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The author wrote that the WTO has raised its forecast for the growth of global merchandise trade volume to 3.9% from the earlier 1.9%. It also adjusted the forecast for 2027 to 4.1%, compared to the 2.6% projected in March. As the author noted, the changes were primarily based on the growing... (translated)

The author of the entry stated that in the first half of 2026, the trade in goods essential for the development of AI technology increased by 67% compared to 2025. According to him, these goods accounted for 47% of the world trade growth in goods. #AI #handel #technologia #PL (translated)

The author wrote that according to WTO forecasts, Asia was expected to be the leader in goods trade growth this year: imports were to increase by 9.5%, and exports by 9.9%. They also pointed to the projected growth in Africa — imports by 8.9% and exports by 5.6% — as well as a decrease in exports from Europe by 0.1%. #handel #wzrost #Azja #AS #AF #EU (translated)

A deal has been reached with American President Donald Trump regarding diesel. Based on our discussions, we will supply part of that diesel to Turkey. Turkey intends to procure diesel as part of a controversial agreement between the United States and Russia, announced today by Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, according to Handelsblatt. #Turska #energija #dizel (translated)

The author wrote that the oldest known shipwreck in the central Mediterranean lies off the Maltese island of Gozo, near the town of Xlendi. The Phoenician trading ship likely sank in the 7th century BC and is located at a depth of 110 meters. He also described a drop from zero to 100 within 15 minutes. https://t.co/7gnGggFhnv #Gozo #Schiffswrack #Mittelmeer #MT (translated)

Martin Bos wrote that NOS, RTL, SBS, AD, and the regional newspapers, NRC-Handelsblad, Trouw, and the Volkskrant would remain silent. According to him, people would not know it without X, and that was the reason why they wanted to ban X. https://t.co/n0tTgAIuxl #media #vrijheidvanmeningsuiting #censuur (translated)

The author of the post wrote that for the first time in 36 years, Taiwan's surplus in goods trade with the USA exceeded that of China. He pointed out that behind this result was, among other things, a boom in artificial intelligence: the American AI infrastructure needed advanced semiconductors, and Taiwan was one of the key links in the supply chains. #Tajwan #handel #AI #TW #US #CN (translated)

Waldemar Hartmann wrote that the Left, the Greens, and the SPD had agreed on a compromise in Berlin regarding the expropriation of private property owners. He asked how parties that were part of state governments or, like the SPD, were part of the federal government could enter into such a compromise. Expropriation was a step towards state socialism, which had already been tested and failed, he stated. Furthermore, Hartmann urged Chancellor Merz to remove the SPD from the government and declared that appeals were useless. #Enteignung #Wohnungsbau #Politik (translated)

After the recent violent protests in France, extensive damage is reported, with mayors in major cities calling for a transparent investigation into the events, while President Macron promises to punish those who have committed violence and destruction. #Protester #Frankrike #Förstörelse (translated)

Shopping center operators are discussing the introduction of open Sundays to counteract the outflow of purchasing power due to neighboring shopping centers and online commerce, while in Austria's neighboring countries, some open shopping Sundays already exist. #Gewerbeimmobilien #Shoppingcenter #verkaufsoffeneSonntage (translated)

Joost Jansen wrote that he had Chat prepare a speech for Rob Jetten in response to serious riots in Amsterdam. The proposed text stated that violence against society was unacceptable, while demonstrating and expressing criticism were part of democracy. The speech proposed three measures: maintaining the rule of law, supporting victims and affected entrepreneurs, and investigating the causes of social tensions. The text also stated that researching those causes was no excuse for violence. The recovery of trust, according to the speech, would depend on consistent action and rules that applied to everyone. #Amsterdam #democratie #veiligheid (translated)

Manuel Ostermann warned that Germany could also be affected by developments in France and Great Britain. He wrote that many people were ignoring the visible problems there and asked how many warning signals were still needed. Ostermann expressed anger and sadness about the possibility that Germany could repeat mistakes and later experience irreversible consequences. He called for addressing grievances, asking uncomfortable questions, and taking action while changes were still possible. #Deutschland #Zukunft #Wachsamkeit (translated)

Edward Nordén wrote that Galeries Lafayette in Paris was more than a department store and that it was inaugurated at a time when Paris wanted to show that commerce could also represent civilization, architecture, and beauty. He noted that the department store had been looted the day before and described the incident as an expression of a time when civilization, according to him, was trying to unite with barbarism, while those in charge were free to act. https://t.co/IvEq3j8pji #Paris #Arkitektur #Civilisation (translated)

Christer Sfeir wrote that Gustav III made Marstrand a free port in 1775 to attract foreign ships, merchants, and capital. According to Sfeir, Jewish merchants and families also came to the island, despite the fact that Jews' opportunities to settle and practice their religion in Sweden were then severely limited. He stated that one of Sweden's early Jewish congregations emerged in Marstrand and that Jews in 1782 were allowed to use a vault in Fredriksborg as a synagogue. The vault, according to Sfeir, still exists today. He also wrote that the emigration began when the free port ended in 1794 and that many moved on to Gothenburg, where they became connected to the city's trade and community life. #Marstrand #Sverige #Historik (translated)

Our thoughts are with all the brave women and men who have been affected. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that a large fire had broken out in connection with "a serious incident" and that several people were injured. #Kanada #militärbas #explosion (translated)