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Germany Self-Exclusion Numbers Are on the Rise, Nearly 350K Registered
Germany’s self-exclusion program has reached a new milestone, with registrations poised to hit 350,000. Known as OASIS, the program works to tackle gambling-related harm by allowing players to exclude themselves from regulated gambling websites....

Painting stolen by Nazis is found in an estate agent’s advert – before vanishing
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A painting which had been missing for decades after being stolen by the Nazis has disappeared again, days after it was thought to have...

Serie A slams EU official’s criticism of overseas fixture plans
Lega Serie A, Italian club soccer’s top competition body, has described comments denouncing its plans to stage a regular-season match between AC Milan and Como in Australia next year – made by the European Union's Sports Commissioner – as...

Leading Europe’s digital connectivity journey
With a goal for Europe to become the most connected continent by 2030, the EU has implemented a broad range of programmes and initiatives to help elevate Europe’s digital infrastructure. EU policies on connectivity aim at harmonising connectivity...

Police hunt for Old Master painting looted by Nazis after it appears in Argentinian property advert
Argentinian police are searching for a Nazi-looted painting after it was apparently spotted in an advert for a seaside property. The painting, Portrait of a Lady by 18th-century Italian artist Giuseppe Ghislandi, was part of the collection of the...
Data privacy and the future of marketing in T&T
The digital economy has reshaped the way businesses communicate with consumers. From social media campaigns to targeted advertising, the collection and use of consumer data has become the backbone of modern marketing....
France to take legal action against Kick over influencer’s livestream death: What is this platform?
French authorities have actually introduced an examination into Kick, the Australian live-streaming platform, after the stunning death of influencer Raphael Graven, much better understood online as Jean Pormanove. Graven’s last live-stream,...

The top 10 cities serving up the CHEAPEST meals and pints in Britain - is YOURS on the list?
As the cost of living crisis continues to put a squeeze on household budgets across the UK, an increasing number of Brits are reevaluating what they consider a luxury - and for many, this includes dining out at a restaurant. From sneaky service...

Irish President denounces 'lethargic' European response to Gaza
Irish President Michael D Higgins has criticised Europe's “lethargic” response to “daily horrors” in Gaza. He said too many European leaders “have stayed silent”, and those who have begun to speak up are not using “appropriate” language. He cited...

Australian PM Warns Against Blanket Advertising Ban
Gambling is popular in Australia, and with it, there have been a lot of calls for restricting the reach of the activity. Yet, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that there are no immediate plans to roll out new restrictions on...
Heavy fog strikes European Masters as play suspended on DP World Tour
The opening day’s play at the European Masters in Crans-Montana has been suspended after heavy fog engulfed the course. The DP World Tour event had begun in far from ideal conditions on Thursday morning with those with early tee times forced to...

Cheche Announces Roadmap Featuring New Global Digital Initiatives Across Asia-Pacific, Europe, And Latin America
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BEIJING, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheche Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CCG ) ("Cheche" or the "Company"), China's leading auto insurance technology platform, today announced the launch of two forward-looking initiatives intended...

France and midlife key subjects for local women's fiction writer
‘If you have a story to tell…sit down and write it,’ says local author, soon to publish her thirteenth novel Now in her seventies, Collingwood resident Patricia Sands discovered her passion for writing a little later in life. That has not stopped...

16 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in August
Taxe foncière dates Notices (avis) for the taxe foncière property owner’s tax start arriving on one of four dates. Online versions can be found in your personal space on the tax website on August 28, for those who pay the tax in one lump sum, and...

South London rapist subjected girl, 13, to 'terrifying ordeal' before fleeing to France
A predatory Erith man who groomed a 13-year-old girl then raped her in his flat has been jailed. Ako Hawla attacked the teenager at his home on Frobisher Road in June 2019 after gaining her trust in a series of social media conversations. The then...

Spain hotspot branded a 'ghost town' as tourists desert popular resort
For years on end, Spain has been a top holiday spot for the Irish, but it seems the tide is turning. Recent reports suggest that some parts of this much-loved destination are becoming eerily quiet, with one popular spot recently dubbed as "dead."...

Britain's smallest hotel opens in former Victorian toilet under busy road
The UK's smallest hotel has opened its doors, intriguingly located in a former Victorian lavatory beneath a bustling road. Nestled under St Giles in Oxford, The Netty has undergone an astonishing 17-year transformation.This boutique hotel boasts...

Bybit EU Adopts Nasdaq's Market Surveillance Platform To Reinforce Compliance With Micar
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Institutional-grade technology will enhance the integrity of the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange Surveillance platform combines advanced pattern analytics with comprehensive market data to meet MiCAR...

'You've probably never Googled Europe's most gorgeous city – it's cheap, safe and unique'
If you're looking for somewhere a little different to stay on the continent next time you're planning a trip, a travel expert claims you should look no further than the European city you have "probably never even Googled". According to Rob Adcock,...

DAZN to show live NCAA college football and basketball across UK, Europe and MENA
Deal includes 25 live college football games a week Up to 20 basketball games included March Madness and College Football Playoff will be aired DAZN has struck a deal with ESPN to broadcast live National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)...