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Western Europe Scorched by Unprecedented June Heatwave
Olive Oil Times
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July 17, 2025
Summary Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record in 2025, with two significant heatwaves causing “very strong heat stress” in countries like Portugal and Spain, impacting olive oil production. While the extreme...
Extraordinary architecture on the restless border between Italy and Eastern Europe
Domus
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Organized into three chronological chapters—from the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, through the interwar years, to the postwar period and the emergence of an independent Slovenia—the exhibition reflects the depth of architectural...
Pyrenees First Son of Into Mischief to Stand in Korea
Blood-Horse - Kentucky
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July 17, 2025
Blue Heaven Farm's grade 3 winner and dual grade 1-placed Pyrenees, retired last month due to injury, has been sold and will begin stud duty next year at Arboreum Farm in the Republic of Korea, according to Adam Corndorf of Blue Heaven Farm.
Signet Bank launches first Baltic bond fund in Latvia
BNE Intellinews
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Signet Asset Management Latvia of Signet Bank Group has established the Signet Baltic Bond Fund, described as the first open-ended mutual fund of its kind in the Baltic region, aiming to provide income to investors whilst contributing to regional...
US hiker disappears in Spanish Pyrenees mountains sparking frantic search
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
Spanish authorities are frantically searching for an American hiker who went missing in the Pyrenees mountain range more than a week ago. Cole Henderson, 27, vanished nine days ago in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in northern Spain long...
Road riding in Catalonia: Pyrenees – Val d’Aran
Cyclist
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July 17, 2025
The Catalonia region in northeast Spain offers the perfect combination of warm climate, great food, relaxed culture and, of course, amazing riding. Join us as we showcase eight great road cycling routes in Catalonia’s eight separate regions, and...
Pogacar powers to big Pyrenees win to reclaim Tour de France yellow jersey
BVM Sports
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July 17, 2025
HAUTACAM, France — Tadej Pogačar powered to an impressive stage win on the first day in the Pyrenees to take back the Tour de France yellow jersey on Thursday. On a day when many wondered if he would suffer any ill effects from his crash the day...
American Hiker Disappears in Spain’s Pyrenees Mountain Range
The Daily Beast
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July 17, 2025
An American hiker visiting Spain’s Pyrenees mountain range has been missing for eight days, authorities say. Software developer Cole Henderson was vacationing in Spain when he set out for a hike near Monte Perdido on July 9 in the Ordesa and Monte...
Baltic Dry Index Hits One-Month High On Capesize Strength
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 16, 2025
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Wednesday to a one-month high, supported by a strong uptick in capesize vessel rates. The main index, which tracks rates for...
Pogačar powers to big Pyrenees win to reclaim Tour de France yellow jersey
Brandon Sun
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July 17, 2025
By: The Associated Press Posted: 10:59 AM CDT Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025 HAUTACAM, France (AP) — Tadej Pogačar powered to an impressive stage win on the first day in the Pyrenees to take back the Tour de France yellow jersey on Thursday. Read this...
Baltic ringed seal numbers increase five fold since the “toxic ’70s”
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 17, 2025
In a bit of good news for the Baltic seal, a new and revised survey of the Baltic ringed seal population has found its number to have increased five fold since the 1970s when long-term overhunting and environmental toxins put the species on the...
Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 result and standings as Tadej Pogacar soars to victory on Hautacam
The Independent
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July 17, 2025
Tadej Pogacar storms back into yellow jersey with stunning stage 12 victory Tadej Pogacar delivered a display of pure dominance on the first true mountain test of this year’s Tour de France to retake the yellow jersey with a solo win. On the...
GSW Pyrenees to Stand in Korea
Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey
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July 17, 2025
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30 am | Back to: Shared News Updated: July 17, 2025 at 11:16 am Pyrenees winning the Pimlico Special | Jim McCue Pyrenees (Into Mischief–Our Khrysty, by Newfoundland), winner of the GIII Pimlico Special Stakes and...
Climate ministry: EU budget plan positive for Rail Baltica
ERR
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July 17, 2025
On Wednesday, the European Commission presented its draft budget for the next seven-year period. The Estonian Ministry of Climate believes the proposal is positive when it comes to the financing of Rail Baltica, as with €52 billion instead of €26...
Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 route updates to summit finish in Pyrenees as Tadej Pogacar reveals crash injuries
The Independent
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July 17, 2025
125km to go: Here we go, then – the 50 riders at the front of the race. Carlos Rodriguez is not only the closest rider to the top of the GC standings (five minutes behind the yellow jersey), he also has the most teammates in the break, with five...
'Hautacam is probably the hardest climb in the Pyrenees' – Dan Martin predicts major fireworks in opening Tour de France mountain stage
Cyclingnews
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July 17, 2025
Former champion rider Dan Martin has ample experience in winning - and suffering - in the Pyrenees, both in the Tour de France and other top races, and the Irishman is convinced that the design of this year's Tour route will make the opening round...
So much to see on adventure in Scandinavia
Nashville Ledger - Tennessee
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July 17, 2025
VOL. 49 | NO. 30 | Friday, July 18, 2025 When visiting other cities, I’m usually pretty good at taking in the notable local landmarks. Empire State Building? Check. Big Ben? Check. Eiffel Tower? Check. Space Needle? Manneken Pis? Alamo? Sagrada...
Baltic ringed seal population increases
Daily Finland
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The Baltic ringed seal population has increased fivefold since the 1970s when long-term overhunting and environmental toxins endangered the future of the species, according to a study led by the University of Helsinki. Since its lowest point in...
Tour de France 2025: Pogacar blows field away on stage 12 summit finish in Pyrenees – live
The Guardian
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July 17, 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Tour de France stage 12: top 51) Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) 4hr 21min 19sec 2) Jonas Vingegaard (Visma Lease A Bike) +2min 11sec 3) Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull Bora...
Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a major blow to media freedom and pluralism in the region
European Federation of Journalists
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July 17, 2025
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners joined the SafeJournalists Network (SJN) in expressing deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera...