TALLINN (Reuters) – Replacing Chinese telecoms equipment will cost about $3.5 billion or $7.17 per subscriber for European telecom operators, a report by industry research…
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Germany mulls creation of new electric car battery consortium
BERLIN (Reuters) – The German economy ministry said on Friday a second European battery cell production consortium was being discussed and preliminary agreements were expected…
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‘Half-Blood’ lunar eclipse delights stargazers in South America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Two weeks after the weather gods shone down on South America’s mid-winter total solar eclipse, sky watchers in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America…
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Kim Kardashian flies people in from Europe to repair her floors
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West fly repair people in from Europe to fix the scuffed floors in their $60 million LA mansion It was…
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Europe `facing more frequent and more intense heatwaves´
Climate change made European heatwave at least five times more likely report warns – as experts predict the worst is yet to come Heatwave was…
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Once Threatened, Europe’s Night Trains Rebound
From the Orient Express to the Trans-Europe Express, few methods of travel have offered as much romance as a European night train. Unfortunately, these overnight…
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Europe just voted to change the face of the internet – and Google is not happy
The European Parliament has passed controversial legislation that massively tightens copyright laws on the internet. The new Copyright Directive is designed to make tech giants…
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Romania's critical networks do not use Huawei equipment: STS
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Huawei equipment is not used in any of Romania’s state critical infrastructure under the administration of the NATO member’s Special Telecommunications Service…
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Bag a bargain stay in Europe with holiday homes in France, Spain and Italy for under £20 a night
Right now, you can book a number of stunning Airbnb properties in France, Spain and Italy for less than £20pp per night. Airbnb have rounded…
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Britain managing Huawei risks, has no evidence of spying – official
LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Britain is able to manage the security risks of using Huawei telecoms equipment and has not seen any evidence of malicious activity…
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Stone Age Europe was a lonely place to live
Stone Age Europe was a lonely place to live: No more than 1,500 people inhabited the continent between 42,000 and 33,000 years ago People arrived…
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Italy: Berlusconi may have the last say in elections
A hung parliament is widely expected; former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi may rise as a “kingmaker”. Italy heads to the polls next month to vote…
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Hungary: Could election upset spell end for illiberal Orban?
Fidesz suffered a loss in a party stronghold to a single opposition candidate. Some believe corruption is the cause. Hungary’s ruling party Fidesz suffered a…
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Austria calls for European stance on Huawei to ensure competition
VIENNA (Reuters) – Europe should agree a joint position on whether or not Chinese firm Huawei is allowed to equip 5G networks for next-generation mobile…
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Huawei ready to tackle extra security to stay in 5G kit race
WARSAW (Reuters) – Chinese tech giant Huawei is ready to face any extra security measures required to remain in the race to develop next-generation 5G…
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BAFTA attendees wear black for Time's Up
The #MeToo and Time’s Up campaigns against sexual harassment of women made their mark at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) ceremony…
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Climate change blamed for severe winter storm in Europe
Large parts of Europe have been hit by a freak winter storm, bringing rare snow and plummeting temperatures on much of the continent. Large parts…
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Italy: Anti-racism protest after migrant shooting
Several thousand people have rallied in the town of Macerata where a gunman wounded six people he took for migrants a week ago. Thousands of…
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Ukraine: Thousands demand return of Saakashvili
Thousands of supporters of the deported former Georgian leader Mikheil Saakashvili have marched through the streets of Kiev, demanding his return. Supporters of deported Ukrainian…
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Number of smart homes in Europe to jump from 22 to 84million by 2022
Number of smart homes in Europe is set to QUADRUPLE to 84million by 2022 as users embrace Siri and Alexa Typical family home could contain…
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Iraq seeks to lure investors to boost oil, gas output
Iraqi government ministers are meeting oil executives in Berlin to discuss how to exploit its vast oil and gas reserves. Iraq is hoping to lure…
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Czech Republic: PM Andrej Babis loses confidence vote
Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his cabinet will resign on Wednesday, leaving the Czech Republic in political limbo. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has lost…
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Deutsche Telekom proposes steps to keep Chinese vendors in 5G
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Deutsche Telekom, Europe’s largest telecoms group, on Wednesday proposed a series of steps to ensure that Chinese vendors can take part in…
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Holidaymakers flying to Europe 'face THREE HOUR airport delays with No Deal Brexit'
Extra checks at passport control would bring "tourist Armageddon," the European Travel Association said. Millions could be affected as they jet out on summer holidays…
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Germany's SPD votes for coalition talks with Merkel
Germany’s Social Democrats have voted to hold formal coalition talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc. Germany’s Social Democrats have voted to hold formal talks…
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Eight refugees die in shipwreck off Libya
Italy’s coastguard recovers bodies of eight female refugees and rescues 86 others in the first such shipwreck of 2018. At least eight refugees have died…
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6 dreamy Italian lakes holidays that will give you serious wanderlust
The Italian Lakes have long been synonymous with glitz and glamour. After all, they’re a favourite with the A-list, boast seriously spectacular scenery, offer heaps…
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Iran has been caught causing terror in Europe once again
The nuclear deal was supposed to chart a new course for Iran. But the Tehran regime remains as it ever was, including when it comes…
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Copa Libertadores final: Boca and River to meet in Madrid now
Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Boca’s appeal to declare them winners due to the attack on their team bus. The two biggest rivals in…
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Homeless deaths in England, Wales rise by a quarter in 5 years
Nearly 600 homeless people in the two regions died last year – a 24 percent rise, according to official estimates. Nearly 600 homeless people in…
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