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Two Towns Represent Hungary in Prestigious Flower Competition
Hungary Today
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July 1, 2025
Nyíregyháza Nyíregyháza, located in the northeastern part of Hungary, and Varsány, in northern Hungary, will represent the country in the anniversary competition of Entente Florale Europe, the European Flower Towns and Villages. A jury of renowned...
UK slams Israel for 'inhumane' aid delivery system in Gaza
The National News
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Britain on Monday condemned Israel’s new aid delivery system in Gaza as “inhumane,” referencing reports of hundreds of Palestinians killed while attempting to access food and humanitarian supplies. “The suffering in Gaza is appalling and cannot...
Steve Melchior: Treasured peninsula pioneer with a sketchy past — Part 2
Homer News - Alaska
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July 3, 2025
AUTHOR’S NOTE: By at least his early 20s, Steve Melchior had begun to fabricate a past that would take him from his native Germany and allow him to better control his path to a future of adventure. That future would one day include life as a...
Voting from afar
Kosovo 2.0
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July 1, 2025
Shortly after 9 a.m. on February 9th, the day of Kosovo’s parliamentary elections, Serafina Ferizaj joined a growing queue outside the Kosovo consulate in Munich, Germany. She could have mailed in her vote — it would have been easier, faster — but...
French-Pakistani duo opens challenging new line on Karakoram’s Spantik peak
Daily Times
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July 3, 2025
In a major milestone for Pakistani mountaineering, French alpinist Mathieu Maynadier and Pakistan’s Muizzuddin have opened a bold new route on Spantik (7,027 m), locally known as Golden Peak, in the Karakoram range. The route, named Zindabad...
The Gorgeous Spot Less Than 2 Hours From Manchester Named One Of The World’s Most Relaxing Destinations – Above The Amalfi Coast & Santorini
Secret Manchester
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July 3, 2025
Catbells, Lake District | Credit: Jonny Gios via Unsplash Life in and around the city can be stressful, so we’re very lucky to have areas within easy reach of Manchester to escape to when we need a bit of mindfulness. Now, a new global study has...
Ranking Pogacar, Vingegaard and yellow jersey favourites for Tour de France
TNT Sports
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July 1, 2025
But the counters return to zero in Lille on Saturday, July 5, as the 112th edition of the Tour de France gets under way, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. And while the overwhelming favourites remain the two riders who, between them, have won the...
Why a race-cation is the best way to discover Hvar’s serene side
The Independent
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June 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
A Tour de France Bike You Can Buy, Coffee You Can Chew, and a Computer Lit by Sunlight: Emerging Gear
GearJunkie - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
If you’re an endurance athlete looking to hit training hard this summer, this week’s Emerging Gear deserves a special look. From ultra-breathable, moisture-wicking tops to a tricked-out Garmin watch to skin-nourishing sunscreen, these products...
French and Pakistani climbers achieve new ascent on Spantik’s East Ridge
Pakistan Today
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July 3, 2025
ISLAMABAD: French mountaineer Mathieu Maynadier, along with Pakistani climber Muizzuddinn, has successfully pioneered a new route on Spantik (7,027 meters), known locally as Golden Peak, located in the Karakoram range. The ascent took place...
French, Pakistani mountaineers pioneer new Golden Peak route
The Express Tribune
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July 3, 2025
Listen to article In early June, French alpinist Mathieu Maynadier and Pakistan’s Muizzuddinn pioneered a new route up the East Ridge of Spantik (7,027 m), locally known as Golden Peak, in the Karakoram range. The ascent, which took place from...
The quest for leverage
EurActiv
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July 1, 2025
Welcome to the Capitals, your summary of European news by Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta, in Brussels. We welcome feedback and tips here. You can sign up here. In today’s edition: Brussels' gentle approach to the US Kos wades into domestic...
The three Tour de France stages Tadej Pogačar will want to win most – and exact revenge on Jonas Vingegaard
Cyclingnews
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July 2, 2025
In the absence of any obvious weak points for Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) at the 2025 Tour de France, one factor in favour of his biggest rival, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), is the return to three mountain locations where the...
How to Eat All Day When You’re on a Bike During the Tour de France
Bicycling
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July 3, 2025
The Tour de France presents unique challenges to teams and riders. They line up at the outset of each stage with jerseys fully stashed with food and soigneurs (staffers who support riders) patiently waiting at the feedzones with musettes (bags)...
Trump’s tariffs won’t lead to more medicines investment in US, Sandoz boss says
Politico Europe
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July 3, 2025
Bucking the trend Much of the conversation dominating the political class in Brussels and Washington has focused on competition with Asia, with concerns in both centers that there’s not enough domestic production. Saynor also said that the...
UAE Team Emirates Announces Line-Up for Tour de France 2025
RoadCycling.com
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UAE Team Emirates will be sending a strong line-up for the 2025 Tour de France, which will start in the city of Lille on July 5. The team’s eight-man roster will be formed around defending Tour de France Champion Tadej Pogacar and will combine...
France Issues Record Heat Alerts as Europe Swelters Under Scorching Temperatures
Arise News
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July 1, 2025
A record number of heat alerts are in place across France as the country, and other parts of southern and eastern Europe, remain in the grip of soaring temperatures. Sixteen French regions, including Paris, have been placed on red alert for...
UN Event Sheds Light On Belarus' Escalating Human Rights Violations
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. On July 2, the Permanent Missions of Latvia and Lithuania to the United Nations Office at Geneva held a side event on the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus, Trend reports. Held...
Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic Hails PM Modi's Leadership
Zee News
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Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic praised India's growing global leadership, citing its bold and inclusive vision for development, sustainability, and technical innovation. He lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's successful...
EUROTRASH Monday: The Tour is On the Start-Line!
PezCycling News
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June 30, 2025
Only a few days to go before the biggest bike race on the planet starts in Lille, and we have loads of news from the race, the riders and the teams. The National road and time trial championships were last week and we have as many of the results...