France’s budget is in place – the economy and the EU breathe a sigh of relief

02/02/2026, 07:3702/02/2026, 07:37 After months of struggle, heavily indebted France finally receives a budget for the current year. Before the budget is officially considered approved, minority Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu must survive two no-confidence votes in the National Assembly this Monday evening. These were requested by the right-wing nationalists of Marine Le Pen on the […]

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Trump is crazy on social media

After criticism and ridicule of him and his administration’s policies, US President Donald Trump insulted the Grammy Gala and presenter Trevor Noah. 02/02/2026, 07:3602/02/2026, 1:30 p.m The music awards ceremony was “garbage” and “practically unwatchable,” Trump wrote on his online mouthpiece Truth Social. Trump described South African comedian Trevor Noah, who hosted the gala for […]

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Conservative Laura Fernández heads for victory

02/02/2026, 07:2002/02/2026, 07:20 According to preliminary results, the conservative Laura Fernández is clearly ahead in the presidential election in Costa Rica. According to the highest electoral court, the candidate from the Sovereign People’s Party (PPSO) received almost 49 percent of the votes after 88 percent of the polling stations were counted. A total of 20 […]

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Tourists have to pay entrance fee for Trevi Fountain

In Rome, tourists have to pay entry to the world-famous Trevi Fountain for the first time. 02/02/2026, 07:1902/02/2026, 07:19 Starting today, Monday, two euros will be charged for access to the demarcated area directly at the “Fontana di Trevi” water basin. Popular tourist destination: The Trevi Fountain in Rome.Image: keystone With this measure, the Italian […]

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Nur noch Macht und Brutalität zählen

Alain Berset wurde nach seinem Rücktritt als Bundesrat Generalsekretär des Europarats.Bild: keystone Interview Alain Berset spricht in seiner neuen Rolle als Generalsekretär des Europarats über Krieg in Europa, Fake News und den Umgang mit der Trump’schen Aussenpolitik. 02.02.2026, 06:3902.02.2026, 09:22 Michael Graber und Anna Wanner / ch media Das Büro von Alain Berset im Gebäude […]

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«Ohne Regeln regieren Macht und Brutalität»: Alain Berset im Interview

Alain Berset wurde nach seinem Rücktritt als Bundesrat Generalsekretär des Europarats.Bild: keystone Interview Alain Berset spricht in seiner neuen Rolle als Generalsekretär des Europarats über Krieg in Europa, Fake News und den Umgang mit der Trump’schen Aussenpolitik. 02.02.2026, 06:3902.02.2026, 06:46 Michael Graber und Anna Wanner / ch media Das Büro von Alain Berset im Gebäude […]

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