Both Estanguet and Prime Minister François Bayrou, whose response was also included in the report, stressed that the Court of Auditors had failed to adequately quantify the long-term benefits of the Games, including the infrastructure investments that will benefit Parisians long after the…
Category: 3. Europe
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Sustainable technology innovations awarded at Young Inventors Prize ceremony
Awarded by the European Patent Office, the prize rewards young inventors working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Highlights from Milan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and Armani steal the spotlight
Milan Fashion Week returned with full force for the Spring/Summer 2026 menswear season, bringing together sharp tailoring, creative flair, global star power and some very amusing headwear.
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Iran’s exiled ‘crown prince’ says he is ready to take over from Khamenei
PARIS — The exiled son of Iran’s last shah today offered himself up as interim leader to take over running the country as it transitions away from dictatorship.
Reza Pahlavi, whose supporters style him as the “Crown Prince of Iran,” appealed to the international community to force out…
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Weather tracker: US and Europe swelter in June heatwaves | Environment
This summer’s first heatwave has developed across the eastern half of the United States with most places having recorded their hottest temperature of the year so far on Sunday, which will then probably be beaten on Monday and Tuesday.
High…
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Europe registers lowest PPA capacity signed in May since 2020
Only three countries signed more than one PPA in May. The UK had the most with four PPAs, for a volume of 113MW, followed by Ireland with two (49.3MW) and France also with two (26.9MW). Corporate PPAs contributed the most in May, with 184MW,…
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Revealed: British minimum wage soars to the second highest in Europe as businesses sound alarm over impact on the UK job market
British workers now enjoy the second highest minimum wage in Europe, receiving an average of £1,984 a month before tax.
The National Living Wage – which is the minimum for anyone aged 21 and over – increased by 6.7 per cent to £12.21 an hour…
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Vietnamese specialist in durable insoles Cirql sets its sights on Europe via Italy’s Frasson
Vietnamese specialist in plastic-free, recyclable and biodegradable insole foams, Cirql aims to enhance its presence in the European market. To this end, a…
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Europe may pay the brunt of oil price rises after U.S. attacks Iran
The president had been publicly ambiguous on whether he would take military action, but in a now-familiar pattern from the Oval Office, he surprised global media by confirming that warplanes had struck three separate targets.
In response…
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Everything you need to know about the lavish (and controversial) Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding
Already described as the “wedding of the century”, the nuptials between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez takes place this week in Venice, Italy. Here’s everything you need to know – from the guest lists to price tags and the controversy surrounding the mega-event.
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