Finland has been selected as one of the countries implementing the European Union’s measures to supply Ukraine with defense materials using funds received from frozen Russian assets.
As reported on the Finnish government website,…
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Sex toy vendor complains to EU about Google search rules – POLITICO
The self-described “global leader in sexual wellness products” made its submission to the Commission on March 7, and later met with the DMA unit responsible, company spokesperson Verena Singmann told POLITICO.
“It is our [goal to] promote sexual happiness and empowerment because we…
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Bloomberg: Putin confident Russia can seize all 4 Ukrainian oblasts by year end — his own military questions this
Russian president Vladimir Putin is approaching his phone call with Donald Trump on 19 May from a position of strength, as European leaders work to prevent a hasty deal that could favor Russia as its forces slowly advance on the battlefield, according to Bloomberg.
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European leaders discuss Trump’s planned call with Putin
On Sunday evening, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held discussions with the leaders of the United States, Italy, France, and Germany regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine and the need for an unconditional ceasefire.
The UK government said this in a press release…
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Trump’s Syria Reset – The Dispatch
Happy Monday! Almost exactly one year after he was inadvertently arrested trying to enter the tournament, Scottie Scheffler on Sunday won the PGA Championship by five strokes. “Got out of jail, turned his life around, and…
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Video. ‘Parade of the Galaxies’ brings Star Wars fans to Santiago streets
The event, held in May to coincide with Star Wars Day, featured around 500 registered participants marching along a two-kilometre route through the city’s main avenue.
Cosplayers dressed as characters from across the franchise, including fan-favourite Mando from The Mandalorian, played in the…
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Candlewood Suites makes European debut in Germany
IHG has launched its extended stay Candlewood Suites brand in Europe with the unveiling of a property in the German capital Berlin.
Midscale aparthotel brand Candlewood has opened its first European outpost in Berlin’s Charlottenburg…
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France to open new high security prison in French Guiana
France will build a new high-security prison in its overseas territory of French Guiana to house drug traffickers and radical Islamists, the country’s justice minister announced during a visit to the territory.
Gérald Darmanin told Le Journal du…
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Javier Milei's populist party comes first in Buenos Aires elections
In a boost for the party ahead of October’s midterms, the Argentinian president’s spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, secured 30.1% of the vote.
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Qatar Airways posts record €1.98 billion profit in latest earnings
The state-owned carrier reported revenues of $23.4 billion (€21.53bn) overall in the results, up from $22.1 billion (€20.33bn) the year before. Its fiscal year profits in the prior reporting period were $1.6 billion (€1.47bn).
“These record-breaking results are a testament to…
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