The world of wine has moved beyond binary thinking – just think about all those shades of rosé out there. But viticulturists in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate have also called on all the non-binary people in the industry and all lesbian, gay,…
Couples who rescheduled their weddings now grappling with inflation
When Evan Cooperman and Rachel Ambrozewski got engaged in October 2019, in true Chicago style, the couple made no little plans: an elopement to a resort in Bali in June 2020, followed by a stateside wedding at the Michelin-starred, and now shuttered, B…
Political newcomer set to oust Slovenia’s right-wing premier
Janez Janša, the right-wing nationalist prime minister of Slovenia, looks to have lost his bid for re-election to an upstart green-liberal opposition party led by political newcomer Robert Golob, according to preliminary results. Golob’s Freedom Moveme…
Macron looks ahead to historic second term as Le Pen concedes defeat
French President Emmanuel Macron looks ahead to governing in a “benevolent and respectful way,” he promised supporters, after defeating far-right rival Marine Le Pen in a run-off vote on Sunday. Macron acknowledged France is “deep in doubt and division…
Macron says ‘difficult’ years lie ahead for France
Emmanuel Macron has warned of tough times ahead after securing victory in the French presidential elections. “I’m aware that this vote puts me under obligation for the years ahead,” the re-elected president told a crowd of supporters gathered near the …
German chancellor first foreign leader to call Macron
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was the first foreign leader to call French President Emmanuel Macron after his election win on Sunday, according to Scholz’s office. Scholz personally congratulated Macron on his victory in a telephone conversation in the…
Draghi says Macron’s win is ‘wonderful news for the whole of Europe’
Italian leaders congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron shortly after forecasts indicated he had won a second term in office and his far-right rival conceded. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi described the win as “wonderful news for the whole…
German Chancellor Scholz says Macron win is sign of Europe’s strength
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s re-election to a second term as a sign of people’s commitment to Europe. “Félicitations, congratulations, dear President @EmmanuelMacron,” Scholz tweeted. “Your voters have also …
Political newcomer set to oust Slovenia’s right-wing premier
Janez Janša, the right-wing nationalist prime minister of Slovenia, looks to have lost his bid for re-election to an upstart green-liberal opposition party led by political newcomer Robert Golob, according to preliminary results. Golob’s Freedom Moveme…
Exit polls: Slovenia’s nationalist PM defeated in parliamentary vote
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša, a right-wing nationalist, appears to have lost his bid for re-election to a newly formed green-liberal opposition party, projections showed. Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement garnered 36% of Sunday’s parliamentary vo…