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Hungary and Serbia’s autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China’s Xi during Europe tour
Chinese and Serbian flags fly on lampposts, days before the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Xi will visit France, Serbia and Hungary this week as Beijing appears to seek a larger role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has upended global political and economic security. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
AP / Darko Vojinovic
2024-05-06, Wtop
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend the bulk of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continent’s eastern half, a...
How far will Europe’s leaders back Israel on its Gaza war?
Palestinians try to pull out a body of a dead person from under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli airstrikes on town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
AP / Mohammed Dahman
2023-10-26, Al Jazeera
Since the October 7 Hamas attacks on southern Israel that killed more than 1,400 people, European leaders have paraded through Tel Aviv in what appears to be a turning...
Profile: With popular mandate, Xi Jinping spearheads new drive to modernize China
Traffic police stands, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
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2023-03-14, Xinhua
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- About five months after his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Xi Jinping won his third...
Why Belgrade is cosying up to Beijing2024-05-08
The Spectator: Thousands of Serbs gathered outside the Palace of Serbia today to welcome the Chinese president Xi Jinping, chanting ‘China, Serbia’. Addressing the audience, Serbia’s PresidentAleksandar Vučić thanked Xi for choosing to visit Serbia: ‘We are writing history...
China and EU-candidate Serbia sign an agreement to build a ‘shared future’2024-05-08
Stars and Stripes: BELGRADE, Serbia — China and European Union candidate Serbia signed an agreement on Wednesday to build a “shared future,” making the Balkan country the first in Europe to agree on such a document with Beijing. After meeting in Belgrade, Chinese leader Xi...
China and Serbia reaffirm tight ties during Xi Jinping's visit to Belgrade2024-05-08
Fox News: Chinese PresidentXi Jinping met Wednesday with the Serbian president, with both sides expressing optimism that the visit will further boost the "ironclad" friendly relations between China and the Balkan country. Xi arrived in Serbia to a warm welcome on...
China and EU-candidate Serbia sign an agreement to build a 'shared future'2024-05-08
Springfield News-Sun: BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — China and European Union candidate Serbia signed an agreement on Wednesday to build a “shared future,” making the Balkan country the first in Europe to agree on such a document with Beijing. After meeting in Belgrade, Chinese leader Xi...
Former shelter for earthquake victims now floating hotel around the Aegean2024-05-08
Didim Voices: The cruise ship M/VGemini, which stayed in İskenderun for more than a month after the February 6 earthquakes and provided a home to more than 1000 disaster victims, is back to tour programs between Kuşadası and the Aegean Islands. The 164-meter-long...
Record Greek Easter Turnover Surpasses 1.5 Billion Euros, Says Chamber President2024-05-08
Greek City Times: Vassilis Korkidis, President of the PiraeusChamber of Commerce and Industry and the RegionalChamberCouncil of Attica, announced that the Easter holiday season saw a remarkable surge in consumer spending, surpassing last year's figures and injecting vitality...
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Serbian president hail 'ironclad' friendship in Belgrade2024-05-08
Springfield News-Sun: BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — ChinesePresidentXi Jinping met Wednesday with the Serbian president, with both sides expressing optimism that the visit will further boost the “ironclad” friendly relations between China and the Balkan country, an European Union...
Agistri: The Greek Island Paradise a Stone’s Throw Away from Athens2024-05-08
Greek Reporter: Aponissos Beach on Agistri. Credit: Lichinga/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 Agistri is a green, lush island with many scenic and unspoiled charms despite its proximity to the Greek capital city of Athens. Along with Poros, Aegina, Spetses, and Hydra, it is...
Chinese leader Xi Jinping set to meet Serbian officials on the second leg of his ...2024-05-08
Wtop: BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet Wednesday with Serbian officials and said he hopes his visit will further boost already friendly relations with the Balkan country, which is seeking entry to the European Union. Xi arrived in...
HFW Continues Global Construction Growth With London Projects Partner HireRead more about HFW Continues Global Construction Growth With London Projects Partner Hire (Holman Fenwick Willan LLP)2024-05-08
Public Technologies: ) Press Releases HFW Continues Global Construction Growth With LondonProjectsPartner Hire Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has continued to strengthen its global construction practice with the hire of Tom Hutchison in London. Tom specialises in disputes...
There’s a careful plan behind Xi’s European tour2024-05-08
Russia Today: China wants to preserve and strengthen its foothold in and around the EU and is investing diplomatic effort where it is worth it Chinese PresidentXi Jinping is on a state visit to Europe. On what is his first trip to the EU since 2019, he has visited France...
There's a careful plan behind Xi's European tour2024-05-08
Beijing News: China wants to preserve and strengthen its foothold in and around the EU and is investing diplomatic effort where it is worth it Chinese PresidentXi Jinping is on a state visit to Europe. On what is his first trip to the EU since 2019, he has visited France...
Tauck announces 2025 cruising plans2024-05-08
TravelDailyNews: WILTON, CT – Tauck has announced its 2025 plans for its river cruising and small ship ocean cruising portfolios, and the coming year promises to be a busy one with new itineraries, a boost to the company’s capacity on the River Seine, and its first-ever...
Olympiakos vs Aston Villa betting tips, BuildABet, best bets and preview2024-05-07
Sporting Life: Football betting tips: EuropaConferenceLeague 1pt Konstantinos Tzolakis to be carded at 8/1 (Sky Bet)CLICK HERE to add the selections to your Sky Bet bet slip Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair BuildABet @ 47/1 Aston Villa to winAyoub El Kaabi to score or...