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Iraq Infrastructure Boom Opens New Trade Routes for Greece and European Investors

Athens-Baghdad flights resume as Iraq stabilises; Greece and EU eye trade, investment, and infrastructure along the Development Road.

Buying Access: How the British Government Rewards the Highest Bidder

Eight firms donated over £500k to Labour and won £138m in contracts — exposing Britain’s deepening ties between money and power.

Spain’s War on Clocks: Time to End This Twice-Yearly Ritual?

When millions wake up groggy and out of sync every March and October, something is clearly off with the simple act of telling time.

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A Cautious Tokyo Rations Defence Intimacy With Berlin

German founders flood Tokyo's flourishing innovation ecosystem and Japan vigilantly polices its fighter timetable, leaving Berlin outside the cockpit.

Nomads Pay Twice as Independent Hotels Go Global

Europe's independent hoteliers trade distinctive identity for global chain loyalty schemes, leaving budget travellers and nomads with pricier streets.

Burnham Opens the Door to Apology But Not Cash

Britain may offer an apology but not payment, and the Caribbean's reparations demands cover far more than money.

Lagarde’s Bank-Bred Authority is Going Public

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde's resignation is as much to do with France's upcoming election than ECB monetary policy.

Western Split Over Putin Could Sink Abu Dhabi Talks

Prisoner exchanges and Nordic diplomacy revived negotiations. Could coordinated European leverage turn momentum into enduring peace?