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Solving Europe’s Water Challenge: Why Smarter Monitoring Is Key to Thriving Rivers
The European Business Review
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June 8, 2025
As pressure builds globally to tackle river pollution, it’s becoming clear that outdated monitoring methods are the bottlenecks to real progress. In this article, Rob Passmore, CEO of Additive Catchments, explores how methodologies incorporating...
European Council president tries to manipulate member countries: Israel
Yeni Safak
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Israel on Saturday claimed that European Council President Antonio Costa's remarks on reviewing the EU-Israel Association Agreement constitute an attempt to manipulate EU member states. The Foreign Ministry alleged on X that Costa's comments...
How Geopolitics is Shaping Global Trade in 2025
Global Trade - Texas
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June 8, 2025
In 2025, geopolitics is deeply reshaping global trade wars, leading to both prospects and risks for all sizes of businesses. The growing trade protection, fragmentation of trade blocs, and geopolitical tensions are causing disruptions and...
Iran to reveal ‘treasure trove’ of sensitive Israeli documents, says intelligence minister
The Express Tribune
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June 8, 2025
Listen to article Sensitive Israeli documents obtained by Tehran should be unveiled soon, Minister of Intelligence Esmail Khatib told state TV on Sunday, describing them as a "treasure trove" which will strengthen Iran's offensive capabilities....
Minister dismisses US misgivings over Chinese 'super embassy' in London - as Tories warn of 'espionage base'
Sky News
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June 8, 2025
A minister has dismissed reported US misgivings about plans for a Chinese "super embassy" near London's financial districts. Peter Kyle told Sky News' Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that security concerns will be "taken care of assiduously in...
Europe’s nuclear comeback: Smart strategy or a gamble?
Euro Weekly News
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June 8, 2025
So what’s really behind Europe’s nuclear U-turn and does the data justify the excitement? Photo by Lukáš Lehotský on Unsplash Across the continent, nuclear power is making a comeback. According to EuroNews Belgium is reversing a 20-year-old...
Kosovo Awaits Full Lifting of EU Measures, Hopes for Improvements in...
Euronews Albania
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June 8, 2025
Kosovo’s caretaker government is awaiting further steps from the European Union regarding the full removal of punitive measures, while initial positive developments have already begun. The EU has started to gradually lift some of the measures,...
India topping Japan economy no reason to smug, per capita GDP still lower: Claude Smadja
Financial Express
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India is set to overtake Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, but must not become complacent, as the country remains far behind Japan in GDP per capita terms, WEF’s former MD Claude Smadja said. According to IMF data dated April...
Canada-Europe defence ties can link ‘club of countries,’ says German envoy
Global News
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June 8, 2025
If Canada decides to buy submarines from Germany, it would mean tightening ties with a “club of countries” in Europe as it looks to meet NATO defence spending goals and face an uncertain world, Germany’s ambassador says. Matthias Lüttenberg,...
Israel’s defense minister vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaching Gaza
Saudi Gazette
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June 8, 2025
JERUSALEM — Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel wouldn't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms. In a post on X Katz announced that...
'It just makes so much sense:' UBC economics expert continues push for high seas 'bank' to protect fish, ahead of UN conference
The Province
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Sunday is World Oceans Day and next week the third United Nations Ocean Conference will be held in France. Published Jun 08, 2025 • Last updated 12 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by...
Slovakia will block EU sanctions on Russia that hurt Bratislava’s interests, Fico says
Politico Europe
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June 8, 2025
News Trade “I am interested in being a constructive player in the European Union, but not at the expense of the Slovak Republic,” Prime Minister Fico said. Slovakia will block any European Union sanctions against Russia that damage the country's...
Business News | Global Smartphone Shipment Forecast for 2025 Revised Downward over Tariff Uncertainty: Report
Latestly
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June 8, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Market intelligence research firm Counterpoint Research has lowered global smartphone shipment forecast for 2025. It has revised down its 2025 global smartphone shipment growth forecast to 1.9 per cent year-on-year...
EU Pulls Back: What the End of Duty-Free Trade Means for Ukraine
Kyiv Post
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June 8, 2025
Three years ago, the EU opened the tariff-free doors for Ukraine’s exports – now Europe is rolling back to pre-war tariff quotas. Cancelling the duty-free trade has bred skepticism among Ukrainians, some wondering if the EU is as reliable a...
How to experience 6 of Europe's most musical cities
AOL
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). While many cities can lay claim to being hubs of musical creativity, only a few become truly synonymous with a certain sound. After all, Vienna will always waltz to the tune of...
‘Basketball Champions League’ – NBA Europe is coming with 16-team system and massive cross-continent matchups
talkSPORT
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June 8, 2025
Potentially expanding to Seattle and Las Vegas pales when compared to the NBA's biggest move. While the NFL gets closer to an 18-game season -- with every team in the league playing an annual international game -- the NBA is considering a huge...
India topping Japan economy no reason to be smug, per capita GDP still lower: WEF ex-MD Claude Smadja
The Hindu Business Line
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June 8, 2025
India is set to overtake Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, but must not become complacent, as the country remains far behind Japan in GDP per capita terms, WEF's former MD Claude Smadja said. According to IMF data dated April...
India-Bangladesh trade routes via North East could see some disruption: Sonowal
The Hindu Business Line
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June 8, 2025
India is bracing some impact and “disruption” on the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Routes – connecting the North Eastern region of the sub-continent through Bangladesh’s waterways – as it withdraws trans-shipment arrangements and other trade...
European Commission goes on the offensive against NGO accusations
Euronews
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Published on 07/06/2025 - 17:49 GMT+2•Updated 21:59 The European commission on Saturday denied German media reports that it had signed ”secret contracts” with environmental NGOs to promote the bloc’s climate policy. ”Contrary to media allegations,...
EU Office Head: “We want to contribute to Macau’s diversification, openness and uniqueness”
Macau Business
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June 8, 2025
The Head of the EU Office to Hong Kong and Macau is keen on reinvigorating cooperation with Macau, as the SAR can benefit from European know-how and expertise in its diversification efforts. The green transition and people-to-people exchanges also...