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The EU AI Act is set to fully take effect in August 2026, but some provisions are coming into force even earlier. The legislation establishes a first-of-its-kind regulatory framework for AI systems, employing a risk-based approach that categorises AI applications based on their potential impact on safety, human rights, and societal wellbeing. “Some systems are […]
French researcher Laurent Vinatier appealed a three-year prison sentence handed down by a Russian court for allegedly collecting military information and breaching Moscow’s “foreign agent” law, which Western nations have criticised as targeting their citizens on baseless charges to use them for prisoner swaps. Source link
Italy’s far-right government has passed a new law to overcome a court ruling that risks blocking the country’s multimillion-dollar deal with Albania aimed at curbing migrant arrivals. On Friday, a court in Rome ruled to transfer back to Italy the last 12 asylum seekers being held in the new Italian migration hub in Albania. The […]
Les Moldaves ont voté, dimanche 20 octobre, en faveur d’une adhésion future à l’Union européenne. Le résultat, très serré, témoignerait de la désinformation menée par le Kremlin. Et si, au contraire, une telle consultation démontrait l’occidentalisation du pays? Source link
While the likes of Paris, Lisbon, Madrid and Rome are understandably high up on the European city break wishlist, smaller, less obvious cities can be just as rewarding for a trip away. Those with fewer crowds and cheaper prices that still offer plenty of cultural and culinary treats and are easy to explore on foot. […]
Photos courtesy of Tewkesbury Abby Their presence reflects the welcome being given to canine companions in churches and cathedrals in many parts of the Christian world. Assistance dogs have always had access, but now cathedrals across the U.K. — in Bradford, Bristol, Carlisle, Coventry, Chester, Chichester, Derby, Durham, Ely, Lincoln, Newcastle, Norwich, Peterborough, Portsmouth, Salisbury, […]
Moldovan voters appeared leery of a move to enshrine in their Constitution an “irreversible” commitment to abandon Russian influence and one day join the European Union. Source link
In a major international operation, the Guardia Civil has successfully recovered 98 stolen luxury vehicles, striking a significant blow against organized crime. The Guardia Civil has managed to dismantle a substantial criminal network, recuperating around 98 high-end vehicles originating from European countries and overseas. 66 members of the group were also arrested and charged for […]
Tens of thousands of pro-EU demonstrators staged a rally in Tbilisi, Georgia on Sunday, a week before parliamentary elections that will decide the country’s future path in Europe. Brussels froze Georgia’s EU accession process earlier this year after the ruling Georgian Dream party passed a controversial “foreign influence law” targeting civil society. Source link
The 20 Countries With the Lowest Fertility Rates in 2024 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Worldwide, fertility has fallen from an average of 5 births per woman in 1950 to 2.3 births […]