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Privatization of TAP only accepts operators with revenues of 5,000 million
The joint statement from the Ministries of Infrastructure and Housing and Finance announced that the document, approved Thursday in the Council of Ministers, mandates that the sale of the airline will be directed exclusively towards major airline...

LONG READ: Europeans face recession, financial crises, as they struggle to boost defence spending
ED - This article is part of a series looking at the affordability of increasing European defence spending and funding the war in Ukraine. See the accompanying articles: LONG READ: Europe can’t afford the Ukraine war LONG READ: Europeans face...

The Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation stakes, plus EuroBasket update
The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. Absolutely deflating news for the rest of the WNBA regular season and postseason: Caitlin Clark is out for the year...

Sinem Aydınlı: Being a media researcher means taking a stand
This interview was originally published on the website of the South East European Network for Professionalization of Media (SEENPM) as part of the Our Media project, in which bianet is a partner organization. Sinem Aydınlı is a research...

Formula 1 boss confirms Portugal interest
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Italian Grand Prix, which will be held in Monza this weekend, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicalli said that "there are many requests" to be included in the world calendar. Imola (Italy) hosted its last...

Last Week in Dubrovnik: The 5 Stories Everyone’s Talking About
Here’s your quick look at the five most-read articles on The Dubrovnik Times this past week—covering record tourism, local charm, heritage protections, firefighting efforts, and sustainability in tourism. 1. Dubrovnik Hits Three Million Overnight...

HRC60: Key issues on agenda of the September 2025 session
The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 60th regular session at Palais des Nations in Geneva from 8 September to 8 October 2025. Stay up-to-date: Follow @ISHRglobal and #HRC60 on X and @ishr.ch on BlueSky, and look out for our Human Rights...

Nessebar Tops Daily Mail’s List of Most Affordable Beach Destinations
Nessebar, the charming Bulgarian Black Sea town, has been named the cheapest beach destination by the Daily Mail in collaboration with easyJet. The resort was praised for its combination of white sandy beaches, a UNESCO-listed old town, and...

A stunning seaside town with £1.60 pints and £70 return flights is crowned the cheapest European beach break
If you're dreaming of one last beach getaway before winter sets in, Bulgaria might just be the perfect destination. The seaside town of Nessebar has claimed the top spot in easyJet's Cheap Beach Index as Europe's most budget-friendly coastal...

‘This ain’t safe’ … Conor McGregor shook as wild storm derails latest Bare Knuckle FC show
Conor McGregor just experienced ‘the maddest thing ever’ in Budva, Montenegro. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debuts in the country of Montenegro this Saturday with an 11-fight card that part-owner and UFC superstar Conor McGregor is in...

BKFC gives new update after tonight’s Fight Night got postponed due to unforeseen reason
BKFC fell behind schedule tonight in Budva, Montenegro. The premier bare knuckle boxing promotion has been all over the world since its inception in 2018, with only a few hiccups along the way. On Saturday, BKFC holds their first event in the...
Weekly review of events involving Slovenia, 29 August - 4 September
FRIDAY, 29 August LJUBLJANA - PM Robert Golob and his partner Tina Gaber officially confirmed they will marry on 6 September, following a joint Instagram post that features a photo of the couple with the caption "You, Me. Us" and a ring emoji....

A Partnership That Changes the Rules of the Game
The entry of MaxBet into the global Flutter International family at the beginning of 2025 marks an important step forward and a turning point, not only for this company, but also for the entire regional gaming sector. This acquisition represents...

‘Teams don’t see The Ocean Race Europe as a walk in the park’ – Matt Sheahan
It might be a different challenge to the Vendée Globe, but The Ocean Race Europe still brings high-intensity racing to the ocean-going IMOCAs class Given what the IMOCA 60 class was designed for – and the way in which blasting around the world...

The Best Games To Play If You Like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the next iteration of Metal Gear Solid 3, now recreated with Unreal Engine 5 for modern hardware. It was a marvel of a game when it launched in 2004, one of the most highly acclaimed of all time, with this...

UK-EU Facilitation Forum
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Little-known European resort with white sandy beaches tops ‘Cheap Beach Index’
A little-known European resort with white sandy beaches, a UNESCO-listed old town and beer that typically costs less than £2 has landed in the top spot of a new ‘Cheap Beach Index’. Nessebar, which occupies a small peninsula in Bulgaria, has been...

Judo and Peace in Motion
Earlier this year we followed Austrian 6th dan judoka Franz Kofler as he completed the South-East leg of his ambitious cycling project ‘Judo and Peace in Motion.’ Over 40 days and 4,400 km, he travelled through eight countries, combining...

How a Tiny Caribbean Island Cashes in on the Global A.I. Boom
The population of Anguilla totals at less than 20,000. De Agostini via Getty Images The economy of Anguilla, a small British territory in the Caribbean, has long relied on a steady flow of tourism. In recent years, however, the A.I. boom has...

Europe’s 20 cheapest beach towns revealed – golden sand and £33 flights
Each location is served by easyJet flights from the UK (Picture: Getty Images) The cheapest European beach escapes have been revealed, and there’s something to suit every budget holiday taste: £33 flights, sparkling ocean and sub-£2 pints. EasyJet...