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Greggs change from September with thousands of customers set to benefit
Greggs has revealed a new frozen food partnership with Tesco as part of its latest strategic update. The bakery will extend its popular ‘Bake at Home’ frozen range to over 800 Tesco stores and online from September 2025. It marks a major expansion...

UK weather: Ex-hurricane Erin triggers 'week of wind and rain' after bank holiday heat surge
A 30C bank-holiday heat surge will give way to a week of wind and rain as ex-hurricane Erin heads to Iceland to rattle her death throes. Forecasts have taken a sharp U-turn in the past 24 hours, away from stormy weather and back to warmth. A 30C...
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In photos and videos: How a rare ‘Blood Moon’ mesmerised the world
Stargazers enjoyed a rare view on Sunday night as a total lunar eclipse, known as a ‘Blood Moon’, lit up the skies across Asia, parts of Europe and Africa. The celestial event occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon align in a straight line. Here are...

Cyprus ranks fifth in Europe for expat entrepreneurs, survey says
A Europe-wide survey has ranked Cyprus fifth for expat entrepreneurs, citing its strong startup density and solid survival rates, though limited venture capital remains a challenge. According to research by William Russell, Cyprus recorded 12.79...

Every Free Signing Celtic Have Made Under Brendan Rodgers Ranked
Celtic made the surprise step of entering the free agent market in the 2025 summer transfer window for a striker after offloading Adam Idah to Swansea City on Deadline Day. Following a frantic search for a replacement, Brendan Rodgers was able to...
EMA's safety committee begins review of levamisole, a medicine used to treat parasitic worm infections
EMA’s safety committee (PRAC) has started a review of medicines containing levamisole, authorised in four countries of the European Union (EU) to treat infections caused by parasitic worms in adults and children. The review follows concerns about...

Azamara Quest Kicks Off Itineraries in Greenland and Iceland
The Azamara Quest is currently offering a series of unique cruises to Greenland, Iceland and the St. Lawrence Seaway. As part of its summer deployment in the North Atlantic, the Azamara vessel recently sailed from Montreal for a 15-night cruise to...

Hurricane aftermath heading for NI... but only after record bank holiday temperatures
While Northern Ireland is set to enjoy a sun-splashed day, forecasters have warned change is on the way by late evening. Hurricane Erin has sustained winds of up to 160mph as it ripped through the Atlantic Sea, leading to at least nine fatalities...

CEC Decision: 12 polling stations for residents of the left bank of the Dniester and 301 abroad
0 For the elections on September 28, 12 polling stations will be open for citizens from the left bank of the Dniester and other localities temporarily outside the control of the constitutional authorities, – the city of Bender and the commune of...

“What I did in church with my sister’s Vogue wedding pictures” – DJ Cuppy spills
Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has poked fun at herself over her obsession with her sister, Temi Otedola’s, wedding pictures. Kemi Filani reported last month that Mr Eazi and billionaire businessman Femi Otedola’s...

Author Ragnar Jónasson: ‘There are a lot of Irish genes in the Icelandic population’
Tell us about your new thriller, The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer. It is inspired by the time Agatha Christie went missing and is a real love letter to crime fiction itself, full of references to golden-age detective novels As a fan...

MSMEs driving Viksit Bharat: Strengthening India’s trade, technology, and innovation
Powering Bharat’s Rise: MSMEs Set to Lead India’s Next Export BoomIndia stands at the threshold of a transformative era, where Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are driving the engine of economic growth and global competitiveness. With...

Maine-Endwell girls soccer career goal leader Kristin Lee Sotak inducted into the New York State High School Hall of Fame
NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Maine-Endwell graduate Kristin Lee Sotak was inducted into the New York State High School Hall of Fame on Saturday. Lee Sotak, a 2004 graduate, remains the all-time girls soccer goals leader at Maine-Endwell with 121 and...

Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime 2026 Astronomy & Music Event
On August 12, 2026—almost a year from now—a total solar eclipse will cover a handful of countries, including Iceland. Thanks to its arresting landscapes, laidback atmosphere, and geographic location, the Nordic country is a prime location to catch...

Greece Among 25 Countries Urging Israel to Withdraw West Bank E1 Settlement Plans
West Bank Colonization. Source: Montecruz Foto / Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0 Israel’s decision to construct settlements in the E1 area on the West Bank “is unacceptable and a violation of international law,” said foreign ministers of 25 countries...

The 10 best European countries for expats to launch a business in 2025
2025-08-22T10:56:14Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app The UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands top Europe's list for expat...
Get Ahead of Property Tax and Business License Compliance
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Iceland becomes latest nation to sanction Russian fishing companies Norebo, Murman
Iceland has imposed sanctions on Russian fishing companies Norebo and Murman Seafood, following the lead of Norway and the E.U. Norebo and Murman have allegedly carried out espionage activity for Russia in European waters, and in May, the European...

Notes from a Cold Country | Iceland’s Most Unassuming Waterfall
For my taste, there is no waterfall in Iceland more charming than Fossarétt. It is a hidden gem in the truest sense; only ninety minutes from the busy Capital Region, but rarely visited, tucked away amid the picturesque curves of Hvalfjörður. Its...

20 Nations demand that Israel scraps West Bank occupation plans!
ISRAEL’S approval of the E1 settlement scheme in the occupied West Bank has provoked condemnation from more than 20 countries, including several members of the European Union. On Thursday, the foreign ministers of 21 nations and the EU released a...