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The French "rentrée littéraire" is a significant annual event for publishers and booksellers, releasing hundreds of new novels. Similar publication phases exist in other European countries, but with different focuses and calendars.
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81 people in France fell ill with salmonellosis after consuming pumpkin seeds. The affected products originated from a processing plant in the Lot-et-Garonne department and were sold at various retailers, including Grand Frais.
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High fuel prices in Europe are due to tight refinery capacities, disrupted trade routes, and a general diesel shortage, despite moderate crude oil prices. Refinery margins are high as demand for finished products exceeds supply.
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Four German states are calling for increased federal investment in inland navigation infrastructure and support for ships capable of operating in low water. They argue that waterway maintenance is lagging behind needs, while road and rail receive greater funding.
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The EU plans stricter regulations for holiday rental platforms like Airbnb to combat the shortage of affordable housing in tourist hotspots. Municipalities will be able to more easily implement rental limits if housing scarcity demonstrably increases.
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European households are reallocating their budgets due to high essential expenses and inflation, reducing spending on transport and communication to increase outlays for culture, dining, and well-being. Lower-income households have less capacity for these shifts.
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Global food prices rose 1.9 percent in August compared to July, reaching their highest point since late 2022. Extreme weather and military conflicts are causing supply shortages. The FAO lowered its global grain production forecast by two percent.
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticizes the UK's continued adherence to EU rules, hindering a trade deal with the US. Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeks closer EU cooperation, as the British public lacks a clear vision for the future.
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Netflix is discontinuing its ad-free Basic subscription for existing customers. Those wishing to continue watching without ads must switch to the Standard plan, resulting in a 60 percent price increase. An ad-supported subscription is also available as an alternative.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
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