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Compelling Reasons to Invest in Uzbekistan
By Roy Lie Atjam The Uzbekistan government has implemented investment-friendly reforms, such as privatization initiatives, amendments to investment laws, and the expansion of public-private partnerships (PPP). Under the “New Uzbekistan” vision,...

Income inequality: Is it misinformation or a conceptual faux pas?
The Government of India (GoI) asserts that its policies have spurred rapid economic growth, making India the world’s fourth-largest economy and one of the most equitable societies globally. It cites World Bank data, claiming that India’s income...
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Poland reintroduces border checks with Germany and Lithuania
Poland reintroduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania at midnight of July 8 in a temporary move aimed at curbing unauthorised migration. The controls will remain in place until August 5, the Interior Ministry said. They will cover 52...
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Who is the Crouch-like, Bayern-linked frontman hoping to dash England's Under-21 dreams?
It is make or break for Lee Carsley and his England under-21 side on Saturday night as they take on Germany in the final of the 2025 Under-21 European Championship in Bratislava. There is, however, a familiar foe in their way, with Germany - like...

NZ Bar Con to returns to Auckland
The event is the first dedicated community and educational bar platform in New Zealand. “We wanted to create a bar show to bring some momentum and some inspiration to New Zealand bartending,” said Andrea Marseglia, founder of NZ Bar Con and Teresa...

After starting every U21 Euros match, will James Beadle seek a future beyond Brighton's bench?
James Beadle has dominated the gloves for England on their path to the final of the European Under-21 Championship, but will he ever get the same chance for Brighton & Hove Albion? Beadle maintained his 100 per cent appearance record in Slovakia...

Aus Open: Nadal, Thiem cruise; Sharapova, Konta lose
Images from Day 2 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday Nadal dominates Dellien to reach second round IMAGE: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Rafael Nadal hit the ground running at the Australian...

Hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular destinations
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss his conversation with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife. NEWYou can now listen to...

Conceptual reform of crisis management approved
The Slovak government approved the Conceptual Reform of Crisis Management and Civil Protection for 2025 to 2030 on Wednesday, aiming to enhance the efficient management of resources and forces during crises. Reflecting on past experiences...

Goulash: Hungarian Intel, Russian Airstrike; GRU Travel Agency for Fico’s Allies
Greetings from Warsaw! The summer heat isn’t the only thing rising—so is the temperature of our latest goulash. Together with the Investigative Center of Ján Kuciak (ICJK), we’ve cooked up a new investigation into one of Slovak Prime Minister...
Historic WHO accord for future pandemic
After three and half years of intensive negotiations and 13 rounds of meetings the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), the WHO’s peak decision-making body (comprising of all of 194 sovereign member countries) has adopted the world’s first pandemic...

Elliott double fires England into Under-21 Euros final
Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:19 AM Last update on: Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:47 AM AFP, Bratislava Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:19 AM Last update on: Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:47 AM Harvey Elliott scored twice as reigning champions England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 on...

Will small nationalisms remake Europe?
San Candido is Italy — if only someone would tell the locals. Even before you arrive, past needle peaks and pine trees, you’ll notice the road signs: “Innichen” defiantly above, “S. Candido” almost a nickname below. Once you reach the centre, the...

1 in 5 Europeans Now Exposed to Harmful Noise Pollution
7Amid the din of daily life, a growing menace is passing unnoticed. New data released this week confirms that over 20 per cent of Europeans are now exposed to noise levels considered harmful to human health. While politicians busy themselves with...

Ali heads to Ukraine's front line to deliver aid
Ali Piper from Brixton founded PUMA (Plymouth Ukraine Medical Aid) in April 2022 to deliver supplies to the war-torn country. This will be the 34th trip, and there are now trips roughly every five or six weeks, with each trip delivering 16 or 17...

UK tourists flying to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus urged to act 15 days before departure
UK tourists who are travelling to the European Union are being told to apply for a card 15 days before flying. The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get necessary state healthcare in the European Economic Area (EEA), and some other...

KVIFF Eastern Promises unveils its award winners
09/07/2025 - The Romanian debut Battalion Records and the Ukrainian project Vacuum have emerged as this year’s victors in the Czech festival's industry platform l-r: Ilse Ronteltap, Josef Kullengård, Eugene Rachkovsky and Zuzana Mistríková with...

Living minimum wage increase to affect benefits and taxes
Starting in July, the living minimum wage in Slovakia will rise, triggering adjustments to various social benefits, the parental allowance, and other key financial thresholds. The increase is based on the rise in living costs for low-income...

Deadly Virus Infects Thousands Across Europe, Prompting Urgent Travel Warning
An alarming outbreak of hepatitis A has swept through four popular European vacation destinations, sickening more than 2,000 people and leaving nine dead. Health officials are now urging travelers to take precautions or reconsider their plans...

Winning In MI-7 Is Difficult.
By KYLE MELINN Bridget Brink has tackled difficult things before. A few times. Being named the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine two months after Russia’s 2022 ramped up invasion of the country was difficult. The lifelong diplomat walked into a...