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World's largest electric passenger ferry to sail Baltic green corridor

An initiative designed to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of maritime transport in the Gulf of Finland is set to have the world's largest electric passenger-car ferry among its fleet. Operator Viking Line has unveiled the first details of its …

Join UP!™ strengthens its positions in Europe with a new holding company registered in Estonia

As part of its strategic development in Europe, the international travel brand Join UP!™, currently operating in nine markets, transitions to a holding company structure. The newly established JOIN UP! HOLDING OÜ, registered in Estonia, has become an owner …

Capitalica Asset Management launches Verde expansion – investing over 70 million euros to build the greenest business ...

Capitalica Asset Management, a licensed investment management company, is reinforcing its long-term growth strategy in Latvia by investing over 70 million euros into the development of the third and fourth stages of the Verde office complex – buildings C …

Rail Baltica still at risk of not arriving on time

Central Station Two months ago, the company ‘Eiropas Dzelzceļa Līnijas (EDzL)’, which is implementing the project in Latvia, announced that it would resume construction work on the Riga Central Station building. Activity can be observed from time to time …

With less than two weeks to go until a NATO summit in The Hague, European allies are divided over whether and how ...

Tensions within NATO could soon reach a breaking point as countries in Southern and Western Europe, thousands of kilometres from Moscow, resist efforts from Eastern European countries — and pressure from US President Donald Trump — to raise their military …

Lithuanian minister says he won't seek EU funding for Rail Baltica link to Vilnius

Belarus border migration crisis is a 'criminal business,' says Latvian border guard

Since 2021, irregular migrants from Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere have been crossing the EU's border in high numbers via Poland, Latvia and Lithuania. At the moment, the situation is escalating. The number of migrants attempting to cross into …

Latvia does quite well on limiting severe deprivation among young people

Yet despite not being among the EU's richest countries, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all do much better than the EU average. To view this resource, we need your consent to the use of cookies. Accept "Third-party" …

Baltic CO2 storage project gets EU funding

The European Commission has signed a grant agreement with Lithuanian liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operator KN Energies (KN) for technical and commercial studies for a future CO2 terminal in Klaipėda, Lithuania. FSRU Independence; Source: Höegh Evi, …

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, Tsikhanouskaya says

Published on 13/06/2025 - 8:57 GMT+2 “Ask your intelligence, what is Russia planning this summer in Belarus?” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Lithuania on 2 June. Addressing a group of nine NATO member countries in eastern and central Europe, Ukraine’s …

Frontline report: Sweden to confront Russia’s shadow fleet in Baltic—100 Gripens on alert

Today, there are interesting updates from the Baltic Sea. Here, being one of the most targeted countries in the area by Russian sabotage acts, Sweden decided to act decisively. As one of the newest NATO members and having the largest Baltic coastline, …

Europe Can Bypass Trump to Hit Putin's Oil Empire: Kallas

The European Union may not need the Trump administration's support for its proposal to lower a price cap on Russian oil, the bloc's foreign policy chief has said. The comments by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas followed Brussels' latest …

Nato secretary general says Europe needs to ‘ramp up defence spending’ as foreign ministers meet in Rome – as it ...

We're safe now, but not in three-five years, Nato's Rutte warns as he urges Europe to ramp up spending, productionMeanwhile in Rome, the leaders taking part in the Weimar+ meeting took part in a press conference summing up their talks. Nato …

EU could impose Russian oil price cap without US support, Kallas says

The European Union can impose an additional price cap on Russian oil without U.S. support, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said at the Brussels Forum on June 11. "If you think about the oil going through the channels, it's mostly Europe, it…

NATO Chief Warns of Future Insecurity, Urges Europe to Boost Defence Spending and Industrial Output

27NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that while Europe is secure today, the continent may face serious security risks within the next three to five years if it does not significantly increase defence spending and production capacity. Speaking at …

Inside a new Cold War brewing in an Eastern European capital

How decades of geopolitical conflict between Latvia and Russia have resulted in an internal crisis for the young Russian-speaking minority in Riga. June 12, 2025 - Athan Yanos - Articles and Commentary People walking by in the old town of Riga. Photo: …

Korniyenko: Ukraine could join EU alongside Balkan states as part of single accession package

First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Korniyenko believes it is possible for Ukraine to join the European Union as part of a "package" together with Balkan countries that have long been on the path toward EU accession. He said this …

Why green energy independence is key to Europe’s innovation ecosystems

For years, Europe’s energy strategy focused mainly on logistics and price, relying on cheap imports to sustain its industrial base. But recent crises have exposed the risks of this approach. Import dependencies have left Europe vulnerable to external …

Mintis Gin expands Baltics footprint

Gin brand Mintis has partnered with distributor Henkell Freixenet Baltic to launch its products in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Mintis Gin makes its debut in three Baltic countries with Henkell Freixenet The new exclusive distribution agreement with the …

Legislature Restores $40 Million for LGBTQ+ Health Equity Programs in State Budget

California LGBTQ+ Leaders Call on Governor Newsom to Maintain Health Equity Funding in Final Budget Agreement SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Health Equity Coalition strongly commends the State …

Stow, MA Select Board Sends Request to State Leaders to Issue a Proclamation to Support Democracy

Town that sent Minutemen to the Battle of Concord-Lexington calls on State to take action to protect democracy STOW, MA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine …

Disrupted flight compensation has lost a third of its purchasing power

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the EU considers tightening eligibility criteria under the EU261 regulation, flight compensation company Skycop warns that current compensation amounts have lost at least a third of their real …

Special Briefing: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program

Ross Harrison Senior Fellow In what appears to be a bold attempt to cripple Iran’s nuclear program in its June 13 attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities across the country, Israel seems to be applying tactics drawn from its 2024 playbook for …

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings Appointed to Board of Foundation for Youth and Economic Development

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings joins FYED Board to expand youth justice, economic access, and equity programs across Miami-Dade. MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development for Miami-Dade’s youth and …

Leaving California Launches New Community Skool Platform to Support Californians Seeking a Fresh Start

Riots, fires, cost of living, and lower quality of life have pushed many over the edge ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leaving California, the nation’s leading relocation movement for Californians seeking a better life …

In NCLA Amicus Win, Supreme Court Revives Innocent Family’s Suit over FBI’s Wrong-House Raid

Washington, DC, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ dismissal of Martin v. United States, an Atlanta family’s Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) suit against the government …

OSCE workshop in Kazakhstan advances national training strategy on cybercrime and electronic evidence

To support Kazakhstan in strengthening its response to cybercrime, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in partnership with the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, held a two-day workshop in Astana on 12 and 13 June. The event focused on developing a …

De Marbella a la Corte Suprema: Artista Julian Raven Presenta Petición de Emergencia en Medio de la Crisis Smithsonian

From Marbella to the U.S. Supreme Court: Artist Julian Raven Files Emergency Petition Amid Smithsonian Crisis MARBELLA, MALAGA, SPAIN, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El artista Americano Julian Raven, de nacimiento británico, criado en …

Leadership Expert William B. Gilmore Announces the Release of Leadership: The Path to Success

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- William B. Gilmore, MRCP, MPA, a seasoned leader with decades of experience transforming public and private sector organizations, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of …

Team Select Home Care Champions the Family CNA Model in National Whitepaper

Team Select contributes to national whitepaper advocating for Medicaid-supported Family CNA programs to address workforce gaps and improved care. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Team Select Home Care is proud to …

Wrecking Ball in the Water: Fishermen, Environmental Groups Seek Injunction to Stop Empire Wind Project

Fishermen and environmental groups file for injunction to stop Empire Wind, citing marine harm, legal violations and foreign control by Norway's Equinor. TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wrecking Ball in the …

TGTE Human Rights Minister Sent an Open Letter to Canadian Prime Minister

To congratulate the appointment of the Honorable Gary Anandasangaree as Minister of Public Safety COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam's Minister for Human Rights Mrs. Thushani …

Emergency Petition Targets Smithsonian’s Legal Contradictions: Is It Government or Independent? SCOTUS Must Decide

Raven to Supreme Court: End the Smithsonian’s Legal Ambiguity That Shields It from Both Accountability and the Constitution WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artist, author, and constitutional petitioner Julian …

Announcing GROWING COSTS OF U.S. HEALTH CARE Corporate Power vs. Human Rights, Is Reform Finally Within Reach?

The exorbitant cost of U.S. Health Care continues as a major problem. This book highlights the solution: Medicare for All with National Health Insurance. FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, WA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The high costs of …

Support for strategic planning and sustainable water resources management: meeting of the Tobol-Torgay Basin Council in ...

On 26 May 2025, in Kostanay, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana facilitated the first meeting of the Tobol-Torgay Basin Council this year, dedicated to integrated water resources management and water conservation strategies. As part of a multi-year …

RINO Removal Project and GatorPAC Join Forces to Advance America First Agenda

RRP and GatorPAC unite to expose RINOs, empower grassroots activists, and restore citizen leadership through education, tech, and veteran-backed reform. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) is …

ABC: Trump Administration Fails To Rescind Biden’s Anti-Merit Labor Mandate

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Builders and Contractors today responded to the announcement from the Office of Management and Budget that President Donald Trump’s administration will continue to enforce former President Joe Biden’ …

Practitioners Call for Better EU Regulation and Implementation

European CSO Network to Present New Paper at European Sustainable Industry Summit in Mechelen, Belgium this June 2025. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO) Network, convened by …

Acrow Bridge Installed to Improve Access to Mine Development Project Site in Santa Cruz County, Arizona

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today one of its modular steel bridges has been installed to access a mining site under development in the Patagonia Mountains …