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EU state prohibits ‘communist propaganda’
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Czech Republic has amended its criminal code to ban the promotion of communism, equating it legally with Nazi ideology. President Petr Pavel, a former member of the Communist Party, signed the legislation into law on Thursday. Under...
Germany Pledges Support for Baltic Security, NATO Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s unwavering support for the Baltic states was highlighted during President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s three-day trip to Lithuania and Latvia, with a sharp focus on enhancing regional security cooperation. Concluding his visit in...
Germany is committed to security cooperation in Baltic region
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany reaffirmed its deep commitment to security cooperation in the Baltic region during a three-day visit by its president to Lithuania and Latvia. German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier wrapped up his visit to Latvia on...
U.S.-EU Tariff Standoff Triggers Concerns in Baltic Region
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Tensions over the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on European Union goods are triggering widespread concern across the Baltic region, with Citadele Bank revealing that 45 percent of residents are worried about the potential...
Lithuania refuses to acknowledge Russian winners of marathon
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Organizers of the Vilnius Marathon in Lithuania have announced that Russian and Belarusian participants will not be recognized in the official results or receive any awards, according to the event’s press office. Special restrictions have...
Russia views Estonia’s readiness to host NATO fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons as direct threat
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia views Estonia’s readiness to host NATO fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons as a direct threat to its national security, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Peskov was responding to statements by Estonian...
EU ministers specify Russians they want prohibited from bloc
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Interior ministers from several Baltic and Nordic countries have called for a ban on all Russians with current or past military affiliations from entering the Schengen Area, citing concerns that these individuals could pose a “criminal...
Indian Grocery Sale Starts at €5 on Dookan’s Online Platform
EIN Presswire
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July 15, 2025
Dookan launches a limited-time 5 Euro Sale on authentic Indian groceries, shop over 20 staples, from spices to snacks, at just €5 each across Central Europe. FRANCE, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Europe-based online grocery retailer Dookan...
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests Welcome Slovakia as 52nd Winning Country
EIN Presswire
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July 14, 2025
Slovakia joins 51 countries in the prestigious Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests, celebrating global talent in sci-fi and fantasy. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For more than 40 years, the L. Ron...
Putin consents recent policy to fight Russian language discrimination
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new language policy doctrine designed to protect and promote the Russian language both within Russia and internationally. The move responds to what Moscow describes as ongoing efforts to...
Kremlin clarifies press restrictions
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has defended Russia’s media restrictions, describing them as necessary measures amid an ongoing “information war” aimed at discrediting the country. Since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022,...
Another NATO member retreats from landmine treaty
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has officially pulled out of the international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines (APLs), the country’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. The United Nations has been informed, and Finland will be able to reintroduce...
Lativia MP claims parents raided following Russian-language outrage
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Latvian lawmaker Alexey Roslikov has alleged that his parents’ home was searched by authorities in what he describes as an attempt to intimidate him for speaking out in defense of the country’s Russian-speaking minority. Roslikov, a...
Finland Announces Withdrawal from Ottawa Treaty
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland has officially declared its decision to exit the Ottawa Treaty, which bans the use, stockpiling, and production of anti-personnel landmines, citing escalating security concerns in its region. The announcement was made Friday by...
Baltic nation threatens to shut down main Russian border crossing
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia may shut down the Narva border crossing due to an overwhelming number of people attempting to enter Russia, Interior Minister Igor Taro has said. The statement comes amid growing concerns over long wait times and increased border...
Europe Launches Its First Federated AI Factory Based on a Sovereign Multi-Cloud Infrastructure
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
Fact8ra, part of the €3B IPCEI Cloud, offers a multi-tenant AI-as-a-Service platform for the deployment of open source LLMs along the HPC–cloud–telco continuum. MADRID, SPAIN, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OpenNebula Systems—chairing...
Malaysian Market Poised for Growth: Why Greek and Latvian Products Are the Perfect Fit
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
With rising demand for premium, traceable foods, Malaysia offers big potential for Greek and Latvian products known for quality, tradition, and authenticity. MALAYSIA, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As global demand for high-quality,...
THEON accelerates strategic expansion in the Baltic Region
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Bloomberg (THEON:NA) / Reuters (THEON.AS) 4 July 2025 – Theon International Plc (THEON), a leading global manufacturer of night vision and thermal imaging systems, today announces a significant acceleration of its strategic footprint...
Additional EU nation reintroduces imposition of immigration controls
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland has announced the temporary reinstatement of border controls with Germany and Lithuania in an effort to limit illegal immigration, despite all three countries being part of the EU's Schengen Zone, which typically allows...
NATO state plans on conscripting females
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Denmark has passed a new law requiring women to take part in military conscription, marking a shift toward gender-equal defense policy as NATO boosts its readiness in response to perceived threats from Russia following the Ukraine...