Ceuta and Melilla Customs Openings: Successful Goods Transit After Previous Setbacks
Following previous failed attempts, a truck carrying automotive parts crossed from Melilla to Morocco, and a van carrying refrigerators crossed from Ceuta, marking a potential step towards normalized goods traffic at Beni Enzar (Melilla) and Tarajal (Ceuta) border crossings, as part of a 2022 agreem...
Ceuta and Melilla Customs Openings: Successful Goods Transit After Previous Setbacks
Following previous failed attempts, a truck carrying automotive parts crossed from Melilla to Morocco, and a van carrying refrigerators crossed from Ceuta, marking a potential step towards normalized goods traffic at Beni Enzar (Melilla) and Tarajal (Ceuta) border crossings, as part of a 2022 agreem...
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40% Bias Score
Melilla's President Opposes Morocco Border Reopening, Citing Sovereignty Concerns
Melilla's president, Juan José Imbroda, strongly opposes the planned reopening of the commercial border with Morocco due to concerns that it would severely disadvantage Melilla's economy and cede sovereignty to Morocco, prompting legal and parliamentary challenges.
Melilla's President Opposes Morocco Border Reopening, Citing Sovereignty Concerns
Melilla's president, Juan José Imbroda, strongly opposes the planned reopening of the commercial border with Morocco due to concerns that it would severely disadvantage Melilla's economy and cede sovereignty to Morocco, prompting legal and parliamentary challenges.
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60% Bias Score
EU to Tax Cheap Chinese Imports to Combat Unsafe Goods
The EU plans to combat the surge in cheap goods from China entering the bloc through online platforms, proposing new taxes and fees to counter the rising number of unsafe products bypassing customs.
EU to Tax Cheap Chinese Imports to Combat Unsafe Goods
The EU plans to combat the surge in cheap goods from China entering the bloc through online platforms, proposing new taxes and fees to counter the rising number of unsafe products bypassing customs.
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48% Bias Score
Brexit Impacts World Cheese Awards
The 2023 World Cheese Awards in Portugal saw a Portuguese cheese win first prize, but British cheesemakers were unable to participate due to post-Brexit customs issues.
Brexit Impacts World Cheese Awards
The 2023 World Cheese Awards in Portugal saw a Portuguese cheese win first prize, but British cheesemakers were unable to participate due to post-Brexit customs issues.
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40% Bias Score
Britain's Post-Brexit Border Regime Enters Third Phase
Starting Friday, Britain's delayed third post-Brexit border phase mandates safety and security declarations for EU goods, impacting businesses after previous phases introduced certifications and physical checks, with smaller businesses facing greater challenges.
Britain's Post-Brexit Border Regime Enters Third Phase
Starting Friday, Britain's delayed third post-Brexit border phase mandates safety and security declarations for EU goods, impacting businesses after previous phases introduced certifications and physical checks, with smaller businesses facing greater challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Mersin Customs Bribery: 114 Arrests in Wide-Ranging Investigation
A large-scale bribery investigation in Mersin, Turkey's customs office resulted in the arrest of 114 people, including 34 customs officials; hidden cameras revealed a systematic bribery scheme where businesses paid customs officers for every transaction, with higher payments for irregular procedures...
Mersin Customs Bribery: 114 Arrests in Wide-Ranging Investigation
A large-scale bribery investigation in Mersin, Turkey's customs office resulted in the arrest of 114 people, including 34 customs officials; hidden cameras revealed a systematic bribery scheme where businesses paid customs officers for every transaction, with higher payments for irregular procedures...
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40% Bias Score
Brexit Customs Delays Crush British Cheesemakers' World Cheese Awards Dreams
Post-Brexit customs checks caused significant delays for British cheesemakers competing in the World Cheese Awards, highlighting the challenges faced by UK businesses after leaving the European Union.
Brexit Customs Delays Crush British Cheesemakers' World Cheese Awards Dreams
Post-Brexit customs checks caused significant delays for British cheesemakers competing in the World Cheese Awards, highlighting the challenges faced by UK businesses after leaving the European Union.
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40% Bias Score
Algeria Boosts Pharmaceutical Sector with Customs Support
A regional information day in Constantine highlights the importance of accurate customs information for pharmaceutical production and export in Algeria, showcasing government support measures and the perspectives of economic operators.
Algeria Boosts Pharmaceutical Sector with Customs Support
A regional information day in Constantine highlights the importance of accurate customs information for pharmaceutical production and export in Algeria, showcasing government support measures and the perspectives of economic operators.
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24% Bias Score