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Viktor Orbán wants to “occupy Brussels.” The European Union’s longest-serving leader declared this ambition on March 15, the day Hungarians celebrate their failed 1848 revolution against the Habsburg empire. Orbán often draws parallels between the EU and previous imperialisms—Ottoman, Habsburg, Soviet. But rather than exit the bloc, he hopes to vanquish the “liberal nihilists” who allegedly control the EU and reshape it from within. Orbán’s campaign to be a leader of pan-continental importance began with the so-called refugee crisis in 2015, when hundreds of thousands of Syrians were fleeing the civil war. Promising to repel “Muslim invaders,” he built a fence…
LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings Plc, which once had operations across the globe, is now considering selling its South African operations as it continues to shift its focus to Asia, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.According to its website, the bank's Indian operations are run as a branch of a UK-based company and offer commercial and investment banking services, but not personal or retail banking services.An HSBC spokesman declined to comment, citing company policy not to comment on market speculation.Bloomberg reported that bidders based in Africa, China and the United Arab Emirates have expressed interest in HSBC's South African operations.HSBC entered…
Editor's note: This CNN series is (or was) sponsored by the countries it features. CNN retains full editorial control over the subject matter, coverage and frequency of articles and videos within its sponsorships, in accordance with its policies. CNN — Dubai in 1993 was a very different world to the global capital of today. The finance and construction industries had yet to really take off, the city hadn't established itself as a destination for the rich and powerful, and the tallest building was the World Trade Centre, Dubai's first skyscraper, which stood just 149 metres tall. That year, British architecture…
Virtue's highball-style cocktail “Somei Yoshino” |Four Seasons Step into Virtú at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi and you'll feel the aura of hospitality emanating from the room before you even sit down or take a sip of your cocktail. Whether you're an adventurous solo traveller keen for bar conversation, a couple looking for a quiet spot, or a group of businesspeople looking for a comfortable table to relax and chat about work, staff quickly assess each guest and determine which space in the bar will best suit them. The flow is familiar and natural, from a warm greeting to…
Europe is a dream destination for almost any traveler, with its diverse island destinations offering something for everyone, from beautiful beaches and historical architecture to colorful cultures and stunning landscapes. If you are looking for beach resorts in Europe, trust MakeMyTrip. We offer instant support with a call response within 15 seconds anywhere in the world. Learn more Here we take a look at five European islands that every traveller should visit.Santorini, Greece: The Greek island of Santorini needs no introduction. This Greek paradise is known for its beautiful sunsets and striking blue-and-white architecture. It's an Aegean jewel with dramatic…
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Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has introduced the AH Lifestyle Check feature in the AH app and Ah.nl/leefstijl to encourage customers to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The AH Lifestyle Check gives users a “Lifestyle Score” after they take the assessment, providing insights and opportunities for improvement. It includes personal lifestyle advice, practical tips, recipes, workouts and coaching. The company added that within minutes of taking the assessment, users will receive a complete overview of how they sleep, eat, exercise and relax. “Healthy lifestyle” “A healthy lifestyle is important for all of us and we certainly need help in that regard. We…
Degassing specialist Biotech Fluidics has founded Ventri Labs AB (VentriLabs).This is a new subsidiary established to leverage the disruptive advantages of patented gravity liquid pump technology in handling sensitive media.The use of traditional mechanical pumps is known to be detrimental to sensitive biological materials, limiting their use in bioprocessing, clinical and tissue engineering applications. This product is designed to handle sensitive media with care.VentriLabs' gravity-based pump technology reduces the destructive mechanical and shear effects of pumping blood by up to 95% compared to commonly used peristaltic pumps, according to the company.The technology is also more controllable, eliminating the pulsating effects…
Another reason why you need to get a good night's sleep every night is that consistent sleep may be the key to preventing type 2 diabetes.This comes from US researchers who found that people with irregular sleep patterns are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those with more consistent sleep patterns.The study, led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, looked at sleep patterns over seven nights and then followed participants for more than seven years.Scientists found that irregular sleep schedules were associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Those with the most…
Investment management company Invesco Distributors released the Investor Letter for the Invesco Growth and Income Fund for the second quarter of 2024. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. AI-related stocks continued to rise during the quarter, propelling many stock indexes to all-time highs, while other non-AI-related market segments fell. The fund underperformed its Russell 1000 Value Index (USD) benchmark during the second quarter. The fund's relative performance decline was due to stock selection in the industrial and healthcare sectors. Relative performance was added by stock selection in communication services and financials. Additionally, you can check out the…