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The European Union aims to double deliveries of large-caliber ammunition to Ukraine

Main image: Chairman of the European Union's Military Committee, Robert Brieger, addresses reporters after EU defence chiefs meeting, Brussels, Belgium, Thursday, May 15, 2025 EBU   The head of the European Union Military Committee, Robert Brieger, …

The politics of Palestine in European Union

In a very telling post on X, French President Emmanuel Macron on April 11, 2025 wrote - “Here is France’s position—it is clear: Yes to peace. Yes to Israel’s security. Yes to a Palestinian state without Hamas”, calling for a resolution of the conflict and …

Belgium reaffirms support for the development of Armenia-EU relations

Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Wever at the European Political Community Summit. The interlocutors discussed issues on the agenda of Armenia-Belgium cooperation, emphasizing the …

Malta has lowest murder rate in EU

Malta has the lowest murder rate in the European Union, according to a new study that suggest the country had its safest ever year in terms of homicides in 2023. Recently published Eurostat data found Malta had a murder rate of 0.37 per 100,000 people.  …

Belgium leads corruption probe against NATO procurement officials

The country is heading up an investigation into suspected bribery and money laundering activities tied to... The country is heading up an investigation into suspected bribery and money laundering activities tied to employees of the world’s largest military …

What Britain and the EU may discuss at Monday summit

FILE PHOTO: British and EU flags hang on the day of the meeting of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Brussels, Belgium October 2, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman LONDON - British Prime Minister …

Two-thirds of military aid to Ukraine flows back to Belgian companies

The federal council of ministers has on Friday approved the Belgian military aid package to Ukraine for 2025, worth one billion euros in total. About two-thirds of the military aid, 645 million euros, should flow back to Belgian companies. The Belgian …

Google, Amazon, X, Microsoft Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under EU Privacy Law

Image: Uliana/Adobe Stock European regulators have ruled that the consent mechanism used for tracking-based advertising by companies like Google, Amazon, X (formerly Twitter), and Microsoft violates the General Data Protection Regulation. Specifically, …

Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever reaffirmed his country’s support for the development of Armenia-EU relations

Crime Bosses In the EU Just Figured Out Stealing Crypto Is Insanely Easy

France and other EU countries are being hit by a spate of kidnapping and extortion attempts, specifically against cryptocurrency firms and owners, prompting calls for governmental protection of industry figures. Authorities believe these attempts are part …

IAB Europe Data Consent Framework Ruled Illegal By Belgian Court

The IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) used as the foundation for most online advertising is illegal in the EU, the Belgian Court of Appeal has ruled. The court found this week that the technology that supports online ads violates …

How could the EU ban Russian gas?

The European Commission will next month propose legal measures to fully phase out the EU's Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, and ban spot contracts with Russia by the end of this year. Here's how that could work. How will the EU ban Russian …

At 50th anniversary celebration: EU Ambassador counts achievements of pr...

The ceremony at the EU office in Yaounde was organised May 9. The EU, also known as Team Europe, comprises countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, and Belgium.  It was attended by the Minister of External Relations, Mbella Mbella; Minister of Housing and …

EU Court Rebukes Von der Leyen Over Pfizer Texts, MEPs Demand Inquiry and Accountability

European Commission President found to have violated transparency law, intensifying pressure from MEPs calling for political consequences and a full corruption inquiry. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that European …

Fake ‘Anti-Fascists’ Are the Militant Wing of EU Cancel Culture

Recent attempts to censor conservative views in Brussels confirm that the militant threat to free speech today comes not from the ‘far right,’ but from the fake ‘anti-fascists’ of the left. And that these relatively few activists can only succeed because …

MCC Chairman Urges Belgian Prime Minister to Step Up against Censorship

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever Balázs Orbán, chairman of the board of trustees of Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), wrote a letter to the Belgian Prime Minister, because he believes that attempts are being made to once again prevent their …

Belgium cuts work visa processing time to 15 days for skilled foreign workers 

The Flemish government in Belgium has introduced a major immigration reform that reduces work authorisation processing time for highly skilled foreign workers to just 15 calendar days from the previous 1 to 2.5 months. Effective immediately, skilled …

How can the EU ban Russian Gas?

Next month, the European Commission will propose legal measures that will phase out EU gas imports from Russia by 2027 and prohibit spot contracts with Russia before the end this year. This is how it could work. How will the EU ban Russian gas? Legally, …

Poland no longer ranked worst country in EU for LGBT+ people

Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

Abraham House and Sol Rashidi Launch Global Human-Centered AI Initiative to Prepare Workforce for the Future

Guided by Sol Rashidi, Abraham House launches a people-first AI framework to uplift dignity, purpose, and human potential in the age of disruption. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the growing disruption …

Pej Vahdat and Shomit James to Co-Host New Series Spotlighting American Made Medical Manufacturing

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed actor Pej Vahdat and entrepreneur Shomit James will co-host a bold new television series that brings the spotlight to medical device manufacturers operating right here in …

International observers to Romania’s repeat presidential election second round to hold press conference on Monday

BUCHAREST, 16 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the second round of the repeat presidential election in Romania. What: A press conference of the international election observation …

Physician Reveals Concerning Trend in Health Care Pricing and What Can Be Done About It

IA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Surveys show most doctors are increasingly concerned about a trend in health care pricing; patients being charged more for the same service, depending on where they go. And most don’t even …

Conviction of independent election monitor in Russia undermines human rights and democratic standards, OSCE human rights ...

WARSAW, 15 May 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses serious concern following the conviction and sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the independent Russian election monitoring group Golos, to …

National Association of Friendship Centres Extends Congratulations to Newly Appointed Federal Cabinet

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) extends its congratulations to the newly appointed federal Cabinet. We recognize the significant responsibility entrusted to each Minister in shaping …

L’Association nationale des centres d’amitié exprime ses félicitations au nouveau gouvernement fédéral

OTTAWA, Ontario, 16 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L’Association nationale des centres d’amitié (ANCA) exprime ses félicitations au nouveau gouvernement fédéral. Nous reconnaissons le rôle important qui incombe à chaque ministre dans l’élaboration des …

U.S. Ammunition Market Set to Reach $9.05 Billion by 2028 – Explore Key Insights!

Delray Beach, FL, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "US Ammunition Market by Application ((Defense (Military, Homeland Security), Civil & Commercial (Sporting, Hunting, Self Defense, Others)), Caliber (Small, Medium, Large), Others)- …

International election observers to Poland’s presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

WARSAW, 16 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the presidential election in Poland. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the presidential …

With the support of the European Union, OSCE completes “Tactical Field Capacity Building” course for Tajik Border Troops ...

Under Phase 3 of the European Union (EU)-funded “Stabilization of Tajikistan's Southern Border Region with Afghanistan” project, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe concluded its third “Tactical Field Capacity Building” course for Tajik Border Troops …

From Freedom to Fraud: AI and the Rise of Kleptocracy

Exposing the Machine | The New Book by Duncan Exposes the Digital Theft, Unmasking the Role of Artificial Intelligence in America’s Deepening Kleptocracy WINSTON SALEM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From Freedom to Fraud: …

HK Refurbished Stock ouvre l’accès aux smartphones reconditionnés premium pour les grossistes latinos

Les grossistes latinos accèdent à des smartphones reconditionnés premium via Hong Kong, avec un approvisionnement stable et sans droits. FRANCE, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En réponse à l’évolution des dynamiques commerciales mondiales et à la …

Newly Released Book Four Feet Small Confronts the British Justice System with Unflinching Honesty

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now available to readers everywhere, Four Feet Small by Billy Bean is not an attempt at sensationalism—it is a documented reckoning. What began as a personal fight for dignity and protection …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

U.S. AIR FORCE RESERVE COL. DR. JOSH MCCONKEY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR NORTH CAROLINA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Air Force Reserve Colonel, physician, conservative leader, and author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book ‘Be The Weight Behind The Spear,’ Dr. Josh McConkey officially announced …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …