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Digital Rights Review: AI-Driven Violations Go Unchecked in South-East Europe
Balkan Insight
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July 7, 2025
The EU holds major platforms legally accountable through its Digital Services Act, DSA. Investigations have been launched into the Romanian elections. The conclusions are still awaited. Roxana Radu, associate professor of Digital Technologies and...
BYU grad is linked to this BYU legend like no one else. Here's the story
Deseret News - Utah
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July 6, 2025
Jared Price is short and never played college basketball, but he enjoys a tie that binds him to a tall man who did. The former engineer of AncestryDNA, which links people to their past, is connected to Cougar legend Kresimir Cosic like no other...
Djokovic recovers from disastrous start to beat De Minaur in style at Wimbledon
The National News
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Novak Djokovic recovered from a disastrous start to overcome Alex de Minaur in four sets and secure a Wimbledon quarter-final spot for the 16th time. Having powered through the previous two matches against Dan Evans and Miomir Kecmanovic without...
A Mysterious Trader of Russian Oil Links Associates of Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s friends
iStories
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July 7, 2025
In this article you will learn Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is one of Russia’s allies in Europe. He claims that the EU is helping Ukraine at the expense of European interests and that Hungary will not quit Russian oil and gas. Experts and...
Novak Djokovic stays on track for Wimbledon glory under Roger Federer’s gaze
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
LONDON – Novak Djokovic said it was “good to break the curse” in front of Roger Federer, after recovering from a set down to beat Alex de Minaur and reach his 16th Wimbledon quarter-final on July 7. He was lethargic and unusually tentative in the...
Poland's border checks: Beginning of the end of Schengen?
Deutsche Welle
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When Poland introduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania this week, it wasn't the first time that a Schengen country took such a step. These measures are typically justified as necessary to curb irregular migration, combat human smuggling,...
AI officiating gives us a grim look into our future
The Globe and Mail
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July 6, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Jack Draper of Great Britain looks dejected following defeat against Marin Cilic of Croatia in the men's second round match at Wimbledon.Hannah Peters/Getty Images Every once in a while, as you’re watching a match at...
Poland's new border checks: The beginning of the end of free travel in Europe?
Deutsche Welle
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July 7, 2025
When Poland introduced border checks with Germany and Lithuania this week, it wasn't the first time that a Schengen country took such a step. These measures are typically justified as necessary to curb irregular migration, combat human smuggling,...
The East-West Gate (EWG) intermodal terminal: A strategic hub for global logistics
Rail Freight
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July 7, 2025
Located near the Hungarian-Ukrainian border in Fényeslitke, the East-West Gate (EWG) intermodal terminal represents a pioneering development in European logistics. As the continent’s largest and most advanced land-based intermodal facility, the...
NEPI Rockcastle to deploy 54.1 MW solar park in western Romania under EUR 110 mln programme
Romania Insider
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July 7, 2025
NEPI Rockcastle said its renewable energy output is expected to expand to cover 48% of the electricity demand of its shopping centres and tenants in Romania by the end of 2026. CEE’s largest retail real estate company is deploying a new 54.1 MW...
Report: Greek Winter Tourism Gains Momentum, Tops Europe in Traveler Satisfaction
Greek Travel Pages
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July 7, 2025
Alonnisos, Sporades. Photo source: Visit Thessaly Winter tourism in Greece is gaining strong momentum among international travelers, with the country’s online reputation surpassing the European average between October 2024 and March 2025,...
VenusTech and Salt Typhoon Breach Sheds Light on China’s Covert Cyber Mercenary Networks
GBHackers
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July 7, 2025
The dark web forum DarkForums, which has been a site for data breaches and leaks since BreachForums was shut down in mid-April, was the scene of two major leaks in late May involving Chinese cybersecurity organizations: VenusTech, a well-known IT...
Gill's perfect Test in Birmingham sets up epic showdown at Lord's
The National News
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When Shubman Gill started playing cricket, it is unlikely he would have dreamt of one day leading India in Tests, scoring more than 400 runs in his second match in charge of a new-look team, while registering the country's biggest away win. That...
Portable CD Players Are Back—Because Cell Service in the Balkans Sucks and So Does Spotify’s Bitrate
eCoustics
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July 2, 2025
Staring out over the balcony at the Adriatic, feeling every one of my 55 years and none of the patience I used to have for Wi-Fi that costs more than my first car, I’m kicking back with a portable FiiO CD player and a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 770...
Sinner loses first set to Dimitrov, Swiatek and Djokovic win
The Times
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Iga Swiatek serves it out to love (James Gheerbrant writes). The Pole made a rather unconvincing start, double-faulting on the opening two points of the match and then twice more in her second service, but from that point on she got better and...
Full list of Spain travel advice and safety alerts tourists need to know right now
Irish Star
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July 7, 2025
09:39 ET, 07 Jul 2025Updated 09:41 ET, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a premier vacation spot worldwide, known for its Mediterranean climate, mouth-watering cuisine, and historical landmarks. Compared to other popular tourist destinations, Spain often...
Windstar’s Trautwein Highlights Year-Round Med Cruising and New Vessels
Cruise Industry News
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Ricky Trautwein, product manager of destination experiences and land programs at Windstar Cruises, spoke on a MedCruise Insider podcast episode about the Explorer’s maiden season in the Mediterranean and the company’s winter sailings in the...
Dimitrov retires injured while leading Sinner — day eight as it happened
The Times
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Jannik Sinner was the most fortunate man at Wimbledon after his inspired opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, was forced to retire for a fifth consecutive grand-slam while leading by two sets (Rick Broadbent writes).The 19th seed from Bulgaria had dominated...
Wimbledon star clatters ball kid and erupts at umpire in 'I destroy him' tirade
Daily Star
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July 7, 2025
Wimbledon star Jaume Munar was left furious with the umpire after he clattered into the ball kid attempting to return a shot. The Spaniard took on Jack Draper’s victor Marin Cilic in the third round at the All England Lawn for a place in the...
France claims China used embassies to sabotage Rafale deals after India-Pakistan clash
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 7, 2025
In an extensive disinformation campaign traced back to Beijing, Chinese embassies mobilized to discredit the French-made Rafale fighter jet following its combat role in the India–Pakistan conflict in May, according to a French military...