What’s not? The texture of khapachuri, the famous Georgian cheese bread, was a little different, perhaps softer, than expected. Granted, your reviewer grew up with Georgian food in the house, and might be a little bit biased when it comes to comparison; my American companion was perfectly…
Category: 3. Europe
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US stock markets drop as investors consider trade impact with China
US stocks gave back some of their historic gains from the day before on Thursday as Wall Street weighed the impact of the ongoing trade war, particularly with China.
The S&P 500 was down 2.3%, a day after surging 9.5% following President Donald Trump’s decision to pause many of his…
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Enforcing existing digital rules will help reduce strain on networks, says EU official
The European Commission will publish a Digital Networks Act later this year to address connectivity issues.
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Not just social media: Report claims mainstream French media is spreading climate disinformation
A new AI-powered study in France has discovered climate misinformation is rife. And it’s not just confined to social media either, with many major news and TV outlets implicated in the findings.
The study was led by a coalition including Data For Good and QuotaClimat, with…
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EU agrees to restore soils to health but stops short of setting legal targets
After nearly two years of negotiation, MEPs and European governments have agreed the text of a new Soil Monitoring Law, requiring governments to put in place robust data collection systems and consider restricting practices that lead to degradation.
The past year has seen widespread…
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SNL UK: Saturday Night Live to get a British version
American pop culture institution Saturday Night Live announced that it plans to launch a British version of the US sketch comedy show that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
The UK version, produced with Sky Studios, will have a British cast of comedians – to be announced…
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New competitors could slash Channel Tunnel rail fare by 30 per cent in the next 15 years
In the next 15 years, passengers on the Channel Tunnel rail line could triple, while fares could fall by almost a third.
These are the findings of a new report conducted by consultancy Steer and commissioned by London St Pancras Highspeed, owner of the tracks and station serving the
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Ditching fossil fuels would improve energy security for most countries, new research finds
A pivot from fossil fuels to clean energy by 2060 would improve energy security and reduce trade risks for most nations, according to a new study.
Lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth minerals are among the prized materials for countries and corporations racing to secure…
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Germany’s economy expected to stagnate as Trump's tariffs hit
US tariffs, especially on metals such as steel and aluminium, could particularly impact Germany’s economic growth this year.
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Ukraine pushes for faster accession to the European Union at Brussels summit
A two-day EU-Ukraine Business summit is under way in Brussels, as the bloc looks to deepen economic ties with Kyiv, accelerate Ukraine’s recovery and support its path to accession and integration into the EU single market.
Addressing delegates, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal…
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