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Iran war could spark Africa’s next jobs crisis

According to the International Labour Organization, the oil shock triggered by the Middle East conflict could have severe consequences for the continent’s labour market, with SMEs, informal workers and the agricultural sector set to be the most vulnerable.

Books, authors and readers: a day at Lisbon Book Fair

June in Lisbon isn’t just about the Popular Saints festivities: it’s also when Parque Eduardo VII turns into the country’s biggest bookshop. Ninety‑six years after its first edition, in 1930, the Book Fair still draws huge crowds. We went to find out why.

EU exports of shark fins dropped in 2025

In 2025, the EU exported 2.7 thousand tonnes of shark fins to countries outside the EU, worth €44.8 million. Compared with 2024, the export volume decreased by 15.2% (from 3.1 thousand tonnes), and the export value dropped by 31.3% (from €65.3 million). These decreases

Justice and Home Affairs Council

On 4 June, Justice and Home Affairs Ministers from EU member states and Schengen Associated Countries met at the JHA Council in Luxembourg. Among other topics, Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner presented the main findings of the 5th Report on the