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What’s the Buzz in Europe these Days? And What About Diplomacy? by Maria Grant
The Chestertown Spy - Maryland
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August 12, 2025
After I returned from my two-week European foreign affairs journey, my stateside friends asked me, “What’s the buzz in Europe? What are the Europeans saying about Trump?” My response was, “They’re really not talking about Trump. They’re talking...
New EU-mandated car safety tech can be 'irrational, erratic and put lives at risk', experts warn after tests
This Is Money
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August 12, 2025
Drivers have been warned latest models in showrooms feature new - EU mandated - safety technology that can be distracting and even dangerous. What Car? has carried out tests of the system installed in six brand new motors and came to the...
Advent: EU approves acquisition of TBI Bank EAD
Market Screener
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August 12, 2025
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of sole control of TBI Bank EAD (Bulgaria) by Advent International L.P. ('Advent') (United States). The transaction mainly concerns the banking sector in Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania. The...
Alerts and insurance: How to prepare for a summer holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations
Euronews
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August 12, 2025
This summer has seen dozens of heatwaves bake Europe, creating prime conditions for wildfires to break out. An area almost the size of Luxembourg has been burnt by blazes so far this year. Experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the...
FTSE 100 Live: Inflation takes edge off UK gains; car finance firm...
Proactive UK
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August 12, 2025
FTSE 100 up 10 at 9,139.84 Wall Street uneasy ahead of inflation number Building stocks in demand Analyst cautions on retail sales figures UK jobs data underwhelms - again 2.40 pm: Car finance firm firmly on road to recovery Peel Hunt has upgraded...
New gun permits quadruple in Poland since 2020 amid Ukraine war
Notes from Poland
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August 12, 2025
Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We...
Fintech, gaming, AI dominate Türkiye's startup investments in first half
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL Fintech, gaming and artificial intelligence emerged as the top draws in Türkiye's startup ecosystem during the first half of 2025, with expectations for continued funding in these sectors amid a selective investor landscape. According to...
Can French state access your bank account and take money?
The Connexion
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August 12, 2025
Unpaid taxes or fines can lead to forced seizures Seizures allow the government to take funds held by a third-party – usually a bank – to repay part of a debt amount owed ronstik/Shutterstock Reader Question: In reading your article about new...
26 EU countries issue statement in support of Ukraine ahead of the Alaska talks
Saudi Gazette
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August 12, 2025
BRUSSELS — The leaders of the European Union issued a joint statement ahead of the US-Russia summit this Friday to highlight their unwavering support for Ukraine. All EU leaders signed up for the text, except for Hungary, which had reservations...
Colombo’s Apartment Boom Defies Old Myths, Drives Investor Gains
Lanka News Web
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August 12, 2025
By:Staff Writer August 12, Colombo (LNW):Once dismissed as incompatible with Sri Lankan lifestyle traditions, apartment living has emerged as one of the country’s most dynamic real estate segments, reshaping Colombo’s skyline and delivering...
Gaza: journalists’ unions mobilise in Europe
European Federation of Journalists
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Picture credit: SJF. A targeted Israeli attack killed six journalists in Gaza on Sunday. These crimes have rekindled the mobilisation of journalists’ unions in Europe. On the call of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), journalists’...
Your Bank Holiday sorted - Greenbelt Festival weekend & day tickets available
Edinburgh Evening News
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August 12, 2025
Thursday 21 – Sunday 24 August 2025 l Boughton House l Kettering. Not sorted your August Bank Holiday yet? Then get yourself, your family, and your friends to this year’s Greenbelt Festival. Not only does it have some amazing headline acts, it’s...
Remedies for PV curtailment in Poland
pv-magazine
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August 12, 2025
Solar curtailment is on the rise in Poland, with around 600 GWh of PV capacity reduced during the first six months of 2025. The Warsaw-based Institute for Renewable Energy (IEO) suggests one solution is to support the electrification of Poland’s...
8 of the best things to do in France's Loire Valley
Lonely Planet
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The Loire Valley is studded with thousands of castles, old villages and vineyards. This region in western France blends history, nature and the French art de vivre (art of living). Crossed by the Loire, the last wild river in Europe, the area is a...
FAWEGAM, EU Empower Stakeholders on Peacebuilding, others
The Voice Gambia
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August 12, 2025
By: Haruna Kuyateh The Forum for African Women Educationalists Gambia Chapter (FAWEGAM), with support from the European Union, on Friday organized a day-long regional sensitization session for civil society organizations and key stakeholders on...
Satellite Data Shows Europe Tripling Defense Factory Expansion Since 2022
Pravda.ru
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August 12, 2025
Satellite Data Shows Europe Tripling Defense Factory Expansion Since 2022 Europe is preparing for a potential military conflict by expanding weapons manufacturing at a historic rate, according to the Financial Times. Using data from the Sentinel-1...
Alaska talks: EU statement on Ukraine
EUROPE DIPLOMATIC
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August 12, 2025
Brussels 12.08.2025 “We, the Leaders of the European Union, welcome the efforts of President Trump towards ending Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and achieving a just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine” reads the EU statement,...
How Premier League Clubs’ Ambitious Plans Sparked a Major Transfer Frenzy in Europe
BVM Sports
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August 12, 2025
The ongoing summer transfer window in European football has become a whirlwind, driven by the ambitious strategies of Premier League clubs. Upwards of $6 billion has already been spent as teams like Liverpool and Manchester City scramble to...
Rada finance committee advances defence city bills to second reading
Interfax Ukraine
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August 12, 2025
The Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy recommended adopting draft laws No. 13420 (amendments to the Tax Code) and No. 13421 (amendments to the Customs Code) as a basis for implementing the Defence City concept with...
Greece–Germany Trade Hits €12 Billion in 2024
To Vima
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August 12, 2025
Bilateral trade between Greece and Germany reached €12.05 billion in 2024, marking a 3.8% increase compared to 2023, according to the latest annual report from the Greek Embassy in Berlin. The growth moved Greece up two positions, making it...