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Bank of America Chooses Between Frankfurt and Paris for a New European Trade Hub
Bank of America investment bank managers are not unanimous about where the trade hub in Europe should be after Britain leaves the EU, according to Bloomberg, citing its anonymous sources.
Theresa May Says UK Leaving EU Court's Jurisdiction After Brexit
Theresa May has insisted the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK will come to an end with Brexit, BBC reports.
As the government published new details of its position, the PM said the UK would "take back control of our laws".
When the Vikings met the Greeks (photos)
The mere utterance of the word Vikings, or Northmen as they were also known, used to strike fear in the hearts of the British just before and during the high middle ages, once these raiders found their way to the west and mainland Europe. Their contact with the French and British has been a subject of extensive research, not to mention successful movies and TV series.
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Cartoon controversy
An incredible controversy about Cyprus is spreading between Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot state. The cartoon by local cartoonist Utku Karsu depicts a "landing ship" anchored at a Cypriot shore, bringing the island a group of criminals. The cartoon was first published in the "Kıbrıs" (Cyprus) newspaper of failed business tycoon Asil Nadir.
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The changing face of the Israel Navy
Some 30 meters underground in the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv sits the Navy War Room, whence senior officers can see every wave crashing on the nation’s shores and every ship and plane in or over its territorial waters.
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Norway's giant wealth fund earns record $63 bln from investments in first half
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, reaped a record 499 billion Norwegian crowns ($63 billion) from its investments in the first half of the year on the back of rising stock markets, it said on Aug. 22.
15-20% Growth in the Village Tourism, Association of Bulgarian Villages
This year has been very successful for the development of village tourism, which has grown by 15-20%, surpassing the forecast 10-15%, the chairman of the Association of Bulgarian Villages (ABV), Borislav Borisov, according to Inews.
Data for August-September are very positive and perhaps the 20% growth will be surpassed in some places, Borisov commented.
France's Macron, Seeking to Re-Shape Europe, Heads East
While Britain toils over its messy divorce with the European Union, France's president Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a drive to deepen the economic integration of a bloc he says needs to be more protective of its citizens, reported Reuters.
Italy Puts Concrete Barriers to its Busiest Attractions
As a result of the terrorist attack that killed more than a dozen people on the popular Las Ramblas walking street in Barcelona, Italy installed concrete barriers near some of its busiest tourist attractions. Reports Novini.
UK adult store offers job as dildo tester
What would you say if you could get paid to wank? This is no joke. As strange as it might sound an adult store in Britain is offering females the chance to earn 30,000 euros a year to test and review sex toys. It’s a full-time job, with two days working from home, and three days in the office.
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