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EU Commits USD175.6B Fund to Enhance Defense Readiness Across Bloc

(MENAFN) The European Commission has unveiled a preliminary €150 billion ($175.6 billion) defense fund as part of its new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, aimed at enhancing defense capabilities within the EU. This funding will be...

Ancient Celtic coins and metal detectorists' lucky discoveries could cash in at Sept. 16-17 auction in UK

Several notable auction entries were stumbled upon by hobbyists and hikers traversing parts of England once occupied by Romans HARWICH, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A trove of ancient Celtic coins amassed over...

UN announces new visit of envoy to Cyprus to meet Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot leaders

(MENAFN) The United Nations announced Friday that Maria Angela Holguin, the personal envoy of Secretary-General António Guterres on Cyprus, will visit the island next week for meetings with both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders. UN...

EU Reports 23 Percent Decline in Asylum Applications

(MENAFN) The European Union Agency for Asylum reported Monday a significant 23% decrease in asylum applications across EU+ countries during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. EU+, encompassing the 27 EU member states...

EU Asylum Applications Drop Sharply

(MENAFN) The total number of asylum requests submitted in EU+ countries fell by 23% during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the European Union Agency for Asylum announced Monday. EU+, which encompasses the 27 EU member...

Advent Technologies Announces Major Milestone in its Strategic Collaboration with Airbus

LIVERMORE, Calif., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sector, is proud to announce a major technological breakthrough in its...

Major Global Ports Face Rising Emissions Despite Sustainability Efforts, VesselBot Study Reveals

This comprehensive port emissions report reveals unexpected drivers of maritime carbon footprint across Europe, North America, and Asia. ATHENS, GREECE, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A comprehensive new study by Scope3 emissions tracking...

Solintel Establishes U.S. Operations with Formation of Solintel LLC and Appointment of Jonas Neihardt as Vice President

Estonian Smart Energy Infrastructure Company Expands to North American Market with Government Contracting Focus TALLINN, ESTONIA, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solintel OÜ, the Estonian pioneer in autonomous solar and wind-powered...

ORA Developers Strengthens Global Presence with Landmark Projects in UAE and Iraq

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORA Developers Group, a global leader in visionary real estate development, is progressing its international expansion with the simultaneous advancement of two significants projects...

EU state pauses asylum applications for arrivals from N-Africa

(MENAFN) Greece has announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications from migrants arriving from North Africa, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed on Wednesday. He warned that those attempting to enter the country illegally by...

Del Mar Announces Hiring for New Waterfront Location Opening at Auberge Beach Residences in Fort Lauderdale

The Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant is Now Recruiting for Its Highly Anticipated Fort Lauderdale Opening FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Del Mar, the acclaimed Mediterranean coastal restaurant from...

Europe Roller Shades and Blinds Market to Reach USD 2.5 Bn by 2035, Expanding at 4.2% CAGR from USD 1.6 Bn in 2024 | TMR

Europe Roller Shades and Blinds Market to reach US$ 2.5 Bn by 2035, growing at 4.2% CAGR, driven by energy efficiency demand and smart home integration. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Europe roller...

MEDITERRANEAN: Another tragedy in the Central Mediterranean ― NGO evacuates people from ship after EU member state authorities refuse to intervene ― 9,000 people have reportedly left Cyprus in 2025 ― Greek parliament passes ‘draconian’ asylum…

Three Sudanese sisters have died in the Central Mediterranean. An NGO search and rescue (SAR) ship has been forced to evacuate a group of people from an Egyptian supply ship after EU member state authorities refused to intervene. Approximately...

Prosperity Of Life's Global Leadership Event 'Influence Live 2025' Sets Sail This May Across the Mediterranean

Prosperity Of Life launches Influence Live 2025: a 10-night Mediterranean leadership cruise visiting Spain, Greece & Italy, starting May 16th. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prosperity Of Life, a global leader in...

Irida Labs Collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Deliver Advanced AI-Driven Smart City Solutions

We’re proud to announce our collaboration with SONY Semiconductor Solutions on cutting-edge Vision AI solutions for Smart Cities. PATRAS, ACHAIA, GREECE, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Irida Labs, an edge Vision AI leader, is proud to...

Libya Bars European Officials

(MENAFN) Libya's eastern government has denied entry to the European Union's migration commissioner and ministers from Italy, Malta, and Greece, accusing them of breaching the country’s sovereignty. The group had been scheduled to meet with the...

Google Services Reinstated After Widespread Failure

(MENAFN) Access to Google’s suite of services was reinstated Thursday following a widespread outage that left millions offline across numerous countries. Platforms including YouTube, Gmail, Maps, Chrome, and Google Translate experienced...

Google Outage Impacts Millions Across Multiple Countries

(MENAFN) Millions of users across multiple countries, mainly in Southeast Europe, experienced a sudden disruption in accessing Google services on Thursday. Data from DownDetector revealed a sharp increase in outage reports beginning at 10:00 a.m....

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Date for the 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that its financial results for...

Eastern Libya expels EU delegation

(MENAFN) Libya’s eastern authorities have expelled a European Union delegation, accusing the group of violating national sovereignty and bypassing entry protocols. The delegation, which included EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner and...