Poland Accuses Russia of Sabotaging Starlink Satellite Station

Poland has officially blamed Russia for an arson attack that damaged a Starlink satellite station in September, a facility that helps provide internet service to nearby Ukraine. The government announced that two Turkish citizens were detained in connection…

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Calls Snap Election for November 29 Amid Housing Crisis

The government announced a snap parliamentary election for 29 November after the Congress of Deputies rejected two housing‑related decrees, a move that sparked nationwide protests over Spain’s severe housing affordability problem. The decision follows a wave of demonstrations,…

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Spain Calls Snap Election Amid Housing Crisis and Rising Ceuta‑Morocco Tensions

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has moved up the national election to 29 November after Congress rejected two housing‑crisis decrees, a move he says will restore clarity after a term of legislative deadlock. The snap vote comes as the country…

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Italy Clears Electoral Reform as Diesel Tax Cut Ends and Government Seeks EU Fiscal Relief

The lower house approved a sweeping electoral law reform, passing it 227‑164 despite the risk of Constitutional Court challenges. This move formally kicks off Italy’s election campaign, raising the prospect of an early vote. At the same time,…

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Italy faces rising fuel costs as diesel tax cut lapses and government seeks EU fiscal relief

The government’s decision not to extend the diesel tax cut has led to a sharp rebound in diesel prices, prompting concerns from hauliers and motorists about a possible strike over higher fuel costs. This move comes as the…

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Italy’s diesel tax cut lapses as Meloni seeks EU fiscal relief amid soaring energy costs

The government has let the temporary diesel tax reduction expire without replacing it, leaving fuel prices on the rise just as the EU prepares for a summit on 15‑16 October to discuss broader energy‑cost measures. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has…

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Rheinmetall and Hensoldt Integrate Passive Sensors into Modern German Air Defence System

Key developments: German defence firms Rheinmetall and Hensoldt have successfully integrated passive sensor technology into a contemporary air‑defence platform, demonstrating the system in recent trials. The partnership showcases a move toward advanced, low‑observable detection capabilities that can enhance…

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Rheinmetall and Hensoldt integrate passive sensor tech into next‑gen air defence system

Key developments: German defence firms Rheinmetall and Hensoldt have successfully combined Hensoldt’s passive sensor suite with Rheinmetall’s air‑defence platform, creating a system that can detect, track and engage aerial threats without emitting radar signals. The demonstration, reported by…

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Rheinmetall and Hensoldt Successfully Integrate Passive Sensors into Modern Air‑Defence System

Key developments: – Rheinmetall and Hensoldt have shown that passive sensor technology can be seamlessly added to a contemporary air‑defence platform, enhancing detection capabilities without emitting signals that could be jammed or traced. – The demonstration, reported by…

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