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Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov Invites Gabrovo to Launch Joint Bid for European Capital of Culture in 2032
Bulgarian News Agency
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Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo should launch a joint bid for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032, proposed Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov. The idea was presented during the 48 Hours - Varusha South Festival. On the open stage in front...
Government documents detailing US-Russia summit found in Alaska hotel
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
Government documents detailing Donald Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin were discovered by guests at an Alaskan hotel. Eight pages of official government papers were left behind on printers at the four-star Hotel Captain Cook on Friday. The hotel...
Europe Rises in Support of Gaza
BGNES
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August 17, 2025
Thousands of people across various European countries took to the streets in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, demanding an end to Israeli attacks on the enclave, Anadolu Agency reported. In the Swedish capital, Stockholm,...
European leaders from ‘coalition of the willing’ to hold conference call over Trump-Putin meeting – live
The Guardian
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August 17, 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Welcome back to our live coverage of Russia’s war on Ukraine. While Washington prepares to welcome Volodymyr Zelenskyy for crunch talks with Donald Trump on Monday,...
Europe Scrambles to Accompany Zelensky to US
Sputnik News
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August 17, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250817/europe-scrambles-to-accompany-zelensky-to-us---reports-1122633553.html Europe Scrambles to Accompany Zelensky to US Europe Scrambles to Accompany Zelensky to US Sputnik International The German, UK and French...
We're travelling around popular European country as wildfire flames tear through hotspot
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
Europe is currently grappling with a severe wildfire crisis with flames raging since late July driven by an intense heatwave. This year, approximately 440,000 hectares have been scorched by fires in southern Europe with key hotspots including...
Fortress Europe: the crisis of hospitality and asylum reform
Meer
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August 17, 2025
As Europe stands at a crossroads, with impending reform to its asylum system – the "Safe Third Countries" deal – that is supposed to take place in 2026, the present article delves to the critical discourse surrounding hospitality practices and the...
Trump Administration Wants to End UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon, but Europe Is Pushing Back
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 17, 2025
The future of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon has split the United States and its European allies, raising implications for security in the Middle East and becoming the latest snag to vex relations between the US and key partners like France, Britain...
‘Ozempidemic’: How Novo Nordisk sells obesity awareness in Europe
EurActiv
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August 17, 2025
Novo Nordisk, Denmark's pharma heavyweight behind blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is learning just how thin the line can be between public health messaging and illegal advertising in the EU. In June, Spain's health...
Trump administration wants to end U.N. peacekeeping in Lebanon; Europe pushing back
The Hindu
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August 17, 2025
The future of U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon has split the United States and its European allies, raising implications for security in the Middle East and becoming the latest snag to vex relations between the U.S. and key partners like France,...
This European Nation Offers Rs 10,000 Visa To Work Remotely For A Year
Trak.in
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August 17, 2025
Croatia is an ideal destination for digital nomads who want to live and work by some of Europe’s most beautiful beaches. The country offers a Digital Nomad Visa, which allows eligible individuals to live and work remotely in Croatia for up to a...
Thousands Protest Gaza Genocide in Europe
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands gathered across European cities on Saturday to denounce Israeli military offensive in Gaza and demand urgent international intervention, as solidarity marches drew health workers, journalists, and government officials. In...
Switzerland Extends Sanctions: New EU Measures Against Interference in Moldova
MoldovaLive
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August 17, 2025
On August 12, the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) announced the expansion of its sanctions lists, aligning with the European Union’s 18th package of measures against Russia. The updated measures target...
Protests to end genocide in Gaza take over Europe
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of people across Europe rallied on Saturday to express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and call for an end to Israel’s genocide on the territory. In Stockholm, Sweden, protesters gathered at Odenplan Square to denounce...
‘Just one day can be too late,’ Mental Health chief urges community support for suicide prevention
The Malta Independent
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The Commissioner for Mental Health Denis Vella Baldacchino has urged for more community-based support for suicide prevention, saying that the current approach lacks the holistic response necessary. "Time is critical. One day extra for anyone...
Risk of importing chikungunya into Hong Kong expected to rise: health official
South China Morning Post
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August 17, 2025
The risk of importing the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus into Hong Kong is expected to rise, according to a senior health official, who has identified the increasing global prevalence of the disease caused by climate change and residents’...
Beautiful European city named one of the most relaxing places to visit this year
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
Munich, the Bavarian capital known for its beer gardens, historic architecture, and laid-back charm, has been ranked as one of the most relaxing cities to visit this year, according to new research by Ibiza Summer Villas. The study analysed 51 of...
Family objections holding back organ donations despite 400,000 pledges, says health minister
Malay Mail
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August 17, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Objections from organ donors’ next of kin remain one of the main challenges for organ donation in the country, where over 10,000 patients are still on the waiting list for transplants, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri...
Postcards from Hyderabad—stories Europeans told about the city
The Print
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August 17, 2025
At its core, the idea of a postcard is deceptively simple: a portable visual object, often functioning as a souvenir of place, memory, or moment. Between the 1890s and the 1920s was a period now called the ‘postcard boom’. Enabled by improvements...
After DJs and raves, Saudi pushes home-grown culture
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 17, 2025
Acrobats, aerialists, dancers… More than 100 performers come together in a show that blends cutting-edge technology with Saudi traditions — the latest example of the fast-growing entertainment sector, a key pillar of Vision 2030 aimed at...