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World News | Poland Nabs 54 Migrants Found Inside Cargo Truck; 30 Pakistanis, 15 Afghans Among Them

Representational Image (File Photo/Reuters) Warsaw [Poland], July 5 (ANI): Polish border authorities have detained 54 migrants, including 15 Afghan nationals, who were found inside the trailer of a cargo truck near the country's border with …

Lithuania’s would-be minister favours paying instead of accepting migrants under EU scheme

Poland Detains 54 Migrants, Including 15 Afghans, After Illegal Border Crossing Attempt

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Polish police have announced the detention of 54 migrants, including 15 Afghan nationals, while attempting to enter the country illegally. In a statement published on X yesterday on (Friday, July 3), the Polish police said the migrants …

Mairead McCormack: Why do the flashpoints always seem to be in the same areas?

Why do so many of the north’s most contentious disputes keep returning to the same working-class communities? Whether the issue is flags, bonfires, the Protocol, immigration or this summer’s racist violence, the geography is strikingly familiar. This year’ …

Irish in Europe: ‘I love how affordable it is. There’s none of your €8 pints’

More than 100,000 Irish citizens live in other EU states, owing to the bloc’s rights to freedom of movement. Ireland took over the presidency of the European Council on July 1st. To mark this occasion we speak to Irish people in every one of the EU’s other …

Polish Border Guards Arrest 54 Migrants, Including Afghans

Poland’s Border Guard says it has detained 54 migrants, including 15 Afghan nationals, who were attempting to enter the country illegally from Lithuania. In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, the Border Guard said the migrants did not have legal …

Truck Carrying Migrants Stopped at the Polish-Lithuanian Border

Poland’s Border Guard has reported the detention of a large group of migrants at the Polish-Lithuanian border. A truck with Romanian registration plates was found to be carrying 54 people, including 30 Pakistani nationals, 15 Afghan nationals and nine …

Cyprus Concludes its Presidency of the Council of European Union

Cyprus concluded its presidency for the latter semester of the eighteen-month “trio-programme” of the Council of European Union on 30 June 2026. The term started on 1 January 2026. The presidency of the Mediterranean country was preceded in the …

Lithuania – the mouse that roars 

Russia could well test NATO by attacking Lithuania, but Vilnius is better prepared than most.  A Lithuanian state border guard stands on patrol near Belarus on June 21, 2021 near Poskonys, Lithuania. Belarus has weaponized migration flows by illegally …

1,000 people prevented from entering EU due to new checks

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has said around 1,000 individuals who had been identified as being "a danger to the EU", had been prevented from entering the bloc thanks to controversial new EU border checks. The Entry/Exit System ( …

Almost 990 gardaí accompanied 277 returnees on 10 deportation flights since last February

A total of 988 Garda escorts have accompanied 377 returnees on 10 deportation flights out of Ireland since February of last year. New figures show that the cost of deporting the 377 returnees across 10 separate deportation operations to the likes of South …

Finland moves to extend 'pushback law' law until 2028

Finland's government has launched plans to keep its controversial Border Security Act, widely known as the country's "pushback law", in force until the end of 2028, arguing that the threat of instrumentalised migration along its eastern …

Activists say "humanity must win" as Ireland assumes EU Presidency

Ireland’s six-month Presidency of the European Union (EU) was launched today, July 1, 2026. The Presidency will see Ireland host meetings for ministers, the European Political Community (EPC), and the European Council, including a summit in November. “It …

Reconnecting with Your Roots: The Complete Guide to Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent

If your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents came from the Baltic region, you might hold a legal birthright to live, work, and travel freely across twenty-seven countries. Reclaiming this legacy does not have to be an overwhelming process. By …

Department spends €3.5m on 10 deportation flights in 18 months

The cost of deportation flights has hit €3.5 million since February 2025.Figures supplied to the Dáil's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) by the Department of Justice include a fee of over €8,000 on an emergency landing in Nigeria, and €13,000 for plane …

"Hot weather and tourism boost demand for watermelons, placing exports at the forefront"

With the arrival of the African heat wave, watermelon becomes a universally acclaimed symbol of restoration, offering an unmissable burst of freshness to dining tables in Italy and beyond. "For those of us who work in the sector, however, traveling …

Full list of EU countries with new £17 entry fee for British tourists

Dozens of countries are on the list(Image: Antonio Hugo / Getty Images) New European Union (EU) rules will mean that British jetsetters will be forced to cough up for a new £17 charge when travelling to an extensive list of countries. Following Brexit …

Ireland’s EU presidency set to cost around €185 million

The Irish Government has set aside around €185 million for its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on July 1. That is roughly three times what Cyprus and Denmark spent on their recent terms. Ireland would hold the …

Analysts pointed to the political motives behind the discussion of the Circassian issue in Shusha.

The conference in Shusha, whose participants called on Russia to recognize the genocide of the Circassians, showed Baku's irritation at the pressure on the Azerbaijani diaspora in Russia and the possibility of creating problems by supporting the …

Congressman Ken Calvert Endorses David Pan for Congress

Ken Calvert’s support adds to endorsements for David Pan from the CAGOP, the OCGOP, Reform California, and many other elected officials. SANTA ANA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, July 10, 2026, congressional …

Dyanna Morrison's Justice (The Justice Trilogy) continues to Impress with An Award Winning Blend of Law and History

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and playwright Dyanna Morrison is bringing renewed attention to the enduring principles of the United States Constitution through Justice (The Justice Trilogy), the first …

Digital Signatures Can Bring Election Integrity and Citizen Petitioning Into 21st Century

Prosperity for US Foundation Urges Leaders to Modernize Election Security and Citizen Participation WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation awaits an address tonight on what the White House has described …

NFTA's Lee Collins to Present on Part 141 Modernization and the Future of Flight Training at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Presentation at NAFI facility to be followed by live interview on EAA Radio OSHKOSH, WI, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) announced today that Lee Collins, President and CEO, will …

National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) Appoints Doug Carr of NBAA to Board of Directors

OSHKOSH, WI, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Carr, Senior Vice President of Safety, Security, Sustainability & International …

The U.S. Just Set an Aggressive Post-Quantum Deadline, and Its Reach Extends Far Beyond American Borders

Securosys Confirms Its HSMs Support NIST-Certified PQC Algorithms and Launches PQC Sandbox for Migration Testing ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securosys SA, a Swiss leader in cybersecurity, cloud security, encryption …

Leader to Leader Winner of the 2026 APEX Award for Publication Excellence

Editor-in-Chief Sarah McArthur, Managing Editor Bruce Rosenstein and Leader to Leader were recognized with an APEX 2026 Award of Excellence. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Editor-in-Chief Sarah McArthur, …

Leading Global Voices Call for Renewed Solidarity in Support of the Iranian People

WASHINGTON—Leading democracy organizations and experts issued a joint statement, released today by Freedom House, to emphasize that the future of Iran should belong to its people. At a moment of heightened uncertainty, the statement underscores that the …

AIDA Country Report on Switzerland – Update on 2025

|Published on: 16th July 2026|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Switzerland provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and …

Portugal's Golden Visa continues to support long-term family planning amid nationality law reform

Golden Visa continues to give families flexibility and long-term security for the future, even as Portugal reforms its nationality law. LISBON, PORTUGAL, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through a year of significant reform to Portugal's …

Portugal Becomes First European Union Member State to Join the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network

HealthAI welcomes Portugal as first European Union Member State of its Global Regulatory Network, advancing global collaboration for responsible AI in health LISBON, PORTUGAL, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HealthAI - The Global Agency for …

AIDA Country Report on Serbia – Update on 2025

|Published on: 16th July 2026|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Serbia provides a detailed overview of legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content …

AIDA Country Report on Slovakia

|Published on: 16th July 2026|Categories: News| The AIDA Country Report on Slovakia provides a detailed overview of legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content of …

The Nicole Locklin for U.S. Congress Campaign Shows Strength with her Q2 Fundraising Haul

Team Locklin running a strong campaign in Florida's new 26th congressional district. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nicole Locklin for U.S. Congress campaign announced today that they have broken all …

ICYMI: Riverside Mayor Lock Dawson Recognized Among U.S. Mayors for Strong, Independent City Leadership

RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last week, Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson was recognized as one of the strongest independent mayors in the United States by The Fulcrum, a nonpartisan publication dedicated …

Prosperity for US Foundation Demonstrates Secure Citizen Petition Technology at NASS Conference

New Verified E-Signature Platform to Modernize Citizen-Proposed Constitutional Amendments While Strengthening Election Security, Accuracy, and Transparency RAPID CITY, SD, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US …

Powers Interactive Launches Sentry, a Free Political Ad Intelligence Platform for Google and Meta

Powers Interactive has launched Sentry, a political ad intelligence platform for candidates and causes to search competitive digital ad activity. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Powers Interactive today …

Bipartisan Bill Would Place Thomas Paine Memorial Among America's Most Honored Founders in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than two centuries after Thomas Paine helped ignite the movement for American independence, Congress has taken an important step toward giving him the national …

MEMRI Marks 10 Years Since The Passing Of Holocaust Survivor And Nobel Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is marking 10 years since the passing of Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Holocaust survivor, author, and longtime MEMRI Board Member …

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reinstates Attorney David Shulick to the Practice of Law

Pennsylvania Supreme Court has reinstated attorney David Shulick's law license following a finding that he demonstrated rehabilitation and fitness to practice. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Supreme …