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Lithuania culture minister resigns just after one week in office

(MENAFN) Lithuania’s culture minister, Ignotas Adomavicius, resigned after just one week in office following controversy over his comments on Crimea. During an interview with a news agency on Thursday, Adomavicius initially refused to answer when...

In Madrid and Melilla, NATO Parliamentarians Spotlight Shared Security Challenges on Europe’s Southern Flank

01 October 2025 Security on the Southern Flank is inseparable from that of the entire Alliance: challenges such as migration, terrorism and instability in NATO’s neighbourhood impact all Allies and demand collective responses. In a visit to Madrid...

CLEAR+ Enrollment Now Available to More International Travelers for Seamless Airport Journeys

NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the expansion of CLEAR+ enrollment, enabling travelers from 40 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to join CLEAR+ and enjoy a...

Macron Warns of Drone Threats

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron issued a strong warning on Thursday regarding unauthorized drone activity in European skies. Speaking during the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Macron declared that drones encroaching...

Macron Threatens to Shoot Down Drones Infringing on European Skies

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stark warning Thursday, declaring that drones infringing on European airspace "can be destroyed," as leaders deliberate over responses to recent suspected Russian violations. Speaking at the...

Germany Clinches FIBA EuroBasket Title

(MENAFN) Germany were crowned FIBA EuroBasket champions following an 88-83 triumph against Türkiye on Sunday. The gripping encounter at Arena Riga featured two unbeaten national teams, with Türkiye’s Alperen Sengun emerging as the leading scorer...

Turkey defeats Greece in easy win to EuroBasket 2025 final

(MENAFN) Türkiye secured a commanding 94-68 victory over Greece on Friday, earning a spot in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 final. The Turkish team dominated from the start, carrying a 49-31 lead into halftime at Arena Riga in Latvia. Ercan Osmani led...

Market expectations match rise of eurozone annual inflation

(MENAFN) Consumer prices in the eurozone increased by 2.2% year-on-year in September, up from 2% in August, according to preliminary estimates, as stated by reports. The rise matched market expectations and remained slightly above the European...

Euro Zone Posts 2.2 Percent Rise in September Inflation

(MENAFN) Consumer inflation across the euro zone accelerated slightly to 2.2% in September from 2.0% in August, according to a preliminary estimate published Wednesday by Eurostat. The figure came in line with analyst projections and stayed above...

5G Rivalry Escalates Between U.S., China

(MENAFN) The race for 5G dominance between the US and China has sharpened as both countries gear up for the next-generation 6G technology. The United States was the first to roll out 5G in 2018, with its four major telecom carriers launching the...

Belgium Finds 90 Percent of Drone Flights Illegal in 2024

(MENAFN) Nearly 90% of drone flights detected in Belgium’s most sensitive airspaces last year were unauthorized, local reports revealed on Tuesday. According to the Belgian air traffic authority Skeyes, more than 31,000 drone movements were...

Peat Market Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2025-2032 | Global Industry Analysis and Growth Outlook

The global peat market is evolving amid rising sustainability concerns, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Peat Market 2025-2032: Driving growth through...

Piero Cipollone: Digital euro: protecting our freedom, autonomy and security

Keynote speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Baltic digital euro conference “Payments & Policy in a Changing Environment” organised by Eesti Pank in cooperation with Latvijas Banka and Lietuvos bankas...

Germany secures FIBA EuroBasket 2025 title

(MENAFN) Germany secured the FIBA EuroBasket championship following an 88-83 win against Türkiye on Sunday in a thrilling final at Arena Riga. Both national teams entered the match undefeated, with Türkiye’s Alperen Sengun leading all scorers with...

EU Nations Discuss Developing Unified Anti-Drone Defense System

(MENAFN) In response to a surge in Russian air incursions, European Union countries held their inaugural discussions on Thursday to devise a unified anti-drone defense strategy. The meeting was marked by a strong push from European Commissioner...

Drone Sighting Forces Norwegian Flight to Change Course

(MENAFN) A Norwegian airline flight was diverted late Sunday following a reported drone sighting, just one week after Oslo airport experienced a three-hour closure due to a similar incident. The flight, en route from Oslo to Bardufoss in northern...

Canadian soldier goes missing while partaking in NATO operation

(MENAFN) A Canadian soldier has gone missing in Latvia while participating in a NATO operation, the Baltic nation’s armed forces confirmed Friday. "The National Armed Forces informs that confirmation has been received from the Canadian Forces...

Canadian Troop Disappears During NATO Deployment

(MENAFN) A member of the Canadian military has disappeared while participating in a NATO operation in Latvia, according to an announcement made Friday by the Baltic country's defense forces. "The National Armed Forces informs that confirmation has...

Analysis Explores Honey, Strontium Isotopes to Determine Geographic Origin

Determining the geographic source of agricultural products, such as honey, is important for international trade to help ensure food quality, avoid mislabeling, and enhance economic security. A study by researchers at Pacific Northwest National...

At the High-level Week in New York, Minister Fajon prioritised political solutions over military approaches

SLOVENIA, September 25 - Minister Fajon has traditionally participated in the debate on the Western Balkans. This year, the debate was hosted by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani as part of the Friends of the Western Balkans group. Minister...