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The European Capital of Innovation Awards have been recognising cities that lead the way in delivering innovative solutions for their citizens for a decade. This year's top prizes were awarded to Italy's Torino and Portugal's Braga.

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Detentions of counterfeit in the EU have reached new heights, with law enforcement authorities detaining 152 million fake articles in 2023, a 77% increase from the previous year. This is part of efforts by EU enforcers to protect intellectual property rights within the EU and at its borders.

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