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Best Crypto Casinos in Europe: Top 10 EU Crypto Casino Sites With Exclusive Bonuses – Latest Update
Reading Time: 20 minutesLooking for the best crypto casinos in Europe? In this guide, you can get top platforms offering secure gameplay, fast crypto payments, and rewarding bonuses. From Bitcoin casinos to leading EU crypto sites, these casinos...

Netflix star urges people who loved ‘murdered’ mum not to attend stepdad’s funeral amid death probe
A NETFLIX star has urged anyone who loved his ‘murdered’ mum not to attend her husband’s funeral - after cops suspect he killed her before taking his own life. Dawn Kerr and Andrew Searle, who were in their 60s, were found dead at their idyllic...

Research | Fewer families with children, more off-peak travel - Southern Europe in focus
New analysis by Capital Economics shows that the increase in the number of adults with children is contributing to the gradual strengthening of off-peak vacations. Travelers without family commitments take advantage of lower prices and choose to...

Business News | On India's 79th Independence Day, The Bharat Climate Forum Marks First-year Milestones, Propelling India Onto The Global Stage As A Climate Leader
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], August 15: The Bharat Climate Forum (BCF) marks India's 79th Independence Day by revealing its 2025 milestones, which demonstrate that the platform has successfully aligned India's economic ambition with climate...
A British restaurant is launching the UK’s first water menu
Follow London — The French are known for their love of fine wines. La Popote, a French-style restaurant in northern England, is no exception. The Michelin Guide-listed eatery in the county of Cheshire offers diners the choice of almost 140...

French President Emmanuel Macron Greets PM Modi, India On 79th Independence Day
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 79th Independence Day, hoping that the strategic partnership between both countries will continue to...
High living in France for licence card deal
Transport department tender-bid evaluators go on luxury overseas junket — to inspect the wrong machine 17 August 2025 - 00:00 As almost 600,000 South Africans patiently wait for their new driving-licence cards, it has emerged that a transport...

Business News | 4th Meeting of India-Singapore Joint Working Group Discussed Bilateral Trade, Investment Ties
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): The 4th meeting of the India-Singapore joint working group on Trade & Investment (JWGTI) took place at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing the two nations together to strengthen economic...

France begins phasing out copper phone lines
Many areas in south-west affected by transition to fibre optics Work to remove copper telephone wires is due to be completed by 2030 Suprachai Akkho / Shutterstock Work on removing copper telephone wires has started across communes in south-west...

41-year-old American lives on $3,633 a month in France: 'I wish I had the courage to move sooner'
When Adriel Sanders first visited Paris in 2017, she immediately felt at home, she says. "It instantly clicked. I was like, 'This is your home. This is where you're supposed to be in the world and this is where you will always be. I knew I had to...

"French raspberry production reaches its peak"
At the height of the summer season, French raspberry production is at its peak. "The season started at the beginning of May. Production peaks in the summer and continues until the end of August. Volumes should then decrease until week 48 for the...

Swiss economy slows after pre-tariff export rush
Agence France-Presse . Geneva, Switzerland 16 August, 2025, 23:25 Switzerland’s economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter as exports fell after companies rushed to stockpile goods ahead of steep new US tariffs, official data showed...

Budget eats: Discover culinary gems on the French and Italian Rivieras
Marseille France’s second-largest city will never win awards for cuteness. Yet its cosmopolitan urban feel is unique on the Riviera, its sometimes frenetic neighbourhoods alive with international markets and street food. Start at the Marche Des...

Why does France want to scrap two of its public holidays?
France's government is weighing a controversial move – scrapping two public holidays – as part of a push to fill state coffers. Prime Minister François Bayrou has given unions and employers until 30 September to discuss the measure, or risk the...

Business News | UPL Honours India's Unsung Heroes This Independence Day with a Special Film 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 15: This Independence Day, UPL spotlights two of the nation's strongest pillars -the farmer and the soldier - with the launch of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan', an evocative short film released in eight languages. Also Read...

Boating Industry 2025 Top Dealers applications close in September
Home/News/Boating Industry 2025 Top Dealers applications close in September The Boating Industry 2025 Top Dealers nomination forms are open until September 8, 2025. There are two applications available that will allow the Boating Industry team to...

French pro-Israel activist warns Jerusalem is losing global narrative
French pro-Israel activist Simon Moss has launched a scathing critique of Israel’s public diplomacy strategy, accusing the government of abandoning the global battle for public opinion. “I’m deeply frustrated with Israel’s PR strategy — or rather,...

This ‘Princess On A Bike’ Means Business: Meet IÉSEG Grad & Racing Champ Emily Bondi
Emily Bondi — in her famous pink helmet — became a French motorcycle champion in all categories in her first season on the racetrack in 2023. She also became a star at IESEG School of Management, from which she graduated with a Master in Digital...

Two dead and dozens ill in listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold worldwide
Health officials have recalled potentially fatal soft cheese after two people died following a listeria outbreak. A further 21 people also became seriously ill in France, where the two victims also passed away, from eating bacteria-contaminated...

Coalition of the (Un)Willing: Has Anything Really Changed?
European leaders are buzzing about what they say are new and firm U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine. Especially France’s Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose ‘coalition of the willing’ has barely been mentioned since its...