Nikita Mazepin removed from Swiss and EU sanctions lists thanks to intensive&expensive lobbying efforts
Following the European Union, Switzerland has removed Nikita Mazepin, son of the controversial Russian oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, from its sanctions lists. Rumours suggest that this was achieved through…
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A vague EU AI pact signed by major companies, ignored by key players
More than 100 companies, including tech giants such as Google, OpenAI, Amazon, and Microsoft, have signed the European AI Pact, a voluntary initiative aimed at promoting the safe,…
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This country earns more than a quarter of its GDP from crypto mining
Despite its small size, the Kingdom of Bhutan has emerged as a significant player in the global Bitcoin (BTC) landscape, driven by its strategic engagement in crypto mining.…
Continue ReadingOur debt is now as large as the annual GDP
The UK government has reached a critical milestone, with its net debt now equivalent to 100 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first time…
Continue ReadingETAs aren’t visas: what the new travel document really is?
Following Brexit, it was anticipated that the UK would be done with significant changes, but this is far from the truth. Starting from April 2025, all travellers to…
Continue ReadingUK export slowed down by Brexit formalities, SMEs are the most affected
The administrative burden imposed on British companies following Brexit has significantly hindered goods trade between the United Kingdom and the European Union, with the situation continuing to deteriorate.…
Continue ReadingWhy fish&chips lost to fried chicken?
The traditional British dish of fish and chips is facing significant challenges that threaten its long-standing popularity. These issues are rooted in both economic and cultural factors. Economically,…
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