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Portuguese scientist becomes first national to join Nobel medicine committee

Gonçalo Castelo Branco has become the first Portuguese national appointed to the Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine, taking a seat to help select future laureates. In Belgium, Remco Evenepoel was crowned European cycling champion following a performance praised for its tactical precision. Meanwhile, a Finnish entrepreneur is trialing a sports app in Ukraine that converts screen time into movement incentives for children.

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Bright spots across Europe

Albania Students University rector prioritizes character over diplomas Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Austria Support Social Ministry proposes grief leave for miscarriages Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Belgium Champions National motocross victory and European cycling title Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bulgaria Outperformer National debt management defies expectations Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Cyprus Finances Finances repaired as focus shifts to investment Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Denmark Victory National team beats Wales in convincing win Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Estonia Growth Bank CEO finds silver lining in rival's staff Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Finland App Tampere sports app moves into Ukrainian schools Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Iceland Nutrition Couple launches app to decode the dinner plate Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ireland FeeCuts Budget 2027 offers relief for parents Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Kosovo Football National team moves into second pot for Euro 2028 Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia Teaching Diplomat moves to the classroom Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Lithuania Pool Twelve million euros for a swim Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Luxembourg Reunited Fani finds her rescuer Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Malta Unity Football victory unites political rivals Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Montenegro Healthcare Specialized team formed for aneurysm emergencies Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Netherlands DebtDrop Total student debt falls for first time Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Norway Surge Stock climbs 500 percent Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Poland Comeback Swiatek advances after Beijing comeback Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Portugal Nobel First Portuguese scientist joins Nobel selection committee Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovenia Cyclist Pogačar starts early after injury rest Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Spain Building Approval for 13,000 new homes in Madrid Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Sweden Prices Food giant cuts shelf prices Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ukraine Shootdowns Turrets intercept jet-powered drones Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →