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Fitch upgrades Cyprus credit rating as national debt falls

Fitch Ratings upgraded Cyprus to an 'A' rating following a sharp reduction in the country's public debt. In Sweden, a consumer board ruled that 700,000 car owners are entitled to refunds after the shutdown of outdated 2G and 3G networks. Meanwhile, a team of five Romanian climbers set a national record by summiting the highly technical Ama Dablam peak in the Himalayas.

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Bright spots across Europe

Austria YoungestMayor Village elects country's youngest mayor Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Belgium Cyclocross Success continues on the cyclocross track Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Bosnia Roaming EU Roaming Talks Begin for Western Balkans Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Croatia SportsComplex National sports complex moves to planning stage Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Cyprus Upgrade Fitch raises credit rating to 'A' Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Denmark Healing Fist-sized tumors vanish in miracle recovery Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Estonia Freedom Supreme Court rehabilitates freedom fighter Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Finland Tramline Helsinki opens eight kilometres of new track Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Greece Affirmed National credit rating holds steady Read the country's news →
Ireland Upgrade Cork Airport begins €200m security overhaul Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Italy Sinner Sinner looks to the future Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Kosovo Recruits Police recruit sons of fallen heroes Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Latvia Unlocked Jazz singer gets the Maestro to sing Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Luxembourg Salaries Average monthly salary projected to reach 7,134 euros Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Malta Eurovision Junior Eurovision sets online viewing record Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Netherlands Winner National frost brings out the skates Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Portugal FuelPrice Gasoline prices set to drop below €2 Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Romania Climbers Five Romanian climbers set record on Ama Dablam Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Spain Compensation Parents awarded €5.7m for childbirth errors Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →
Sweden Refunds Consumer board orders refunds for 700,000 car owners Read the country's news →
Switzerland Donations Public raises 75,000 francs for bereaved farmers Read the full story ↗ Read the country's news →