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Published on Jan 17, 2026

EU Weighs Fast-Track Entry for Ukraine With Limited Rights as Part of Peace Deal

The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine to join the European Union quickly as part of a potential peace deal with Russia, while withholding full membership rights until after extended transition periods, according to EU officials. The …

Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2026

Switzerland confirms full free movement for Croatian workers after quotas not reached

by croatiaweek January 15, 2026 in News Switzerland Switzerland has confirmed that Croatian nationals coming to work in the country will no longer be subject to quotas, after official figures showed that permit thresholds were not reached in 2025. …

Source: Croatia Week - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Switzerland Lifts Quotas for Croatian Workers, Granting Full Freedom of Movement

Croatian citizens travelling to Switzerland for work will no longer be subject to employment quotas, the Swiss government announced on Wednesday — a decision welcomed by Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MVEP). In a statement, the Swiss Federal …

Source: The Dubrovnik Times - Pending
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Robert Jenrick tears into Boris Johnson’s immigration policy saying it stuck “two fingers up” at Brexit voters

ROBERT Jenrick today takes aim at Boris Johnson – saying his immigration policy stuck “two fingers up” to voters. Over two million migrants moved to the UK between January 2021 to June 2024 in what has been dubbed the ‘Boriswave’. Sign up for the Politics …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on Jan 14, 2026

What is the untapped potential of the EU Single Market?

Prepared by Roberto Bernasconi, Naïm Cordemans, Vanessa Gunnella, Giacomo Pongetti and Lucia Quaglietti 1 Introduction The EU Single Market brings together 450 million people and 26 million businesses. It is one of the cornerstones of European integration, …

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Published on Jan 16, 2026

Nigerian passport gains ground: Visa rules every Nigerian traveller must know in 2026

Nigeria's international travel surged to 2.1 million departures in 2023 amid changing immigration rules Visa requirements tighten as Nigeria's passport improves, affecting travel plans across popular destinations UK, Canada, and US impose stricter …

Source: Legit News - Pending
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Switzerland is asking itself: Is 10 million people too many?

DAVOS – When the population in Davos surges next week during the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering, residents of the Swiss town will grit their teeth and suffer through the overcrowding, traffic chaos and disruption. After all, local stores, offices …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 15, 2026

Planned immigration crackdown by Bavaria's CSU slammed as 'propaganda'

Germany’s Christian Social Union party wants to dramatically tighten immigration rules and deport more refugees, but opposition lawmaker Clara Bünger tells The Local their proposals are not real solutions, and would do more harm than good. Under the …

Source: The Local - Germany - Neutral

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 13:33 GMT

EU, Mercosur Ink Landmark Free Trade Deal

(MENAFN) The European Union and Southern Common Market (Mercosur) finalized a landmark free trade pact Saturday in Asuncion, Paraguay, concluding a quarter-century negotiation marathon that delivers one of the planet's most expansive commercial …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 13:33 GMT

EU, S. American economic bloc Mercosur seal free trade deal on Saturday

(MENAFN) The European Union has finalized a long-negotiated free trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur, moving forward with the pact in spite of strong resistance from farmers and objections raised by several member states. European …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 13:32 GMT

EU to hold emergency session over Trump’s trade penalties

(MENAFN) European Union ambassadors from all 27 member states are preparing to hold an emergency session after US President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of escalating trade penalties against eight European NATO countries that have opposed what he has …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 13:33 GMT

EU sign controversial trade deal in Paraguay after 25 years of dialogue

(MENAFN) The European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc formally signed a long-awaited trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, ending 25 years of negotiations. The Mercosur bloc includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. European …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 13:32 GMT

Trump’s threat of Greenland tariffs triggers Nordic, EU backlash

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning to impose tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland has sparked immediate criticism from Nordic governments and major European leaders, prompting calls for a coordinated EU response and raising …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 09:34 GMT

EU Addresses West Bank Settlement Expansion

(MENAFN) The European Union on Friday urged Israel to immediately stop the E1 settlement initiative in the occupied West Bank, cautioning that recent measures to accelerate settlement growth endanger peace efforts and could destabilize the wider region. In …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 09:34 GMT

EU, Mercosur Forge Historic Trade Agreement

(MENAFN) The European Union and South America's Mercosur alliance formalized a landmark commercial pact Saturday in Paraguay, concluding a quarter-century of turbulent negotiations that survived government upheavals, farmer revolts, and fierce internal …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 09:33 GMT

Ireland urges EU to ban AI tools that create intimate images

(MENAFN) Ireland has been urged to use its upcoming leadership role within the European Union to press for changes to bloc-wide laws that would prohibit artificial intelligence systems capable of producing intimate images, according to official …

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Published on January 17, 2026 - 00:36 GMT

Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. Publishes The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11 and Power in U.S. Bankruptcies

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. has released his new non-fiction book, The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11, a compelling and eye-opening examination of how U.S. Chapter 11 …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 23:45 GMT

Main Street Economics Releases New Video Contrasting Socialism and Capitalism in Action

Illustrates Economic Outcomes Through Real-World Examples of Poland and Venezuela WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics, an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to educating Americans …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 21:31 GMT

First-Year 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar Realizes Record $4.5 Million at Public Auction

"Texas Gentleman" Specimen Shatters Benchmarks for Non-Gem Examples of America's First Dollar SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A significant milestone in the market for early American currency was …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Join Us Jan. 27 to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Event: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music

Livestream on 1/27 at 5:30 PM ET: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music will be at Paul Robeson House & Museum with UPenn’s MLK Symposium. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 17:47 GMT

Trauma and Justice: Why Clinical Pathways to Behavioral and Medical Healing Matter

JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Jersey is experiencing a significant increase in the number of individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have mental health challenges, reflecting broader …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Commends CPUC for Approving Verizon–Frontier Transaction

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its decision to approve Verizon Communications’ acquisition of …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 15:57 GMT

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Commends CPUC for Approving Verizon–Frontier Transaction

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its decision to approve Verizon Communications’ acquisition …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

LogiCoy to Showcase Advanced PDMP Solutions at the 2026 ASAP Annual Conference

LogiCoy to Showcase Advanced PDMP Solutions at the 2026 ASAP Annual Conference GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LogiCoy, Inc., a leader in healthcare integration and prescription monitoring technology, is proud …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Vermont Bill Establishes Statewide Task Force to Scientifically Evaluate Unidentified Aerial Activity

The bill assigns responsibility for the scientific analysis of reported aerial activity to the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies. MONTPELIER, VT, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Scientific Coalition for UAP …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:57 GMT

House Majority Introduces Chemical Industry-Backed Bill to Weaken Federal Protections from Toxic Chemicals

Legislation would roll back EPA oversight, fast-track new chemical approvals, undermine bipartisan reforms to TSCA WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

National CACFP Association Celebrates 40 Years and Announces Leadership Transition

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) proudly marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, celebrating four decades of advancing the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and supporting the …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 22:35 GMT

CCHF Response to Trump’s 'Great Healthcare Plan'

CCHF says a “great plan” must restore the medical indemnity insurance prohibited by the ACA. ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) responded to today’s release of “The Great …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

ANCA Calls for Expanded U.S. Efforts to Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Remaining Armenian POWs

Armenian advocacy groups and Congressional leaders press for action following hostage swap WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is calling for increased U.S. …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

Space Force Association Voices Strong Support for Matt Anderson’s Nomination as NASA Deputy Administrator

SFA announces strong support for the nomination of Colonel (Ret.) Matt Anderson to serve as Deputy Administrator of NASA COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force Association (SFA) today …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:50 GMT

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Decrease in deaths along Atlantic route ― At least 50 people died in two incidents on Atlantic ...

There has been a significant decrease in the number of deaths of people trying to reach Spain but the Atlantic route remains particularly deadly. At least 50 people died in two separate incidents on the Atlantic route in the final week of 2025. There has …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Rubio to Stand with Iran’s Uprising, Noting Its Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship

The Bipartisan Letter Signed by 59 Members of Congress Underscores the Iranian People’s "Demand for a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bipartisan group …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 19:37 GMT

First Nations Market Housing Fund Announces Appointment of New Chair and Vice Chair

The First Nations Market Housing Fund announces the appointment of Kathleen BlueSky as Chair and Earl Commanda as Vice Chair, effective December 2025. AKWESASNE, ON, CANADA, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The First Nations Market Housing …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

California Is Investing Billions in Clean Energy But Many Homes Lose Up to 30% of It Before It’s Used

Building-science data highlight duct leakage as a widespread, overlooked issue undermining energy savings in 95% of San Jose homes, according to local experts. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

DB Prescott’s New Novel Delivers A Chilling Political Thriller On The Collapse Of Democracy

As peaceful protest gives way to armed resistance, the novel confronts how far ordinary citizens will go when the Constitution is stripped away. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of deep political …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 14:10 GMT

Top Oklahoma Executives Convene for a Candid Conversation on the Economy and Leadership

Oklahoma executives convene January 20 for HIGHBEAM, a leadership breakfast focused on the economy and supporting employees through uncertainty. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior executives from …

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