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  PlattelandsTV in Belgium acquires 20 blue-chip docs from ORF-Enterprise
ORF-Enterprise’s Wildlife 2.0 – Adapting to a New World Outdoors-focused broadcaster PlattelandsTV in Belgium has acquired 20 blue-chip documentaries from Austrian distributor ORF-Enterprise. The deal, comprising docs from ORF-Enterprise’s...
 
    
  ROBERT L. MARONIC: Antisemite Zohran Mamdani Will Be An Economic Disaster For New York City – Part II
In my opinion, Mamdani’s charisma, savvy, and eloquence are highly overrated compared to his bona fide lack of executive, judicial, or legislative experience. His economic policies, as reflected in his campaign platform, will probably bankrupt New...
 
    
  Ranked: The Economies Most Dependent on International Trade
The Economies Most Dependent on International Trade Key Takeaways A higher trade-to-GDP ratio means an economy relies more on international trade. Hong Kong has the highest ratio because it acts as a re-export hub, primarily between Mainland China...
 
    
  Slovakia refuses to fund Ukraine’s war as EU reparation plan collapses
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has once again defied the European Union’s collective stance on Ukraine, announcing that his government will not allocate a single euro toward military aid for Kiev. The declaration comes in the wake of the EU’s...
 
    
  Amazon Pledges $1.6 Billion Investment In Netherlands To Boost E-Commerce, AWS Operations
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced an investment of over €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) in the Netherlands over the next three years aimed at boosting the company’s e-commerce and Amazon Web Services (AWS) operations in the region. Amazon...
 
    
  Another regional airline files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A number of regional airlines have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2025. Charter airline Kachina Air filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 24. Fuel and aviation costs have been blamed. This has not been the best year to be in the...
 
    
  Hot Air Balloons vs Real Economic Warfare
Are we in a geoeconomic game of chicken now? Russia and China bring Belarusian pocket knives (ekhm, hot air balloons) against a coordinated set of United States and European Union sanctions. As Moscow and Beijing reel from the measures, which are...
 
    
  Anambra guber: EU-SDGN partners urge INEC to take action against electoral malpractice
Ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase II (EU-SDGN II) implementing partners have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the...
 
    
  Belgian government rallies around De Wever over Russian assets veto
Key members of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s five-party coalition have supported his refusal to wave through a complicated scheme to use Russian assets in Europe for Ukraine. “I totally agree with the prime minister,” his coalition...
 
    
  EXCLUSIVE | Business deals in Europe, diplomat roles: How fake ‘Ambassador of Westartica’ conned businessmen of lakhs
Posing as the Ambassador of Westarctica and other micronations, Harshvardhan Jain had allegedly promised businessmen that he would make them the counsellors of these micronations besides facilitating their business deals in European countries, the...
 
    
  K-9 companion program detailed at Judge’s breakfast forum
CLEARLAKE>>> On Thursday October 23 at the Judge’s Breakfast, Clearlake Police Chief Tim Hobbs introduced Sergeant Daniel Eagle with his K-9 companion Zeus. Presenting alongside was Sergeant Elvis Cook who has been a large part of their K-9...
 
    
  John Textor's £400m bid for Wolves and why it's complicated - Business of Football
Ordinarily, news of a £400million-plus bid for a Premier League club would be, well, news. I would usually write 600 words or so about how John Textor, who recently sold a minority stake in Crystal Palace, has made an offer of $200million in cash...
 
    
  Belgian official warns of Russia’s 'painful' response to possible asset seizure
BRUSSELS, October 25. /TASS/. Russia’s response to a possible seizure of its assets could deal a heavy blow to Belgium’s economy, Theo Francken, Belgian minister of defense and foreign trade, said. In a post on the X social media platform, he...
 
    
  South Beach Brewing Company Partners with Global Entrepreneur Rick Ross to Launch THC/CBD-Infused Beverages
Luxury Meets Refreshment with New THC/CBD Drinks, Ready-to-Drink Spirits, and Award-Winning Beers MIAMI, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- South Beach Brewing Company is hyped to announce a massive new partnership with music mogul and entrepreneur...
 
    
  The “Mol-effect”: how one TV show determines your holiday
“Where do you want to go on holiday?” Odds are, you most likely have an answer ready if I were to ask you that question. Your answer might come from previous holidays, wanting to return to relive good memories. Perhaps you have seen pictures...
Goyal heads to Brussels to push India-EU trade pact
After wrapping up his visit to Germany, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will arrive in Brussels on October 27–28 for crucial trade talks with European Commission Executive Vice-President and Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic, as...
 
    
  Belgian Minister Warns: Confiscating Russian Assets Would Trigger a 'Very Painful' Response
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251024/belgian-minister-warns-confiscating-russian-assets-would-trigger-a-very-painful-response-1123011544.html Belgian Minister Warns: Confiscating Russian Assets Would Trigger a 'Very Painful' Response Belgian Minister...
 
    
  The Grand Egyptian Museum finally opening
CAIRO After two decades of anticipation and countless delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is finally having its grand reveal. The museum, which is set to officially open tomorrow, highlights Egypt's ancient civilization and is a centerpiece of the...
 
    
  How El Salvador Is Securing Market Access for Its Premium Coffee in the EU.
El Salvador is taking concrete steps to align its coffee production with the European Union’s Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), which will soon become a key requirement for accessing one of its most important export markets. According to the...
 
    
  Belgium is latest Western nation to back Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Belgium has become the latest Western nation to back Morocco’s autonomy plan as a solution for the decades-long dispute over Western Sahara. A joint Moroccan-Belgian declaration signed in Brussels on Thursday formalised Belgium’s support for the...