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Donohoe faces last-minute competition for Eurogroup job as Spaniard and Lithuanian get involved

FINANCE MINISTER PASCHAL Donohoe will face some competition in his pursuit of another term as Eurogroup president. Politicians from both Spain and Lithuania announced today that they’re throwing their hats into the ring. Donohoe, who has served two terms, …

End Nato secrecy to convince voters on defence spending, says Lithuania

Czech Intelligence Reveals China Plan to Crash Into Taiwan Vice President-Elect

Chinese agents operating out of Beijing's embassy in Prague planned to stage a car collision targeting Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during her visit to the Czech capital last year, according to an explosive report. The Czech Republic's …

Eurogroup to decide new president in July (three ministers running)

In a statement released today, the Council of the European Union announced that three ministers are contenders for the presidency of the Eurogroup. The candidates are Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Enterprises; Rimantas Sadzius, …

New greenwashing rules hit wall in Brussels power struggle

A heated political row erupted this week in Brussels, pitting groupings within the European Parliament's centrist coalition against one another, after the European Commission threatened to withdraw new legislation targeting greenwashing.     It marks …

KALW Almanac - Friday June 27, 2025

Today is Friday, the 27th of June of 2025, June 27 is the 178th day of the year 187 days remain until the end of the year. 87 days until autumn begins Sunrise at 5:50:07 am and sunset will be at 8:36:03 pm We will have 14 hours and 45 minutes of daylight …

Playboy model from iconic Pulp album cover has chilling link to Putin

A PLAYBOY model who featured on an iconic album cover has a surprising link to Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin. Ksenia Sobchak, 41, posed for the lads' mag in 2006 and was on the iconic cover of Pulp's 1998 album, This Is Hardcore. 4 The presenter …

Paschal Donohoe faces contest to stay on as Eurogroup chair

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe faces a contest to secure a third term as president of the Eurogroup, with two other ministers putting their names forward for the position. Spanish economy minister Carlos Cuerpo and Lithuanian finance minister …

LRT English Newsletter: Midsummer hangover

LRT English Newsletter – June 27, 2025. The Baltics marked the Midsummer solstice – Joninės or Rasos, in Lithuanian – on Tuesday, giving us an almost four-day weekend. While many undoubtedly woke up with a regular hangover, we were reeling from another one …

How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?

Daniel WainwrightData journalist, BBC Verify ShareSave ShareSave Doctors and patient groups warn that the NHS in England is facing an uphill struggle on the government's number one NHS priority – improving hospital waiting times. They are concerned …

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Red State Notches SCOTUS Win Over Planned Parenthood

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening… -Legalized same-sex marriage …

Trump Supports NATO, ‘Beware the Europe You Wish For,’ Japan’s Remilitarization

Nato’s summit concluded yesterday with an agreement to spend more on defense. Our main story focuses on the way Germany is putting that into practice. “Daddy’s” still behind NATO: U.S. President Donald Trump left the nato summit yesterday more supportive …

China’s European bridgehead

Hungary has become Beijing’s gateway to the European Union. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping have developed a long-standing personal relationship during their time in power. © Getty Images ×In a nutshell Unlike …

Human Nature Odyssey: Episode 12. The King Is Dead, Now What? The 250-Year Struggle for Democracy (Part 2)

Welcome to Human Nature Odyssey. In this 3 part series we’re exploring the history of the left / right political spectrum and the 250 year struggle for democracy. This is Part 2. I’m Alex Leff. History is a relay race. The past hands the baton down to …

Canadians Are About to Celebrate the Good Fortune of Being Canadian

Tuesday is Canada Day, a day when Canadians across the country will celebrate the good fortune we have simply by being able to call Canada home. With all that has taken place over the first half of this year, Canada Day might feel a little different this …

Shame on the SNP for pandering to the extreme left

Cancer patients in Scotland are not being treated promptly whilst our government is bailing out failing festivals and universities ("Ministers use powers to grant new cash bailout to university", The Herald, June 25). How will the SNP defend …

Diplomacy or deal-making? Unpacking the U.S.-Belarus prisoner deal

After a high-level U.S. visit to Belarus led to the release of 14 prisoners, observers have been left wondering what autocrat Alexander Lukashenko may have secured in return. U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg’s …

Estonia already spending more than 5% on Nato defences as it prepares for possible war with Russia

Nato members are gathering in the Hague for the annual security conference on June 25, where the US is demanding that countries increase their defence spending to at least 5% of GDP by 2035. Estonia is already there. A frontline state and one of the seven …

Opposition Politicians Jailed – International Reactions

The jailing of opposition leaders for boycotting the Georgian Dream parliamentary commission, with more prison sentences expected, has raised concerns at home and abroad that the ruling government has moved into a new phase of authoritarianism, imprisoning …

Passage of Budget Act of 2025 Marks Victory for LGBTQ+ Health

California LGBTQ+ Leaders Rejoice as Legislature, Governor Maintain LGBTQ+ Health Equity and Reproductive Justice Funding in 2025 State Budget SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, California’s Health Equity …

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration LAGOS, LAGOS , NIGERIA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and distraction are part of everyday life, maintaining mental …

Perspectives on Litigation Funding: Key Takeaways from the Legal 500 GC Summit in Vienna

HAMBURG, GERMANY, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recent Legal 500 GC Summit in Vienna highlighted a significant market disconnect: despite proven financial benefits, litigation funding remains underutilised by corporate legal departments …

ROA fighting for skilled aviation corps

ROA is urging defense and congressional leaders to assign follow-on missions to the 442nd Fighter Wing and other similarly positioned units. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Reserve Organization of America …

Voices of Muslims Sets Bold Strategic Priorities for 2025-2027

Voices of Muslims Sets Bold Strategic Priorities: Governance Overhaul & Three-Pillar Plan to Elevate Muslim American ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voices of Muslims (VoM) took significant strides in advancing its …

Delaware Legislature Passes Knife Law Reform with Overwhelming Support, Heads to Governor for Signature

The First State drops its ban in automatic knives CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is pleased to celebrate the final passage of Senate Bill 108 on June 26, 2025, a …

Commissioner Victoria Bruce Completes Florida League of Cities’ IEMO Training

Victoria K. Bruce completes Florida’s top training for new municipal leaders, gaining tools to serve Winter Springs with knowledge and accountability. WINTER SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Winter …

Main Street Economics Issues Urgent Fiscal Warning in Op-Ed, Video, and Nationwide Messages to U.S. Leaders and Citizens

Les Rubin Calls on President Trump, Congress, and the American People to Confront Looming Debt Crisis "Our financial future is cracking before our eyes." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics …

New Book Offers Podcast Strategy for Political Candidates and Elected Officials Ahead of 2026 Elections

New Playbook Helps Candidates & Politicians Earn Trust and Build Voter Relationships While Also Guiding Podcast Hosts SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michelle Glogovac, acclaimed podcast publicist, author of How to …

AMMWEC to Honor Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett at Women Changemakers Conference in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to recognize Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and …

Litigation Funding from a European Perspective

In a recent report on litigation funding, Deminor CEO Erik Bomans examines key insights on how the litigation funding market has developed since 2023. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International courts and media coverage …

Europäische Elektronik-Großhändler orientieren sich nach Hongkong, da Handelskriege globale Lieferketten neu gestalten

HK Refurbished Stock verzeichnet 300 % Anstieg bei Anfragen aus Europa – Unternehmen suchen nach zollfreien Alternativen zur Smartphone-Beschaffung GERMANY, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Während globale Handelskonflikte weiterhin …

Supporting media development: OSCE promotes legal training for journalists in Kazakhstan

On 16 and 17 June in Astana as well as on 19 and 20 June 2025 in Almaty, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, in partnership with the Public Foundation “Legal Media Center” and Internews in Kazakhstan, organized two-day training workshops on “Legal Check- …

Moldovan police strengthen capabilities in intelligence‑led policing through OSCE training

Senior managers and crime analysts from the Moldovan General Police Inspectorate took part in OSCE training courses from 23 to 27 June in Chisinau to equip them with the tools to implement intelligence-led policing, a proactive and intelligence-driven …

OSCE workshop in Turkmenistan supports development of national competency framework and training strategy on cybercrime ...

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, held a workshop in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on 26 and 27 June to support the country’s law enforcement and criminal justice institutions in developing a national …

OSCE expands focus on virtual assets taxation in second workshop in Moldova

Building on insights from the first workshop held in May, the OSCE organized a follow-up event on the taxation of virtual assets on 26 and 27 June in Chisinau, Moldova. The workshop brought together eighteen representatives from Moldova’s State Tax Service …

Ehfaaz Founder Wins P&G Alumni Early Achievement Award for Circular Innovation Across MENA

Founder of UAE-based Ehfaaz honored for transforming waste into value through real-world circular economy solutions. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aliyu Mohammed Ali, Co-Founder and CEO of Ehfaaz, has …

Equal First Aid Announces the Passage of HB549 requiring Texas schools to keep airway clearance devices on every campus

LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equal First Aid, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring equitable emergency rescue measures for individuals with disabilities, proudly announces the passage of HB549, a groundbreaking …

Lithium Battery Company Sets New Standard for American Manufacturing as Nation’s First All-in-One Battery Pack Factory

Pioneering U.S. factory delivers advanced lithium-ion battery packs and is future-ready for next-gen sodium-ion solutions. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lithium Battery Company, a pioneer in advanced lithium …

Government Affairs, Public Policy Expert to Lead Government Ethics Program at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University has named Davina Hurt as the director of the Government Ethics Program at the university’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Hurt will lead efforts to …