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New four-lane section of Via Baltica opens outside Pärnu
ERR
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August 19, 2025
A new 2+2 lane section of the Tallinn–Pärnu–Ikla Highway — part of the Via Baltica — between Sauga and Pärnu was completed ahead of schedule and opened to traffic Tuesday, the Transport Administration announced. The new road section runs from...
On Nigeria’s economy
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 19, 2025
As the year gradually runs to an end, the need to examine the state of things becomes inevitable to take stocks and forge ahead. It is on this premise that the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr. Gabriel Idahosa,...
The Peak District road named one of Britain's most dangerous roads set for £7.6m improvement
Manchester Evening News
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August 19, 2025
Millions will be spent on improving Snake Pass, the Peak District road which connects Manchester to Sheffield. Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass — the only two direct routes between two of the largest cities in the north — are frequently closed during...
European leaders behave like supplicants to an almighty Trump. Putin just sees him as a protege
The Guardian
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August 19, 2025
A hungry pigeon given food at frequent but irregular intervals will develop weird rituals – tics, dances, erratic head jerks – in the hope of summoning another morsel. BF Skinner, the psychologist who first demonstrated this effect in 1947,...
(LEAD) KHNP denied access to power plant projects in N. America, Europe under Westinghouse deal: sources
Yonhap News Agency
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August 19, 2025
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS more info throughout) SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) has been prohibited from bidding for new power plant projects in North America and the European Union (EU),...
KHNP confirms business closure in Poland amid controversy over Westinghouse deal
Yonhap News Agency
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August 19, 2025
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) confirmed Tuesday the company has closed operations in Poland amid speculations that its agreement with U.S. energy firm Westinghouse over an intellectual...
France leads European pushback against move to end UN Lebanon mission
Modern Ghana
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France and its European partners are resisting Washington's push to end the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon – UNIFIL – arguing its presence remains essential for stability along Israel's northern border. The United Nations Security Council...
Research | Fewer families with children, more off-peak travel - Southern Europe in focus
Tornos News
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August 19, 2025
New analysis by Capital Economics shows that the increase in the number of adults with children is contributing to the gradual strengthening of off-peak vacations. Travelers without family commitments take advantage of lower prices and choose to...
European leaders behave like supplicants to an almighty Trump. Putin just sees him as a protege | Rafael Behr
The Guardian
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August 19, 2025
A hungry pigeon given food at frequent but irregular intervals will develop weird rituals – tics, dances, erratic head jerks – in the hope of summoning another morsel. BF Skinner, the psychologist who first demonstrated this effect in 1947,...
Clarios Expands European Battery Recycling Capabilities
Aftermarket News - Ohio
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August 19, 2025
Clarios announced an expansion of its European battery recycling footprint through three integrated facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, and Arnoldstein, Austria. The company said the strategic deal enhances its ability to recover and...
Economy Council Meeting In Latvia To Highlight Research, Technology, And Space
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19. Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže will take the reins at the 22nd meeting of the External Economic Policy Coordination Council on Wednesday, hosted at Riga Technical...
European Defense Stocks Plunge After Trump-Zelensky-EU Meeting Boosts Market Confidence
Pravda.ru
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August 19, 2025
European Defense Stocks Plunge After Trump-Zelensky-EU Meeting Boosts Market Confidence European defense companies’ shares tumbled as investors reacted positively to the US-Ukraine-EU summit, signaling optimism about security assurances and...
Cybercrime alert, crimes against businesses up 45%
ANSA
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August 19, 2025
Cybercriminals are increasingly aggressive and specialized, so much so that cybercrimes reported by companies, from the smallest to large international groups, have increased by 45.5% in four years, compared to a 10% increase in all crimes against...
Deal alert: Fly to several European countries for as low as $367 round-trip
The Points Guy
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August 19, 2025
If Europe has been calling your name — or maybe just whispering "cheap flights" in your ear — now's the time to answer. Scandinavian Airlines, commonly known as SAS, just launched an end-of-summer sale that gives you the chance to cross the...
Doctors in Spain's Balearics demand health tax for summer tourists
The Local - Spain
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August 19, 2025
Faced with a summer surge of tourists overwhelming the public health system, doctors on Spain's Balearic Islands are calling for holidaymakers to pay to have access to emergency medical services in state-run health centres. Doctors working in...
Business News | Coupang Expands India Tech Footprint with Hyderabad Office Launch; Strengthens Global Innovation Leadership
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 19: Coupang, Inc., a technology and Fortune 150 company headquartered in the United States, has expanded its India Development Center with the launch of a new office in Hyderabad in July 2025. This...
96% Worry Shorter SSL/TLS Certificate Lifespans Will Impact Business
Security Magazine
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August 19, 2025
Two events are altering the world of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): the shortening of SSL/TLS certificate lifespans and the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). In new research from Sectigo/Omdia, it is revealed that a majority of...
Spain Launches Independent Whistleblower Authority: What Companies Need to Know
Global Compliance News
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August 19, 2025
On September 1, 2025, Spain will officially launch the country’s new independent whistleblower protection authority -Autoridad Independiente de Protección del Informante (AIPI)-. This milestone marks a significant step in the implementation of Law...
China Is In Love With This Smartphone Company's EVs. Its Next Stop: Europe
InsideEVs - Florida
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August 19, 2025
Smartphone giant Xiaomi disrupted the Chinese EV market with the SU7, a Taycan-like performance EV with incredible software and great specs. Its first SUV, the YU7, sold out almost instantly. Clearly, Xiaomi has a hot brand. Now, the company wants...
Does no one care about Britain’s soaring gilts?
The Spectator
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August 19, 2025
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is threatening a round of tax rises. RMT is on strike over the bank holiday. And something or other is going on with Masterchef. As the summer unfolds, British domestic politics is worrying about all its familiar...