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Assault on JoyNews Journalist: GJA outlines measures to demand justice
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced a series of measures to be enforced if the Ghana Armed Forces fail to sanction military personnel who assaulted a JoyNews journalist, Carlos Carlony during a recent operation in Accra....

Europe’s entry fee for visitors is going up — before it even starts
Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Guide Travel Travel International The European Union says it plans to nearly triple the cost of its long-delayed travel authorization system Author of the article: The Washington Post Kate Brady Published Jul 31, 2025...

How new U.S. tariffs on the EU and U.K. could affect the cost of booze
Your glass of French or Italian wine could get pricier as soon as next week, with a new 15% U.S. tariff on European Union imports set to kick in on Aug. 1. The same goes for popular brands of whisky, cognac and other spirits, many of which are...
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European Commission challenges Hungary’s 35-year motorway concession [Promoted content]
Read the original. The Commission's position is that the 35-year contract for construction, operation, and maintenance of Hungary's motorway network did not properly transfer operational risk to the concessionaire - a key factor distinguishing...

EU seeks wine exemption as US tariffs take effect
BRUSSELS: The European Union stated on Thursday that its prized wine industry would likely face new US tariffs alongside most European exports, though negotiations continue to secure exemptions. A weekend trade agreement between Brussels and...

Cyprus President: France is our most important partner in the European Union
Home Cyprus Cyprus President: France is our most important partner in the European Union FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – France is Cyprus’s most important partner within the European Union, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said Thursday during a...

US appeals court hears arguments about legality of Trump tariffs
Oral arguments over United States President Donald Trump’s power to impose tariffs have kicked off before a US appeals court after a lower court ruled he had exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping new levies on imported goods. The appeals...

EU expects US tariff commitments by Friday
News Trade “It is the clear understanding of the European Union that the U.S. will implement the agreed, across-the-board tariff ceiling of 15 percent,” the European Commission says. BRUSSELS — The European Union expects the U.S. to put in place...

The World Court Adds New Muscle to the Climate Fight
Today’s non-stop news cycle makes it all too easy to lose sight of truly significant events, and last week’s climate ruling by the World Court is a striking example. “Landmark” and “historic” were two of the adjectives employed by the many news...

More independent central banks take on greater risk – ECB paper
Central banks with higher degrees of independence take on more risk in their monetary policy operations, new research from the European Central Bank finds. The paper, released on July 28, looks at asset purchase programmes from the 1990s until the...

Master’s in finance vs. MBA in finance: Which one leads to better opportunities at top US investment banks?
For students with sights set on investment banking, two graduate degrees are front-runners: the Master’s in Finance (MiF) and the MBA in Finance. Both are well-regarded in global finance circles, but in the United States, the preference is...
How Trump Killed the European Dream
Though the details of the recent trade deal between the United States and the European Union continue to emerge, it is clear that Donald Trump has secured an enormous diplomatic victory. Washington has extracted important concessions from...

Irish and European spirits and wine fail to avoid US tariffs
Irish and European spirits and wine producers are facing fresh challenges as a new 15% US import tariff is set to take effect, following confirmation today from the European Commission and EU diplomats. Hopes for an immediate exemption were...

European Commission expects Ukraine to appoint head of Economic Security Bureau without delay
Photo: Economic Security Bureau European Commission spokesperson Guillaume Mercier has reiterated the EU’s expectations of Ukraine regarding progress in the fight against corruption through reforms, particularly by appointing a head of the...

Ministry of Justice Outlines Legal Basis and Limitations of Early Release and Electronic Monitoring
The Ministry of Justice wishes to bring clarity to ongoing public discussions surrounding the early release of inmates and the use of electronic monitoring. Contrary to popular belief, Sint Maarten’s early conditional release program is not new...

European Union assumes its faces 15% tariffs in the US from Friday. But a key text still isn't ready
BRUSSELS — (AP) — The European Union is working on the assumption that the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday, even though the two sides have yet to complete a key document clarifying how the agreement will...

Quicker, better and cheaper pothole repairs promised in Lancashire County Council’s UK-first deal
Announcing the deal, LCC said a key strength of the contract is the embedded innovation clause, which compels the contractor to demonstrate annual improvements and innovation. Multevo repairs are also backed by a workmanship warranty meaning that...

A2A payments are picking up. What banks need to know
Brazil's PIX is one of the major networks fueling A2A.Adobe Stock Account-to-account payments are poised to gain traction with consumers for online and in-store spending, creating an opportunity for banks to reach cost-conscious customers. Also...

European Union assumes its faces 15% tariffs in the US from Friday. But a key text still...
“It is the clear understanding of the European Union that the U.S. will implement the agreed across the board tariff ceiling of 15%,” Gill said. The commission negotiates trade terms on behalf of the the EU's 27 member countries. Carve outs were...

EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff from August 1
European wine and spirits will face a 15% US import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said today, dashing producers' hopes of an immediate reprieve. A...