Europe
China overtakes US as EU’s biggest trading partner
BRUSSELS: China last year overtook the United States as the EU’s biggest trading partner, the EU statistics agency Eurostat said on Monday. Britain meanwhile, which is no longer part of…
Year: 2021
Books
‘Harry Potter’ actor Evanna Lynch announces memoir
The memoir chronicles Lynch’s struggle with an eating disorder, recovery and commitment to her dreams. Actor Evanna Lynch, best known for portraying the role of Luna Lovegood in the Harry…
Food
Daring to be different
Nongluck Asavasakulchai, president of the Community Enterprise Rice Processing Tambon Ban Phueng (Khaowsook). Karnjana Karnjanatawe Seven years ago, Nongluck Asavasakulchai, now 53, left her job as a nurse in the…
Europe
U.S. wine importers are now paying the price for Trump administration’s trade tiff with European Union
Wine vendors battling to survive the coronavirus pandemic are now also getting slammed by the U.S.’s fight with the European Union over aircraft subsidies. Mom-and-pop wine importers are facing hundreds…
Health
Downward COVID-19 trend shows ‘simple public health measures work’ – UN health chief
The number of reported cases of COVID-19 globally has declined for the fifth consecutive week, the head of the UN health agency said on Monday, underscoring that “simple public health measures…
News
Minister of Religion wants to close Meron
The Ministry of Religion sent a letter to Prof. Nachman Ash asking his opinion of a plan to entirely encircle Meron with police, including off-road areas, to prevent large crowds…
Europe
How MEPS want to tackle in-work poverty in the EU | News | European Parliament
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Buddhism
Buddhist Times News – When the Dalai Lama Dies, His Reincarnation Will Be a Religious Crisis. Here’s What Could Happen
A decade ago, the Dalai Lama set himself a significant deadline. The best-known living Buddhist figure in the world said that when he turned 90 years old, he would decide…
News
Dilip: TMC mixing politics, religion to divide people
Midnapore: Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh accused Trinamool Congress of pitting Goddess Durga against Lord Ram in an attempt to divide believers. “They (Trinamool) are trying to drive a wedge…
America
France: EIB provides €50 million to support Forsee Power’s growth
The EIB is providing €50 million to Forsee Power to help create a European battery champion. This second loan – following an initial €20 million granted in late 2017 under the Juncker…