Category: 3. Business
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EU Parliament ethics system 'not fit for the job', EU expert says
Professor Alberto Alemanno thinks the European Parliament’s ethics rules have failed to address corruption risks, but that this does not damage the image of the EU as a whole. Continue Reading
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Govt constitutes Pakistan Crypto Council to accelerate digital transformation
Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration, August 10, 2022. — Reuters Pakistan Crypto Council will comprise high-level panel. Pakistan ranks 3rd in Global Crypto Adoption Index. Council set to position Pakistan at forefront of financial… Continue Reading
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‘Faster and faster’: Why did global sea levels rise more than expected in 2024?
Since the satellite recording of ocean height began in 1993, the rate of annual sea level rise has more than doubled. Continue Reading
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This is the EU's chance to support a better future for Syrians
If the EU and its members are truly committed to helping Syrians to break with decades of repression and impunity, they should redouble and speed up efforts to assist Syria, Philippe Dam writes. Continue Reading
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Mark Carney is Canada’s next prime minister — for now
OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday in the middle of a trade war and with an election battle on the way. To win the next election, the new prime minister must quickly prove he is Canada’s best hope of managing relations with the White… Continue Reading
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Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits northern Italy
John Hutchinson BBC Weather EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Red alerts for flooding and landslides were issued for parts of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna There has been flooding and landslides in parts of northern Italy as red alerts cover cities including Florence and Pisa. Torrential rain prompted the alerts… Continue Reading
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NATO chief opens door to restoring Russia relations after Ukraine war – POLITICO
“We are absolutely not there yet,” he said, referring to any normalization of relations. “That’s why we have the sanctions. Let’s not be naive about the Russians. But in the longer term, Russia is there, and Russia will not go away.” Rutte’s statement comes a day after he met with U.S…. Continue Reading
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EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation delayed until 2026. Here’s when you’ll have to pay
The ETIAS will require visa-free travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area. ADVERTISEMENT This year, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) for the EU and Schengen Zone will finally be launched. This will be a… Continue Reading
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Gold tops $3,000 for first time on Trump tariff threats
Bars of 250 gram fine gold are stored at a plant of gold refiner and bar manufacturer Argor-Heraeus SA in the southern Swiss town of Mendrisio. Picture taken on November 13, 2008. — Reuters US shares rose in early deals after slumping in recent sessions. European… Continue Reading
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Vote recount changes political landscape in Bulgaria
After the Bulgarian Constitutional Court ordered a partial recount of October’s election results, the nationalist, pro-Russian Velichie party now has 10 seats in parliament. ADVERTISEMENT The make-up of Bulgaria’s parliament has changed, after the country’s Constitutional Country… Continue Reading