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France shuts schools, Italy limits outdoor work as heatwave grips Europe
KDAL - Minnesota
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By Emma Pinedo PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) -Several Italian regions banned outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day, France shut scores of schools and Spain confirmed last month as its hottest June on record as a severe heatwave gripped Europe,...
France shuts schools, Italy limits outdoor work as sweltering heatwave grips Europe
The Globe and Mail
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July 1, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:People use an umbrella to shelter from the sun near the Louvre Pyramid. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, heating up at twice the global average, according to the EU.KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images...
Greece, Spain and Italy amongst countries on 'health warning list' this summer
Daily Star
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July 1, 2025
Greece, Italy and Spain are just a few of the Mediterranean countries that have been put on the 'warning list' by a health professional who has urged holiday-goers to check their destination before they fly Popular holiday destinations have been...
Spain, France and Turkey warnings see holidaymakers change plans
Glasgow Live
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July 1, 2025
Wildfires have wreaked havoc on holiday resorts in Turkey as a prolonged heatwave sweeps across much of Europe, prompting increased warnings. An oppressive 'heat dome' settled over countries ranging from France, Portugal and Spain to Turkey on...
Germany slashes development aid to boost defense spending
Deutsche Welle
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Germany's draft federal budget for 2025 includes sweeping cuts. The Economic Cooperation and Development Ministry (BMZ) is set to receive €10.3 billion ($12.1 billion) — nearly €1 billion less than in 2024. It's the second consecutive year that...
German wind power boosts spot prices
World Energy News - Connecticut
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German and French baseload electricity prices dropped by about 10% on Tuesday, as the wind power was expected to increase in Germany. However, price remained high due to a heatwave that has affected Europe. As temperatures have risen, authorities...
Germany Sends Delegation To Ukraine To Discuss Weapons Transfer
Bharat Shakti
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July 1, 2025
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has arrived in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Germany has been a key partner of Ukraine throughout the ongoing conflict. “We will continue to...
Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU
Sarajevo Times
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July 1, 2025
Denmark took over the six-month rotating presidency of the European Council on Tuesday, vowing to lead the bloc through a turbulent global landscape by strengthening security, competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Taking on the role for the...
Germantown company wins WBA Badger Craftsman Award
Washington County Daily News - Wisconsin
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GERMANTOWN — The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) announced the winners of the 2025 Badger Craftsman Awards, and Germantown’s own Victory Homes of Wisconsin, Inc. took home the organization’s Best New Home over $2.25M award. These awards...
German Bank Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe Plans to Offer Bitcoin For Private Customers
Bitcoin Magazine - Tennessee
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June 30, 2025
Germany’s largest savings bank financial group, known as the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, have announced their plan to offer Bitcoin and other crypto trading services to private customers. The move comes after years of hesitation over digital assets...
Britain’s small boats crisis hits new record with whopping 20k illegal migrants crossing Channel so far this year
The U.S. Sun
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July 1, 2025
BRITAIN's small boat crisis has smashed records with nearly 20,000 migrants crossing the Channel in just six months — the highest total ever for the first half of the year. Official figures show 19,982 people have made the dangerous journey in...
France and Spain lead efforts to tax private jets
The Local - Spain
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July 1, 2025
France and Spain are leading an international ‘coalition’ in efforts to impose and increase taxes on private jets and premium class air travel. The two European nations – along with Kenya, Benin, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Barbados plus Antigua and...
Dutch textile sector positive in June; producer confidence slips
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Dutch producer confidence declined further in June, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Producer confidence fell from -3.9 in May to -5 in June. Manufacturers were mainly less positive about expected output for the next three months and...
Spain and Portugal record hottest June ever as heatwave grips Europe
BBC
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Thomas MackintoshBBC News ShareSave A woman fans herself during the June heatwave in Madrid Both Portugal and Spain recorded their hottest June ever as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe. Spain's national weather service Aemet said the...
Italy court acquits consultant in India helicopter case
The Malaysian Star
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July 1, 2025
MILAN (Reuters) -An Italian appeals court has fully acquitted an Italian-American consultant who had previously settled a charge of international corruption in a case related to a 2010 helicopter contract between defence company Leonardo and the...
Spanish berry brand expects to continue growing in exports
Fresh Plaza
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July 1, 2025
After a challenging berry campaign due to the impact of the weather, the Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza Santa María de la Rábida (Fresón de Palos) has managed to grow in terms of volume compared to the previous season and continues to increase its...
Germany nabs suspect planning attacks on Jews
Ynet
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July 1, 2025
A Danish national was under arrest in Germany, on suspicion of spying for Iran and planning attacks against Jewish targets, Germany's federal prosecution said on Tuesday. The suspect they named Ali S, who has Iranian roots, took photos of houses,...
Germany reduces its gas security alert as supply bottlenecks ease
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Katherina Reiche, Germany's Economy Minister, said that the German government had lowered its gas supply security grade to an early warning level from alarm as supply bottlenecks have eased. Berlin declared alert in June 2022 after Russia's...
Britain sweats again in 'killer' heatwave: No respite in sight as mercury could hit 36C TODAY - while fights break out at beaches as tempers flare in sweltering temperatures
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
An intense heatwave gripping Britain will peak today with what could be the hottest day in three years as an amber heat health alert was extended into tomorrow. Tempers have flared on Bournemouth beach as two police officers were injured in a...
Denmark Orders Combat Training Systems From Saab
The Defense Post
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July 1, 2025
Denmark’s Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation has placed a 680-million Swedish kronor ($63 million) order with Saab for a Combat Training Centre. Deliveries are scheduled this year to 2027. The package includes training systems for...