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MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths and rescues ― German government to stop funding ‘civil fleet’ ― Spanish police investigating murders of people on the move near Balearic Islands ― NGO report reveals use of torture against people on the move ― Greece deploys …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 3, 2025
There have been more deaths and NGO-led rescues along the Mediterranean migration routes. The German government has announced that it is cancelling the funding that it has been providing to search and rescue NGOs since 2022. Spanish police have...
Greece Deploys Warships Off Libya to Combat Illegal Migration
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Two Greek warships have commenced patrols off the coast of Libya to curb illegal migration, according to local media reports on Monday. The ships' mission focuses on identifying and intercepting the boats and smaller vessels often used by...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Human Settlements Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
Honourable Speaker Honourable Chairperson, Albert Seabi and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements Honourable Members Fellow Cabinet Members Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Tandi Mahambehlala Members of the Provincial...
Massive Wildfire Ravages Greek Island of Crete
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A massive wildfire in eastern Crete continues to intensify, with over 1,500 residents and tourists evacuated, local media reported Thursday. Despite ongoing firefighting efforts, the blaze remains uncontrollable. The fire ignited in the...
EU’s Champions League: Sweden, Czech Republic, and Greece Score Big Against Smoking
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brussels turned into a Champions League arena for harm reduction as the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) staged a trophy ceremony in front of the European Parliament, celebrating the real winners in...
Governor awards more than $4.4 million to help crime victims in north Alabama
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
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July 1, 2025
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 12 grants totaling more than $4.4 million to help victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and the families of homicide victims in north Alabama. The organizations offer an array of services...
Greece Appoints New Migration Minister
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A newly appointed migration minister and three deputy ministers officially assumed their roles on Monday, stepping in after the resignation of several government officials last Friday due to a significant scandal involving fraudulent use...
Fibank enters the Greek market
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
SOFIA, BULGARIA, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fibank (First Investment Bank), the largest Bulgarian-owned bank, is expanding its regional presence by directly offering services in the Republic of Greece. Through the My Fibank mobile...
Greek PM announces new cabinet appointments
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced four new ministerial appointments on Saturday following a series of resignations connected to a corruption probe involving European Union agricultural subsidies. Thanos Plevris, the...
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...
Greek PM Unveils Cabinet Reshuffle Over EU Subsidy Scandal
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a significant cabinet reshuffle on Saturday following a spate of resignations linked to a major corruption scandal involving the misuse of European Union agricultural subsidies. Thanos...
Duke Robotics Finalizes Selection of Drone Pilots for Greek Operations, Expecting Launch of IC Drone Services in Greece already this Summer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duke Robotics Corp. (OTCQB: DUKR) ("Duke Robotics" or the "Company"), a leader in advanced robotics technology and autonomous drone solutions, today announced it has selected drone pilots to...
Government Approves Strategic Orientation for Blue Economy Policy 2025-2030
Government of Timor-Leste
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June 26, 2025
Thu. 26 of June of 2025, 12:07h At the meeting on June 25, 2025, the Council of Ministers approved, in principle, the strategic direction of the Blue Economy Policy and Action Plan: Promoting a Resilient and Sustainable Economy of the Sea in...
EU EASTERN BORDERS: Baltic countries and Poland call on EU to increase focus on eastern border ― Estonian NGO helps to relaunch mental health support helpline for Ukrainians ― Finland’s border law set for 18-month extension ― NGO criticises Poland’s tr…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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June 26, 2025
The Baltic countries and Poland have called on the EU institutions to increase their focus on the bloc’s eastern border. An NGO in Estonia has relaunched a helpline to provide mental health support for Ukrainians living in Ukraine and elsewhere in...
Alona Lebedieva: The EU Must Either Act Decisively or Not Act at All—Otherwise, Sanctions Only Legalize Evasion Schemes
EIN Presswire
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June 27, 2025
KYIV, UKRAINE, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the most paradoxical effects of sanctions against Russia is that half-measures sometimes benefit the Kremlin more than they hurt it. This applies both to the oil price cap and to attempts...
Greece Grapples with Five Wildfires on Chios Island
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Greek authorities are intensifying their fight against a cluster of wildfires blazing across the eastern Aegean island of Chios, where conditions have become alarmingly severe, according to media reports on Monday. The Greek Fire...
Over 100 City Leaders Gather in Vienna to Address Urban Challenges, Sharing Local Solutions with Global Impact
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 14th edition of the Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit is held at Vienna City Hall, Vienna, Austria, from 2 to 4 July 2025. It is hosted by the City of Vienna, the 2020 Lee Kuan Yew World...
Greece Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Trigger Economic Fallout
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Media reported on Friday that Greece's Shipping Minister, Vassilis Kikilias, issued a stark warning about the potential economic fallout if mounting tensions between Iran and Israel lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kikilias...
Constitutional Court in co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania publishes Volume II of the Guide on Constitutional Court Case Law 1992–2024
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 25, 2025
Following the publication of the Volume I of the Guide on Constitutional Court Case Law in February 2024, focusing on individual constitutional complaints for the period 1998–2023, the Constitutional Court of Albania, in co‑operation with the OSCE...
HEDNO Advances Grid Modernization with Itron Intelligent Edge Solution in Greece
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, signed a contract on May 28, 2025 with Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network...