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The state-owned Enterprise générale du Cobalt (EGC) is working to improve the artisanal cobalt mining industry in Kolwezi, having exported 1,000 tons of 'clean' cobalt in November 2025, despite facing various challenges.

Ostrava, Czechia will host the European Curling Championships for men and women from October 27 to November 1, featuring top teams from across Europe, including the host Czech team.

The Greek government has proposed significant tax and pension legislative changes affecting military personnel and rural farmers.

A new system for returning the Excise Tax on agricultural diesel directly at the pump will come into effect on November 1, 2026, benefiting farmers.

Greece's Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family clarifies details regarding a report on irregularities in social assistance payments, stating that audits began in November 2023.

In December, industrial production in the euro area decreased by 1.4% compared to November, despite showing a year-on-year increase of 1.2%.

The Argentine dollar continues to decline, hitting $1,420 at Banco Nación, its lowest point since November.

Import prices in the USA were unchanged year-on-year in December, following a 0.1% decline in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Ana Torrens will take over as the president of Deloitte Spain from Héctor Flórez starting June 1, following Flórez's announcement last November of his intention to step down for family reasons.

HOFOR has raised heating prices by 3% starting November 1, 2025, due to an unexpected increase in demand contrary to previous mild weather expectations.

The police have completed the preliminary investigation into the explosion that occurred at the Hotel Joronjälki on November 1, 2025, confirming a second victim as a 35-year-old Estonian man and collaborating with Estonian authorities for identification.

Rockstar Games is gearing up to market Grand Theft Auto 6, anticipating a release date of November 1, 2026, after prior delays.

Inflation in the Eurozone decreased to 1.7 percent in January, according to preliminary data from Eurostat, down from 1.9 percent in December and 2.1 percent in November.

Dinamo Zagreb defeats Vukovar 3-1, maintaining a seven-point lead over Hajduk in the SuperSport HNL, showcasing an improvement in form since November.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced the first direct elections for the Palestinian National Council, set for November 1, 2023, in response to pressure from the United States.

The 2027 Rugby World Cup will take place in Australia from October 1 to November 13, with Argentina's team, the Pumas, competing in Group C.

In December, Argentines were inclined to accept lower salaries to secure new employment, with the average expected salary reported at $1,731,592, a 3.7% decrease from November, according to Bumeran.

Police authorities discovered heavy weapons and explosives in an abandoned barn near Vorizia, raising serious questions about their connection to a deadly conflict on November 1, which resulted in the deaths of 39-year-old Fanouris Kargakis and 56-year-old Evangelia Frangiadaki.

On its liquidation day in November 2025, Banco Master had only R$ 22.9 million in deposits at the Central Bank, which was less than 1% of the R$ 2.537 billion demanded by regulators from the conglomerate owned by Daniel Vorcaro.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that for the first time, Palestinians will directly vote for members of the PLO's highest decision-making body, the PNC, on November 1.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that elections to directly elect members of the Palestinian National Council will be held on November 1, 2026, marking the first time such elections will occur through universal suffrage.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced the first direct elections for the Palestinian Liberation Organization's parliament, scheduled for November 1, 2026.

Voyager 1 is set to reach a distance of one light-day from Earth around November 2026, marking the first time a man-made object will be so far away that radio signals will take 24 hours to travel each way.

The government announced a major change in the return process of the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on agricultural diesel, allowing farmers to receive the discount directly when purchasing fuel, starting from November 1, 2026.

Inflation in France increased by 0.8% year-on-year in December, according to provisional data from INSEE, with a slight rise of 0.1% over the last month following a decrease in November.

Chandler Simon, an 18-year-old from Atlanta, set a new Georgia state record for saltwater fishing by catching a 1.53 kg flounder on November 25, 2025, surpassing the previous women's record from 2023.

Italy has introduced a general helmet requirement for skiers, making it the first European country to enforce such a rule for all downhill riders from November 1, 2025.

Foreign tourism to Spain is slowing, with only a 2.1% annual increase in November 2025, due to a significant drop in arrivals from France, the second largest source market.

The organizer of the New Year's Dive in České Budějovice anticipates around 100 participants for the event.

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo was inaugurated on November 1, showcasing a vast collection of 5000 years of history near the Giza pyramids.

Sergej Jakirović secured a significant victory for Hull City, defeating second-placed Middlesbrough 1-0, bringing his team within two points of direct promotion to the Premier League.

Italy has implemented a mandatory ski helmet law for adults, effective from November 1, with penalties for violations including fines and possible removal of ski passes.

Russia's economic growth has nearly stalled as the GDP saw only a 0.1% increase year-on-year by the end of November 2025, marking the worst performance since early 2023 according to the Ministry of Economic Development and 'The Moscow Times'.