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Europe urges Trump to deploy fighters to Romania as part of security guarantees for Ukraine – The Times
Ukrinform
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European countries want U.S. President Donald Trump to deploy U.S. fighter jets to Romania as part of Washington's security guarantees to help end the war in Ukraine. That is according to The Times, Ukrinform reports. The news outlet reports that...
EU-US deal set to lower car tariffs, no exception for wine
Deutsche Welle
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European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Thursday presented a joint EU-US statement outlining a framework trade deal under which some 70% of EU exports face a 15% tariff. "This is a serious, strategic deal, and we are fully behind it. A...
EU Commissioner Kos condemns Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine
Interfax Ukraine
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August 21, 2025
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos condemned ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes against civilians in Ukraine. “Attacks yet again hit civilian targets like international enterprises creating jobs in the region of Zakarpattia,”...
Britain's third-largest steel producer put under government control after owner branded 'hopelessly insolvent'
Daily Mail
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August 21, 2025
Britain's third-largest steelmaker was today put under government control after a judge branded its owners ‘hopelessly insolvent’. A High Court judge granted a winding-up order against Speciality Steel UK, owned by Indian-born metals tycoon...
EU, US Lay Out Next Tariff Steps With Focus on Cars, Steel
Transport Topics
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August 21, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The U.S. and European Union took the next steps to formalize their trade pact, detailing plans that could reduce tariffs on European automobiles within weeks while opening the door to...
Poland to Provide Job Opportunities to Pakistanis
ProPakistani
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August 21, 2025
Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain met with the Polish Ambassador to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski. During the meeting, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation to provide employment opportunities for Pakistanis in Poland....
EU still seeking lower US tariff for wine and spirits, says trade commissioner
The Gazette - Colorado
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission will keep pressing for a preferential tariff for wine and spirits exports to the U.S. that would spare the sector the 15% rate applied on most items under the EU-U.S. trade deal, the EU's trade...
Poland opens doors for Pakistani workers as ties deepen
Profit by Pakistan Today
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August 21, 2025
Pakistan and Poland are moving to expand cooperation in labor mobility and trade, with both sides underscoring their commitment to curb illegal immigration while creating formal employment channels. Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and...
EU, US detail tariff deal, confirm 15pc ceiling on chips, pharma
Silicon Republic
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August 21, 2025
The EU and US have detailed their agreed-upon tariff deal, elaborating on the 15pc cap on EU exports and announcing purchase commitments. Global economies scrambled to first make sense, and then make deals with the US, after president Donald Trump...
France acknowledges excesses in Cameroon’s independence war
The Guardian Post
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The letter followed the completion of the Franco-Cameroonian Joint Commission’s work on France’s involvement in Cameroon’s anti-independence wars from 1945 to 1971. According to Emmanuel Macron, the Commission of historians, which submitted its...
Employment in construction sector increases by nearly 30,000 in the past year
Irish Examiner
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August 21, 2025
The number of people working in construction has surged 18.4% over the past year as the tech-dominated information and communication sector saw a decline in headcount, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows.According to the latest...
Employee Benefits Live 2025 conference programme unveiled
Personnel Today
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August 21, 2025
The Employee Benefits Live 2025 conference programme is now available. With more than 28 sessions packed with practical advice, inspiration, and top tips, the programme offers valuable insights to address the challenges facing organisations’ HR,...
EU and US Seal Trade Deal with Tariff Ceiling and New Market Access
Materia Rinnovabile | Renewable Matter
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This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano The European Union and the United States have formally adopted a Joint Statement establishing a new framework for transatlantic trade and investment. The...
France’s Macron says he coordinated position on Ukraine crisis with India’s Modi
Regional Media News - Iowa
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August 21, 2025
PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he had spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the two leaders coordinating their positions on the war in Ukraine. Macron added that on trade issues, the two...
What is Germany's church tax and do you have to pay it?
The Local - Germany
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August 21, 2025
Foreign residents in Germany are often surprised to discover that they have to pay church tax, even when they are not particularly religious. We explain what it is and whether you can avoid paying it. Registering your address – known as the...
Fast Payout Casinos in Europe | Top 10 Fast Payout & Instant Withdrawal Casinos for EU Players in 2025
European Gaming
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August 21, 2025
Reading Time: 14 minutesSkip the frustrating long waits when cashing out from your favourite casino sites. We’ve identified fast payout casinos in Europe that players will approve of. First on the list is BitStarz, which offers the most exciting...
US trade deal updated, but unhappy EU distillers want zero-for-zero restored
Brussels Signal
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August 21, 2025
European distillers and winemakers emerged empty-handed from the new European Union-US trade agreement, with both sectors still facing a 15 per cent tariff in the US market. While the European Commission celebrated the pact as a stabilising...
FedEx sends specialists to streamline European operations
FreightWaves
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August 21, 2025
European operations will be a major focus under FedEx Corp.’s plan to wring out $1 billion in additional structural costs this fiscal year, Chief Financial Officer John Dietrich said last week. He also detailed how the company’s integration of...
No-nonsense state school that beats some of England's most expensive private secondaries in GCSE results - headed by Britain's strictest head teacher
Daily Mail
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August 21, 2025
Britain's strictest head teacher is celebrating record GCSE results for her pupils in one of London's most deprived boroughs. Katharine Birbalsingh said her outstanding results were 'social mobility at its best' as her students beat the odds....
ANNUAL DATA REPORT ON EUROPE’S VIDEO GAMES SECTOR LAUNCHED AT GAMESCOM
Great Reporter
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August 21, 2025
Video Games Europe and EGDF are proud to present this year’s annual report, All About Video Games – a comprehensive and definitive picture of Europe’s video games sector – in revenue, employment and in player numbers. Compiled with data provided...