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Piotr Serafin

Piotr Serafin

Polish politician

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  • Sep 23

    EU Commission proposes unlocking €4.2B for Hungary following rule-of-law reforms

    The European Commission has recommended releasing €4.2 billion in cohesion funds and restoring Erasmus+ access to Hungary after prime minister Péter Magyar passed anti-corruption reforms.

  • May 29

    Giant Forest Fire Near Warsaw: 100 Hectares Burn, Arson Investigation Launched

    A crown fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the forests of powiat wołomiński near Warsaw, spreading to 100 hectares and prompting a massive firefighting effort. Officials suspect arson after a second ignition point was spotted.

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A parent stops the Bend attacker

Trump pauses Russia sanctions to ease diesel-price pressure

Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a Russia sanctions package that Congress passed in September and that was due to take effect within days. The waiver came as the White House sought lower diesel prices before the 3 November midterm elections.

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  • Malibu Bryson Fire evacuations

    The Bryson Fire reaches 147 acres at 17% containment near Malibu as firefighters battle the flames from ground and air, local authorities say.

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The Middle East after Gaza

New US sanctions on 26 targets and further Hormuz and Yemen incidents, but no change in the strike halt or talks.

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