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Government to allow flat rate tourist tax
The visitor levy gives councils the power to tax stays in hotels and other accommodation.
Five-day timber homes 'could help Labour hit 1.5m housing target'
Senior Labour politicians discussed increasing the use of structural timber to help alleviate the country’s housing crisis
Planned strikes at Portuguese airport from September to January cancelled
Workers called off the strike, stating that the imposed conditions make it impossible to exercise their right to strike.
Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban weapons trade with Israel
Slovenia has been one of the most vocal EU countries calling for the bloc to take action against Israel. The country recognised a Palestinian state in June last year and has since repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and increased aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip.
Switzerland revives wartime bunkers amid heightened security concerns
The Swiss army has called on tech firms, researchers and startups to help turn these wartime bunkers into modern defence hubs using innovative and low-cost solutions.
Woman fighting for life after bear attack just miles from European capital
Residents have been warned to stay away from the area and be cautious
What to wear wild swimming for a comfortable and safe swim this summer
Heading to the lakes? Here's what to wear wild swimming to stay comfortable and swim safely this summer, with tips from the experts
5 people are trapped in a cave in Slovenia after heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise
Slovenian authorities say five people are trapped in a cave in the southwest of the country because of high water levels caused by heavy rainfall
China Appoints New Party Chief of Top Tax Authority
Hu Jinglin, a former vice finance minister, succeeds Wang Jun at the State Taxation Administration
Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary and Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia
Slovenia says it will introduce border checks with neighboring Hungary and Croatia following Italy’s decision to do the same with Slovenia because of security concerns due to violence in the Middle East