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Government to allow flat rate tourist tax

The visitor levy gives councils the power to tax stays in hotels and other accommodation.

The Independent UK

Five-day timber homes 'could help Labour hit 1.5m housing target'

Senior Labour politicians discussed increasing the use of structural timber to help alleviate the country’s housing crisis

Evening Standard

Planned strikes at Portuguese airport from September to January cancelled

Workers called off the strike, stating that the imposed conditions make it impossible to exercise their right to strike.

Euronews

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Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban weapons trade with Israel

Slovenia has been one of the most vocal EU countries calling for the bloc to take action against Israel. The country recognised a Palestinian state in June last year and has since repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and increased aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip.

Euronews

Switzerland revives wartime bunkers amid heightened security concerns

The Swiss army has called on tech firms, researchers and startups to help turn these wartime bunkers into modern defence hubs using innovative and low-cost solutions.

Euronews

Woman fighting for life after bear attack just miles from European capital

Residents have been warned to stay away from the area and be cautious

The Independent UK

What to wear wild swimming for a comfortable and safe swim this summer

Heading to the lakes? Here's what to wear wild swimming to stay comfortable and swim safely this summer, with tips from the experts

Woman & Home

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5 people are trapped in a cave in Slovenia after heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise

Slovenian authorities say five people are trapped in a cave in the southwest of the country because of high water levels caused by heavy rainfall

The Independent UK

China Appoints New Party Chief of Top Tax Authority

Hu Jinglin, a former vice finance minister, succeeds Wang Jun at the State Taxation Administration

Caixin Global

Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary and Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia

Slovenia says it will introduce border checks with neighboring Hungary and Croatia following Italy’s decision to do the same with Slovenia because of security concerns due to violence in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Solar Techno Alliance crypto scam: the promise of a Ponzi scheme

Manoj Kumar Laha, 47, lost ₹1.22 lakh in chit funds, but hoped for a windfall. He invested ₹10,000 in Solar Techno Alliance (STA), a crypto token, but it turned out to be an illicit MLM Ponzi scheme. Ramachandra Nayak, 27, also invested ₹1 lakh in STA. Over 2 lakh 'investors'…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Central team of officials to visit Nipah-hit areas, Joe Biden’s son Hunter indicted on gun charges, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

Veteran actor Govinda may be questioned in connection with Ponzi scheme

“Promoters had spent ₹1.3 crore. The participation of the Bollywood Actor Govinda had helped create trusts among potential investors,” said Sasmita Sahoo, Deputy Superintendent of Police of EOW.

The Hindu

Apply easily for Saudi e-visa online if you have these passport stamps

In a latest development, Indian passport holders who have US, UK, and Schengen visas that have been used once, will now be able to apply for Saudi e-visa online. This development was recently shared by Alhasan Aldabbagh, President of Saudi Tourism Authority (STA).

The Times of India

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EOW Odisha claims to have unearthed a massive cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scam

The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Odisha police on August 7 claimed to have unearthed one of the largest cryptocurrency-based Ponzi schemes involving ₹1,000 crore and two lakh people.

Al Jazeera

Record floods ravage Slovenia, PM calls it ‘worst’ disaster in its history

The small Alpine nation experienced devastating floods over Friday and Saturday that killed three people.

The Independent UK

Slovenia has suffered its worst-ever floods. Damage could top 500 million euros, its leader says

Slovenia’s prime minister says the country has faced the worst-ever natural disaster in its history, after devastating floods caused damage estimated at half a billion euros ($550 million)

The Independent UK

Torrential rain and flash floods ravage Slovenia, killing at least 3 people and forcing evacuations

Heavy rains have caused flash floods and landslides in parts of Slovenia, killing at least three people

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Ohio State offers 2024 Miami wide receiver already committed

The Buckeyes are looking to flip the Miami verbal #GoBucks

Insider UK

Scottish tourism and hospitality sector 'still in survival mode'

Survey respondents call on the government to hold off on introducing visitor levies until economy recovers

Insider UK

Legislation to introduce visitor levy for overnight stays published at Holyrood

If passed, the new Bill will allow councils to levy a charge on overnight visitors

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi, Neymar and protests at PSG’s serially underachieving superstars

In today’s Football Daily: Trouble in Paris, Erling Haaland and Chelsea fears

The Independent UK

Oldest tartan in Scotland to go on public display for first time

The Glen Affric tartan, which is thought to date to between 1500 and 1600, will go on display at V&A Dundee next month.

The Independent UK

Slovenia band Laibach concert in Ukraine canceled amid rift

A planned concert by Slovenia's popular bank Laibach in Ukraine next month has been cancelled after the group angered Ukrainians by remarks interpreted to suggest that Kiyv was a client state fighting a war for its Western masters

Insider UK

Small producers 'could get year's grace period' from Deposit Return Scheme

Meanwhile, Scottish tourism body challenges next first minister to halt potential drinks advertising ban

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