Annotated review of the mammal fauna in the Chornobyl Biosphere Reserve as of 2023 by Sergii Gashchak

“…Twenty-two species have protected status in Ukraine (Red Data Book of Ukraine, 2021), and 6 in Europe (IUCN Red List, 2024). The changes in the checklist of the Reserve’s mammal fauna have mainly resulted from more intense studies and using revised approaches. …”
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The record-breaking precipitation event of December 2022 in Portugal by T. M. Ferreira, T. M. Ferreira, R. M. Trigo, T. H. Gaspar, J. G. Pinto, A. M. Ramos

“…Over the last decade, several studies have shown the important and specific role played by atmospheric rivers (ARs) in the occurrence of EPEs in western Europe, particularly in the Iberia Peninsula. In this study we analyze the all-time 24 h record-breaking precipitation (120.3 mm) recorded in the historical Dom Luiz Observatory (records since 1863) in Lisbon, Portugal, between 12 and 13 December 2022. …”
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Pine Shoot Beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Michael C. Thomas, Wayne N. Dixon, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…It describes this serious pest of pines in Europe that is considered a potential threat to some of the pine species cultivated in Florida — distribution, identification, biology, economic importance, survey, and management. …”
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First records of six ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) for Slovenia by Gregor Bračko, Lucija Česnik

“…Findings of C. gestroi and T. jailensis considerably extend their previously known ranges in Europe. …”
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La restauration du crocodile historique du Muséum des Sciences naturelles d’Angers by Michel Beucher, Miguel Prôa

“…Present throughout the History of Europe, crocodile taxidermy preparations conveyed a powerful symbolism until the 18th century. …”
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THE PROSPECTS FOR INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION: A LIBERAL INTERGOVERNMENTALIST PERSPECTIVE by Piotr Tosiek

“…The purpose of the article is to determine the probability of institutional reforms resulting from the debate on EU future held as a part of the “Conference on the Future of Europe” initiated in 2020. In the theoretical dimension, the analysis is based on the application of the liberal intergovernmentalist approach with its three assumptions: the strict categorization of intergovernmental decision-making built on the triad ‘preferences-negotiations-institutions’, the concept of demoicracy, and the need for differentiated integration. …”
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Small World: If Germany Only Trades With Democracies by Lukas Menkhoff

“…Moreover, the less democratic countries are tentatively poorer which implies that their trade structure follows a specific pattern; in particular these countries have a higher share of commodity exports which are hardly available in Germany or Europe. Consequently, the economic costs of such a self-imposed restriction would be high.…”
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The Effects Of Jeopolitic Risks Lived In The Middle East On Turkey-Middle East Trade Ortadoğu’da Yaşanan Jeopolitik Risklerin Türkiye-Ortadoğu Ticaretine Etkisi by Mehmet Şentürk, Ümit Gezici, Abdullah Kahraman

“…Turkey is located as geographical position in the centre of the Europe and the Middle-East market and in this respect it is also in an important transition route position. …”
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The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, 28 June 1914 by Meryem, Günaydın

“…The Sarajevo assassination, referred in the history texts as “spark” of the First World War or “like a clap of thunder to Europe”. In Serbia, the secret organization “Black Hand” engaged in activities for the unity of Serbs; together with Gavrilo Princip and Nedjelko Cabrinovic, Trifko Grabez, Muhamed Mehmedbasic, Vaso Cubriloviç , Cvijetko Popoviç had a mystical trip to the assassination plot. …”
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Romanian Prime Minister Gheorghe Tătărescu in the Capitals of the Little Entente: Belgrade (1936) and Prague (1937) by Marusia Cîrstea

“…Within this international context, Romanian Prime Minister Gheorghe Tătărescu (1934-1937) sought to establish bilateral contacts – with the great powers of Europe, but mainly with the members of the Little Entente – meant to both strengthen bilateral relations and clarify the states’ perspective on the events in progress. …”
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Komunikační síť knížete Ferdinanda ze Schwarzenberku na přelomu 17. a 18. století by Rostislav Smíšek

“…The peculiar features of contacts established by Ferdinand of Schwarzberg include the fact that they stretched across all social layers of the early Modern Age society: from the subjects up to members of several ruling dynasties throughout Europe. …”
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Calvyn oor die verskynsel van demonologie by C. F. C. Coetzee

“…This truth can already be observed in increasing occultism, witchcraft and other forms of demonology in Europe and in Africa, where traditional African culture plays a decisive role. …”
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Enjeux juridiques du contrôle des émissions personnelles de gaz à effet de serre par un dispositif de carte carbone by Sandrine Rousseaux, Nicolas Ochoa, Karine Foucher

“…Both of these controversial aspects are discussed on the basis of a comparative analysis of how the various carbon card programs, established or contemplated in Europe and in the USA, are designed and implemented. …”
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USA-Croatian cooperation in education and training for public administration in Croatia by Thomas A. Cozzens, Helena Blažić, Marija Kaštelan-Mrak

“…This paper presents an in depth review and analysis of focusing on its successes and challenges and the application of lessons learned to the future of public administration education, training and professional development in Southeast Europe.…”
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European UNESCO Geoparks: Introduction to Part II by Michael Benton

“…The concept of the volume is to survey all the key geoparks throughout Europe in terms of their palaeontological significance. …”
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Decentralization reforms and their relations to local democracy and efficiency: CEE lessons by Juraj Nemec

“…The paper discusses the implementation of decentralization in Central and Eastern Europe Countries after the signature and ratification of the European Charter of Local Self-Government. …”
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Les multiples facettes des inégalités écologiques by Lionel Charles, Cyria Emelianoff, Cynthia Ghorra-Gobin, Isabelle Roussel, François-Xavier Roussel, Helga-Jane Scarwell

“…The idea is to lean on degraded environmental conditions to strengthen the claims of unfavoured communities or ethnical groups. In Europe, it meets the more global notion of populations specifically exposed to risks or contaminating substances, or benefitting from weak quality surroundings. …”
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António Ferro: mezi Mussolinim a Salazarem by Aleš Vrbata

“…He belonged to those members of the European intellectual elite who envisioned a “new order” and its construction both in Portugal and Europe. Inspired by new artistic movements and the political experience of Sidónio Pais, Gabrielle D’Annun- zio, and Benito Mussolini, Ferro had to revise his ideas under Salazar’s Estado Novo (New State), regime inspired by national and European counter-revolutionary ideas and papal encyclicals. …”
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L’important, ce n’est pas que de participer ! by David Montembault, Élise Geisler

“…By making a detailed analysis of approximately twenty participative landscape projects carried out over the last fifteen years in Europe, we propose a "matrix" that can be used as a basis for reflecting on the implementation, analysis and/or evaluation of participative landscape projects. …”
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Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii): Identification, Ecology, and Management by Lindsy Iglesias, Teresia W. Nyoike, Oscur E. Liburd

“…It has been found infesting fruits in Europe and North and South America. Since its first capture in California in 2008, SWD has established populations throughout the United States in over 47 states. …”
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