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Anger in Italy over rise in privatised beaches
AOL
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Beach operators have a strong lobby in Italy - Buena Vista ImagesItalians are in revolt against the privatisation of the country’s coast as vast stretches of beach are taken over by lucrative beach clubs, bars and restaurants. The “stabilimento”...
‘Ozempidemic’: How Novo Nordisk sells obesity awareness in Europe
EurActiv
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August 17, 2025
Novo Nordisk, Denmark's pharma heavyweight behind blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is learning just how thin the line can be between public health messaging and illegal advertising in the EU. In June, Spain's health...
How much you can drink under new alcohol limit set to be introduced for drivers
Nottingham Evening Post
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August 17, 2025
Following the Department for Transport's recent announcement that the drink-driving limit will be reduced for the first time in over half a century, we're examining how much alcohol you can consume before exceeding the new limit. Transport...
This Two-Michelin Star Italian Chef Is the Pioneer of 'Sicilian Haute Cuisine' — These Are His Go-to Artisanal Plate Brands
Livingetc
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August 17, 2025
The gastronomy trailblazer behind one of the most mouthwatering pasta dishes to eat in Italy (according to The New York Times) — Busiate, a seafood-rich dish of anchovies, mackerel ragù, wild fennel, saffron, and twirls of pasta — two times...
East Meets West Phetchaburi food festival to showcase UNESCO chefs, 21-22 August
Hua Hin Today
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August 17, 2025
Highlights: UNESCO chefs from 7 cities across 5 countries to showcase culinary creations Festival to feature live cooking shows, youth chef competition, and over 30 food booths Free admission at Phra Nakhon Khiri Memorial Park and Phetchaburi...
Woman from Gaza Evacuated to Italy in a ‘State of Severe Physical Deterioration’ Dies
Khaosod English
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August 17, 2025
MADRID (AP) — A 20-year old Palestinian woman described as being in a “state of severe physical deterioration” has died after being transferred to Italy for treatment, the hospital said Saturday. The patient was admitted to Pisa University...
We're travelling around popular European country as wildfire flames tear through hotspot
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
Europe is currently grappling with a severe wildfire crisis with flames raging since late July driven by an intense heatwave. This year, approximately 440,000 hectares have been scorched by fires in southern Europe with key hotspots including...
How two local chefs turned a Mexican street food dream into the restaurant everyone’s talking about
The Irish News
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Two local chefs have shared how their plan to open a Mexican-inspired food stall evolved into running a bustling restaurant in the heart of east Belfast. When Adrian (Ady) Hamilton (33) and Callan (Cally) Carrigan Cork (35) first decided to go...
Gourmet getaways: The best places to eat and drink in Kenmare
The Irish Times
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There’s no shortcut to Kenmare – you’ve got to earn it street by street. Past the houses still marked with an “L” over the door – the Lansdowne estate symbol – past the dates carved into granite lintels, past the shops run by the people who live...
Britain's world-beating unicorn firms worth a staggering £200bn
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
By JOANNE HART Updated: 17:33 EDT, 16 August 2025 The UK boasts more highly valued private companies than almost anywhere else in the world. The country ranks far ahead of any European state and beats Japan, South Korea and Canada by a wide...
From Somalia to Spain’s Balearic Islands: A journey along one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world
El País
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August 17, 2025
Sahra and Samia’s story begins on a farm in Somalia that no longer exists. Things were going well for them: Sahra, a 55-year-old mother, successfully ran a small livestock and crop business. That is, until her brother — the only adult man in the...
Britain's world-beating unicorn firms worth a staggering £200bn: UK has more rising stars than Japan, South Korea or anywhere in Europe
This Is Money
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August 16, 2025
By JOANNE HART Updated: 16:50 EDT, 16 August 2025 The UK boasts more highly valued private companies than almost anywhere else in the world. The country ranks far ahead of any European state and beats Japan, South Korea and Canada by a wide...
20-Year-Old Palestinian Woman Dies of Malnutrition in Italy Following Gaza Evacuation
Tempo.co
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August 17, 2025
A 20-year-old Palestinian woman died of malnutrition in Italy just a day after being evacuated from the Gaza Strip, local media reported on Saturday, August 16, 2025. According to ANSA news agency as cited by Antara, the woman named Marah Abu...
Common Man for Ukraine Delivers Food, Solar Lanterns and Hope in 13th Mission
InDepth NH - New Hampshire
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August 16, 2025
Children line up at Common Man for Ukraine delivery in the Ukraine. Courtesy photo By NANCY WEST, InDepthNH.org New Hampshire’s Common Man for Ukraine volunteers are in the middle of their 13th mission bringing food – and hope – to war-torn...
Germany stops Gaza-linked military exports, says Merz
GCN
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August 16, 2025
On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that Berlin will not authorise German arms sales to Israel for use in Gaza “until further notice.” This European nation, which has long maintained tight ties with a Middle Eastern government,...
Germany announces 5.8 million euros in additional aid for Afghanistan
Ariana News
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August 15, 2025
The German government has pledged an additional 5.8 million euros in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan to provide food and to maintain life-saving basic healthcare. The aid comes as more than 23 million Afghans, including 3.5 million...
Trump’s Tariffs Send Italy Into Crisis
The American Spectator - Virginia
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A sword of Damocles hangs over the heads of hundreds of thousands of workers and companies in the most famous sectors of Made in Italy. The announced entry into force of tariffs at 15 percent for goods exported to the United States is impairing...
Britain's best BnBs revealed: They're stylish and have delicious food - this is the ultimate guide to the ones to stay at nationwide, by leading travel experts
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
There's a palpable air of alarm among some when you mention British B&Bs. Most of us have experienced the Nora Batty-esque landlady, freezing rooms, pitiful breakfasts in ridiculously narrow time slots and lists of 'rules' longer than a Salman...
16 recipes every midwestern grandmother made
AOL
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Dotdash Meredith Food StudiosI had the good fortune to have a grandmother who was not only a superior cook but also a recipe tester for cookbooks. We were very close, and my love of all things culinary can be traced to her. For many years, she...
People need to eat, so I’m investing in food
The Times
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Amid extreme uncertainty and anxiety about trade wars and violent conflicts, food is one of the few certainties for investors. Whatever comes of President Trump’s attempt to broker peace in Ukraine, people will still need to eat. But even such...