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Chinese cars expand their share in Central Europe
By Alimat Aliyeva Chery, the largest Chinese car exporter, has officially entered the markets of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland through a strategic partnership with the regional office of Astana Motors, Azernews reports. Sales in these...
AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi receives European approval to treat patients with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer
AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been approved in the European Union (EU) for the treatment of adult patients with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin as neoadjuvant treatment,...

European Central Bank Boldly Goes Where Others Fear To Tread
Europe this year is baking in extreme heat that has contributed to several deaths and caused the viewing deck of the Eiffel Tower to close. A spokesperson for an association of Italian ice cream makers in Germany told the Rheinische Post the heat...

It’s not the Europeans — but hold on: Data reveals who’s really powering Pattaya tourism in 2025
Regional travelers from Malaysia, China, and India — not Europeans — are now driving Pattaya’s tourism recovery in 2025. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand — While Pattaya’s image as a European holiday haven still lingers in the local...

New Spain holiday rules for everyone with a UK passport
Spain is the most popular holiday destination for people from the UK, with millions heading there each year to soak up some sun, visit its cities, and tuck into some Spanish cuisine. This year is expected to be no different, with travel experts...
US, EU No Closer to Tariff Deal
With less than a week to go before the 90-day reprieve on their reciprocal tariffs expires, the United States and the European Union have yet to iron out key components of a trade deal to avert a tariff war, CNBC reported Friday. In April, the...
Idaho youth cycling club has 2 riders in the Tour de France
It’s a long way from Boise, Idaho, to the biggest stage in professional cycling. Still, not one but two products of a long-running youth biking program in the city will be in the peloton when the Tour de France starts Saturday. Matteo Jorgenson...

An Idaho youth cycling club is well-represented at the Tour de France
Five Americans will compete in the 112th edition of the Tour de France starting Saturday. Matteo Jorgenson and Will Barta grew up riding in a youth cycling program Idaho. Sepp Kuss and Quinn Simmons both come from Durango, Colorado. It’s a long...
Report: US Threatens 17 Percent Tariffs on EU Farm Exports
The U.S. has threatened 17% tariffs on European Union agricultural exports as a Wednesday deadline loomed, an eleventh-hour move that EU officials have characterized as an escalation of the trade dispute between the parties. Such tariffs would hit...

European retailer inspired by ‘new Med’ hits major milestone opening its 50th store in the US – and 15 more are coming
A MAJOR Spanish retailer hit a milestone after it opened its 50th store in the US. Mango opened a new store in Portland last Friday - moving ahead with its plans to open 20 locations in America this year. 2 Mango opened its 50th store in the state...

The incredible UK seaside island city that's one of Britain's 'best kept secrets'
The UK's only island city is one of the country's "best-kept secrets" and the "soul" of our seafaring nation. Just off the coast of Hampshire, Portsmouth sits on Portsea Island, a low-lying peninsula separated from the mainland by Portsea Creek....

I asked interior designers which home products they always wait to buy on sale – here's what they said
Call me stingy, call me savvy, but one thing about me is that I'm always eager for a good deal on home decor. And I'm not the only one. Lots of interior designers keep up with home decor discounts to find the best products for themselves and their...
How the SS Great Britain overcame the tyranny of distance
Transport revolutions have been a key element of globalisation – none more so than the arrival of the steamship. As Baldwin (2018) puts it, steam “unleashed spectacular transportation capabilities that made it economical to consume things that...

How to watch Germany vs Poland: Live streams for Euro 2025 group match
Watch Germany vs Poland and see one of the favourites in Germany get their tournament underway at Euro 2025, with free live streams available globally. The game will see Germany and Poland kick off their Euro 2025 campaigns. Germany are amongst...
EU raises import quotas for Ukrainian wheat and sugar, EU official says
The European Union has increased its import quota for Ukrainian wheat to 1.3 million metric tons from 1 million tons as part of a revised free-trade agreement, a senior EU official said on Friday. The EU and Ukraine reached an initial trade deal...
Baltic Index Loses Ground For Third Straight Week On Lower Capesize Demand
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, edged up on Friday but registered its third consecutive weekly loss, pressured by weak capesize rates. The main index was up 2...

EU’s Modernisation Fund disburses EUR 3.66 billion for clean energy projects in nine countries
The largest beneficiary of the latest disbursement is Poland, which will receive EUR 1.33 billion for its projects, followed by the Czech Republic, with EUR 1.05 billion, and Romania, with EUR 712.3 million. Hungary will get EUR 181.3 million,...

How to Watch Germany vs Poland: Live Stream UEFA Women's EURO 2025, TV
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Ancient 'fat factory' discovery shows how Neanderthals processed bones
Archaeologists in Brussels, Belgium, recently came across the remnants of an old cemetery located in a busy part of the city. The remains date back to the Middle Ages. (Source: @mijnmivb via Facebook) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...

European ESG rebrand challenges NZ ethical investing norms – Fran O’Sullivan
The US President has strong-armed Nato members into increasing their defence budgets to 5% of GDP. However, the Europeans are determined their increased expenditure should boost their own defence companies – not simply be used to buy American...