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EU Praises Greece’s RRF Progress as Revised Recovery Plan Nears Completion

The progress of Greece’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), the challenges faced during its implementation, and the lessons learned from the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) were the focus of discussions in Athens this week, as part of a …

Hungary blocks EU military aid to Armenia

Hungary has blocked the European Union (EU) from providing an additional 20 million euros in “non-lethal” military aid to Armenia through the European Peace Facility (EPF). All EU countries except Hungary backed the proposal by EU foreign policy chief Kaja …

Brussels wants puppet government in Hungary, says Hungarian government

A Budapest visit by the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) “is part of a pact” between opposition Tisza Party and Brussels, an official of the ministry of EU affairs said on Wednesday, adding that Brussels …

Brexit costs and red tape denying NHS cancer patients life-saving drugs, report finds

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EU Green Week 2025 conference – register now!

This year's theme is 'Circular solutions for a competitive EU', focusing on how Europe can shift to more circular and sustainable models. Join us in Brussels from 3-5 June for EU Green Week, themed 'Circular solutions for a competitive EU…

Gov’t submits plans on maritime use after falling foul of EU rules

ENVIRONMENT A fishing boat sails near the shores of Asprovalta, June 12, 2018. [Alexandros Avramidis/Reuters] The government has submitted plans to the EU setting out how it will organize maritime activities such as fishing, tourism and offshore energy …

Republika Srpska president not afraid of EU sanctions over May 9 visit to Moscow

BELGRADE, April 17. /TASS/. Republika Srpska (one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's entities) President Milorad Dodik said that he is not afraid of EU sanctions because of his visit to Moscow on May 9 at the invitation of Russian leader Vladimir …

Enlargement Commissioner expects pro-EU, pro reform govt in Serbia

Brussels, 16 April - European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos expects Serbia's incoming government to be pro-European and in favour of reforms. She believes several countries, including Ukraine and Moldova, could join the EU before 2030. The …

Brussels rolls out plan to boost sustainable products in the EU

Commission proposes to frontload elements of the Pact on Migration and Asylum as well as a first EU list of safe ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Apr 2025 Today, the Commission is proposing to accelerate the implementation of certain aspects of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted last year and due to enter into application in June 2026.

‘Huaweigate’ Underscores EU Transparency Woes Enabling Noxious Corporate Influence

Huawei has dismissed two employees and suspended a third over their potential participation in the European Parliament’s latest corruption scandal. While these workers’ identities remain undisclosed, a Huawei lobbyist, senior executive and procurement …

Baku holds the cards: Expert analyzes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks and Pashinyan’s diplomatic games

By Asif Aydinly As tensions continue to simmer in the South Caucasus, Armenia’s ambiguous position between East and West and Azerbaijan’s growing geopolitical clout are reshaping the regional order. In this exclusive interview with News.Az, Russian …

'The West as We Knew it No Longer Exists' Says EU Boss in Dig at Trump's Bid to Remake the World

The “end of history” is over and Europe is experiencing a “transatlantic crisis”, says Ursula von der Leyen, former Angela Merkel acolyte turned European Commission supremo. “Another, new European Union” is needed to shape the “new world order” emerging …

EU Trader Traxys Accused of Financing War in Eastern Congo Through Conflict Minerals

Brussels – April 15, 2025: A new investigation by the NGO Global Witness has raised serious questions about the European Union’s responsibility in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The report reveals that Traxys, a Luxembourg- …

EU draws lessons from China clashes as it faces off against US under Donald Trump

Washington mounted a pressure campaign to ensure EU countries did not waver under a counter campaign from Beijing to vote down Brussels’ proposed tariffs. Chinese officials were dangling the carrot of lucrative investments for those opposing the duties, as …

EU bans use of AI-based software in online meetings

The European Commission (EC) has unexpectedly banned the use of AI-powered virtual assistants during online meetings, despite the growing popularity of such tools among entrepreneurs, businesses, and consumers, Azernews reports. According to Politico, a …

world Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday (April 19) for Easter, but Kyiv said Russian forces continued artillery fire and called instead for an extended true halt to hostilities. Ukrainian President …

EU lists seven 'safe' countries of origin, tightening asylum rules

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Wednesday published a list of seven countries it considers "safe", in a bid to speed up migrant returns by making it harder for citizens of those nations to claim asylum in the bloc. "Many Member …

Europe’s Business Leaders Have Had Enough

Europe’s business elite rarely ventures into the political arena. That changed when Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury giant LVMH and Europe’s wealthiest man, broke his silence at a Paris shareholder meeting. His sharp critique of the European Union’s handling …

Edoc Service Celebrates Ohio Senate Bill 33: A Milestone for Digital Labor Law Posters with Ohio Governor Mike Dewine

Ohio Senate Bill 33 signed into law now allows businesses to display mandatory labor law posters electronically, streamlining compliance for modern workplaces. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edoc Service, a …

Sydney to Melbourne vs Sydney to Brisbane: The True Cost of Moving House in 2025

With the election nearing, housing affordability is a top issue. Zoom Removals compares the real costs of moving from Sydney to Melbourne vs Brisbane in 2025. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zoom Removals Releases New …

Experts Examine the Power of Corporate Governance in Combating Modern Slavery

The virtual discussion will address the critical role corporations play in preventing and addressing human trafficking. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum Working Group on Human …

TWO KAUFMAN LEGAL GROUP ATTORNEYS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boutique political and government law firm Kaufman Legal Group announced that Principal Stephen Kaufman and Attorney Gary Winuk have been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as …

First 5 California Unveils Bold 2025–2028 Strategic Plan Centered on Equity, Innovation, and Systems Change

First 5 California announces the release of a new Strategic Plan for 2025–28, laying out a bold, equity-centered roadmap to transform early childhood systems. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California …

NYC Fire Marshals Ramp Up Restaurant Inspections Ahead of Summer

New York City fire marshals are intensifying inspections of commercial kitchen fire safety systems across NYC. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York City fire marshals are intensifying inspections of …

Vietnamese American Communities to Host Historic 50th Black April Memorial Commemoration in Washington, D.C.

Marking 50 years of resilience and remembrance, the Vietnamese diaspora rallies in Washington, D.C. for freedom, justice, and human dignity. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, …

AMMWEC Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, A Champion of Interfaith Dialogue

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at …

Montana Governor Signs Right to Compute Act into Law

Montana becomes first state to pass the Right to Compute Act, securing citizens' rights to own, access, and use computational resources and AI tools. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 17, 2025, Montana …

CLAY RISEN & RUSSELL SHORTO JOIN SHAKE IT OFF ... LIVE

Tune in for an Engaging Historical Discussion with Two Renowned Authors NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us on AM970 radio on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 7-9 PM (ET) as SHAKE IT OFF WITH MERT & …

LifeScienceHistory.com Releases Cartoon Illustrating 'The NIH and U.S. Healthcare in Crisis'

A special cartoon illustrates the current healthcare crisis facing the nation. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LifeScienceHistory.com, where history is made daily announces the release of its newest cartoon: “The …

A Light of Unity Has Returned to the Heavens

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global charitable organisation The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF Earth) stands today in solemn remembrance and profound gratitude as they honour the life and legacy of their …

Prison Fellowship’s Statement on the Appointment of William ‘Billy’ Marshall III as Director of Federal Bureau of ...

Washington, D.C., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the …

UAV Corp. to Launch Inflation Test of SA-70 Airship This Week—A Gateway to High-Value Government and Defense Contracts

WEWAHITCHKA, Fla., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UAV Corp. (OTC: UMAV) announced today that its subsidiary, Skyborne Technology, will conduct a scheduled inflation test of its DART SA-70 airship on April 24, 2025, at the company’s Wewahitchka facility …

National Association of Friendship Centres Attends UNPFII 24th Session to Amplify Indigenous Voices

OTTAWA, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is proud to announce its participation in the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York. This year, the NAFC …

L’Association nationale des centres d’amitié participe à la 24e session de l’Instance permanente des Nations unies sur ...

OTTAWA, 21 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L’Association nationale des centres d’amitié (ANCA) est fière d’annoncer sa participation à la 24e session de l’Instance permanente des Nations Unies sur les questions autochtones (IPNUQA) à New York. Cette année, l …

Former CIA Advisor Reveals the Domestic Supply Chain Hidden Beneath U.S. Soil

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With global supply chains under pressure and tensions rising over control of critical materials, former CIA advisor Jim Rickards says the solution doesn’t lie in foreign partnerships, high-tech breakthroughs, …

Built for a Crisis: Jim Rickards Reveals the Hidden National Resource Created for America’s Worst-Case Scenario

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to former CIA advisor and national security strategist Jim Rickards, a powerful resource built into the fabric of U.S. law was never designed for ordinary times. It was created for a moment like this …

Dormant Since the 1800s, a Single Line of U.S. Law May Be the Key to America’s Next Economic Chapter

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to former CIA advisor and global financial strategist Jim Rickards, one of the most consequential laws in American history has never been repealed, rewritten—or used. That may be about to change. …

The Law That Time Forgot: Former Intelligence Insider Says 19th-Century Policy May Hold the Key to America’s Next Great ...

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tucked away in the dusty corners of America’s legal archives is a piece of legislation that few have read, fewer have questioned—and almost no one has acted on. Until now. According to Jim Rickards, former CIA …