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Von der Leyen calls for new EU taxes on big firms in €2tn budget proposal
The Guardian
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July 17, 2025
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for new EU taxes on large companies, tobacco and electronic waste as part of a proposed €2tn (£1.7tn) budget. Announcing the planned EU budget for 2028 to 2034, she effectively...
‘Outdated, feudal agriculture’? EU and Hungary clash over the future of farming
Daily News Hungary
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July 12, 2025
The resources of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be distributed more fairly so they are accessible for the most disadvantaged sectors and regions, Christophe Hansen, the European Commissioner for agriculture and food,...
China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska
Alaska Beacon
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July 17, 2025
To understand why the role of the U.S. in the world is threatened, take climate change: China now is producing more solar and wind power capacity than the rest of the world combined and is exporting its green technology throughout the world by...
Artists Present Proposals for Ely Avenue Fencing Project
Nancy on Norwalk - Connecticut
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July 17, 2025
NORWALK, Conn – Three artists presented their proposals for the Ely Avenue Fencing Project to the Arts and Culture Commission. Artists Fivefingaz, Jahmane West, and Oksana Tanasiv shared drafts of what their artwork would look like along with how...
Debrecen among Europe’s greenest cities? Hungarian city makes final 3 for top EU award!
Daily News Hungary
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July 12, 2025
Photo: depositphotos.com The northeast Hungarian city of Debrecen has been shortlisted by the European Commission as one of the TOP3 finalists of the European Green Capital 2027 competition, according to the list published on Friday, the city’s...
SOF Connect announces plans to expand and revamp Sofia Airport’s commercial offering
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 17, 2025
by Jaroslaw Adamowski in Warsaw | 17 July 2025 SOF Connect has launched a BGN450 million (US$270 million) tender for Sofia Airport Terminal 3 development and Terminal 2 modernisation, unlocking major growth in retail infrastructureBULGARIA. Sofia...
Fact check: Does sunscreen increase the risk for skin cancer?
Deutsche Welle
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July 17, 2025
Posts on social media have popped up recently, claiming that applying sunscreen reportedly increases the risk of skin cancer. Even though ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of melanomas, and sunscreen helps protect skin by filtering UV...
Weather Record: Strongest Wind Speeds Ever in Hungary on Monday
XpatLoop
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Monday saw record high temperatures and the strongest winds ever measured in Hungary, weather service HungaroMet said on its website. In Devavanya, in south-eastern Hungary, the mercury hit 38.9 C, breaking an earlier record for the day of 38.7 C...
Hungarian Government Eliminates Online Toll Sticker Fees, Saving Drivers Billions
Hungarian Conservative
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July 9, 2025
Hungarian motorists will no longer have to pay convenience fees when purchasing motorway toll stickers online, starting this September—a move that could save consumers around 2 billion forints per year. The announcement was made by State Secretary...
Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, says study
Saudi Gazette
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July 9, 2025
BRUSSELS — An estimated 1,500 people across 12 European cities were killed by human-caused climate change during the latest heatwave, a quickfire study has found. Burning fossil fuels has made heatwaves up to 4°C hotter in Europe, tripling the...
Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, first ever rapid study finds
Euronews
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An estimated 1,500 people across 12 European cities were killed by human-caused climate change during the latest heatwave, a quickfire study has found. Burning fossil fuels has made heatwaves up to 4°C hotter in Europe, tripling the number of...
Hungary’s inflation edges up in June
BNE Intellinews
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Annual inflation in Hungary accelerated to 4.6% (chart) in June, up from 4.4% in May, in line with estimates and edged up 0.1% compared to May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on July 8. The latest data are expected to bolster the...
Hungary faces renewed drought threat, jeopardising already fragile growth outlook
BNE Intellinews
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Hungary is on the brink of a severe summer drought, as soil desiccation has accelerated in the recent heatwave following a dry winter and spring. Conditions resemble the summer of 2022, when record drought coupled with heatwaves caused widespread...
EU sets sights on climate target deal by September
RTE Ireland
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July 11, 2025
Most European Union countries have backed plans to agree a deal on their new climate change target by September, sources familiar with the discussions have said. EU countries are negotiating their new 2040 climate change target, which the...
Mondeléz’s New Solar Park Ensures Sustainable Snack Production in Székesfehérvár
Hungary Today
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July 11, 2025
On Thursday, Mondeléz International officially handed over its new solar park on the premises of its factory in Székesfehérvár, central Hungary. The USD 2.3 million investment has created the group’s largest solar park in Central-Eastern Europe....
Hungarian growers push for more local produce
Fresh Plaza
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July 8, 2025
The Délalföldi Kertészek Szövetkezete (Délkertész) reports that Hungarian vegetables on store shelves have not yet returned to pre-2019 levels. Imported vegetables, particularly from North Africa, continue to pressure the market, despite Hungarian...
St Mary’s School, Waverly equestrian prepares to fly the South African flag in Austria
Rosebank Killarney Gazette
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July 17, 2025
St Mary’s School, Waverly equestrian Catherine Mynhardt’s international qualifying score of over 6.5, acquired in her vaulting competition in March, qualifies her to represent South Africa at the Junior World Vaulting Championships in Austria in...
Storm chaos costs billions: 45,000+ Hungarian homes hit in just 3 days!
Daily News Hungary
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July 11, 2025
Source: FB/MetNet Homeowners filed claims with their insurers to cover over HUF 7.5bn of damages caused by severe storms early in the week, the Association of Hungarian Insurance Companies (MABISZ) said on Friday. Claims were filed for damages to...
‘Poisoned Chalice’: Korean Study Rebukes Push for Pension Privatization
The Korea Bizwire
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July 17, 2025
As concerns mount over the potential insolvency of Korea’s National Pension Fund, a state-run research institute has issued a stark warning that adopting a defined contribution (DC) system as an alternative could prove to be a “poisoned chalice” —...
Hungary’s most popular lakes at risk due to severe water shortage – Lake Balaton also under threat
Daily News Hungary
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July 7, 2025
Hungary’s most popular lakes may be drained due to a severe water shortage, and Lake Balaton is also in trouble. Recently, Hungarian media suggested that anyone looking to purchase a holiday home offering good value for money might want to...