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Unknown Details of Ruto's Ksh 300M Deal With Trump Ally Revealed
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 28, 2025
Kenya has defended hiring a firm belonging to Carlos Trujillo, an ally of United States President Donald Trump, to lobby and polish its image in the US. Through a statement released on Thursday, August 28, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi...
Hiking Tops Visitor Motivation as Georgia’s Protected Areas See 20% Growth in Tourism
Business Media Gerogia
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August 23, 2025
According to the results of a visitor satisfaction monitoring survey conducted by the Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia, the main motivation for 39% of visitors to Georgia’s protected areas is hiking in nature. In the first seven months of...
Supermarket August bank holiday 2025 opening times: Hours for Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more
Metro
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August 25, 2025
The bank holiday weekend affects supermarket opening hours (Picture: Getty) You never realise how good having six weeks off in the Summer is while at school until it’s gone. Well, at the very least, we’ve got the sixth bank holiday of the year...
Jean Polando
The Herald-Standard - Pennsylvania
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August 25, 2025
Smock Jean Polando, 84, of Smock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted and loving mother who considered her children to be her greatest achievement and joy in life. Known for her...
Why travellers are flying abroad – for day trips
BBC
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Chloe HarcombeBBC News, Bristol ShareSave Justine Tipling's first "extreme day trip" was to Copenhagen in DenmarkThe "massively expensive" public transport options in the UK and the state of the country's roads are prompting thousands to go on...
WorldACD: Holidays see August tonnage drop
Asian Aviation
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August 25, 2025
National holidays in Japan and several European countries contributed to a sizeable mid-August dip in air cargo tonnages similar to one experienced in the equivalent period last year, according to the latest figures and analysis from WorldACD...
Polish village women use their skill to make Koniaków, famous far beyond borders
Gulf Today
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August 23, 2025
Wiesława Juroszek was only 6 years old when she learned the intricate handicraft of lace crocheting from the women in her family as part of a long tradition in their little mountain village. Now, 53 years later, she is part of a new generation of...
Ukrainian refugees mark Independence Day with mixed emotions
Euronews
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August 24, 2025
Published on 24/08/2025 - 18:54 GMT+2 •Updated 25/08/2025 - 10:40 GMT+2 Ukrainian refugees across Europe marked their country's Independence Day Sunday with mixed emotions amid reports of growing safety concerns in host countries and predictions...
Bill Belichick finds buyer for his $3.9M Nantucket cottage — days after putting it on the market
New York Post
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August 27, 2025
Legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has finally found a buyer for his sprawling beachfront Massachusetts $3.9 million cottage — five days after listing the charming dwelling. The 73-year-old football legend — who has stirred...
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TechRadar
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August 24, 2025
Over the years, I’ve traveled to numerous countries, including France, Spain, Serbia, Poland, and China. I’ve always been diligent in filling my suitcase with the necessary clothes, toiletries, and snacks, but I’ve been equally thoughtful about...
Plane full of Russian tourists makes emergency landing in Tallinn due to Ukrainian drone attack
Ukrainska Pravda
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A plane full of Russian tourists bound for St Petersburg made an emergency landing in Tallinn on the morning of 24 August. Source: Postimees, an Estonian news outlet, as reported by European Pravda Details: The plane, operated by Egypt’s AlMarsia...
16 excellent cruises for seeing the Norwegian fjords
The Times
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Some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes can be found on the west coast of Norway, and a Norwegian fjords cruise is the perfect introduction to this scenic coastline. Get your camera ready for sights such as waterfalls cascading off sheer...
Dubrovnik’s New Narrative: Why “Europe’s Safest City” Could Be Our Tourism Trump Card
The Dubrovnik Times
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I have spent the past week attending endless meetings with people who work in Dubrovnik’s tourism industry. Hoteliers, restaurateurs, tour operators, taxi drivers, that one guy who insists he’s an “experience curator” but really just rents...
Tourist arrivals in Türkiye drop by 5% in July
Sabah
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August 22, 2025
The number of foreign visitors arriving in Türkiye declined in July for the third consecutive month, according to official data released on Friday. Foreign arrivals fell 5% from a year earlier to 6.97 million last month, the Culture and Tourism...
Will overregulation mean Poland and Europe miss out on crypto?
Euronews
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August 22, 2025
Cryptocurrencies have been gaining popularity for several years. The most valuable cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has been around since 2009. During this time, the value of one bitcoin has risen from a few cents to around $120 000 (more than €100 000)....
Milk shortage likely during Jewish high holidays
Ynet
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August 24, 2025
It will take at least two months before milk imports begin, meaning store shelves could remain empty in the meantime, a review by Ynet found. The Israel Dairy Board opposes the move, saying it is a broad, symbolic step that fails to address the...
Photo Gallery: Carney travels to Ukraine to mark Independence Day
Medicine Hat News
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August 24, 2025
By Canadian Press on August 24, 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Kyiv on Sunday where he is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announce further details of new military assistance Canada promised in June....
Opinion: Off to polish the Capri ahead of classic car show for good cause
East Anglian Daily Times
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August 23, 2025
On Monday, around 450 cars will be gathering at the Suffolk Food Hall at Whersted near Ipswich for the Classic and Sports Cars by the Bridge event, raising money to help support cancer patients and their families right here in Suffolk. Sadly, one...
In her element: The year's best women's timepieces
Channel News Asia
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August 28, 2025
More than just dainty or decorative, today’s ladies’ timepieces are as diverse and dynamic as the women who wear them. They’re thoughtfully designed, mechanically refined and styled to suit every facet of modern femininity, from boardroom polish...
Bulgaria's Albena Resort Sees 44% Surge in German Tourists While Maintaining 'No More Hotels' Policy
Novinite
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At the height of August, signs already suggest a strong summer season for Bulgaria’s northern Black Sea resorts, with Albena standing out as a leading example of recovery after the pandemic years. Activity began as early as April, when nearly...