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“I’m still trying to direct it”

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Almost 4 years ago, Steve Thomson won nearly 120 million euros at the Euromillions. A sum that made this 45-year-old mason even richer than footballer Harry Kane or singer Cheryl Cole, report our colleagues from the Sun. The man then promised to help his family, friends and the local community. “I live in a small … Read more

“Weird the atmosphere”, “We don’t bother you?”, “But what is that?” (video)

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Moment unlikely to say the least this Wednesday, during the clash of the knockout stages of the Champions League between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. Viewers watching the match were treated to an astonishing surprise at the very start of the second half, when music very much resembling that of a pornographic film replaced the … Read more

Top 5 highlights of the week in the transport sector in Africa

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(Ecofin Agency) – Every weekend, the Ecofin editorial team reminds you of the main news of the week in the African transport sector, as well as their implications. Angola: Emirati EDGE Group lands €1 billion contract to equip naval forces The Emirati conglomerate EDGE Group has signed a 1 billion euro agreement with Angola to … Read more

“It makes you wonder if he really realizes how rich he is”

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In 2012, Adrian Bayford’s life changed completely. That year, the Briton won 148 million pounds sterling, or 187 million euros, at EuroMillions. Since he won this astronomical sum, the man has never really stopped talking about him. Whether positively or negatively. Read also The nightmare continues for this Euromillions winner: his 15-year-old son between life … Read more

The Government allocates 52 million euros to increase university places in Medicine

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Medicine continues to be one of the most requested degrees among Spanish youth. Faced with such demand, the Ministry of Health has allocated 52 million euros to increase university places from the 26 public ones, to 35 at present and from 2 private ones to 11 current ones, with an increase in places in medical … Read more

Estonian Bolt announces $533 million of investments in Africa over the next two years

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(Ecofin Agency) – The VTC specialist claims more than 47 million customers, 900,000 drivers and more than a billion journeys in the seven African markets where it operates. Its new investments should generate more than 300,000 new jobs. Estonian mobility start-up Bolt announced on Thursday (February 16th) that it will invest 500 million euros ($533 … Read more