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Why does the UK have 2 bank holidays in May? The history behind them
Ilkley Gazette
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Whether you work on bank holidays or enjoy a long weekend, you might wonder why there are two bank holidays taking place in May. Here’s what we know about the two upcoming bank holidays and why they get a spot on the UK calendar each year. Why do...
Italy: The end of the systematic denial of data protection rights?
Statewatch
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Home / Analyses / 2025 / Italy: The end of the systematic denial of data protection rights? Topic Country/Region 04 March 2025 Italy has been systematically denying people access to data about them stored in Europe’s largest policing and...
How to Open a Business in Luxembourg as a Foreigner
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal - California
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May 8, 2025
Luxembourg, a small yet powerful economic hub in the heart of Europe, has become an increasingly attractive destination for foreign entrepreneurs. With its strategic location, multilingual workforce, robust legal system, and favourable tax...
Bruno Lohse—Art Dealer of the Third Reich
DailyArt Magazine
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April 28, 2025
From Art Dealer to Plunderer Bruno Lohse had an ordinary childhood in a typical German family. His father, August, played in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. His mother and siblings gave him a stable, quiet childhood. No one imagined he would...
India-UK FTA: Tariffs on cars, alcohol, high-tech sectors cut by Delhi for more market access & mobility
The Print
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May 6, 2025
New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom have concluded a “historic” and “ambitious” Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with a Double Contribution Convention, that is, an agreement securing an exemption for Indian workers temporarily in the UK from...
UN urges Sri Lanka to lift restrictions on NGOs
Colombo Gazette
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February 25, 2025
The UN has urged Sri Lanka to lift restrictions imposed on non-governmental organisations, including women’s organisations. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) issued its findings on Belarus, Belize, Congo,...
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India-UK FTA: What's Double Contribution Convention Agreement that will benefit Indian workers?
Firstpost
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May 6, 2025
India and the United Kingdom have reached a Free Trade Agreement. The announcement was made on social media by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi, who described the deal as a ‘historic milestone’, said he was looking forward to meeting UK...
EU Court of Justice finds Malta ‘golden passports’ scheme incompatible with EU law
EJIL: Talk!
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May 9, 2025
In an interesting and important decision of the Court of Justice of the EU, sitting as a Grand Chamber in Commission v Malta (Citizenship by Investment) [2024] EUECJ C-181/23, the Court has found that Malta’s 2020 ‘investor citizenship’ scheme is...
An unsettling side of teens explored in musical
The National News
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I hate normal people. Normal people should be eviscerated,” says the socially inept William Carlisle, the lead character of the play Punk Rock by the British playwright Simon Stephens. Our school’s recent Sixth Form production, starring Daniel...
Top 10 Richest Royal Families in the World
Finance Monthly
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April 22, 2025
Royalty and riches often go hand in hand — but some dynasties possess fortunes that stretch far beyond gold crowns and ceremonial thrones. While many monarchs today are figureheads, their families often preside over colossal wealth derived from...
Namibia launches visa-on-arrival
New Era
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Rudolf Gaiseb Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana said with the visa-on-arrival policy in place, Namibia began to see an increase in the number of international visitors. He said it has become clear that...
Filmmakers worldwide eye Fort Smith as festival hits new milestone
Southwest Times Record - Arkansas
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The Fort Smith International Film Festival received a record 597 film submissions from more than 70 countries. Volunteer screeners play a crucial role, watching nearly 600 films to curate the festival lineup. The festival's growing reputation is...
The historic India-UK trade deal in 10 numbers
Firstpost
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May 6, 2025
The newly concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement is a key milestone in bilateral economic relations and is being hailed as the United Kingdom’s most significant trade pact since Brexit. Signed after years of negotiations, the deal aims to deepen...
List of Top 10 Most Traded Currencies in the World 2024
Tempo.co
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October 28, 2024
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Nowadays, currency trading plays a vital role in facilitating global commerce and investment. As individuals and businesses seek to maximize their benefits, understanding the most traded currencies becomes essential for gaining...
HMRC child benefit warning to parents as deadline fast approaches
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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August 27, 2024
Parents are being encouraged to reassess their child's benefit claims following GCSE results day. Last week, hundreds of thousands of students received their grades and are now contemplating their future paths. While some may choose to pursue...
Inside the World’s Smallest Countries — And What Most People Don’t Know
Switch TV
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April 26, 2025
In a world dominated by sprawling superpowers, it is easy to overlook the planet’s tiniest nations. But these small countries, some no bigger than a few city blocks, carry rich histories, unique political systems, and hidden surprises. Leading the...
UM alumnus among youngest to travel to every country in the world
The Miami Hurricane - Florida
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April 26, 2025
Double ’Cane Cameron Mofid has been around the world and back. Literally. At 25 years old, he is considered the youngest person to have visited every country in the world by NomadMania, a respected organization amongst extreme travelers. During...
Does My Bum Look Big in This? The Female Body in Art
DailyArt Magazine
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March 3, 2025
From Kylie to the Kardashians, bums seem to be big news. But that’s not modern selfie culture – the female body, especially buttocks have been a symbol of fertility and beauty since early human history and this is perfectly mirrored in art. As...
Former Iceland PM backs stronger India-Nordic ‘partnerships’, says ‘Greenland not for sale’
The Print
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May 5, 2025
New Delhi: India and the Nordic countries are working together to build “understandings” and a “partnership”, former Icelandic prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...
Tourists face further delays as France ramps up border controls amid concerns over terrorism and migrant crisis
LBC
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23 October 2024, 14:21 France is ramping up border controls with its European neighbours. Picture: Alamy Tourists are set to face delays in France as border checks are reintroduced amid concerns over terrorism and the migrant crisis. Listen to...