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The people who shaped European business in 2024

Fortune set out to pick the leaders who’ve kept Europe at the center of global debates in 2024. Their presence portends the year to come.

Fortune · Dec 30, 2024

Testament to Spain’s golden age to open up its secret spaces after €6m revamp

Unesco-listed San Lorenzo de El Escorial was fulfilment of Philip II’s dream of raising monastery in a ‘desert’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024

Donald Tusk’s Polish revival masks deeper divisions with German neighbours

Warsaw’s return to the European mainstream with presidency of the EU Council may not be quite what it seems

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024

Georgia Inaugurates Former Soccer Player As President Amid Controversy

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili's inauguration as Georgia's president sparks controversy and opposition, impacting the country's political landsc...

Top News · Dec 29, 2024

Georgia’s pro-west president says she remains ‘only legitimate president’ as new leader sworn in

Salome Zourabichvili tells protesters she will leave presidential palace as far-right successor Mikheil Kavelashvili takes power

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024

Georgia's new president sworn in amid political showdown

Georgia inaugurated a far-right governing party loyalist as president Sunday, escalating a political showdown moments after his pro-EU predecessor declared herself the "only legitimate president".

Radio France Internationale · Dec 29, 2024

Croatia Elects President As Incumbent Looks Favourite

Croatians cast ballots Sunday to elect a new president with the outspoken incumbent Zoran Milanovic appearing to be the favourite in opinion polls.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024

Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU

Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russia must give clearer explanation of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, Zelenskyy says

Moscow has confirmed its air defences were repelling Ukrainian drones at the time of plane’s flight but has not admitted it shot it down. What we know on day 1,040

The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2024

Georgia Set To Inaugurate Disputed President Amid Political Crisis

Georgia is set to inaugurate on Sunday a ruling party loyalist as president, after his election was declared "illegitimate" by the outgoing leader and the pro-Western opposition.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024