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CENTRAL EUROPE: Austria’s first deportation to Syria prompts Germany to follow ― Afghan family wins visa battle against German government ― Germany planning migration summit ― Polish farmers join ‘citizen patrols’ ― Czech MPs adopt draft asylum and mig…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 10, 2025
Austria has deported a Syrian national to Syria for the first time since the start of the civil war in 2011. Germany has announced that it will also begin deporting Syrians with criminal records. A court in Berlin has ruled that the German...
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...
Lithuanian President Criticizes Poland's Border Checks
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has voiced strong disapproval of Poland’s recent move to implement border checks with both Lithuania and Germany, labeling the action a "capitulation" in the face of irregular migration, according to a...
Poland Reactivates Border Checkpoints with Germany, Lithuania
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland has reactivated border checkpoints with Germany and Lithuania starting Monday, aiming to tighten controls on illegal migration and strengthen national security, officials confirmed. The Ministry of the Interior and Administration...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
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...
Lithuania Premier dismisses Zelensky’s recent ‘Russian threat’ allegation
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Prime Minister of Lithuania, Gintautas Paluckas, dismissed concerns raised by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that the upcoming Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 military drills pose a danger. Paluckas made these comments in Vilnius...
Acclaimed Attorney Tina M. Patterson Receives Economic Justice Award from Anti-Poverty Think Tank The PuLSE Institute
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
Patterson Honored Alongside Joi Harris President & CEO of Fortune 500 Company DTE Energy, Top Women Leaders Presidents & CEOs Tricia Keith and Cynthia J. Pasky. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The PuLSE Institute,...
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...
Belarus Frees Political Detainees, Foreigners
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) In an unforeseen development, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko authorized the release of 14 incarcerated individuals, including members of the press and 10 foreign nationals, on Saturday. This significant gesture is believed to have...
EU ministers list Russians they want prohibited from bloc
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Interior ministers from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Finland have jointly called for a ban on Russians with current or past military connections from entering the Schengen Zone, citing concerns that they could...
Czechia, Poland, Lithuania Gear Up to Evacuate Nationals from Israel
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Czechia, Poland, and Lithuania revealed on Monday that they are moving quickly to evacuate their citizens from Israel as tensions escalate in the region due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. According to media, which cited...
Media reports Lithuania cautions kids about ‘Russian spies’
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Lithuanian Ministry of Education has alerted schools across the country about potential attempts by Russian special services to recruit teenagers, according to local media reports. The warning was issued by Vilmantas Vitkauskas,...
Slovenia Maintains Its Competitiveness – Standing Out in International Trade and Quality of Life
Government of Slovenia
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June 17, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 17 - Slovenia ranks an impressive 4th in quality of life, 6th in international trade, 9th in high-tech exports, and 13th in environmental sustainability. These results affirm Slovenia’s strong competitive advantages and reflect an...
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...
A Hidden Global Tradition: One Nation Sings Its Anthem Together Worldwide
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
It’s a tradition unlike anything else: every year Lithuanians, wherever in the world they are, sing their national anthem together. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It’s a tradition unlike anything else on Earth: every year...
BTCC Exchange Strengthens Position in Tokenized Futures Trading with Diverse Asset Offerings and Enhanced Tools
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 10, 2025
A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC, the world's longest-serving crypto exchange, has expanded its tokenized futures products with the...
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...
New study traces second-hand clothing pathways amid pressure on European collectors
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
Research reveals journey of clothing from Sweden to Kenya, countering false narratives and warning that pressures on European collectors threaten circularity. GOTHENBERG, SWEDEN, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new study by IVL Swedish...
Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine’s EU Integration to Create Economic Opportunities Across Central and Eastern Europe
EIN Presswire
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July 11, 2025
KYIV, UKRAINE, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A recent study by the Polish Economic Institute indicates that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will deliver a tangible positive impact not only for Ukraine but also for the entire...