Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go
Italy’s ruling coalition has announced a major change to the country’s voting system, aiming to give its members an edge in the next election. The plan would shift from a mixed method—where some seats are chosen by party lists and others by single‑winner districts—to an entirely proportional model.
Italy is not just a dream destination for tourists. It's becoming a hotspot for the wealthy. Over 3, 600 millionaires moved there last year. They brought in €21 billion. Why? Italy offers a special tax deal. It's called the CR7 rule. Named after Cristiano Ronaldo, it lets newcomers pay a flat tax. T
Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying to keep its budget balanced and reduce debt, but recent storms have made things harder. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, said that helping people and businesses affected by the storms is a priority. This means that the government migh
Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying hard to keep its budget in check and reduce debt. But, storms have caused a lot of damage. This makes things more complicated. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, spoke about this. He said that helping people and businesses affected by
Japan has very few Christians, only about 0. 7% of the population. Yet, Christian schools are everywhere and super popular. Why is that? Many people think it's because these schools are seen as fancy or upper-class, especially for girls. But is that really the whole story? Let's talk about one scho
Italy's government just took a big step. They want to stop migrant boats from entering their waters. This is not a new idea. But it is getting stricter. The plan is to block boats for up to six months. This is during times of "exceptional pressure" at their borders. The government says this is to pr
Austria captured the top spot in a surprise twist during the women’s team combined at the Winter Games. The duo of Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber skied their way to gold after the United States’ leading contenders slipped past the finish line in fourth place, missing a medal by just 0. 06 second
Japanese finance chief Satsuki Katayama hinted that the country might look at surplus money in its foreign‑currency reserves to help pay for upcoming reductions in food sales tax. At a press briefing, she said that excess funds from the $1. 4 trillion reserve pool have historically been moved into t
Italy is furious. The country's leaders are not happy with a Swiss court's decision. The court freed a bar owner on bail. This man is linked to a New Year's Eve fire. The fire killed 40 people and hurt over 100. Many of the injured were young. The bar owner, Jacques Moretti, and his wife are being
