Political maneuver jeopardizes the prestige of Concours Mondial De Bruxelles — opinion
Wine competitions, ranking systems, and quality assessments for wines and other alcoholic beverages vary considerably in their relevance and influence.
On July 15, EU member state ambassadors in Coreper agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians by another year, until March 4, 2028. A few days later, the Council of the European Union formally approved the decision.
Kyiv is about to fill its most important embassy with another career politician. Reports this weeksay Yuliia Svyrydenko, dismissed as prime minister just days ago, is being lined up to replaceOlga Stefanishyna as ambassador to the United States. It's a familiar move — reshuffle apolitical ally into a soft landing abroad — and it's exactly the wrong instinct for this moment.