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France Floats UK-Style National Trust, Guggenheim Asher Associates Implodes: Morning Links for July 16, 2025
Art in America
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July 16, 2025
Good Morning! Guggenheim Asher Associates art advisory has ‘imploded’ after nearly 40 years in business founders’ legal battle. France weighs launching heritage body modeled on the UK’s National Trust. Christie’s reports $2.1 billion in sales for...
Egypt’s Environment Minister attends AMCEN conference in Nairobi
Daily News Egypt
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July 16, 2025
Egypt’s Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, has arrived in Nairobi to participate in the 20th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), taking place from 14 to 18 July under the theme “Four Decades of...
EU’s von der Leyen says new budget fit for ‘new era’
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 16, 2025
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared on Wednesday that her proposed new 2 trillion euro budget for the European Union from 2028-2034 had been designed for a new era”. She added that the plan proposes a...
EU plan would ease restrictions on cancer-linked chemicals in cosmetics and ads
Environmental Health News
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July 16, 2025
The European Commission is proposing changes to chemical safety rules that would allow certain carcinogenic substances in cosmetics and weaken hazard labeling in advertisements, citing a need to cut regulatory burdens on industry. Leonie Cater and...
Britain’s air pollution paradox: Cleaner skies, deadly spikes
Euro Weekly News
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July 16, 2025
Despite cleaner cars, heavy industry and shipping remain major contributors to UK air pollution. Credit: Chris LeBoutillier from Pexels via Canva.com Air pollution across the UK is falling quickly. Since 2015, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped...
Britain ‘must put money where its mouth is’ after Chagos deal
The Times
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Britain must show with more money and security guarantees that it is committed to its overseas territories after it gave away the Chagos Islands, the leader of the British Virgin Islands has said. Natalio Wheatley, who is also the president of the...
Too many days off? Can France afford the holidays anymore?
Firstpost
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July 16, 2025
France’s long-standing tradition of public holidays is under the lens as Prime Minister François Bayrou unveiled a sweeping fiscal consolidation plan that includes the removal of two national holidays. The measure, part of a broader €43.8 billion...
Malta fails EU environmental standards, untreated sewage continues flowing into sea - PN; PL reacts
The Malta Independent
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Untreated sewage continues to flow into Maltese seas in breach of both EU and local environmental regulations, the Nationalist Party (PN) said. Speaking at a press conference, PN MPs Rebekah Borg, Ryan Callus, and Joe Giglio accused the Labour...
‘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...
Direct Prague–Copenhagen Train to Launch in 2026, Connecting Europe’s Capitals by Day and Night
Rus Tourism News
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July 16, 2025
Europe’s expanding rail revival is picking up speed — and starting May 1, 2026, travelers will be able to ride the rails from Prague to Copenhagen without changing trains, thanks to a new international route operated by Czech Railways (ČD),...
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,...
HOMAG invests heavily in Schopfloch, Germany, HQ
Woodworking Network
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SCHOPFLOCH, Germany — The HOMAG Group is undertaking a "major investment program" at the Schopfloch site. A groundbreaking ceremony for a new customer center and a modern company restaurant, with an investment volume of around €40 million ($46...
Mother of Brit who vanished in Italy a year ago during trip with woman he met online says she has received mystery messages
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
The mother of a British tourist who has been missing for a year after vanishing in Sardinia has been sent messages saying: 'I tried to believe it was an accident.' Michael Frison, 26, from Chard in Somerset, disappeared in rural Luras on July 13,...
MGallery Collection Unveils Its Latest Property in France: The Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz – MGallery Collection
Hospitality Net
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July 16, 2025
This July, MGallery Collection welcomes its latest property in the Basque Country: Le Talaia Hotel & Spa Biarritz - MGallery Collection. Elegantly designed, the hotel features 149 rooms and offers breathtaking views over the Côte des Basques; the...
Italy’s Defense Chief Warns of Russia’s Swift Military Resurgence
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy’s top military officer, Gen. Luciano Portolano, cautioned on Wednesday that Russia is rapidly restoring its military capabilities, progressing at a pace quicker than originally forecast. This development has sparked pressing demands...
Italy Warns of Rabid Russia Military Growth
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy's top military officer issued a stark warning Wednesday, stating that Russia is rebuilding its military capabilities more rapidly than Western analysts had projected—fueling renewed pressure to strengthen NATO and EU defense...
Digging Deeper: Why Constitutional Recognition of Nature’s Rights is Key to Solving Ghana’s Environmental Crisis
News Ghana
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July 16, 2025
This perspective paper draws upon the constitutional provisions concerning the rights of nature in Ecuador and Bolivia to offer nuanced recommendations for integrating the rights of nature into Ghana’s environmental governance legal framework. It...
Top industry and government leaders to open Offshore Europe
Industrial News
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July 16, 2025
Published: 16 July, 2025 Senior leaders from government and industry will set the tone for SPE Offshore Europe 2025, opening the event with a 90-minute plenary session at P&J Live, Aberdeen from 2-5 September 2025 under the theme ‘Unlocking...
Remember Her Name: Eva Schatzer, Italy's midfield maestro hoping for quarterfinal chance
Sporting News
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July 16, 2025
UEFA Euro 2025 is proving the perfect environment for the emergence of fresh talent ready to leave an indelible mark on the world of women's football. Among Italy's promising young players is Eva Schatzer, a highly rated midfielder for Serie A...
Schengen Area: What can I expect when crossing the EU’s internal borders?
The Independent
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July 16, 2025
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