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Netherlands returns stolen Banjarmasin diamond to Indonesia

The Dutch government is officially repatriating the historical Diamond of Banjarmasin to Indonesia. In Ireland, a family has been reunited with the history of a relative missing for 34 years, while Portugal's parliament found a rare moment of consensus to approve a sweeping income tax reduction for the first six tax brackets.

Bright spots across Europe

💉  Austria — Country secures 100,000 extra flu vaccines

The government has secured an additional 100,000 doses of flu vaccine to bolster the national supply before the winter season.

💰  Bulgaria — Satellite firm Varda reaches billion-dollar valuation

The space manufacturing startup linked to Delyan Asparuhov has secured $251 million in new funding, valuing the company at $1.6 billion.

📈  Croatia — Retail giant nears debt-free milestone

The chief of Fortenova says the company is about to clear its debts, a significant turnaround for the firm.

🏠  Cyprus — Grants of up to 32,000 euros for energy upgrades

The government has announced a subsidy scheme for energy upgrades, offering eligible individuals up to 32,000 euros to renovate their homes for better efficiency.

🤝  Czechia — Bystander and officers pulled from river

A runner who stopped to assist police was among four people successfully rescued after their vehicle fell from a bridge into the Vltava.

🎨  Estonia — Art auction sets new record

An Art Union auction exceeded 700,000 euros, with a piece by Jaan Elken setting a new auction record.

💰  Finland — Lottery winner claims 11.6 million euros

A Eurojackpot ticket sold in Finland has turned into a 11.6 million euro windfall, as the winning combination was finally claimed.

🛡️  Hungary — Civil activists export vote-shielding tactics

After successful efforts to prevent vote-buying at home, Hungarian civil watchdogs will travel to Serbia to provide a model for electoral integrity in the upcoming elections.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Ireland — Long-missing man's family finally reunited

The family of Patrick O’Sullivan has been reunited with his story after confirmation of his death in England, allowing relatives who knew him at different stages of his life to finally meet.

💪  Latvia — Grid survives overnight gale with few outages

Infrastructure held firm against a night of heavy winds, with the national electricity supply remaining stable across the country.

💪  Lithuania — Ten years on the street end with a home

After a decade of homelessness, a man named Rimantas has successfully moved into his own home. He reports that after ten years on the street, he finally has everything he needs.

📈  Malta — Credit rating reaches record high

Prime Minister Robert Abela has welcomed a record-high credit rating from DBRS, citing it as proof of the country's economic stability.

🚗  Moldova — Gasoline prices drop below 34 lei

Motorists are finding rare relief at the pumps as gasoline prices fell below the 34 lei per liter mark.

🌱  Montenegro — Two more steps toward Brussels

Montenegro is scheduled to close negotiations on two chapters of its EU accession process this Monday, a rare bit of concrete progress on the path to membership.

💎  Netherlands — Stolen diamond returned to Indonesia

The government is returning the valuable stolen Diamond of Banjarmasin back to Indonesia.

🤝  North Macedonia — Three nations join for Prespa UNESCO bid

North Macedonia, Greece, and Albania have signed a joint declaration to nominate the Prespa region for UNESCO status, highlighting regional cooperation and cultural heritage.

⚽  Norway — World Cup qualification lead after victory in Romania

The national football team took a 2-0 win over Romania, moving into a lead in their qualifying group for the World Cup.

📈  Poland — Third in the world for exports

A historical production record has seen the country become the world's third-largest exporter in its sector, shipping billions of units to international markets.

🎉  Portugal — Tax relief arrives for six income brackets

Parliament has approved a reduction in personal income tax for the first six tax brackets, a rare piece of consensus in the current budget cycle.

🔬  Slovakia — Cancer researcher on the necessity of lab failures

Award-winning scientist Radka Michalkova, noted for her work using nanoparticles against glioblastoma, says researchers must embrace the emotional reality of constant setbacks before reaching a breakthrough.

🩹  Slovenia — Medical breakthrough prevents amputations

A new therapy developed in Slovenia has successfully treated patients who were facing limb loss, allowing them to avoid amputation.

⚡  Spain — Decrees to boost local energy communities

The government is finalizing new rules to encourage energy self-consumption and the creation of energy communities to accelerate the green transition.

💰  Sweden — Leonardo DiCaprio buys into Swedish energy

The Hollywood actor has invested in a domestic energy firm, with the company CEO expressing excitement over the new partnership.

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