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Austrian scientists develop world's first invisible hearing implant

A new, invisible hearing implant developed in Austria represents a world first in medical technology. In Bulgaria, MPs approved measures to protect reporters from strategic lawsuits designed to intimidate them. The Cypriot cabinet is advancing a bill to prioritize children's needs in the special education system, while Croatia signed an €898.9 million deal for a double-track railway line.

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Bright spots across Europe

Austria Implant Austrian researchers debut world’s first invisible hearing implant Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bosnia Deposits Safer savings for bank depositors Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bulgaria Journalists Parliament shields journalists from intimidation lawsuits Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Croatia Contract Record investment for railway expansion Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Cyprus Education Cabinet moves to reform special education Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Czechia Revitalize Golf resort revives forgotten village Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Hungary Ranked University reaches global top 250 Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Iceland Praise Minister praised for practicing politics in politics Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ireland Manager Galway nears appointment of Fitzmaurice Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Kosovo Hunters Mayors elect new federation president Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia Debut Teenager makes historic hockey debut Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Lithuania Energy Private millions flow into energy storage and wind Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Malta Scholastic Classrooms fill for new scholastic year Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Montenegro Rescue Mountain rescue saves ill-equipped hikers Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Norway Averted Kindergarten strike called off Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovakia Bratislava Capital leads national quality of life index Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovenia Rescue Police rescue boy from locked van Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Spain Victory Yamal leads dominant win over Croatia Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Sweden Apology Commission calls for state apology to Sami people Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Switzerland FertileSoil Construction waste transformed into fertile soil Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ukraine Payments Direct payments for eligible citizens Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →