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EU to encourage more use of homegrown food
China Daily Global
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The European Commission is set to propose fruit, vegetables, and milk consumed in schools across the European Union should be sourced within the continent as part of a wider promotion of European industries of all kinds, to reduce reliance on...
EU budget 2028-2034 for a stronger Europe
European Commission
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July 16, 2025
The Commission has presented its proposal for an ambitious and dynamic long-term EU budget, the so-called Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which will run for seven years, starting in 2028. Almost €2 trillion, or 1.26% of the average EU's...
EU-commissioned study on generative AI and copyright suggests overturning the current opt-out approach that 'effectively treats silence as consent'
PC Gamer
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July 16, 2025
The world of AI is moving incredibly fast, not only for tech companies and Wall Street investors but also, it seems, for legislatures. That's particularly true in the realm of copyright, where it seems existing laws are being brandished like...
Where to watch Norway vs. Italy quarterfinal: UEFA Women’s Euro stream
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 16, 2025
Norway has yet to lose or draw in the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championships. It’ll face Italy in the quarterfinals Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. The winner will face the winner of Sweden vs. England in the semifinals. How to watch: Fans in the USA...
25 Columbia Graduates Awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Grants
Columbia News - New York
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GRADUATES AND ALUMS AWARDED FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT GRANTS FOR 2025 - 2026 TWENTY - FIVE Columbia University graduates and alumni have been recognized by the Fulbright US Student Program this year....
Magical trip to Paris for Newport secondary school students
Shropshire Live
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July 16, 2025
Students from a Newport school have returned from an overseas trip that brought the French language and culture to life. Burton Borough students at The Louvre A group of Year 10 students from Burton Borough School travelled to Paris for four days...
In Germany, summer vacation is grounds for interstate spats
Deutsche Welle
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July 16, 2025
Why don't all schoolchildren in Germany have their summer vacation at the same time? About 11.4 million minors attend school in Germany. If they and their families were to go on vacation at the same time, the result would be even more massive...
Dr. Katia Passerini begins role as Gonzaga University president
KHQ - Washington State
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July 15, 2025
SPOKANE, Wash. — Dr. Katia Passerini officially began her role Tuesday as Gonzaga University’s 27th president. Passerini is the second layperson to lead the Jesuit university, following the retirement of Dr. Thayne McCulloh. Her appointment was...
Tour de France 2025: Crash scare for 'beaten up' Tadej Pogacar as Jonas Abrahamsen wins Stage 11 thriller
The National News
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Tour de France favourite Tadej Pogacar suffered a high-speed crash towards the end of Wednesday's Stage 11 that saw Jonas Abrahamsen take the honours after a thrilling photo finish with Mauro Schmid. UAE Team Emirates-XRA rider Pogacar hit the...
News digest: Russian link suspected in bomb threats targeting Slovak schools
The Slovak Spectator
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July 16, 2025
Good evening. Here is the Wednesday, July 16 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in a few minutes. Man detained over bomb threats to schools in 2024 Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
CAF coach educators’ programme begins Thursday in Abuja
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded plans for the CAF Coach Educators’ Course beginning Thursday, July 17, and ending on June 25. The nine-day programme will be held at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project in Abuja. NFF Technical Director...
Cyprus sees sharp drop in asylum applications, ranks 8th in EU for reduction
Knews Kathimerini
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Cyprus recorded a 42% decline in asylum applications in 2024, receiving 6,750 claims, according to the European Migration Network’s Annual Report on Asylum and Migration. This placed Cyprus eighth among EU countries for the largest annual...
Marques Mendes advocates investment in Lusophony to strengthen weight in the EU
Portugal Pulse
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July 16, 2025
During his speech at the International Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fair and Contest held by RIAL – International Academic Network of Lusophony in Santarém, the former leader of the PSD argued that the more investment directed towards Africa,...
Voices: Kids need lessons on misogyny and Andrew Tate at school – who else is going to teach them?
The Independent
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July 16, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
The Union of Jurists Launches ”monitorizez.eu” to Observe Fall Elections
MoldovaLive
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July 16, 2025
The Union of Jurists announces the launch of an independent mission to monitor Moldova’s electoral process. The mission will ensure fairness and transparency. It has also launched the online platform monitorizez.eu, where citizens can report...
‘Dirty’ diesel’s days are numbered: Spain rolls out brutal city bans on 10-year-old cars
Euro Weekly News
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July 16, 2025
'Dirty' diesel’s days are numbered: Spain rolls out brutal city bans on 10-year-old motors. Credit: bella1105, Shutterstock. Diesel drivers in the danger zone: Spain bans older motors in 30+ cities – and it’s just the beginning. In a crackdown...
Criminal inquiry launched after six-year-old boy ‘kills newborn baby’ in France
The Independent
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July 16, 2025
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A criminal inquiry has been launched in France after a...
Is your Mallorca holiday getting you aroused about Spain or are you simply hot? I made the mistake once!
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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July 16, 2025
I know from experience, when I first landed in Mallorca knowing little to no Catalan or Spanish I once put my foot in it over the heat. The school summer holidays are about to start in the UK and Mallorca and the rest of Spain will welcome...
How Scandinavia Became the Centre-Forward Capital of Men’s Football
The Analyst
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July 16, 2025
There’s a school of thought that the number nine is “dying out”, but Norway, Sweden and Denmark are doing their best as conservationists. In 2025-26, three of the Premier League’s best five teams (based on final placement in 2024-25) will be...
Palladium Cares Introduces First European Training Centres and New Biodiversity Projects on Second Anniversary
Hospitality Net
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July 16, 2025
Palladium Cares,the identity that encompasses all of Palladium Hotel Group's Corporate Social Responsibility projects, is celebrating its second anniversary. The company is consolidating its commitment through four pillars of action: Our People,...