Poland is one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriages nor civil partnerships for same-sex couples are legal there. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European Court of Justice ruled that Warsaw was in […]
Continue ReadingThe U.K.’s country-specific tariff-free quotas total about 1 million metric tons. This rises to 2.14 million tons when shared quota pools offered to FTA partners are factored in. “We will need some time to analyse the specific details of the announcement with respect to different product categories,” said Rajesh Nair, chief executive officer of Tata […]
Continue ReadingWill soon no longer be allowed to advertise in France: Temu.Image: www.imago-images.de June 29, 2026, 5:37 p.mJune 29, 2026, 5:38 p.m Advertising for fast fashion platforms such as Shein, Temu and Aliexpress will soon end in France. The Senate, as the second chamber of parliament, voted for a corresponding law that aims to slow down […]
Continue ReadingThe remarks were a direct response to Macron, who earlier on Monday said he had discussed the maritime mission with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and agreed to safeguard shipping and guarantee “free and unconditional passage” through the waterway. Tehran also cast doubt on the U.S.-Iran talks expected to take place in Doha this week. […]
Continue ReadingThe Kremlin had framed the Anchorage summit as a turning point for the war in Ukraine. Now, Putin admits there was no deal, perhaps to get U.S. to help to broker a new one.
Continue ReadingSo far, typical names for meat products can also be used for plant-based alternatives.Image: www.imago-images.de In the future, plant-based meat alternatives will no longer be allowed to be advertised in the EU using terms such as “steak”, “bacon” or “liver”. June 30, 2026, 02:51June 30, 2026, 02:51 The EU states finally decided this in Luxembourg, […]
Continue ReadingJune 30, 2026, 01:49June 30, 2026, 01:49 After a heat wave lasting several days, storms triggered floods and debris flows in several northern Italian regions. Firefighters were on constant duty, especially in South Tyrol. Because of a mudflow between Meran and Avelengo, 69 people – 39 in Meran and 30 in Avelengo – had to […]
Continue ReadingDoubling down on drones While the release of the much-delayed DIP meets a key demand from allies and the U.K.’s military-industrial complex, the implementation will rely on Andy Burnham, who is expected to take over as prime minister later this summer. Under the plan, the U.K. will get some of the way to meeting NATO’s […]
Continue ReadingOne of the most potentially explosive elements of VW’s reported plan is the possible spin-off of at least parts of the company into a separate entity. Experts say management may be seeking to create a corporate structure that would give it greater freedom to decide the future of factories and jobs, without the constraints of […]
Continue ReadingThe Republic has emerged as a hub for shell companies set up to facilitate large cross-border tax fraud schemes and money laundering, a top official in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has warned. The Republic’s advantageous corporate tax regime has meant the State has become a destination of choice for criminal networks to incorporate […]
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