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What’s not? Some of the beers listed on the menu were actually out of stock; one of our chicken burgers was deep fried to the point you couldn’t actually tell it was still meat; while another member of our group had the bun on her vegan burger nearly crumble into a thousand pieces as soon as she picked it up off the plate. There were also some fairly glaring hygiene issues (see below). Vibe: It’s all painfully hipster and ordering-drinks-via-QR-code trendy. There are also shuffleboard tables upstairs if that’s your thing on a night out. BrewDog is a huge venue, so…

According to projections from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Europe’s fastest-growing economy stands to suffer losses of up to €4.3 billion as a result of Trump’s tariffs this year.  The agri-food sector is expected to be the worst hit: Exports of domestic olive oil, which currently bring in around €1 billion from U.S. consumers, could decline sharply, and the country’s wine sector could be devastated if Trump carries out his threat to respond to retaliatory EU tariffs on bourbon with a 200 percent levy on wines and spirits.  While Spain’s automotive sector barely exports any cars to the U.S., it…

At least seven people, including two children, have died after a boat carrying migrants from Turkey to a nearby Greek island capsized, Greece’s coast guard has said.A search and rescue operation off the northern coast of Lesbos recovered the bodies.The coast guard said 23 people have been rescued.Reporting on what appeared to be the same sinking, Turkish media said the incident was attended by the Turkish coast guard after a rubber dinghy sank in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish mainland and Lesbos.Those rescued were taken to a hospital and the search continued, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.Weather in the…

Hungary announced Thursday it would officially withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). “The government will initiate the termination procedure on Thursday, in accordance with the constitutional and international legal frameworks,” Gergely Gulyás, the minister in charge of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s office, told Hungarian news agency MTI. The announcement comes shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was hit with an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, arrived in Budapest for a state visit. He is scheduled to meet Orbán on Thursday morning.

Updated: 03/04/2025 – 12:12 GMT+2As tulips bloom in vibrant hues at Keukenhof Gardens, social media influencers flock to capture the perfect shot, while farmers work to protect their precious fields. … More Spring has arrived, and the Netherlands’ Keukenhof Gardens is once again drawing social media influencers eager to capture the vibrant tulip blooms. With around 7 million tulips expected to blossom, the garden will create a stunning visual display, perfect for sharing on social platforms.Since the tulips were introduced in the 17th century, they’ve captivated visitors worldwide, especially those looking for the perfect backdrop for photos. Open for just…

Turkey’s annual inflation rate dropped to 38.1% in March, down from February’s 39.1%, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute.This was below analyst estimates of 38.9%, while also marking the 10th consecutive month of falling inflation. It was also the lowest number since December 2021. Prices rose at a slower pace across a number of categories, such as footwear and clothing, which came in at 14.8% in March, down from 20.8% in the previous month.Transport inflation dropped to 21.6% in March, down from 23.4% in February. Household equipment and furnishings inflation slid marginally to 32.4% in March, down from 33.6% in the previous…

The EU, which now faces a 20 percent tariff under Trump’s policy, is preparing detailed countermeasures. Holding up a classified draft list of targeted American goods, Habeck said the bloc was “not just putting tariffs on almonds” but developing a broad, strategic response “product by product.” Yet Habeck’s message extended far beyond retaliation. He framed the moment as a pivot point in global trade — and an opportunity for Europe to forge new alliances. “An alliance with Canada and Mexico is the order of the day,” he said, pointing to informal talks with both countries during this week’s Hannover Messe,…

The prime target of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs is European regulation rather than EU tariffs on American imports, according to MEP Bernd Lange (Germany/S&D) the chair of the European Parliament’s Trade Committee, but EU law is non-negotiable, he said.“[In this report,] you find 30 pages about the EU,” Lange said, citing a report from the US Trade Representative, claiming that this is “more or less a comprehensive overview of our legislation. This is an indication that the president Trump is not looking on tariffs.”According to the MEP, the only justification proffered by Trump’s team to arrive a figure…

One person in government, granted anonymity to discuss a live policy issue, emphasized that the government will take its time. They stressed the consultation had been an important part of formulating the policy, rather than a fait accompli, adding: “There’s a danger that we get this badly wrong.” A second person in government denied suggestions a climbdown was in the works, but said further engagement with the industry will now follow on what is a “very difficult, technical issue.” They added: “We always said we would need to see real progress on technical solutions before implementing any possible changes. That’s…

Updated: 03/04/2025 – 10:50 GMT+2The mission is expected to last between three and five days, with the crew orbiting Earth multiple times from the north to the south pole at an altitude of around 450 km. … More Footage shared by Maltese entrepreneur Chun Wang, who funded the all-civilian SpaceX mission, captures the crew in awe as they glide over Antarctica’s vast white ice sheets. The Fram2 mission, which launched on April 1 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, saw four people aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket. The crew, including Wang, Norwegian film director Jannicke Mikkelsen,…