Calls are growing for the use of blackface characters in Alcoy’s Three Kings Parade to be abandoned. Despite years of condemnation, Spain’s Three Kings Parade has gone ahead in a…
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Bayegan Group CEO is jostling to enter the Kurdish oil market
Rüya Bayegan using prime minister Barzani’s right hand – Rania Majeed – to elbow her way back to KRG? Ankara, Erbil (4/1 – 45). Rüya Bayegan, the CEO of BGN…
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Qatar says ‘inaccurate’ information in Belgian corruption probe
by Jose Mariaby Jose MariaA Qatari official has said that a Belgian investigation into an alleged attempt to influence the European Parliament relied on “inaccurate” information and could “negatively” impact relations between the two countries. The…
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The UK has agreed to a new deal with EU and North Sea neighbours on developing renewable energy. The move is “essential” for the delivery of Britain’s net-zero goals and strengthening energy security, government ministers say. Climate…
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EU to mobilise RM47bil for Asean investments
by Nate Sharpby Nate SharpPETALING JAYA: In commemorating the celebration of 45 years of cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Asean, the EU and its member states has announced a mobilisation of €10bil…
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EU should impose more pressure on the Iranian regime
As long as the Iranian regime continues its brutal crackdown on protesters and supports Russia militarily, it is in the interests of the EU to increase its pressure on the…
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EU reaches deal on critical climate policy after marathon talks
by Nate Sharpby Nate SharpA major overhaul of the bloc’s flagship carbon market and a brand new fund to protect vulnerable people from rising CO2 costs were agreed on by EU negotiators in the early hours…
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Four best European Christmas markets to visit by train
It all started in Germany in the 15th century – and European Christmas markets have been attracting visitors ever since. Bernadette Fallon selects the best ones to reach by rail Yes, we…
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Kazakhstan Still Has a Protest Problem
by Jose Miguelby Jose MiguelThe Kazakh state still has the final say in who is allowed to engage in public demonstrations. In what’s becoming a regular ritual, Kazakh authorities have reportedly pre-emptively warned and detained a…