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Sunbed wars: Greece tries to rein in beach chaos
Sunbed wars: Greece tries to rein in beach chaos
by  AFP

The waves of the Aegean Sea lap gently at the tables and chairs of two beach restaurants on Greece's Halkidiki peninsula. But after a wave of protests last summer by locals about bars and restaurants illegally covering beaches with sunbeds and tables, the Greek state is taking action.

Hot cocoa prices bring sweet profits, danger to Ecuador producers
Hot cocoa prices bring sweet profits, danger to Ecuador producers
by  AFP

Julia Avellan had been tempted to quit the cocoa business before prices unexpectedly exploded on the international market this year, bringing historic profits to Ecuador's farmers. Ecuador's main markets for cocoa are Indonesia, Malaysia, the United States, the Netherlands and Belgium.

China premier calls to 'oppose decoupling' at economic forum
China premier calls to 'oppose decoupling' at economic forum
by  AFP

China's premier called Tuesday for countries to "oppose decoupling", as economic tensions simmer between Beijing and the European Union, a key trading partner that is preparing to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles next month.

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