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High fuel prices trigger traffic jams, revenue loss in Belgium, Netherlands

High fuel prices trigger traffic jams, revenue loss in Belgium, Netherlands

Dutch drivers cross border into Belgium for cheaper fuel; Belgian gas stations report significant losses

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Bomb threats force evacuations at dozens of Warsaw schools
18.03.2026

Bomb threats force evacuations at dozens of Warsaw schools

Police say no credible threat found as emergency services respond across Polish capital

Austrian authorities hinder people’s solidarity with Gaza: Report
18.03.2026

Austrian authorities hinder people’s solidarity with Gaza: Report

'In Austria, as in other parts of Europe, there is a risk that antisemitism is being instrumentalized and politicized,' says director of Amnesty International Austria

Spain prepares evacuation of troops deployed to Iraq amid security concerns
18.03.2026

Spain prepares evacuation of troops deployed to Iraq amid security concerns

Move follows NATO's adjustment of Iraqi mission for prioritizing safety of personnel

Spain pledges more than $1B in military aid to Ukraine
18.03.2026

Spain pledges more than $1B in military aid to Ukraine

Zelenskyy claims Russia is ‘very interested’ in war in Iran

British premier urges sacking of shadow minister over his comments on Muslims praying in public
18.03.2026

British premier urges sacking of shadow minister over his comments on Muslims praying in public

Keir Starmer says Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy’s post calling public prayers 'acts of domination' is unacceptable