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Swiss financial regulator wants to strengthen its powers after the collapse of Credit Suisse

FINMA is seeking to expand its legal powers to tighten financial regulation following the collapse of Credit Suisse, citing the need for better risk management and corporate governance.

Economy • December 20 2023, 02:00 AM  •  33176 views
Swiss financial regulator wants to strengthen its powers after the collapse of Credit Suisse

African farmers lose coffee orders due to new European law on forest protection

EU importers are cutting back on coffee orders from smallholder farmers in anticipation of the deforestation law coming into effect. The law will have a significant impact on global markets for coffee and many other commodities.

Economy • December 20 2023, 01:30 AM  •  84365 views
African farmers lose coffee orders due to new European law on forest protection

On the eve of the winter holidays, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded of the ban on the use and distribution of salutes and fireworks

On the eve of the New Year's holidays, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded Ukrainians that it is forbidden to use fireworks and other pyrotechnics in the country.

Society • December 20 2023, 01:05 AM  •  30338 views
On the eve of the winter holidays, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded of the ban on the use and distribution of salutes and fireworks

Fears of gas pollution in Iceland after volcanic eruption

The volcanic eruption in Iceland, which began late on Monday, may pollute the air in Reykjavik.

News of the World • December 20 2023, 12:32 AM  •  25537 views
Fears of gas pollution in Iceland after volcanic eruption

France reaches agreement to strengthen immigration bill

French lawmakers have reached a preliminary agreement on a new immigration bill that aims to streamline the asylum process and strengthen measures to expel illegal migrants, in line with President Macron's election promise.

News of the World • December 20 2023, 12:10 AM  •  25475 views
France reaches agreement to strengthen immigration bill

EU leaders ready to finance construction of walls, fences and barbed wire in third countries to deter migrants - media

EU leaders intend to fund border reinforcement in third countries to prevent migrants from leaving and are discussing a new EU migration management system that changes the rules for asylum and family reunification.

News of the World • December 20 2023, 12:03 AM  •  24880 views
EU leaders ready to finance construction of walls, fences and barbed wire in third countries to deter migrants - media

Britain sends destroyer to the Red Sea to counter Houthi attacks on merchant ships

The UK has sent the destroyer HMS Diamond to the Red Sea as part of Operation Guardian of Prosperity in response to Houthi attacks on shipping lanes that are vital to trade.

News of the World • December 19 2023, 11:32 PM  •  37802 views
Britain sends destroyer to the Red Sea to counter Houthi attacks on merchant ships

Russia may open a second war front in Europe - Belgian army chief of staff

Belgian Army Chief of Staff Admiral Michel Hofmann warns that Russia may open a second front in Europe and calls for preparations in response to Moscow's shift to a military economy.

War • December 19 2023, 11:00 PM  •  84832 views
Russia may open a second war front in Europe - Belgian army chief of staff

150 euros for a mask worth millions: an elderly couple failed to appreciate the true value of a work of art

A French court has upheld the sale of a rare African mask for 4. 2 million euros, which an elderly couple sold for 150 euros, citing that the couple did not exercise due diligence in evaluating the artifact.

UNN Lite • December 19 2023, 10:45 PM  •  26120 views
150 euros for a mask worth millions: an elderly couple failed to appreciate the true value of a work of art

EU Council approves additional exemptions for packaging waste regulation

The EU Council has reached consensus on packaging waste reform, adding exemptions for wine and cardboard to gain broader support, while environmental activists express disappointment over the weakening of reuse targets. Denmark and Belgium have expressed concerns about the revised proposals.

Economy • December 19 2023, 10:30 PM  •  50931 views
EU Council approves additional exemptions for packaging waste regulation