The European Central Bank raises interest rates by a quarter percentage point and predicts that inflation will remain 'too high for too long'

The European Central Bank announced a new quarter-point rate increase on Thursday, bringing its key rate to 3.75 percent.

The most recent action concludes a full year of consecutive rate increases in the euro zone, which the ECB began in July to combat high inflation.

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Europe is having trouble getting enough water before another summer of drought.

European leaders are working hard to solve a growing water problem before what researchers fear could be another summer of drought caused by the climate crisis.

Due to the worsening climate crisis, Europe is running out of water. This is clear in the rivers and ski slopes, which have be...

In preparation for Spring/Summer 23 Jakke presents its first ever ready-to-wear line.

Known for their ethical fake fur fall/winter collections, womenswear label Jakke is releasing their first ever ready-to-wear line on April 6. Shirts, matching sets, dresses, and flowy pants and shorts are just some of the new ready-to-wear options that Nina Hopkins's Jakke label will be offer...

PSG has entered the bidding for the Stade de France.

French soccer powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain announced on Friday that the club is competing to purchase the Stade de France, the site of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The present lease for the 81,500-seater stadium, the largest in France, expires on July 1, 2025, so the French government ha...

Oceans Threaten Europe's Summer olitics

This failure may be ascribed to environmentalists' beliefs that national governments are not doing enough to safeguard the health of the oceans and seas. The issue has been referred to as a "ocean emergency" by Antonio Guterres, who is now acting as the Secretary-General of the Unit...

Oceans Endanger Summer European Politics

Environmentalists in Europe and other parts of the world are becoming increasingly concerned about what they perceive to be a failure on the part of national governments to preserve the health of the seas, which are essential for the provision of food, employment opportunities, biodiversity, and ...

As Covid's recovery continues, Australia has unveiled a jam-packed summer calendar

As the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, teams from six countries will tour Australia during the country's busiest summer ever, according to Cricket Australia.

The schedule, which includes Australia's hosting of the Twenty20 World Cup, offers more days of internatio...

The US soccer team's equal pay victory will go down in history as the biggest sporting success of 2022

Few teams in sports history have had as much impact as the United States women's national soccer squad.

Whether it's the team that won a historic fourth World Cup title in the summer of 2019 after defeating the Netherlands or the renowned '99ers who made women's soccer m...

Where does climate change fit into the Australian election

While southern Australia recovers from the devastation caused by the 'Black Summer' bushfires in 2019-2020, towns in Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) have recently been hit by terrible floods.

Some cities have seen 'once in a century' floods twice in a matter of week...

Summertown Interiors' latest projects contribute to the evolution of the UAE's booming healthcare sector

Today, the industry is changing from curative to preventative care and investing more in digital and technology infrastructure.

Summertown Interiors, the UAE's top fit-out contractor specialising in sustainable interiors, has completed several healthcare projects for world-class pro...

EUROPE IS CONFIDENT TO REOPEN TOURISM BY SUMMER

Highlights:

• The European Union (EU) is expected to finish work on the COVID-19 pass that will allow tourists to travel easily this summer.
• The pass will allow only the tourists who have tested negative, recovered, or vaccinated from COVID-19 to cross ...

DOYEN OF KOREAN CINEMA SONG JAE-HO PASSES AWAY

• Doyen of Korean cinema, Song Jae-ho,  best known for various roles in multiple films and dramas such as "Yeongja's Heydays" (1975), "Three Times Each for Short and Long Ways" (1981) and KBS drama "Precious Family" (2004), has passed away of a chronic...

HYUNDAI TO ROLL OUT WITH STARBUCKS EMBELLISHED PLCC TO RETAIN ATTRACTIVENESS

• Hyundai Card is anticipated to launch its Starbucks branded private label credit card (PLCC) this week at the earliest.
• Starbucks Coffee Korea wrote on its website Oct. 5 that its privacy policy will be overhauled Oct. 15 to mix business data with Hyundai Motor Group's card...

GREECE OPENS FURTHER FOR TOURISM AS ANTI-PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS EXPAND

HIGHLIGHTS

• The confirmed cases of coronavirus infections are increasing as the borders and tourism industry of Greece have started to open.
• Greece government had imposed various restrictions on all economic activities to prevent the spread of coronavi...

PRIME MINISTER SHINZO ABE RETURNS TO WORK AFTER A THREE DAY BREAK

Highlights –

• Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returns to work after a three day break.
• He had remained in the capital during his break and devoted one day for a hospital visit.
• A local weekly magazine had reported earlier this month that he ...

SCHOOLS ACROSS JAPAN REOPEN ON MONDAY AFTER SUMMER VACATION WAS SHORTENED

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• Schools across Japan reopen on Monday after summer vacation was shortened.
• Schools were reopened to catch up classes missed due to the pandemic.
• Schools in Japan usually have more than month’s summer vacation.
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DEPARTMENT STORES IN JAPAN THRUST THROUGH SALES OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE OUTFITS

Highlights –

• Department stores in Japan thrust through sales of traditional Japanese outfits.
• Organizing and attending online events has been trending in Japan.
• The month of August brings in many summer festivals in the country....

TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL OFFICIALS WORRIED OVER SUMMER CLASSES AMID THE PANDEMIC

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• Teachers and educational officials worried over summer classes amid the pandemic.
• Students may succumb to the risk of heat exhaustion this summer.
• Students are to wear a mask and a face shield while attending classes.

WORST SUMMERS FOR TOURISTS IN SPAIN DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Highlights:

• Worst tourist season for Spain due to the Corona virus pandemic
• Many hotels and apartments remained closed

It is not really that difficult to socially distance on a beach but that is practically empty and Ibiza is one of ...

JAPAN COMPANIES DEVELOPING FACE MASKS

HIGHLIGHTS

• Demand for cool face masks to counter the heat of summer is increasing in Japan and many other countries.
• Many Japanese companies are getting into the business of developing face masks suitable for summer use.
• New style of face m...