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German coalition politicians push for higher tobacco tax to fund health care

German coalition politicians push for higher tobacco tax to fund health care

Senior lawmakers propose raising tobacco taxes to address billions in health insurance shortfalls, which would increase price of a 20-pack of cigarettes to around $13

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Poland’s birth rate set to decline further in coming years: Report
30.01.2026

Poland’s birth rate set to decline further in coming years: Report

Poland's population expected to fall from its current level of around 37M to 36.6M in 2030, 35.3M in 2040, and 32.5M in 2060, according to Statistics Poland

Italy favors maintaining dialogue with Iran: Foreign minister
30.01.2026

Italy favors maintaining dialogue with Iran: Foreign minister

Designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a ‘terrorist organization’ does not mean the EU should stop its dialogue with Tehran, says Antonio Tajani

France's Macron calls for ‘massive’ anti-drug plan targeting ports, airports
30.01.2026

France's Macron calls for ‘massive’ anti-drug plan targeting ports, airports

Comprehensive plan expected to be presented within a month, according to local media

Protest held in the Netherlands over police violence against 2 Muslim women
30.01.2026

Protest held in the Netherlands over police violence against 2 Muslim women

Video clip shows officer assaulting women, hitting one with a baton and kicking the other in the stomach

EU announces $183M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Moldova
29.01.2026

EU announces $183M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Moldova

‘This week, 447 power generators, worth €3.7 million ($4.4 million), have been delivered to restore electricity to hospitals, shelters and other critical services,’ says European Commission