US withdrawing some troops from Europe after Trump’s warning to Nato allies

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Tyranny Is Downstream From the Economy

Welcome to the topsy-turvy 21st century, where everything is upside down. Democracies exist that are not democracies, coups that are not coups. Gone, for the most part, are the twentieth century’s coups d’état that installed military dictators in...

Coney Island on the Great Lakes: The story behind Michigan’s famous hot dogs

Coney Island may be in New York, but Coney Island hot dogs are a Michigan tradition! Learn about the dish and how it became a Wolverine classic. In most states, if you say you’re going to Coney Island, people will assume you’re planning a trip to...

Jetten nears Dutch flag as Wilders slips

Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Eddy Wax in the Dutch city of Leiden, and Nicoletta Ionta in Brussels. Got a story we should know about? Drop us a line – we read every message. Need-to-knows: Netherlands: Rob Jetten’s D66 projected to win election...

Orbán: Trump made a mistake with sanctions, I’ll visit him soon

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said he plans to travel to Washington in the coming days to meet US President Donald Trump, where he intends to discuss energy cooperation — and urge the American leader to reconsider the latest sanctions...

‘The exhilarating hobby that helped me overcome menopausal anxiety’

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Sali Hughes on beauty: the best perfumes for winter

Colder weather may make us instinctively nuzzle into warm, ambery scents, but as the temperature dips I’m all for steering into the skid with herbaceous, frosty, invigorating scents that somehow smell cold. Tom Ford Soleil Neige (£69 for 10ml) was...

Pentagon withdraws U.S. troops from NATO’s eastern flank as Europe confronts more Russian aggression

The U.S. Army denied it was a sign of lessened commitment to NATO, but offered no further details. Depending on operations and exercises, around 80,000 to 100,000 U.S. troops are usually present on European soil. NATO allies have expressed concern...

AP News: The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit

FILE - In this undated photo provided by NASA on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, astronaut Scott Kelly looks out the cupola of the International Space Station. (NASA via AP, File) FILE - The Soyuz booster is mounted to the launch pad at the Baikonur...

Lufthansa Group announces summer 2026 schedule with over 14,000 weekly flights to 330 destinations

Lufthansa Group’s airlines unveil summer 2026 network with 14,000 weekly flights, new intercontinental routes, and expanded European connections. The Lufthansa Group has unveiled its Summer 2026 flight schedule, featuring an expanded network of...

Wisconsin pair takes fourth in world Street Fishing event in Green Bay

GREEN BAY - Anglers from Hungary took the gold medal in the team competition and first and third in pairs at the 2025 Street Fishing World Championship held Oct. 25 and 26 in Green Bay. The two pairs of Hungarian anglers landed 22 scorable fish...

UN Tourism announces ‘World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025’; 52 destinations recognised, none from India this year

UN Tourism has announced the winners of its fifth annual Best Tourism Villages awards, recognising 52 exceptional rural destinations from around the world for their innovation, sustainability, and cultural preservation efforts. The announcement...

Ministry calls for reforms to boost competitiveness of Vietnamese workers abroad

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Home Affairs has highlighted the need for solutions in institutional improvement, administrative reform, market restructuring and workforce quality enhancement to strengthen the competitiveness of Vietnamese workers...

Ensuring Steady and Long-Term Progress in China-CEEC Cooperation

On October 21, 2025, the 11th China-Central and Eastern European Countries (China-CEEC) High-Level Think Tank Symposium, co-hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the Secretariat of Cooperation between China and Central and...

Almaviva achieves ‘natural balance’ in challenging 2023 release

Inspired by France but made in Chile, Almaviva unites Old and New Worlds in one label. At a recent London masterclass, db discovered how it balances those influences and what to expect from its latest, notably hot, vintage: Almaviva 2023. The...

Mercedes-Benz levels up European production with innovation

German automaker to roll out up to 40 new models through 2027 Mercedes-Benz is revamping its key production sites in Europe -- the Bremen plant in Germany and the Kecskemet plant in Hungary -- as the German automaker plans to launch up to 40 new...

Samdech Khuon Sudary Arrives in France to Attend 8th Edition...

AKP Phnom Penh, October 29, 2025 -- Following the conclusion of her official and friendly visit to Hungary, Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, led a high-level...

Central banks in the service of stability

Csaba Lantos, Minister of Energy, highlighted Hungary’s financial stability, the dynamic growth of green investments, and China’s strategic significance. Experts at the forum called for closer Europe–Asia cooperation in renewable energy and...

Trying Villages

In a world of urban hustle and bustle, the villages of Banat area offer an oasis of peace and authenticity, a return to the roots and to a rhythm of life amidst nature and traditions. mybanat.ro Daniel Onea, 30.10.2025, 14:00 In a world of urban...

Why Authoritarians Thrive

By Senem Aydın-Düzgit US President Donald Trump’s ferocious assault on American institutions over the last nine months is a particularly morbid symptom of the global decline of democracy. But Trump has merely capitalized on a process that was well...