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Will you emigrate or stay and start a business if you got N50m?
Nairametrics
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August 17, 2025
I got tagged on a question last week. “If you have N50m cash, would you relocate or would you start a business in Nigeria?” N50 million is approximately $34,000. Having a cash reserve, in this case, $34,000, can provide you with a buffer of time...
Best Airbnbs in Ludwigsburg, Germany to Book in 2025
TripZilla
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August 17, 2025
The Airbnbs in Ludwigsburg are perfect for having a chill and cosy time. Ludwigsburg is a charming town in Germany known for its grand Baroque architecture and rich history. The highlight is the Residenzschloss, one of Europe’s largest Baroque...
European Leaders Back Ukraine’s Sovereignty After Trump-Putin Summit
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Leading European officials on Saturday emphasized the imperative to fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity following Friday’s high-stakes encounter between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir...
Attorney General Bird criticizes “net zero” business goals
KIWA Radio - Iowa
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August 17, 2025
Statewide, Iowa (RI) – Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is questioning whether a suggested “net zero” goal for carbon emissions for U.S. businesses is illegal. Bird is the lead author of a letter sent to the CEO of a global initiative that’s...
Germany rejects reparation payments to former colonies
The Namibian
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August 16, 2025
The German government says it will not make any reparation payments to Germany’s former colonies, since there was no international criminal law at the time of colonial-era atrocities. The former colonies include Namibia, where the 1904-08 Herero...
'Nasty' Nick Bateman's life as a 'ghost' after changing his name and moving overseas - 25 years after Big Brother earned him the title of 'Britain's most hated man'
Daily Mail
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August 17, 2025
It's been 25 years since Nick Bateman changed the course of reality TV forever. The city broker made a name for himself when he appeared on the inaugural series of Big Brother, with viewers watching on in shock as he attempted to manipulate...
The Greek economic tragedy we could all learn from
The Times
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Families jetting off to Greece this summer may have dim memories of a time when coverage of that country centred on bailouts, austerity and bankruptcy fears. The economic narrative around Greece these days is markedly different. Like the Sophocles...
Putin won in Anchorage. Now Zelenskyy and Europe are in an even more perilous position
The Guardian
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August 17, 2025
Donald Trump portrays himself as a hard-nosed dealmaker. Yet in the run-up to Friday’s summit with Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, his claim that the Russian leader held him in high regard and was therefore serious about ending the war in...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 8:23 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Air Canada says it is restarting flights Sunday TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada says it plans to resume flights on Sunday after the Canadian government intervened and forced the airline and its striking flight attendants back to work and into...
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...
Qatar's Foreign Trade: Gateway to global markets and mainstay of national economy
Gulf Times
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August 17, 2025
Qatar's foreign trade witnessed significant growth, marked by an expansion in the number of trade partners and diversification in import and export activities. Data indicates that the country's foreign trade volume increased by 1.3% last year,...
Call to ban ‘unacceptable’ resorts in European holiday spot - but official issued warning
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
French senators have called for action against a trend of adult-only, child-free holiday resorts that they warned are treating children like "troublesome pets". Socialist senator and former families minister Laurence Rossignol warned: "We can't...
Business News | Mumbai to Host 'waterways to Wonder' Cruise Tourism Conference on August 18
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17 (ANI): The Mumbai Port Trust, in collaboration with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA), will host a conference titled 'Waterways to Wonder: Unlocking Cruise...
Business News | India's Tourism Sector Set to Cross $59 Billion by 2028: Capitalmind PMS
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): India's tourism sector is witnessing a rapid growth surge, with projections indicating the industry will generate over Rs 5,12,356 crore (USD 59 billion) by 2028, according to a new report released by...
Baltic & Nordic Leaders Reaffirm 'Unwavering Support' For Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Riga, Aug 17 (IANS) The heads of government of the Baltic and Nordic countries issued a joint statement, stressing that only Ukraine can decide its own future and reaffirming their "unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty,...
Türkiye ranks fourth in Europe for electric vehicle sales
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL Electric vehicles have gained significant momentum in sales numbers and market share both globally and in Türkiye, with the country securing fourth place in Europe for EV sales performance over the past two years. Global EV sales rose 27...
The EU Sees Sweden as a Model as It Looks to Encourage Investors
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- The European Union wants to unleash trillions of euros in household savings by encouraging people to invest in capital markets — and it sees Sweden as a template of how to do so. Europe is expected to detail its plan this quarter to...
Russia-Ukraine war: Trump backs plan for Kyiv to to give up Donbas to Russia; European leaders insist 'borders must not be changed by force'
The Times of India
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US President Donald Trump (Image credits: AP) In a move that could reshape the course of the war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has backed a proposal for Kyiv to give up the Donbas region to Russia in return for a peace settlement. The...
Kabul Trade Township Opens to Process European Imports
TOLONews
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A trade township aimed at attracting investment from returning Afghans and creating job opportunities was inaugurated yesterday (Tuesday) in the Lattaband area of Kabul. This township will serve as a processing hub for goods imported from Europe...
I went to Italy for the first time and left with 5 big regrets
Business Insider
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August 17, 2025
2025-08-17T11:26:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app I took my first trip to Italy in October 2022, visiting Venice,...