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Hurricane aftermath heading for NI... but only after record bank holiday temperatures
Belfast Telegraph
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August 24, 2025
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
IPN
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August 24, 2025
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...
Post your questions for Jared Harris
The Guardian
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September 8, 2025
You might know British-born Jared Harris best for playing Lane Pryce in Mad Men, King George VI in The Crown, or Valery Legasov in 2019 mini series Chernobyl, for which he won a Bafta for best actor. On the silver screen, he’s due to play Mikhail...
There is no ‘EU’ in Norway
EurActiv
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September 8, 2025
Europe looms large in Norway's national election today – but only beneath the surface. Most Norwegians are blissfully unaware of the European dimension of their politics and their political parties are happy to keep it that way. Norway, a country...
Author Ragnar Jónasson: ‘There are a lot of Irish genes in the Icelandic population’
The Irish Times
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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
ETGovernment
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August 23, 2025
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...
Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime 2026 Astronomy & Music Event
My Modern Met - California
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August 14, 2025
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
Greek Reporter
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August 23, 2025
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
Business Insider
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August 22, 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...
Iceland becomes latest nation to sanction Russian fishing companies Norebo, Murman
SeafoodSource
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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...
Get Ahead of Property Tax and Business License Compliance
CFO Dive
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Notes from a Cold Country | Iceland’s Most Unassuming Waterfall
Iceland Review
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August 22, 2025
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!
The News Line
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August 22, 2025
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...
26 Nations, UN Chief Condemn Israel's West Bank Settlement Expansion Project
RTTNews
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August 22, 2025
26 nations and UN Secretary-General have condemned the Israeli Government's decision to approve a long-shelved settlement expansion project in the occupied West Bank. The decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Committee to approve plans for...
Countries condemn Israel's settlement plan in occupied West Bank
Africanews
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August 22, 2025
Israel gave final approval Wednesday for an illegal in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, and that Palestinians and rights groups say could destroy hopes for a future Palestinian state. Settlement development...
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'Retract the plan': 21 countries to sign joint statement condemning Israel's West Bank settlement project
Firstpost
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August 22, 2025
Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden are among the countries that signed the statement, as did the European Commission’s foreign...
22 countries condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement project as ‘violation of international law’
Gulf Today
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August 22, 2025
Twenty two countries, including major European powers, the UK, Canada, Japan and Australia, issued a joint statement Thursday calling Israel’s approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank “unacceptable and a violation of international...
Chamber announces ’26 trip to Iceland
Charles City Press - Iowa
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August 22, 2025
The Spencer Chamber of Commerce announced a new international group travel opportunity to Iceland — the land of fire and ice — taking place in November 2026. This eight-day journey will showcase Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes and culture to...
Iceland’s tech ecosystem: Scaling innovation from a renewable core
Tech.eu
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August 13, 2025
Over the past two years, Iceland has continued to strengthen its position as a digitally advanced and innovation-driven economy. With a population of just under 400,000, the country combines world-class digital infrastructure, a highly educated...
What is Israel's E1 West Bank settlement plan and why is it being condemned?
SBS
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Key Points Israel has approved a plan to build thousands of units in illegal settlements in the West Bank. The plan has faced international outcry describing it as a violation of international law. Israel says it is aimed at burying a future...