year federal plan aimed at enhancing the fight against cancer, signaling a strengthened commitment to public health.

📚  Bosnia and Herzegovina — Nobel laureate returns prize money to local libraries

The writer, who rose to international fame with stories set in Bosnia, has donated the Nobel Prize money back to the country's library system.

⚽  Denmark — Christian Eriksen moves back to Odense

The international footballer has officially moved back to his home city of Odense.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑  Finland — Youth interest rises for parish elections

Church elections have seen a rare reversal of apathy with an increase in young candidates and a sharp drop in the number of uncontested seats.

🏗️  Greece — Satellite firm to build Greek production hub

Satellite technology company Open Cosmos will expand its presence in Greece with a new 4,000 sqm facility, aiming to employ 300 staff by 2030.

💖  Iceland — Toddler survives fifteen-story fall

A mother and her young child survived a fall from a 15th-floor balcony after the mother’s instincts and positioning managed to shield the toddler from the impact.

🎉  Ireland — Cork ticket-holder wins €5.6m jackpot

A lottery player in Cork is being urged to check their tickets after winning a €5.6 million prize in the latest draw.

⛽  Italy — Diesel prices retreat from peak

Energy giant Eni has cut diesel prices back to 2.19 euros per litre, providing some relief as the government considers a broader freeze on fuel excise taxes.

🎸  Latvia — Rock veterans Līvi begin 50th-anniversary tour

The legendary rock band Līvi has commenced its half-century anniversary tour across the country, joined by Henrijs Mucenieks from the contemporary chart-toppers Muud.

🎬  Lithuania — Animated Spike reaches a global audience

The Lithuanian-made animated film Spike has launched on Netflix, with its creators now planning an international franchise and merchandise for the brand.

🏆  Luxembourg — University researcher wins Nobel Prize

A researcher from Uni.lu has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for studying how human cells regenerate.

🏆  Malta — Global award marks record tourism year

Prime Minister Robert Abela has received a leadership award for the tourism sector as the country records its highest ever visitor numbers.

👨‍🚒  Moldova — Firefighters save Ocnița forest

Crews in the Ocnița region successfully contained a forest fire before it could spread, preventing a local ecological disaster.

☀️  Montenegro — Digital nomads granted four-year stays

New regulations will allow remote workers to remain in the country for up to four years, with significant penalties introduced for employers who fail to comply with the updated rules.

🏳️‍🌈  Netherlands — Parliament hoists the rainbow flag

The House of Representatives has flown the rainbow flag for the first time to signal global support for LGBTQ+ rights, following a parliamentary vote to approve the gesture.

🏍️  North Macedonia — Police update fleet with 33 new motorcycles

The Ministry of Interior has completed a 16.8 million denar investment to provide the police force with 33 new motorcycles.

🪙  Norway — Millennium-old royal coin discovered

A rare coin belonging to Olav the Holy has been found in Innlandet; only four such artifacts are known to exist in the world.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Portugal — Parties agree to extend paid parental leave

The Social Democratic Party and the Socialist Party have reached a deal to increase paid parental leave to between 100 and 150 days.

🚴  Slovenia — Roglič relieves a nation

Cyclist Primož Roglič has provided some national relief after a period of high pressure, though he now faces a defining career decision.

🥳  Switzerland — Federer hosts barbecue to mark move to Lake Zurich

Roger Federer celebrated the completion of his new home in Rapperswil by hosting a barbecue for guests to mark his family's move to the lakeside estate.

💪  Ukraine — Counterattacks reclaim territory near Sloviansk

Defense forces are reportedly counterattacking near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, liberating new riverbanks and territory in the Donetsk region according to ISW.

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