German farmers blockade Berlin over subsidy cuts; lava destroys Iceland homes
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Thousands of tractors blocked Berlin as German farmers protested rising costs and plans to phase out agricultural fuel subsidies. Farmers' union president Joachim Rukwied demanded the government scrap the subsidy cuts.
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Finance minister Christian Lindner faced a hostile crowd and said he couldn't promise more aid, but said "we can fight together for you to enjoy more freedom and respect for your work."
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In Iceland, lava from the Fagradalsfjall volcano destroyed several houses in Grindavík. The eruption is ongoing and new fissures could still open, officials warned.
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Germany's economy shrank 0.3% in 2023, putting the country on track for its first two-year recession since the early 2000s, as higher interest rates and costs weighed.
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The Austrian People's Party unanimously selected Reinhold Lopatka as its lead candidate for the upcoming European Parliament election.