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Before Maryam Abacha gaslights Nigerians
The Cable
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June 14, 2025
A few months ago, I saw Mrs Maryam Abacha at the Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton Hotel). She was about to alight from a car when I caught a glimpse of her. For a 78-year-old woman, she still looked elegant and gorgeous — nearly 27 years...
Erasmus+ Programme: Strengthening global education and people-to-people ties
The Bruneian
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June 16, 2025
Since its inception in the 1980s, the Erasmus+ programme has transformed international education, nurturing academic collaboration and cultural exchange between Europe and the world including ASEAN nations like Brunei Darussalam. Originally...
10 Celtic transfer updates on arrivals plus outgoings as Nygren and Osmand double changes the rules
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 15, 2025
Celtic's summer transfer business officially kicked off in terms of incomings with the confirmed news on Kieran Tierney. The Hoops diehard is back on a five-year deal after penning a pre-contract agreement from Arsenal. His capture is a signal of...
Creative job destruction: Freeing up talent for real progress
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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June 15, 2025
A prosperous future demands embracing innovation, enhancing productivity and eliminating waste to unlock human potential sustainably. Society has a chance to free itself, adapt and thrive. Will we engage the levers of progress? © GIS – This...
Gilmour to help Scotland ‘make it right’ after disheartening defeats
The Times
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These days Billy Gilmour’s life can take him from a city which threatens to make his heart burst clean out of his chest, to a sleepy Alpine microstate where it almost seems advisable to check for a pulse. The prim Liechtenstein capital, Vaduz,...
Which European countries currently have Schengen border checks in place?
The Local Italy
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June 14, 2025
The borderless Schengen travel area recently celebrated its 40th anniversary but many countries currently have border checks reinstated. Here's what travellers should expect. The borderless Schengen area guarantees free movement to tens of...
Scotland fans owe Steve Clarke their support in World Cup qualifying, says ex-striker
The Herald (Scotland)
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June 11, 2025
And the national team manager was once again targeted for vicious abuse from the crowd when his charges were defeated 3-1 by Iceland in their first June friendly match in Glasgow on Friday night. Boyd, who played under the former Newcastle United,...
Irving reflects on ‘perfect’ Scotland debut alongside old friend Doig
STV News
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June 11, 2025
West Ham midfielder Andy Irving reflected on a “perfect” Scotland debut after coming on at the same time as primary school friend Josh Doig. The pair were handed their introduction to international football when coming off the bench just before...
Schengen hits 40: What problems lie ahead for Europe's border-free zone?
The Local - Germany
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June 13, 2025
The borderless Schengen area guarantees free movement to tens of millions of EU citizens, residents and visitors. To mark its 40th anniversary Claudia Delpero explains how it all started and the problems it faces. Who would have thought that a...
The European Audiovisual Observatory spotlights the power of state aid in the European audiovisual sector
Cineuropa
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12/06/2025 - A new report examines how public funding shapes the creation and distribution of audiovisual content across the continent, outlining key legal frameworks and emerging policy trends The European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) has...
Dutch govt passes Roque asylum case to Germany
The Manila Times
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June 13, 2025
AUTHORITIES in the Netherlands ended the process for the asylum plea of former presidential spokesman Harry Roque, after asking officials in Germany to take over the case, according to a Filipino who filed a petition against the former official's...
Motherwell's manager strategy worth the risk, and why tear down Lennon Miller?
The Herald (Scotland)
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June 12, 2025
The news caught us all a bit off guard. Especially one or two Scottish former pros it seems who were keen on the gig. But after the disappointment of Michael Wimmer’s departure, this was exactly the type of appointment the club needed to make to...
Panicked Rangers diehard drops £40m transfer bomb after Cerny KO as Tierney suffers brutal Hotline slapdown
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 11, 2025
He's a marquee signing from Arsenal who fans already know comes alive in green and white but the mood is changing around Kieran Tierney's return to Celtic. The prodigal son returned but confidence appears brittle among the Parkhead faithful who...
RANGERS CONFIDENTIAL: Nicolas Raskin provides new regime with an instant dilemma ... and who was Russell Martin's all-time favourite Ibrox player?
Daily Mail
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June 12, 2025
Nicolas Raskin is well on the way to becoming an established Belgium international. While it would be a stretch to suggest he is the first name on the team sheet, the Rangers midfielder has every chance of playing for them at the World Cup finals...
Denmark’s parallel societies
Eurozine
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Marina Mota | Gerador Every year since 2010, the Danish government has published a list of ‘parallel societies’ which identifies certain areas and neighbourhoods as ‘at risk’. Hørgården, the housing complex made up of grey, modernist blocks in the...
Arsenal star completes fairytale return to former club on a free transfer... as he calls an end to injury-plagued six-year spell at the Emirates
Daily Mail
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June 10, 2025
Celtic announced the move on Tuesday with a video of the player leaving Arsenal The defender started Arsenal's FA Cup final victory over Chelsea in August 2020 Follow all the latest news and deals HERE on Transfer Deadline Day By BEN WILLCOCKS...
Business News | India is a Preferred Place for Swiss Businesses: State Secretary for Economic Affairs
Latestly
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June 11, 2025
Bern [Switzerland], June 11 (ANI): Helene Budliger Artieda, State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Switzerland, on Tuesday said India is a preferred place for Swiss industry, as she highlighted India's huge consumer base, firm economic growth, and...
Urs Monstein: «I Proudly Wear an Omega Seamaster»
finews.com
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June 11, 2025
He wears an Omega Seamaster and is afraid of spiders. In this interview, Urs Monstein from VP Bank talks about his personal drive and the best thing about his job. Every week, interesting personalities from the world of finance and beyond share...
India, Sweden explore deeper ties in clean energy, tech
Asian Lite International
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June 12, 2025
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and State Secretary for Foreign Trade Hakan Jevrell to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation...
Tony Fitzpatrick tips St Mirren ace for Scotland call-up after strong campaign
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 11, 2025
Tony Fitzpatrick says it is clear St Mirren are progressing every year under Stephen Robinson. And the Buddies icon feels his club is continuing to move in the right direction – both on and off the pitch. The former Saints player, manager and...