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Hors Bordeaux tasting notes: Italy and Spain (reds)
The Drinks Business
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September 2, 2025
As the first wine releases start to hit La Place de Bordeaux, db‘s Bordeaux correspondent Colin Hay gives his verdict on the Italian and Spanish red wines rolling out in the September campaign. Dawn in Tuscany, Siena Province, Italy A note on the...
Last chance to save Europe’s greatest old-growth forest? (commentary)
Mongabay
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September 3, 2025
You don’t need to travel to the Amazon to experience the essence of a primeval forest, a new op-ed argues: Poland’s Białowieża Forest harbors the best-preserved fragments of lowland deciduous and mixed forests in the European Lowlands, where...
How the Slavic migration reshaped Central and Eastern Europe
The National Tribune
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September 3, 2025
Max Planck Society Genetic analyses of medieval human remains reveal large-scale migrations, regional diversity, and new insights into early medieval communities Excavation in 2020 at the pre-Slavic cemetery of Brücken, Mansfeld-Südharz District...
Greatly value Germany's understanding about India's fight against terrorism: EAM Jaishankar
The Hans India
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September 3, 2025
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India greatly values the understanding shown by Germany regarding its fight against terrorism. The EAM highlighted that Germany 's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has...
EU to propose trade deal with Mercosur bloc, in face of France-led opposition
The Straits Times
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September 3, 2025
BRUSSELS - A European Union trade accord with South America’s Mercosur bloc will be presented by the European Commission on Sept 3 for approval, pitting Germany and other countries that want new markets to offset US tariffs against chief deal...
New study pinpoints tree-planting hotspots for climate and biodiversity gains
Mongabay
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September 3, 2025
Reforestation is gaining global momentum as a climate solution, but its success depends on how and where it’s done. A new study mapped locations where tree planting and forest regrowth are most likely to deliver climate, biodiversity and community...
India, Germany Set Sights on Doubling Trade, Fast-Tracking FTA With EU
Times Now
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September 3, 2025
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said India and Germany are confident of doubling their bilateral trade beyond the current €50 billion, while also stressing that New Delhi would like to see its free trade agreement (FTA)...
For Germany “India equals Asia”, says German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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September 3, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday talked about India's growing importance in global politics and trade, stating that for Germany, "India equals Asia", and for India, Germany is equivalent to...
C-Questra and RepAir Expand European Partnership to Deliver Integrated Capture and Storage Solutions for Industry
Great Reporter
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September 3, 2025
C-Questra B.V., the independent developer of sovereign onshore CO₂ storage hubs, and RepAir Carbon, pioneer of ultra-efficient electrochemical carbon capture technology, today announced the expansion of their partnership across Europe, with a...
Impatience in Madrid as Pedro Sánchez puts Europe’s inaction on Gaza in the spotlight
The Guardian
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September 3, 2025
Against the scale of civilian slaughter, famine and mounting evidence of war crimes in Gaza, Europe’s political leaders have been passive to the point of complicity, argue many human rights advocates and even former high-ranking EU officials. Now...
Member states soften opposition to EU-Mercosur deal
EurActiv
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September 3, 2025
Following the European Commission's adoption of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement on Wednesday, key opponents such as France have toned down their stance, while the European Parliament emerges as the more divided arena. The deal, which was adopted...
Spain's service sector grows at slower rate in August, PMI shows
KDAL - Minnesota
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MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s service sector growth slowed down in August although it maintained a solid pace thanks to strong demand that allowed firms to raise prices, S&P Global reported on Wednesday. The headline HCOB Spain Services PMI fell to...
Germany builds AI-powered plant to repurpose used EV batteries for grid storage
Interesting Engineering - New York
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September 2, 2025
Traction batteries lose performance after years of use, but many retain 70 to 80 percent of their capacity. That may not be enough for vehicles, but it is still too valuable to waste. A new project in Germany aims to give these batteries a second...
Tesla’s Sales and Market Share Shrinks in Europe Amid BYD’s Rise
Techstory
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September 2, 2025
The global electric vehicle market is undergoing one of its most dramatic shifts in years, and Europe has become the stage where this change is playing out most visibly. Tesla, once regarded as the unquestioned leader of the electric car industry,...
Amb. Giglio meets with the Secretary of Environment of the Philippines
ANSA
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September 3, 2025
The Ambassador of Italy in Manila, Davide Giglio, met with the Philippine government's Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, Raphael P. Mercado Lotilla. Discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation with particular reference to the area...
Syros is emerging as a European hub for maritime innovation through EIT Digital Summer school
Open Access Government
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September 3, 2025
This summer, the EIT Digital Summer School on Maritime Informatics and Robotics brought together students, researchers, and innovators from across Europe to explore the future of marine technology. Exploring the final frontier on Earth Marine...
EU claims 42pc share of horticultural exports
The Zimbabwe Mail
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September 2, 2025
Anxious Masuka The European union (EU) is the largest recipient of Zimbabwe’s horticultural exports, accounting for approximately 42 percent, with volumes steadily increasing over the years. Analysts see this growth as a strong endorsement of the...
MSPO 2025: General Dynamics Land Systems presents Ajax infantry fighting vehicle in Poland for the first time
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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At MSPO 2025 in Kielce, General Dynamics Land Systems presented the Ajax tracked combat vehicle in Poland for the first time, marking the debut of the British Army’s new platform before an international audience. The event provided a direct look...
EU ESG – Managing ESG Compliance While CSRD and CS3D Are Under Review
National Law Review
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September 2, 2025
Launched in 2019, the EU Green Deal sets out a “plan to transform Europe’s economy, energy, transport, and industries for a more sustainable future”[1] by steering companies toward sustainability-oriented business models and achieving climate...
Poorer Andalucia leads charge against €83bn debt relief for wealthy Catalunya as Spain’s historical internal wounds reopen
Olive Press
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September 3, 2025
SPAIN’S age-old regional tensions have once again reared their head as historically poorer Andalucia leads a rebellion against plans to forgive the debt of wealthier Catalunya. The Andalucian president, Juanma Moreno, has formed an alliance with...