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Since its creation, the foundation has raised almost 474 million euro for medical aid. ADVERTISEMENTThe Grand Christmas Charity Orchestra has been uniting Poles for 33 years. The foundation was founded in 1993 with the aim of bringing help to those who need it most. It supports public health in Poland by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment for hospitals and clinics. To date, the Grand Orchestra has contributed to the implementation of eight national medical programmes. Mr. Robot, a volunteer dressed as a robot, wouldn’t miss the event for the world: “I can see how happy people are. It’s good entertainment and I’m…

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Russia launched at least 61 drones over Ukraine on the night of 24-25 January, whilst Ukrainian forces confirmed to have downed 46 them. ADVERTISEMENTRussia launched at least 61 drones over Ukraine on the night of 24-25 January, whilst Ukrainian forces confirmed to have downed 46 of the drones and two Russian missiles launched from aircraft.Some of the regions the drones were downed in included Odesa, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, according to local media. Explosions could be heard in the Kyiv region causing damage to the towns of Vyshneve and a settlement in the Fastiv district. A nine-story residential building…

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The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum showcased his familiar economic rhetoric. Yet, it could be argued that his speech was marked by economic misconceptions and exaggerations, Piero Cingari writes. ADVERTISEMENTUS President Donald Trump’s video address at the World Economic Forum on Thursday may well be a textbook example of a bluff strategy familiar to poker players.From his fixation on the US trade deficit, which he portrays as an economic evil, to his claims of trillions…

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The new US administration has sent jitters across the world with trade plans that could severely damage the EU. ADVERTISEMENTRaising tariffs is not the right tool to address economic or national security concerns, European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Thursday, recommending that US President Donald Trump instead focus on tackling economic inequality.”On aggregate, things seem to be working quite well in the United States; where there are some issues, they are probably more linked to income inequality,” the Latvian, who was previously EU trade chief, told a panel organised by the World Economic Forum in Davos.Dombrovskis, who is now Commissioner…

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Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump’s tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies showing significant volatility. ADVERTISEMENTGlobal markets faced a rollercoaster of volatility as major asset classes swung sharply during Donald Trump’s first day in office. Investor sentiment was dominated by the US President’s potential implementation of the tariff pledges made during his campaign.On Monday, European stock markets closed broadly higher after Trump’s team signalled that the initial executive orders might exclude tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico. US stock…

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This article was originally published in Polish The coronavirus pandemic, although an economic disaster for most businesses, became a source of success for many Polish gaming companies. But how did they do it? ADVERTISEMENTThe big shot in the popularity of video games in recent years has seen the Polish gaming scene start to triumph not only domestically, but also internationally. Companies such as CD Projekt recorded increases, while other, smaller projects went public at the same time. So what has been the key to their success? Although gaming companies were doing so well in Poland that a new WIG-Games index was…

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