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Heute vor 50 Jahren wurde Apple in einer Garage in Kalifornien gegründet. Was als kleines Start-up begann, wurde zum zeitweise wertvollsten Unternehmen der Welt. Der steile Aufstieg des Tech-Riesen in sechs Kapiteln.

Member states’ representatives greenlight signature and provisional application of EU-UK agreement on Gibraltar.

The European Union issued a statement reiterating its principled position against the death penalty in all cases and circumstances and expresses deep concern over Israel’s approval of the Death Penalty Bill as a grave regression from its de facto moratorium The EU urges Israel to abide by its previous position and its obligations under international law and democratic principles, noting that capital punishment violates the right to life, risks ill-treatment, has no proven deterrent effect, and renders judicial errors irreversible.

An Employment and Social Affairs Committee delegation went to San Patrignano, Foggia and Caserta to look into the working and living conditions of various groups.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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An Employment and Social Affairs Committee delegation went to San Patrignano, Foggia and Caserta to look into the working and living conditions of various groups.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Schock in Pully: Das Grab von Trystan Pidoux (†17) soll wieder geöffnet werden. Das sorgte für dramatische Szene am Mittwoch auf dem Friedhof. Inklusive einem Polizeieinsatz.

Le rôle de médiateur joué par le Pakistan dans ce conflit en a surpris plus d'un. Mais cela n'aurait peut-être pas dû.

From 30 March to 1 April, a Housing Committee delegation visited Lisbon in Portugal to review measures tackling the housing crisis with national authorities and stakeholders.
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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From 30 March to 1 April, a Housing Committee delegation visited Lisbon in Portugal to review measures tackling the housing crisis with national authorities and stakeholders.
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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Das Solarprojekt entlang der Nationalstrassen ist seit 2022 kaum vorangekommen. Nun drohen die Pläne des Bundes aus Zeitdruck zu scheitern. Gründe sind die Komplexität und fehlende Rentabilität des Projekts. In unserer Leserschaft herrscht Uneinigkeit.

Staub und Tempo prägen den Mountainbike-Weltcup immer mehr. Routinier Mathias Flückiger kritisiert die neuen Streckenbedingungen. Trotzdem will er gelassener denn je in seine 18. Weltcup-Saison starten.

Ein vertauschter USB-Stick führt zu einem Debakel in Appenzell Innerrhoden: Statt einer harmlosen Powerpoint-Präsentation erhält ein Journalist der «Appenzeller Zeitung» 150 Dokumente mit hochsensiblen Daten. Die Behörden wussten davon nichts. Wie ist das möglich?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has slammed Spain's government for refusing to allow the US to use its airspace for the Iran war. In an interview he said that Nato could not be "a one-way street" and announced that the alliance would have to be re-examined. Italy also recently denied US fighter jets the right to land in Sicily. Europe's press sees the alliance in grave danger.

The US-Israeli war against Iran – and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – have caused energy prices to soar. Measures to curb petrol prices are being implemented or discussed in several EU countries. Europe's press takes stock of the situation – with a sense of déjà vu.