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From the poetry of medieval Azerbaijan to contemporary novels reaching readers from across different continents, Baku’s relationship with the written word is rooted in centuries of cultural exchange. Today, that literary heritage is finding new expression as authors, publishers and readers from Europe, Asia and beyond came together in the Azerbaijani capital for the twelfth year running. The 12th Baku International Book Fair saw 32 countries taking part in an event which was not simply about discovering the latest books. It was an opportunity to explore how literature connects hearts and minds across languages, generations, and geographical barriers by blending…
A set of changes made to a number of school textbooks in Syria has sparked a wave of criticism and reactions on social media, after they included alterations to pictures and artworks, among them adding the hijab to drawn female figures, removing images of women and children, covering statues and replacing paintings and works of art. The revisions have also affected teaching content dealing with political life, citizenship, democratic participation, local administration and the media. These changes have reopened the debate over the standards used by the Ministry of Education when it reviews curricula, and how far they take into…
Equipping France with a “responsible” budget for 2027, this is the goal set out by the French government as bad economic news piles up. The ratings agency Fitch has maintained France’s sovereign debt rating at A+, but has downgraded its outlook from “stable” to “negative”, citing weaker growth, higher borrowing costs and a larger deficit than at the time of its previous assessment in August. This verdict comes after figures published by Insee on Friday morning, according to which French gross domestic product fell by 0.1% in the third quarter, after stagnating in the second quarter and shrinking by 0.2%…
For some people, a hotel may simply be a place to lay their head when travelling. For others, it’s one of the biggest reasons to book a trip in the first place. If you fall into the latter camp, the Fodor’s Finest list of the most incredible hotels in the world in 2027 is for you. This latest edition features 50 “extraordinary” properties that offer more than just a stunning room. Impeccable service, luxurious amenities, extravagance and a deep connection to the surroundings are what set these stays apart. In Europe, 11 hotels made the cut, including the Grand Hotel…
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House prices in the EU have risen by 69% on average between 2015 and the second quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat. In some member states, prices have more than doubled. Rents and energy costs have also continued to climb. “Europe faces a crisis driven by rising house prices and increasing housing costs,” the European Council said. The housing crisis puts particular pressure on people who spend more than 40% of their disposable income on housing. Eurostat calls this the housing cost overburden rate. In the EU, it stood at 7.7% on average in 2025. “The main drivers of housing…
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Dressed as everything from police officers and soldiers to dolls and racing drivers, young visitors lined up to receive sweets from the presidential couple. Trump also signed autographs, including on the costumes of two children dressed as racing drivers, while he and Melania posed for photographs with families. Among the more unusual outfits was a baby dressed as a paper ballot. The festivities featured an unexpected spectacle when Air Force One flew over the White House, prompting the president and first lady to look up as the aircraft passed overhead, with the Washington Monument visible in the distance. Several senior…
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US President Donald Trump lashed out at a Reuters reporter on Thursday after being asked whether he cancelled a planned campaign rally in Kansas because he was tired of travelling ahead of the midterm elections. Trump rejected the suggestion, saying he felt “perfect” after holding what he described as 28 rallies. He explained that he would instead address supporters in Kansas remotely and travel to Florida the following day. The exchange turned hostile as Trump called the reporter “sick” and “disgusting”, criticised Reuters and told him to get in shape, adding: “You look like hell.” Trump made the remarks after…