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British state pension rises as researchers pioneer cancer tracking

British retirees will receive a Β£500 annual increase to the state pension starting in April. In Lithuania, university researchers have developed a new method for tracking cellular gene activity to better understand cancer development. Meanwhile, a local business initiative in Malta has triggered a surge in national blood donations.

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Bright spots across Europe

Austria Decoding Researchers decode switches that control gene usage Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bosnia Acquittal Court clears intelligence chief Read the country's news →
Cyprus WaterSaving Nicosia plugs its leaking pipes Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Czechia Station SmΓ­chov station opens first platform Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Denmark Employment National employment figures rise Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Estonia Recovered Hanna-Liina Võsa returns after burnout Read the country's news →
Finland Mentors Former police officers tutor young people Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Iceland Activation Pathway investment opens Gullfoss to visitors Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia DroneApp Volunteer develops drone recognition app Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Lithuania Research Scientists develop new method to study gene activity Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Malta Donors Corporate blood drive bolsters national supply Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Montenegro Modernization Police and border services secure 54 million euro upgrade Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Netherlands Victory PSV defeats Porto in Champions League Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Norway Forecast Equinor forecasts strongest performance since 2022 Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Poland Records Stock exchange reaches record highs Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Romania Pension Private pensions declared safe Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Slovenia Sharing Intelligence sharing with United States resumes Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Switzerland Seniors Burgdorf recruits retirees to fill skills gap Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Ukraine Pensions Pensions expected to rise Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
United Kingdom Pension Pensioners to receive nearly Β£500 annual raise Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →