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Wedding FOMO after Bezos' big day? Craft your own magical moments at these budget-friendly destinations
IOL
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Now that the uber-wealthy set has left Venice after witnessing the gaudy nuptials of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, you'd think that it's a show-stopper, something that can't be outdone when it comes to deciding where to host your wedding...
2025 Rule of Law Report: European Commission fails to raise its voice and continues to ignore emergency situations
European Federation of Journalists
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On 8 July, the European Commission published its 6th Rule of Law (RoL) report, assessing countries’ advancements and progress in four key areas, one of which is media freedom. The same four candidate countries as in 2024 – Albania, Serbia, North...
ETC: Greece Sees US Travel Surge, Growth from Key European Markets in Early 2025
Greek Travel Pages
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July 10, 2025
Greece’s tourism sector is performing strongly across key long-haul and core European markets, according to the latest “Trends & Prospects” report for Q2 2025 by the European Travel Commission (ETC). While demand from France has weakened for...
The Quest For Cheaper And Faster Cross-Border Payments: Regional And Global Solutions - Speech By Piero Cipollone, Member Of The Executive Board Of The ECB, At The BIS Annual General Meeting, Basel, 27 June 2025
Mondovisione
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Piero Cipollone Member of the ECB's Executive Board Cross-border retail payments are the subject of increasing attention. This is for two main reasons. First, they play a growing role in the world economy, as international transaction volumes have...
The road to Armageddon
Military History Matters
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July 10, 2025
It is not surprising that, of the Central Powers who took part in the First World War, Imperial Germany has received the lion’s share of historical attention. Its armies fought from beginning to end of the conflict on both the Western and Eastern...
Cargo line established between Nis and Urumqi
eKapija
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A two-day meeting was held in the Chinese city of Urumqi, where an agreement was signed between Aerodromi Srbije (Airports of Serbia) and the company “Xinjiang Airport Group,” which officially marked the beginning of strategic cooperation in the...
EU advances Ukraine membership talks, EU President says
Al Mayadeen
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July 10, 2025
The EU has confirmed Ukraine is ready to open its first accession cluster, accelerating membership talks despite internal divisions and Russian warnings that the move could deepen regional instability. Ukraine is moving closer to full membership...
Oceania Cruises Takes Delivery of New-Build, Confirms More Ship Orders
Cruise Hive
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July 10, 2025
Oceania Cruises now officially operates an 8-ship fleet following the hand-over of its second Allura-class vessel, Oceania Allura, from a Fincantieri shipyard on July 10, 2025. Making the delivery ceremony even more special, the boutique brand...
GANGING UP Europe hits back at domestic cross-border crime gangs
Europe Diplomatic Magazine
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July 3, 2025
© europarl.europa.eu Europe’s most enduring drugs marketplace was known as Archetyp Market. It operated on the so-called “dark web”. Like more traditional markets that sell illicit goods it had to retain a low profile, and it did. At least, it did...
20% More Foreign Workers Registered in 2025
Albanian Daily News
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Albania has seen a significant increase in the number of foreign nationals working in sectors with a shortage of local talent. Most of these foreign workers are involved in sectors such as tourism, construction, and other services. According to...
UAE surges ahead in global digital nomad rankings
Gulf News
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Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has solidified its status as a global powerhouse in the digital nomad economy, ranking second worldwide in 2025 as a top destination for digital nomads. This marks a significant leap from fourth place in 2023,...
After 14 Years, Al Jazeera Balkans to Cease Broadcast – Regional News Network Signs Off
Sarajevo Times
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July 10, 2025
It has been confirmed to Klix.ba that after fourteen years of successful work in the Balkans, the regional television project Al Jazeera Balkans is being shut down. Al Jazeera Balkans (AJB) is the regional arm of the Qatar-based Al Jazeera Media...
A snowman is pictured on a snow-covered beach in Miramar, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on June 30, 2025.
Buenos Aires Times
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July 4, 2025
YPF BOMBSHELL Last Monday Manhattan judge Loretta Preska ordered Argentina to hand over 51 percent of YPF shares within the next fortnight to the hedge funds Eton Park and Burford, plaintiffs against the country over the 2012 expropriation of the...
The simple mistake many people make with travel insurance can end up costing you thousands of pounds… but would you know how to avoid it?
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
The school summer holidays are just around the corner, which means many families will be preparing to jet off for some well-earned relaxation. Of course, there’s the to-do list to tackle before you go: pack the suncream, do a dozen loads of...
Saints have chance 'to get own back' over Shkendija
BBC
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July 6, 2025
Boss Craig Harrison believes The New Saints have unfinished business after being drawn against KF Shkendija of North Macedonia in the Champions League qualifiers. Saints met Shkendija in the competition's first qualifying round in 2018. After...
UAE emerges as global base for digital nomads
Gulf Today
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July 5, 2025
The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its status as a leading force and key player in the digital nomad economy, rising to second place globally as a top destination for digital nomads in 2025. This remarkable achievement, advancing from...
Annecy 2026 will take place a week later to avoid G7 Summit conflicts (Cartoon Brew)
Kidscreen
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July 9, 2025
The Annecy Animation Festival, the world’s oldest and largest animation get-together, typically held in early June, has shifted its dates for 2026 to avoid conflicting with the G7 Summit, which will be held in the Haute-Savoie region on the fest’s...
NBA legend Magic Johnson is mobbed by fans in Portofino as he heads out for glitzy lunch in bold outfit
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
By BEN NAGLE Published: 19:41 EDT, 9 July 2025 | Updated: 19:42 EDT, 9 July 2025 NBA legend Magic Johnson continued his European tour on Wednesday as he was mobbed by fans while heading out for lunch in Portofino. The basketball...
EU and Balkans leaders meet in Skopje for €6bn growth plan
Gazeta Tema
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June 30, 2025
European Union and Western Balkan leaders are meeting in Skopje for a two-day summit focused on a €6 billion Growth Plan aimed at accelerating economic integration and reform in the region. The summit, hosted by North Macedonia, includes opening...
Canada appears to be losing appeal for millionaires, report reveals
Wealth Professional Canada
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June 24, 2025
“2025 marks a pivotal moment,” says Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO at Henley & Partners. “For the first time in a decade of tracking, a European country leads the world in millionaire outflows. This isn’t just about changes to the tax regime. It reflects...