Libre News of The World Express Edition. Wednesday the 11th of June 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: Germany announced plans to expand its military by up to 60,000 troops to meet NATO readiness goals, raising the Bundeswehr’s total strength to approximately 260,000 soldiers, according to Der Spiegel. In Ireland, corporate tax revenues are expected to grow beyond €28 billion, driven by U.S. multinationals and new global tax reforms, as reported by The Irish Times. Norway has approved a new tourist tax to manage infrastructure pressures caused by surging visitor numbers, with implementation expected by summer 2026, NRK confirms. At the Tashkent International Investment Forum, Uzbekistan revealed a $5.5 billion green hydrogen project with Plug Power and Allied Green Ammonia, showcasing its economic ambitions, Gazeta.uz reports. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia began a large-scale prisoner exchange focused on young and wounded soldiers, following talks in Istanbul, as covered by Ukrinform. In the UK, Uber will launch fully driverless car trials in 2026 in partnership with Wayve, part of a broader push under the Automated Vehicles Act, according to The Guardian. In Greece and the UK, talks resumed over the possible return of the Parthenon Sculptures under a proposed reciprocal loan deal, Kathimerini notes. Spain is enduring a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures reaching 42°C in the south, prompting health alerts and infrastructure concerns, El País reports. In Italy, a referendum to ease citizenship laws failed due to low turnout, despite majority support among those who voted, La Repubblica confirms. Finally, Portugal celebrated its national holiday today with events in Lagos, Algarve, attended by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, highlighting global ties with the Portuguese diaspora, according to Público. These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!