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In Austria, the high rate of serious acts of violence against women by (ex-)partners has led to protests in recent months. The country has already registered nine cases of femicide this year; in the most recent one a 35-year-old woman was shot dead, presumably by her ex-partner. In 2020, there were a total of 31 femicides. A summit has now been held to discuss measures to protect women and girls. The country's press stresses the role of prevention.

After three days, the Cyprus talks in Geneva have ended without any results. There was not enough common ground between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides even for a formal start to new negotiations, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. Despite the lack of progress he said he wanted to make a new attempt at talks in the near future. The press is at a loss.

The people of Madrid elect a new regional parliament tomorrow. The current president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso of the conservative People's Party (PP), ordered a snap election after ending a coalition with the liberal Ciudadanos party. Ayuso is the favourite according to the polls and has said she would be willing to form a coalition with the far-right Vox party. Commentators focus on the way the election campaign was conducted.

In Sweden's discussion about migration policy and the honour and clan culture the focus has shifted to cousin marriages. In Gothenburg, the Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats are calling for a nationwide education campaign on the associated medical risks. Commentators lay out historical and social arguments.