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A privacy organization based in Vienna has lodged complaints against Elon Musk's "X" social network in eight European countries. The complaints, filed by the European Digital Rights Center, also known as Noyb ("None of Your Business"), accuse "X" (formerly "Twitter) of unlawfully using users' personal data for its artificial intelligence technology without obtaining consent.

A Vienna-based privacy campaign group lodged complaints in eight European countries against Elon Musk's X on Monday over "unlawfully" feeding the personal data of users into its artificial intelligence technology without their consent.

The price of renting student accommodation continue to rise.

The new academic year that is just around the corner is causing extra stress for households and parents who are being asked to find accommodation for their children.

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday the diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys to the Palestinian Authority would be revoked over Oslo's "anti-Israel behavior" since the Gaza war began last October.

"I ordered the termination of any representation on behalf of the Norwegian Embassy in Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinian Authority," Katz said in a statement.

Paros offers “a picturesque and less crowded alternative,” according to the British newspaper “Express.” The article adds: “This island was recently listed by The Times among the five secret European destinations to explore, praised for its ability to offer an alternative escape from heavily crowded tourist areas, with serene beaches and affordable tavernas.”

According to Eurostat data for July 2024, the lowest minimum wage within the EU is found in Bulgaria at 477 euros, while the highest is in Luxembourg at 2,570 euros. In the past year, Bulgaria's minimum wage has increased by 78 euros, and Luxembourg's by nearly 70 euros.

Zoe Fitsiou and Milena Kontou delivered an outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clinching the bronze medal in the women's lightweight double sculls on Friday. The event, held at Vaires-sur-Marne, saw the Greek duo finish behind Great Britain, who took gold, and Romania, who secured silver.

Greek rowers Petros Gkaidatzis and Antonios Papakonstantinou react following their performance in the lightweight men's double sculls final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The event, held on Friday at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne, saw the Greek duo finish behind Ireland and Italy, securing a bronze medal. This achievement marks Greece's third Olympic medal at Paris 2024.

The prisoner exchange between Russia and the West, which took place on Thursday in Istanbul, resembled moments from the Cold War, complete with the dramatic setting of an isolated airport area.

From Russia, 16 people were released: four to the U.S. and 12 to Germany, one of whom was Belarusian.

A helicopter crashed into a building in Ireland today, causing casualties, according to police reports.

The incident took place near Kilucan in County Westmeath, Ireland, around 3:30 PM local time (5:30 PM Greek time), confirmed by the Irish police.

Police and emergency services are at the crash site.