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Despite Tariff Exemption, Greek Producers Struggle to Export Their OilWith U.S. tariffs on some Spanish olive oil imports coming into force, Greek producers should have an advantage over Spain. However, the nation has not been able to profit from exporting its olive oil reserves.
U.K. to Destroy Commemorative 50p Coins in Brexit Meltdown
New coin launched to mark 30th anniversary of Wallace and GromitA Wallace and Gromit coin has been unveiled to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the animated double-act first hitting the screen.The Royal Mint on Tuesday launched the new 50 pence piece depicting the pair and bearing the Latin inscription “caseus praestans”, which translates as “cracking cheese”.The coin will not enter general circulation, but can be bought in a range of different finishes, the Royal Mint said.
UK officials discussed NHS at ‘secret’ meetings with US drug companies as part of trade talksThe revelation about the meetings comes, amid an attempt by Donald Trump to force trading partners to make their pharmaceuticals more expensive – with the White House blaming low prices in other countries for the excessive cost of drugs in the US.
Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UKAn infectious disease that can harm the brain and is spread to people by tick bites has been identified in ticks in the UK for the first time.Public Health England (PHE) says it has confirmed cases of tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks from two parts of England - Thetford Forest and an area on the Hampshire-Dorset border.PHE says the risk to people is still "very low".Tick-borne encephalitis virus is already circulating in mainland Europe and Scandinavia, as well as Asia.Evidence now shows it has reached the UK.Most people who catch the virus will have no or only mild flu-like symptoms. But the disease can progress to affect the brain and central nervous system and can sometimes be fatal.Ticks can also carry other diseases that can make people ill including Lyme disease.
TUI Increases Hotel Capacity in Greece by 10% for Summer 2020TUI has increased hotel capacity in Greece by 10 percent for the summer of 2020 to meet the rising demand from the German market.According to TUI, Greece is among the most popular destinations for German travelers ranking second in their preferrences for 2019.Greece is also one of TUI fly’s top summer destinations, therefore, the company has decided to launch its summer 2020 schedule in early April – three weeks earlier compared to 2019.
The fight to stop Nestlé from taking America's water to sell in plastic bottlesAt stake is control of the nation’s freshwater supply and billions in profits as Nestlé bottles America’s water then sells it back in plastic bottles. Ultimately, the debates’ particulars lead back to a question at the heart of issue: Should water be commodified and sold by private industry, or is it a basic human right?Former Nestlé CEO and chairman Peter Brabeck labeled the latter viewpoint “extreme” and called water a “grocery product” that should “have a market value”. He later amended that, arguing 25 liters of water daily is a “human right”, but water used to fill a pool or wash a car shouldn’t be free. At its current pace, the world will run out of freshwater before oil, Brabeck said, and he suggests privatization is the answer.
MPs back 12 December electionThe UK is set for a 12 December general election after MPs voted to back it following months of deadlock over Brexit.By a margin of 438 votes to 20, the Commons approved legislation paving the way for the first December election since 1923.The bill is still to be approved by the Lords but could become law by the end of the week.If that happens, there will be a five-week campaign up to polling day.
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