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Kremlin describes EU nation’s dismantling Soviet war memorials as ‘a disgrace’
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has sharply criticized Latvia's reported intentions to dismantle Soviet-era war memorials in cemeteries across Riga, calling the move “a disgrace.” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned the plan, accusing Latvia of...

The European Space Agency and Dassault Aviation paving the way for potential collaborations
PRESS RELEASE June 20, 2025 The European Space Agency and Dassault Aviation paving the way for potential collaborations ESA and Dassault Aviation have identified a mutual interest in developing a closer relationship to commonly foster technology...

Lativia parliament boots MP over speaking Russian
(MENAFN) A Latvian member of parliament was expelled from a session and may face further penalties after speaking Russian during a parliamentary debate, violating new rules requiring the use of Latvian. The incident took place on Thursday during...

Economic Bulletin Issue 4, 2025
Overview At its meeting on 5 June 2025, the Governing Council decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the decision to lower the deposit facility rate – the rate through which the Governing Council...

Moscow claims Lativia wants to mass demolish WWII memorials
(MENAFN) Latvia is preparing to demolish numerous Soviet-era memorials honoring Red Army soldiers who died liberating the country from Nazi occupation during World War II, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). The move is...

Man gets detained in Lativia over providing Russian TV access
(MENAFN) Latvian authorities have detained a 42-year-old technician suspected of enabling over 400 households to access banned Russian television channels, according to local media. The man is accused of creating a system that bypassed content...

Poland Accuses Russia of Interfering with GPS Signals
(MENAFN) Russia is actively interfering with GPS signals over northern Poland, according to Poland’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Krzysztof Gawkowski. The revelation was reported on Wednesday by a Polish news agency. Gawkowski, speaking at a...

Baltic Sea witnesses growing threats
(MENAFN) A looming environmental crisis is quietly unfolding beneath the surface of the Baltic Sea, where vast quantities of chemical weapons dumped after World War II are beginning to deteriorate. These long-submerged munitions, which contain...

Dookan Announces Exclusive June Offer: Save 15% on Haldiram’s, Priya, India Gate, and More
Dookan rolls out 15% June discount on top Indian grocery brands, including Haldiram’s, Priya, and India Gate, for customers across Europe. GERMANY, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dookan, the Europe-based online grocery platform specializing...

Spanish National Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Export U.S. Military-Grade Radios to Russian Government End Users
Bence Horvath, 47, a Spanish national living in the United Arab Emirates, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with conspiring to illegally export U.S.-origin radio communications technology to Russian end users without a...

Beyond Air® Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Revenues increased 220% to $3.7 million, compared with $1.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 Expect to report revenue of at least $1.7 million for quarter ending June 30, 2025, and introducing revenue guidance of $12-$16 million...

EU Reach Forty Years of Schengen Agreement
(MENAFN) As the European Union commemorates four decades since the inception of the Schengen Agreement, it is encountering rising criticism regarding the increasing reinstatement of internal frontiers among Schengen nations — sparking debates...

Monaco: at the Yacht Club, Blumorpho pushes maritime finance forward, 'No time to waste'
MONACO, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ecological transition of the maritime and port sectors has reached a critical inflection point. In a high-level working session held at the Yacht Club de Monaco, innovation met finance to chart a clear...

AM Craft Introduces 3D printed Arm Caps to LOT Polish Airlines 737 Fleet
Frequent breakage and part shortages led LOT Polish Airlines to seek a new solution for replacement parts. RīGA, LATVIA, February 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AM Craft proudly announces that LOT Polish Airlines has begun installing 3D printed...

Two African nations secure UN Security Council places
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Liberia have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) following a vote at the UN General Assembly in New York. In a single round of voting on...

Germany Warns of Potential Russian Threat to NATO
(MENAFN) Germany’s foreign intelligence agency (BND) head has suggested that Russia could potentially target NATO countries after the conclusion of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Bruno Kahl made this statement as part of his defense for a...

England suffers first in history soccer defeat to African team
(MENAFN) Senegal’s national football team defeated England 3-1 in an international friendly on Tuesday in Nottingham, marking England’s first-ever loss to an African side. With this win, Senegal extended its unbeaten streak in international...

Euro area and national quarterly financial accounts – Quality report 2024
This biennial report reviews the quality of the quarterly euro area and national financial accounts.[1] It fulfils the formal requirement for the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) to inform the Governing Council of the ECB on the...

Nokia to lead PROACTIF, a multimillion Europe robotics and unmanned technology project
Press Release Nokia to lead PROACTIF, a multimillion Europe robotics and unmanned technology project The venture is projected to generate around €90 million in revenue by 2035. The consortium brings together 42 leading European technology...

Pictures of Jude Law as Putin surface
(MENAFN) British actor Jude Law has been spotted on the set of The Wizard of the Kremlin, where he portrays Russian President Vladimir Putin. The first photos of Law in the role have surfaced on social media, showing him in a dark suit on a stage...