7 h. ago ECB holds rates steady and turns more positive on the economy

The European Central Bank kept its policy rates steady on Thursday and took a more positive view on a euro zone economy that has shown resilience to global trade shocks. The central bank for the 20 countries that share the euro raised several of its growth and inflation projections for the bloc, in a move […]

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7 h. ago Bank of England lowers rates after tight vote but signals caution about further cuts

The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote by policymakers but it signalled that the already gradual pace of lowering borrowing costs might slow further. After a sharp drop in inflation in data this week and a new forecast from BoE staff that growth will stagnate in late 2025, five […]

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14 h. ago Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ calls Biden ‘Worst President,’ replaces portrait with Autopen

The White House has installed new plaques beneath photos of former leaders on President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame” at the White House that sharply criticize his Democratic predecessors. The plaques are a striking addition because both Republicans and Democrats have traditionally viewed the historic building as a symbol of national unity. Trump, however, […]

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15 h. ago Trump boasts of gains, faults predecessors as inflation and voter skepticism persist

In a rare evening address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump boasted on Wednesday of his accomplishments and blamed his Democratic predecessor for soaring consumer prices as his party braces for a tough midterm election next year. “Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” Trump said in a speech […]

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26 h. ago US appeals court says Trump’s National Guard deployment in DC may continue

A federal appeals court on Wednesday cleared President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, to continue for now, saying his administration was likely to prevail in a legal challenge. The unanimous opinion by three judges of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is a win for Trump […]

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31 h. ago Trump to sign order easing restrictions on marijuana, reports say

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana to ease federal restrictions, according to CNN, which cited a source familiar with the planning and a senior White House official. The official added that the timing could shift, CNN reported late on Tuesday. NBC, citing four people with direct […]

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38 h. ago Chief of Staff Wiles describes internal strains inside Trump White House in interviews

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles revealed internal tensions in the Trump administration over issues from immigration enforcement to government downsizing in comments published by Vanity Fair on Tuesday that paint an unflattering picture of the role played by some of President Donald Trump’s close aides. In a series of 11 interviews with author […]

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56 h. ago Myron Michailidis appointed artistic director of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of the distinguished conductor Mr. Myron Michailidis as the new artistic director of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Michailidis was selected following an extensive evaluation process among numerous candidates. Having gained significant experience in leading artistic institutions in Greece and abroad, Mr. Michailidis brings […]

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57 h. ago Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, a move that dramatically expands the U.S. government’s authority to fight the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of American overdose deaths each year. The designation, unprecedented for a narcotic, signals Trump’s intent to treat fentanyl not merely […]

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64 h. ago Trump seeks $10 billion in damages, accuses BBC of splicing speech to incite violence

President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. Trump accused Britain’s publicly owned broadcaster of defaming him by splicing together […]

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3 d. ago Ukraine peace talks stretch into second day at start of pivotal week for Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy resumed talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys in Berlin on Monday, after the U.S. side said a “lot of progress” had been made on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two. Zelenskiy again met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner after five hours of talks on […]

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5 d. ago US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit

Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said. A U.S. official said President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner were travelling to Germany for talks […]

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5 d. ago US is lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, Trump envoy says

The United States is lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, President Donald Trump’s envoy John Coale said on Saturday after two days of talks in Minsk with President Alexander Lukashenko. Coale, who has been tasked by Trump with negotiating the release of more than 1,000 political prisoners, described it as a good move for Belarus but […]

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5 d. ago Belarus frees Nobel winner Bialiatski, opposition figure Kalesnikava as US eases sanctions

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 prisoners on Saturday including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava after two days of talks with an envoy for President Donald Trump, a U.S. statement said. In return, the United States agreed to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash. Potash is a key component […]

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6 d. ago Analysts predict this crypto coin could outpace Solana (SOL) by at least 50x, here is why

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining strong attention across the recent crypto investment initiatives. Many early buyers are looking at it as the next new crypto that might deliver massive gains after launch. A growing number of analysts say that Mutuum Finance (MUTM) will outpace top performers like Solana by at least 50x in the long […]

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6 d. ago Drug users in Cyprus to gain right to immediate treatment, not punishment

Drug users in Cyprus to gain right to immediate treatment, not punishment  Kathimerini

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7 d. ago White House: Trump is ‘sick of meetings’ for sake of meeting on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump will send a representative to talks in Europe on Ukraine this weekend if there is a real chance of signing a peace agreement, the White House said on Thursday. But Trump has grown weary of multiple meetings that never seem to reach an agreement on ending the war in Ukraine, Trump […]

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7 d. ago M23 consolidates control over Congo town in blow to peace talks

The M23 rebel group consolidated control over the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, residents said, as Kinshasa warned that the Rwanda-backed advance could derail U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace in the region. The rebels’ gains bring the conflict to the doorstep of neighbouring Burundi, which […]

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7 d. ago Trump plan to require social media handles from travellers sparks pushback

A US travel association, a top Democrat, and would-be travellers from Europe and Australia are bristling at President Donald Trump’s new plan to require Europeans and other visitors using the visa waiver program to provide social media handles used over the past five years. The change, announced in a US government notice this week and […]

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7 d. ago Pay $1 million and you’re In”: Trump administration debuts Gold Card Visa

President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched his “Trump Gold Card” visa program on Wednesday to provide a pathway, with a steep price, for non-U.S. citizens to get expedited permission to live in the United States. The website Trumpcard.gov, complete with an “apply now” button, allows interested applicants to pay a $15,000 fee to the Department […]

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