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Seidu Issifu, Austrian envoy Jürgen Heissel discuss stronger climate cooperation
The Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Ghana, Jürgen Heissel, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, to explore opportunities for bilateral collaboration in areas of...

Syrian child goes on trial over 'ISIS' plot to bomb Taylor Swift concert which prompted the star to cancel gigs in Vienna
A Syrian teenager has gone on trial in Berlin accused of being an accomplice in a foiled ISIS-inspired plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last year. The 15-year-old, named only as Mohammad A, allegedly helped a would-be attacker...

NMP exhibitions, performance arts tours on tap in 'Taiwan Cultural Year'
Taipei, July 15 (CNA) A joint initiative between Taiwan's foreign and culture ministries to promote Taiwan's soft power in 2025 will end with National Palace Museum (NPM) exhibitions and performance arts troupes touring Europe, a Taiwanese...

Most Livable Cities 2025 – Where is Athens: Economic Intelligence Unit
Three European cities top the list as the most livable in the world, according to the 2025 annual Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranking. The capital of Austria, Vienna, was toppled from the top spot after three years of dominance by Denmark’s...

In Europe just as in Trump’s America, the creeping criminalisation of migration and solidarity
Spectacular images of the USA's campaign against illegal immigration have been seen and shared around the world. Launched by President Donald Trump immediately on his return to power, the ongoing crackdown betrays America's drift into...

Transfer confirmed for utility man after Stoke City summer exit
Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant has immediately described Lynden Gooch as a right-back after unveiling him as their ninth signing of the summer. Gooch, aged 29, has signed a three-year contract at League One Huddersfield and flown straight out to...

Hailey Bieber flaunts hidden tattoo in private spot with super teeny bikini
Hailey Bieber has posted a close-up of her usually hidden tattoo. In the picture, Hailey posed wearing yellow bikini bottoms with a Rhode lipgloss tied around her waist. She posed wearing a white and yellow patterned shirt as the clear blue sea...

UK’s Julie Cerel honored with international award for advancing understanding of suicide’s ripple effects
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 15, 2025) — Julie Cerel, Ph.D., professor in the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky, has been honored with the Norman Farberow Award for Bereavement and Lived Experience by the International...

MICHAEL KIRWAN
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lake Andes. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Pickstown, with military honors. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m., followed...

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem reacts to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff's endorsement
The FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, shared his reaction to Toto Wolff's latest endorsement. In a recent interview during the Austrian GP, Wolff hailed Ben Sulayem as the FIA head, something the latter appreciated on his official social media....

EUROTRASH: Who’s Invisible At This Year’s Tour?
All the latest road cycling news from around the world including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia Women, Tour of Austria, Qinghai Lake, amazing Tour statistics and more. It’s EuroTrash time! TOP STORY: Anonymity At Le Tour 2025 Tour de France...

Murder of Algerian nurse in Germany sparks outcry, demands for justice
The fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee Rahma Ayad in Hanover has ignited protests and diplomatic pressure amid rising hate crimes and Islamophobia in Germany. The murder of Rahma Ayad, a 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee,...

Austria's first Syrian deportation unsettles refugee community
The deportation has unsettled Austria's estimated 58,000 Syrian refugees, according to the UN's High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). [Getty] Austria's deportation of a Syrian man to Damascus in early July 2025, marking the first case of its kind...

Vienna Trilogue on the Future of the Middle East Launched: Vienna Becomes Hub for Peace Efforts
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger is currently making strenuous efforts to secure a more prominent role for Austria in Middle East diplomacy, as evidenced in particular by the establishment of the “Vienna Trilogue” with Germany and...
Austria's DPA releases guidance on requests to delete SIS alerts
Austria's Data Protection Authority released guidance stating individuals looking to delete an alert from the Schengen Information System must contact the immigration authority. Individuals who do not follow the SIS legal procedure will not be...

Artist or activist? For Juliet Stevenson and her husband, Gaza leaves them with no choice
Read any celebrity-signed open letter advocating for social justice over the past few years and you’ll probably spot Juliet Stevenson’s name. When the veteran actor is not gracing screens or on a stage somewhere, she’s out on the streets...

Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to protect them?
By Mostafa Salem, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — Syria’s military entered a stronghold for the Druze community in the country’s south on Tuesday, the government said, reigniting fears of attacks against minorities and triggering...
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Simone Bellotti Makes His First Move at Jil Sander
“Jil Sander has a definite style—that’s why it’s still so loved, admired, and respected,” said Bellotti when asked about the brand’s place in today’s crowded, hyper-competitive fashion Welt. With many labels pivoting toward stylish wearability to...

Stars of the Political Scene to Attend Fifth MCC Feszt in Esztergom
The Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), the largest talent development institution in the Carpathian Basin, will hold its festival in Esztergom (northern Hungary) for the fifth time this year between July 31 and August 2, the organization announced...

Princess Eugenia of Hanover shares the dark side of having a royal title
Princess Eugenia of Hanover reveals the surprising downsides of her royal title, including facing prejudice from teachers and feeling disconnected from its historical significance. Despite the challenges, she pursued her passion for horses,...