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Icelandic researcher charts path for new pregnancy drugs

Good news from the medical and cultural sectors. An Icelandic researcher in the US has identified a potential pathway for life-saving drugs to treat a severe pregnancy condition. In Lithuania, a Ukrainian refugee has become a local role model by rapidly mastering the language and teaching it to her compatriots. Meanwhile, Czech citizens spontaneously crowdfunded 8.5 million crowns for revolution commemorations in just a few days, surpassing years of state funding.

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Bright spots across Europe

Albania Averted Firefighters avert tragedy in Fier Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Belgium Birthday Heir to the throne turns twenty-five Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bosnia Awards Local series Kotlina takes three awards at AFA Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bulgaria StarAthlete National first in European athletics Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Czechia Donations Public outspends state on revolution anniversary Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Finland Education Fisheries training being considered for return Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Germany Outlook Life expectancy and climate goals improve Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Hungary Restaurant Three decades of Hungarian-Jewish fine dining Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Iceland Breakthrough Scientist finds hope for pregnancy disease Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Kosovo Investment Diaspora urged to bring business home Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia Recognition Liepāja makes international travel shortlist Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Lithuania Language Refugee leads the way in language lessons Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Luxembourg Relief Treaty aiming to provide taxpayer relief Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Malta Eurovision Beppe Caruana takes seventh at Junior Eurovision Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Moldova Bronze World marathon bronze for Tarnovschi Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Poland Urns Local funeral urns find export success Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Sweden Record Walker breaks national record by over a minute Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Switzerland Pensions National pension system remains world-class Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →