The nationalist populist Serbian president railed against critics of the project for destroying an investment of "at least 750 million" ($880 million). "As a state and as a nation, we are major losers," Vucic said. "We will now be left with a destroyed building, and it is only a matter of time before bricks and other parts start falling off it, because no one will ever touch it again," Vucic told media in Belgrade.
The UK government plans to tender a commercial framework for end-user hardware and software worth up to £24 billion ($32.18 billion) including tax - double the £12 billion maximum announced six months ago. Earlier this month, UK tech minister Liz Kendall told the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee the government was addressing ongoing concerns about extracting value from major vendors through centralized public sector procurement.
It would be "unjust" to now jail a former Bank of Ireland employee who stole almost €200,000 from a branch and its customers before attempting to set the building on fire, the Court of Appeal has found, despite ruling that her original fully suspended sentence and community service order were too lenient. Maureen McCormack (53) maintained that she stole the money to pay for debts incurred for IVF treatment.
Negotiations over a technology deal between the UK and US have stalled because of stumbling blocks in wider trade negotiations between the two sides. The Technology Prosperity Deal - which was billed as "historic" when it was unveiled during US President Donald Trump's state visit in September - saw both countries pledge to co-operate in areas such as AI. However, talks on the agreement are now being held up because of US concerns about what it considers to be wider UK trade barriers.
Amazon is set to fire 370 people at its European headquarters in Luxembourg in the coming weeks, as Bloomberg reports. That accounts for about 8.5 percent of the workforce. Amazon initially planned to reduce its headcount there by 470, but under European Union law, companies have to negotiate layoffs with employee reps and, in some cases, governments. Amazon reportedly told employees at the European HQ in a memo the layoffs are "adjustments that reflect business needs and local strategies."
Metro passengers in Rome can now peruse ancient history while in transit after the opening of two long-awaited stations showcasing a vast trove of treasures unearthed during their construction including the remnants of a military barracks built during the reign of the emperor Trajan and 28 wells, along with the votives offered up in thanks. The Colosseo-Fori Imperiali, a sprawling station beside the Colosseum descending across four
Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the scene of the fire on the M50 Northbound at J7 in Lucan, Dublin. A spokesperson for the fire brigade said road users can expect the full closure. "Firefighters are currently responding to a waste truck fire, Northbound on M50 in Dublin J7 Lucan," he said. "A full closure is in place, we'll keep you updated as the incident develops," a spokesperson for the Dublin Fire Brigade said.
The pipe that will supply the heat pump, drawing water from the River Rhine in Germany, is so big that you could walk through it, fully upright, I'm told. "We plan to take 10,000 litres per second," says Felix Hack, project manager at MVV Environment, an energy company, as he describes the 2m diameter pipes that will suck up river water in Mannheim, and then return it once heat from the water has been harvested.
The rate of UK unemployment continued to edge up during October, as the confidence sapping budgetary pre-amble took its toll on the UK jobs market. With all the noise, speculation and damaging sentiment, it is no surprise that UK businesses put off hiring in October. These figures should come as no surprise to the Chancellor and the Government, businesses need an environment of confidence in order to thrive, it is clear to anyone that this has been lacking in the recent past.
The British Defence Minister John Healey has announced that the UK will deliver more than £600 million to strengthen Ukraine's air defences as Russia continues with their brutal onslaught. The £685 million will be used to buy "thousands of air defence systems, missiles and automated turrets to shoot down drones," Healey announced at the 32 nd Ramstein meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).
If you need yet another reason to visit Italy, boutique travel company SmoothRed just unveiled an enticing new train experience. This seven-day journey connects two of the country's most celebrated wine regions by train and offers the chance to sample more than 20 of the country's best wines. The trip begins with three nights in Turin in Italy's northern Piedmont region, an area known for its white truffles, coffee culture, and its connection to the Slow Food Movement.
Many Europeans mistakenly think most migrants are in their country illegally, according to a poll that found overwhelming opposition to any increase in migration and strong support for a significant reduction in numbers, including deportation. Pluralities or majorities of between 44% and 60% of respondents polled in a survey by YouGov in Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain said they thought there many or somewhat more migrants were staying illegally than legally.
La Repubblica and other media outlets belonging to the GEDI group, such as the Italian edition of the Huffington Post and three radio stations (M20, Deejay, and Capital), could end up in the hands of the Antenna group, headed by Greek businessman Theodore Kyriakou, a conservative and ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Kyriakou is also a partner in Greece of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whose PIF fund holds a 30% stake in Antenna Greece BV.
China will impose tariffs of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union, a drastic drop from preliminary tariffs of up to 62.4%, its Commerce Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry's announcement followed an investigation the Chinese side launched into imports of pork from the trading bloc after the EU imposed provisional tariffs on China-made electric vehicles. Beijing also levied anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, though major brandy producers received exemptions.
Demonstrations have run for fifth day in support of judges and prosecutors who denounced systemic abuse in an explosive documentary film. Mass protests have filled the streets of several Romanian cities for a fifth day in a row against alleged judicial corruption. Thousands took to the streets of capital Bucharest and other cities on Sunday to show support for judges and prosecutors that denounced systemic abuse in the judicial system in an investigative documentary.
The first step is recognising that the UK is not trying to win the semiconductor race on every front. It can't, and it shouldn't. Instead, the country has embraced a niche strategy, focusing on areas where it can lead the world. Crucially, these are the parts of the value chain that create the most intellectual property and the highest margins. It is a strategy grounded in realism, but also one that demands urgency and coordination.
The Spanish government announced on Monday that it has fined the online rentals giant 64 million euros ($75 million) for advertising unlicensed rental listings in the country. This decision is the latest in several months of back-and-forths, as the government previously ordered Airbnb to remove more than 120,000 listings it identified as unlicensed. While Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry said the fine was a final decision and couldn't be appealed, San Francisco-based Airbnb is reportedly planning to challenge it in court.
The SBU said the submarine carried four Kalibr cruise missile launchers used to strike Ukrainian territory. It suffered critical damage and was effectively put out of action, the service said. There was no immediate comment from Russia on the Ukrainian claim. The SBU made its announcement amid a flurry of diplomatic activity as United States, European and Ukrainian officials held talks in Berlin on a US plan to end Russia's war on its neighbour.
The rules in their current form are not suitable for cracking down on, for example, illegal IPTV services or illegal use of VPN connections, because the rules are primarily aimed at illegal decoders and other decoding equipment," the document [PDF] reads (machine translated).
US and Ukrainian officials are expected to meet for a second day of talks in Berlin on December 15 as Washington pushes for an agreement to end Russia's war on Ukraine and Kyiv struggles to avoid a deal that would favor Moscow. White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son in law Jared Kushner met for five hours with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a team of negotiators in the German capital the previous day.
