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Mass attendance rises and Church ‘exits’ fall in Austria
The Catholic Church in Austria saw an increase in Mass attendance, a decline in formal disaffiliation, and a rise in church tax revenue in 2024. The Votivkirche (Votive Church) in Vienna, Austria. Leonhard Lenz/wikimedia CC0. The Austrian bishops’...
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Switzerland Signs Free Trade Agreement With Mercosur States
(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin and representatives of the other European Free Trade Association states (EFTA) signed the free trade agreement with the Mercosur states in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. It enables“significant...
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UAE joins international group to champion 'open and free' trade
Pro-Government
The National News
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The UAE has joined a group of 14 countries in an international initiative aimed at promoting “open and free” trade. The move comes amid growing risks of a trade war due to US tariffs, economic fragmentation and heightened barriers to the global...
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RPA: Even "liberal" Europe doesn`t deny its history to the extent that the RA Prime Minister denies the history of the Armenian people
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Arminfo
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ArmInfo. Even "liberal" Europe doesn't deny its history to the extent that RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan denies the history of the Armenian people. Armen Ashotyan, Deputy Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia, wrote this on his Facebook...
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Switzerland launches trade alliance with 13 small and medium-sized economies
Switzerland and 13 other countries want to strengthen trade relations Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial...
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Brazil expects Mercosur-UAE trade deal by end of 2025, minister says
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Zawya
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil expects South America's Mercosur bloc and the United Arab Emirates to finalize a trade agreement by the end of the year, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said on Tuesday. He also said that Mercosur expects to advance...
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Saudi Arabia diversifies security options with Pakistan defence deal
Pro-Government
The National News
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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a sweeping defence pact, marking a significant deepening of military co-operation between the two long-time partners. The agreement adds a new layer to the Gulf’s recalibrating security architecture. It...
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Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira delivers a speech during a meeting between South America's Mercosur bloc and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) representatives at Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 16, 2025.
Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed a free-trade agreement on Tuesday, opening up a market of 300 million people in what Brazil described as a “clear signal” against Washington’s protectionist policies. The treaty covers...
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NZ-Singapore-UAE-Switzerland launch new investment and trade partnership
Today New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, have announced the establishment of a new partnership to generate trade and investment opportunities and support economic growth, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay...
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New Zealand, Singapore, UAE, Switzerland launch FIT trade partnership
Gov't Propaganda
Xinhua News Agency
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WELLINGTON, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Switzerland launched a new trade and investment partnership on Tuesday. The Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, announced by New Zealand's...
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Almost half a million older Brits will miss out on £560 state pension increase
Roughly 453,000 expats state pensioners living abroad won’t see the increase, as there is no reciprocal agreement in place to boost state pensions yearly in certain countries Nearly half a million older Brits will miss out when the state pension...
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Cellist Arne Zeller Wins the Budapest International Cello Competition
Open to cellists under the age of thirty, the Budapest International Cello Competition recently came to a close and is now available to watch for playback on The Violin Channel. The final round saw three finalists perform concertos with the...
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Xi, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of ties
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China Central Television (CCTV)
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hereditary Prince Alois Philipp Maria of Liechtenstein on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In his message, President Xi noted that...
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Delaware: The Smart Gateway for Non-Resident Entrepreneurs Building Business in the USA
When you’re building a global business, the jurisdiction you choose is not just about convenience—it’s about leverage. For decades, Delaware has held the title of America’s corporate epicenter, drawing entrepreneurs and investors from every...
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Xi, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein exchange congratulations
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CGTN
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hereditary Prince Alois Philipp Maria of Liechtenstein on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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Business News | YuppTV Secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025
PRNewswire Atlanta [US], September 12: Cricket fans in Continental Europe and South East Asia will witness the best of cricketing action as YuppTV has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2025. The live streaming platform is...
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Xi, Liechtenstein's hereditary prince exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of ties
Gov't Propaganda
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein Alois exchanged on Sunday congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. ■
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Driving test backlog is partly caused by immigration, officials tell minister
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has been told Britain’s driving test backlog is partly being caused by an increase in immigration. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) board meeting minutes show officials said they told her “immigration...
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Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once, including Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump's nominees in a single vote on Thursday after the Republican majority triggered the "nuclear option" to make a far-reaching rule change. The party-line vote of 51-47 confirms a slew of Trump picks...
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Flash: Xi, Liechtenstein's hereditary prince exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of ties
Gov't Propaganda
Xinhua News Agency
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