Traditional wine-producing countries are being squeezed by heat, drought and fires. At the same time, improved growing techniques, hybrid grapes and a warmer climate mean wine can be produced in more and more places. “We may have saved wine for humanity,” says Mike Juergens, who has started growing grapes in the Himalayas.
BusinessBulgaria has summoned the Russian ambassador over attacks on ships off the coast of the NATO member. Russia will, of course, deny any involvement, says defense expert Johan Huovinen.
WorldClear signs of progress on a new minority law in Ukraine have paved the way for broader negotiations on EU membership.
ConflictsTraditional wine-growing countries are being squeezed by heat, drought and fires. At the same time, improved cultivation techniques, hybrid grapes and a warmer climate mean wine can be produced in more and more places. “We may have saved wine for humanity,” says Mike Juergens, who has started growing grapes in the Himalayas.
BusinessMoldova is naming a new power line after US President Donald Trump, following an American proposal.
World politicsIt would be harder for everyone to veto decisions, and new members would have less power. That is how the European Commission wants to make it easier to expand the union. But the proposal is already facing significant resistance.
WorldA passenger bus and a checkpoint have been attacked on the Moldova-Ukraine border, Moldova’s border police announced.
ConflictsFive Russian missiles and drones have violated Moldovan airspace in attacks on Ukraine overnight Saturday, writes Moldovan President Maia Sandu on X.
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