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Does the EU have hijab bans?: As women around the world mark World Hijab Day, people are calling on the European Union to create safer spaces for conversations ...
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Does the EU have hijab bans?: As women around the world mark World Hijab Day, people are calling on the European Union to create safer spaces for conversations ...
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European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits
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Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
- Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.
- A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.
- Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.
- The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
CRRC Pulls Out of €610 Million Bulgarian Train Tender After EU Probe: A Chinese company abandoned a €610 million ($660 million) Bulgarian railway tender after a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/china-company-pulls-out-of-bulgarian-train-tender-after-eu-probe
EU Is Losing Its Economic Competitiveness, German Executives Say: A majority of German executives think the European Union has lost attractiveness as a place for ...
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Quick Glance: Concern Among German Leaders Regarding EU's Decreasing Economic Competitiveness
- A recent survey by the DIHK industry lobby indicates that the majority of German executives believe the European Union has experienced a decline in attractiveness as a business location.
- Among the 3,000 German companies surveyed, 56% expressed that the EU's competitiveness as a business site has waned over the past five years, with only 7% perceiving an improvement.
- Manufacturing firms hold a notably pessimistic outlook, with two-thirds noting deteriorating business conditions in recent years, primarily attributing it to escalating costs linked to high energy prices. Excessive bureaucracy and trade barriers further contribute to their negative assessment.
- Deputy German Economy Minister Franziska Brantner emphasized the need to streamline bureaucracy and enhance efficiency to boost Europe's competitiveness during an event in Berlin.
The EU supply chain law is coming - but with many limitations: After difficult negotiations, EU countries have agreed on a supply chain law that will require ...
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LIVE: Farmers protest with tractors in Brussels as EU agriculture ministers meet: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: Farmers Rally for Food Security
- Farmers protest against food imports and labeling.
- Protests highlight the growing challenges faced by British farming.
- Criticism of trade deals and inadequate food security monitoring.
- Call for European regulation alignment to support British farmers.
France's Macron says proposed EU-Mercosur agreement is 'very bad deal': French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday during his visit to Brazil that a ...
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Ukraine Agriculture Minister: EU Grain Debate as More About Politics Than Trade: A push by several European Union member states to limit the import of grain from ...
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Holidaymakers going to EU caught out by 10-year-passport rule: UK passports can have up to 10 years and nine months on them but EU countries won't accept them.
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Ask Wirecutter: How Do I Deal With My Partner’s Bedroom Laundry Pile?: These simple solutions will help reduce the giant mountain of clothes hanging out in your ...
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Europe now has its own Hyperloop: 400 meters, that's how long the test track in the Netherlands is; including a curve. Speeds of up to 100 km/h should be ...
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Poland investigating Russian espionage, security agency says: Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) has carried out searches as part of an investigation with ...
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-investigating-russian-espionage-security-agency-says-2024-03-28/
Should the EU continue to support Ukraine? Our poll finds Europeans are in favour
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/28/should-the-eu-continue-to-support-ukraine-our-poll-finds-europeans-are-in-favour
Quick Glance: Fatal Russian Assaults on Ukraine and Appeal for Arms
- Russia targets areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in response to deadly bombings in the Russian border regions.
- At least three individuals lost their lives in the Russian assaults in northeastern and southern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to request additional Patriot air defense systems.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies to hasten the delivery of warplanes and Patriot air defense systems in light of the increased missile attacks.
Slovakia, the EU’s next rule of law headache: Prime Minister Robert Fico’s first steps since returning to power have set off familiar alarm bells in Brussels.
politico.eu/article/slovakia-eu-rule-of-law-prime-minister-robert-fico/
Major EU climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests: A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the ...
business-standard.com/world-news/major-eu-climate-protection-plan-shelved-following-farmer-protests-124032500398_1.html
Russian businesses get shut out from Microsoft cloud services at the end of this month – new EU sanctions come into effect
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EU Finds Compromise to Extend Tariff-Free Trade for Ukraine: European Union member states struck a hard-fought compromise Wednesday to extend tariff-free trade ...
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Rheinmetall to receive €130 million from EU to expand ammunition production: Rheinmetall aims to produce up to 1.1 million artillery shells a year by 2027
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/26/7448294/
EU opens investigations into Apple, Meta and Google: If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.
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Alessandro Michele est le nouveau directeur artistique de Valentino: Cest officiel : Alessandro Michele est le nouveau directeur créatif de Valentino !
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Quick Glance: Valentino: Piccioli's Departure and Michele's Appointment
- After spending a quarter of a century at Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli is leaving, with Alessandro Michele taking over as of April 2, 2024.
- Piccioli left his mark on Valentino with innovative designs and a focus on diversity, including a memorable couture collection.
- His distinct style at Valentino was characterized by feminine and imaginative design.
- Piccioli's final collections for Valentino reflect his creative vision and leave behind a significant legacy.
Czechs Bust Major Russian Propaganda Network: Czech intelligence has busted a Moscow-financed network that spread Russian propaganda and wielded influence across ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/27/czechs-bust-major-russian-propaganda-network-a84656
Poland says breakthrough on Ukrainian grain unlikely in Warsaw talks: The Polish and Ukrainian governments meet in Warsaw on Thursday for talks to defuse a row ...
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-says-breakthrough-ukrainian-grain-unlikely-warsaw-talks-2024-03-28/
EU Agrees to Start Talks With Bosnia in Latest Enlargement Push: European Union leaders agreed to open membership talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina as the bloc seeks ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/eu-agrees-to-start-talks-with-bosnia-in-latest-enlargement-push
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Woman slates men ogling her in shorts as she wears them for first time this year: Influencer Hayley Madigan took to Instagram to ask why when she wears shorts in ...
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Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Amazon loses court fight to suspend EU tech rules' ad clause: Amazon on Wednesday lost its fight to suspend a requirement regarding its online advertising under ...
reuters.com/technology/eus-top-court-rejects-amazons-request-suspend-eu-tech-rules-ad-clause-2024-03-27/
EU to Putin: Don't use Moscow attack to intensify war on Ukraine: Brussels has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use the Moscow terror attack ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/25/eu-to-russia-dont-use-moscow-attack-as-pretext-to-intensify-war-on-ukraine
CORRECTIV participates in the largest fact-checking database for the European elections
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Google says will defend its DMA compliance in coming months: Google will continue to defend the way it complies with the Digital Markets Act in the coming months ...
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Poland Farmer Protests: Polish Farmers Block Key Highway Near German Border: Polish farmers started blocking a key highway near the German border to protest ...
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Ireland to sign up to EU migration pact, overhaul accommodation system: Ireland agreed on Wednesday to sign up to new EU rules designed to share out the cost and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ireland-sign-up-eu-migration-pact-overhaul-accommodation-system-2024-03-27/
Large-scale influence operation: How deep is the AfD in the Russia swamp?: Several hundred thousand euros are said to have flowed from Russia to politicians in ...
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Scandi happy people laughing: Northern Europeans are the most joyful folk in the world
politico.eu/article/world-happiness-report-northern-europe-finland-denmark-iceland-sweden/
Pierpaolo Piccioli Is Leaving Valentino: He's been with the brand for more than two decades.
fashionista.com/2024/03/pierpaolo-piccioli-valentino-leaving
Belgian farmers block EU district as ministers meet: Belgian farmers protest outside a meeting of EU agriculture ministers hoping to calm anger about foreign ...
reuters.com/pictures/belgian-farmers-block-eu-district-ministers-meet-2024-03-26/
EU to investigate Apple, Google, Meta for potential Digital Markets Act breaches: EU antitrust regulators on Monday opened their first investigations under the ...
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The 'Challengers' Press Tour Is Shaping Up to Be a Loewe Fest: Once again, Zendaya and Law Roach understood the assignment.
fashionista.com/2024/03/zendaya-challengers-press-tour-outfits-fashion
Investigation: Belarusian timber enters Poland under false documents, bypassing EU sanctions
kyivindependent.com/investigation-belarusian-timber-imported-into-poland-despite-sanctions/
EU, Philippines Announce Restart of Free Trade Talks Seven Years After Halt: The EU and the Philippines announced the resumption of their free trade negotiations ...
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In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge: The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/business/in-france-the-future-is-arriving-on-a-barge.html
Polish central bank chief seeks truce with PM Tusk over potential tribunal case, FT reports
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Quick Glance: Polish Central Bank Governor Seeks Truce with PM Tusk Over Tribunal Case
- Polish central bank governor Adam Glapinski is reportedly set to write a letter to Prime Minister Donald Tusk to end their dispute over a potential tribunal case.
- Tusk's government accuses Glapinski of violating constitutional rules with a bond-buying program and misleading the finance ministry.
- A parliamentary commission will investigate the motion before it goes to a full chamber vote. If found guilty by a state tribunal, Glapinski could lose his job and potentially be banned from office.
- Glapinski's deputy stated he will not resign, while Glapinski plans to send a letter to Tusk to initiate a dialogue and address misunderstandings between them.
Orbán breaks EU ranks and congratulates Putin on 'his re-election': Viktor Orbán has congratulated Vladimir Putin on "his re-election" in a ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/21/orban-breaks-ranks-with-the-eu-and-congratulates-putin-on-his-re-election
EU defence a priority even for eurosceptics: exclusive poll: Nearly half of Europeans agree Brussels should sharpen its military strategy ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/27/eu-defence-a-priority-even-for-eurosceptics-exclusive-poll
Meghan Markle Is Getting Into Retail: The Duchess of Sussex has announced a new lifestyle brand.
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Maersk will avoid Red Sea despite EU security operation: Shipping company Maersk said on Friday it was too early to resume sailings through the Red Sea due to a ...
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Some schools advise students to wear PE attire amid blistering heat: Maximum daily temperatures are expected to be around 34 deg C and 35 deg C until the end of ...
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Earthquakes: The European project preparing for emergencies: Experts at the Institute of Seismology in Thessaloniki, Greece, monitor tremors in real-time for ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/18/redact-the-european-project-coordinating-rapid-earthquake-response-in-the-black-sea
Why is the EU probing Big Tech under the Digital Markets Act?: The European Union on Monday launched investigations into Alphabet, Apple and Meta for potentially ...
reuters.com/technology/why-is-eu-probing-big-tech-under-digital-markets-act-2024-03-25/
Brussels proposes high EU tariffs on Russian grain: The European Commission has proposed a drastic increase in tariffs on Russian grain entering the EU's single ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/22/brussel-schlagt-hohe-eu-zolle-auf-russisches-getreide-vor-marktturbulenzen-befurchtet
Hermès Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Over How It Sells Birkins: The luxury brand is being accused of unlawful "tying" sales practices for its most revered bag.
fashionista.com/2024/03/hermes-lawsuit-birkin-bag-unfair-sales-practices
Quick Glance: Hermès Faces Legal Action Over Birkin Bag Sales - Antitrust Lawsuit
- French luxury brand Hermès has been sued for allegedly manipulating customers to purchase the coveted Birkin bag.
- A federal class-action lawsuit in California accuses Hermès of only allowing customers with sufficient purchase history to buy Birkin handbags, violating antitrust laws.
- The lawsuit aims to compel Hermès to limit these practices and support thousands of US customers.
- Kering, the owner of Hermès rival Gucci, has also warned of declining sales in Q1 2024, primarily due to falling sales in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in China.
There are reasons to increase tariffs on Russian imports of grains and oil products – EC President
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Alde picks Germany's Strack-Zimmermann as lead candidate for EU vote | DPA: Alde, the liberal grouping in the EU parliament, chose Germany's Marie-Agnes ...
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Germany, France Lead Call for EIB to Step Up Defense Financing - Bloomberg: Germany and France joined 12 other European Union countries in calling for the ...
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H&M Taps Rokh for Next Designer Collaboration: The collection launches on April 18.
fashionista.com/2024/03/hm-rokh-collaboration-collection-lookbook
The most-watched US drama series in almost a decade is finally coming to the UK: The most-watched US drama series in almost a decade is finally coming to the UK ...
stylist.co.uk/entertainment/tv/tracker-disney-plus/875339
Greece approves purchase of seven firefighting planes from Canada: Greece on Thursday approved the purchase of seven firefighting aircraft from Canada to bolster ...
reuters.com/world/europe/greece-approves-purchase-seven-firefighting-planes-canada-2024-03-21/
Secretary of Labor @ActSecJulieSu talks how the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire changed labor law.
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US pushes Israel, Ukraine weapons and Senegal’s election: The US puts pressure on Israel with a draft resolution at the UN.
reuters.com/podcasts/us-pushes-israel-ukraine-weapons-senegals-election-2024-03-22/
'My outfit got me banned from flight - I was humiliated for having large boobs': Mum Eve J Marie claimed she was asked to leave a flight with her seven-year-old ...
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Quick Glance: Flight Ban Due to Outfit - Humiliation for Breast Size
- Eve J Marie was asked to leave the plane for violating the airline's dress code with her outfit.
- The influencer and Playboy model felt humiliated and offended when forced to change clothes or exit the plane.
- Despite her high status with Southwest Airlines, Eve felt judged and discriminated against by other passengers.
- Eve demanded better diversity training, a clear and fair dress code policy, a public apology, and accountability for those responsible.
Marian Keyes’s bestselling novel Grown Ups is getting the Netflix treatment: This bestselling novel by Marian Keyes is being adapted for television ...
stylist.co.uk/entertainment/tv/marian-keyes-grown-ups-netflix-series/873237
European Commission increases tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus: The European Commission has presented an official proposal to increase tariffs on ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/22/7447672/
Great Outfits in Fashion History: Beyoncé's Met Gala Debut in Armani Privé: Before Beyoncé was "Cowboy Carter," she was the belle of the ball.
fashionista.com/2024/03/beyonce-2008-met-gala-armani-prive-gown
EU ministers agree new Russia sanctions over Navalny death: European Union foreign ministers have agreed new sanctions on Russia in response to the death of ...
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Finland gets EU funding to save the Arctic fox: In the early 2000s, there were only around 40-60 Arctic foxes in Finland, Sweden and Norway ...
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European leaders call for nuclear industry revival: Leaders from pro-nuclear European countries and energy experts called for a nuclear energy revival on ...
reuters.com/business/energy/european-leaders-call-nuclear-industry-revival-2024-03-21/
Right-wing extremist expelled from Switzerland: Sellner must remigrate: The Austrian Identitarian Martin Sellner is taken away during a lecture in a Swiss inn ...
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Quick Glance: Entry Ban for Martin Sellner in Germany
- The city of Potsdam has initiated an entry ban against far-right extremist Martin Sellner.
- The ban is due to reasons of public order and security and will last for three years.
- Sellner plans to legally challenge the entry ban as he is considered a key figure in the far-right Identitarian movement.
- Revelations about meetings with extremists sparked protests against the far-right and the AfD in Germany.
French competition watchdog hits Google with 250 mln euro fine: France's competition watchdog on Wednesday said it fined Google 250 million euros ($271 ...
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Quick Glance: Google Fined €250 Million by French Authorities for Media Payment Deal Breach
- French authorities fined Google €250 million for breaking a deal regarding payment to media businesses for online reproduction of their material.
- Google was accused by the French competition authority of violating four out of seven agreements included in the settlement, including lack of transparency and failure to negotiate in good faith with publishers.
- The competition authority stated that Google's AI-powered chatbot Bard, later renamed Gemini, used material from publishers and news agencies without permission.
- Google stated that it has signed licensing agreements with 280 French news publishers and pledged to collaborate with them, while disputing the proportionality of the French competition authority's fine.
EU states impose sanctions over Navalny's death: The death of Alexei Navalny caused horror around the world. One day after the presidential election in Russia ...
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Quick Glance: EU Imposes Sanctions Following Nawalny's Death
- The EU enforces sanctions against Russia in response to Nawalny's death during the presidential election.
- The EU blames Putin and Russian authorities for Nawalny's death, calling for consequences. Nawalny's widow believes he was murdered in the camp.
- EU foreign ministers plan to issue a statement on Putin's controversial election victory and impose sanctions on double-digit justice representatives.
- Existing economic sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, as well as new sanctions on the second anniversary of the conflict, are already in place.
Ukraine Readies Reform Plan to Unlock €50 Billion of EU Aid: Ukraine plans to submit a proposal as early as next week to enact a series of reforms and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/ukraine-readies-reform-plan-to-unlock-50-billion-of-eu-aid
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Taylor Swift Was Photographed Kissing Travis Kelce in a Yellow Bikini on Vacation
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Emergency in the Gaza Strip: EU states call for an immediate ceasefire: The EU is increasing the pressure on Israel. In view of the dramatic situation of the ...
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