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Poland’s Sejm approves nationwide ban on nighttime alcohol sales and advertising
2 weeks ago
Poland’s Sejm approves nationwide ban on nighttime alcohol sales and advertising
The new restrictions were originally proposed as separate bills by junior coalition partners The Left (Lewica) and the centrist Poland…
Mansion tax threshold cut to £1.5m could double number of affected homes, analysis shows
2 weeks ago
Mansion tax threshold cut to £1.5m could double number of affected homes, analysis shows
The proposal sits at the center of a broader push to reform outdated property taxes. A petition calling for council…
Emails reveal Scottish Transport Secretary received ferry leak briefing before denying knowledge at committee
2 weeks ago
Emails reveal Scottish Transport Secretary received ferry leak briefing before denying knowledge at committee
The discrepancy has placed Flynn, a former SNP MP, at the center of a political controversy regarding ministerial accountability and…
Brazil’s Presidential Race Heads to Runoff as Right Wing Gains Ground
2 weeks ago
Brazil’s Presidential Race Heads to Runoff as Right Wing Gains Ground
The first round results reveal a broader structural shift in Brazilian politics favoring the conservative bloc. The Liberal Party (PL),…
Germany’s far-right AfD wins historic state parliament speaker post in Saxony-Anhalt
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Germany’s far-right AfD wins historic state parliament speaker post in Saxony-Anhalt
Breaking the "Firewall" Rausch won the secret ballot with 48 votes, defeating opposition candidates who received 29 votes, with five…
BJP Leads in Assam and Bengal By-Elections as Tamil Nadu Sees Tight Contest Between TVK and AIADMK
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BJP Leads in Assam and Bengal By-Elections as Tamil Nadu Sees Tight Contest Between TVK and AIADMK
In Assam, the BJP appears to be maintaining momentum. The party has been a dominant force in the state in…
TVK Trails AIADMK in Dharapuram By-Election After Three Counting Rounds
2 weeks ago
TVK Trails AIADMK in Dharapuram By-Election After Three Counting Rounds
The Dharapuram by-poll is part of a broader cycle of elections taking place across India on the same day. On…
U.S. Ambassador Guilfoyle Faces Oversight Inquiry Over Alleged Pay-to-Play Scheme
2 weeks ago
U.S. Ambassador Guilfoyle Faces Oversight Inquiry Over Alleged Pay-to-Play Scheme
Deters, a retired lawyer and businessman from Kentucky who is a longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, stated that he…
India’s Election Commission Orders Voter Roll Review After Supreme Court Scrutiny and Tribunal Resignations
2 weeks ago
India’s Election Commission Orders Voter Roll Review After Supreme Court Scrutiny and Tribunal Resignations
The intervention follows recent hearings at the Supreme Court, where petitions were heard against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over…
Romania’s Competition Authority Concludes Busiest Year with Record Fines and Labor Cartel Crackdown
2 weeks ago
Romania’s Competition Authority Concludes Busiest Year with Record Fines and Labor Cartel Crackdown
The most significant enforcement action of the year involved the first no-poach agreement decision in Romania. Eight companies operating in…