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Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. CEO joins California-Latvia economic development and cross-sector cooperation delegation; addresses business forum
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 6, 2024
Irvine, CA., Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (“CETY” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CETY) CEO Kam Mahdi joined a California delegation to Riga, Latvia, which was led by Treasurer Fiona Ma, Senator Josh Newman, and...
EU EASTERN BORDERS: Estonian Border Guards to Support Latvian Colleagues on Latvia-Russia Border ― Finland Enacts Controversial New ‘Pushback Law’ ― Hungary Faces Renewed Criticism from Both EC and FRA ― Lithuanian Border Guards to Support Latvian Coll…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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August 2, 2024
Officers from Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) will be sent to the Latvia-Belarus border to help their Latvian counterparts to prevent irregular crossings. On 22 July, Finland’s new law aimed at preventing people seeking asylum from...
Joint statement on behalf of international partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Government of Slovenia
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July 21, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 21 - The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government’s aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity. We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane...
Israeli Envoy to Russia Awaits Departing Post Early
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Ambassador to Russia, Simona Halperin, will conclude her tenure ahead of schedule due to a new position she has been appointed to, according to reports from Russian media on Monday, which referenced officials at the embassy. Her...
Over 25 Nations Denounce Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 25 nations, including the UK, Australia, Japan, and the European Union, jointly denounced Israel’s deadly actions against civilians in Gaza on Monday, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities in the blockaded region. In a...
Joint statement on behalf of 26 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Government of Slovenia
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July 21, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 21 - The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government’s aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity. We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane...
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...
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 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...
ECRI highlights rise in hate speech against Russian
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has highlighted a rise in hate speech against Russian-speaking communities in Latvia, linking this to the country’s strict naturalization rules for non-citizens. Since Latvia’s...
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...
Baltic states withdraw from Ottawa Convention
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have formally notified the United Nations Secretary-General of their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel...
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...
GammaStack’s Rebranding: A Fresh Identity Rooted in Innovation
EIN Presswire
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May 27, 2025
GammaStack rebrands with purpose—unveiling a fresh identity, an updated website, and a bold approach to empowering iGaming operators worldwide. RIGA, LATIVA, LATVIA, May 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GammaStack, a top-tier provider of iGaming...
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,...