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BALKAN ROUTE: Decrease in Number of People Using Balkan Route ― More Deaths in Drina River on Serbia-Bosnia & Herzegovina Border ― Frontex Officers Intimidated Into Silence Over Migrant Abuse in Bulgaria ― Immigration ‘Most Significant Challenge’ for C…
The European Union Coast Guard and Border Agency (Frontex) has reported a major decrease in the number of irregular border crossings along the Balkan Route At least 12 people have died while trying to cross the Drina river that forms part of the...

Swedish and Finnish Governments to hold joint meeting in Stockholm
SWEDEN, September 3 - Published 03 September 2024 The Swedish and Finnish Governments will hold a joint meeting on 16 September 2024. Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will hold a press conference at...

News Release: Cultural Events, Fall Foliage Colors and Seasonal Activities will Delight Visitors to North Dakota in September and October
As summer’s long days and warm nights give way to the crisp, cool air of fall, North Dakota’s landscape transforms into a breathtaking canvas of vibrant foliage. Throughout the state, charming communities and farms embrace the season, hosting...

OSCE leads regional effort to prevent youth violence across South-Eastern Europe
As peer violence and early criminal behavior among young people become growing concerns, the OSCE held an intensive two-day regional training in Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 2 and 3 July. The event brought together key frontline...

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…
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...

Statement by the OSCE Troika to condemn Russia’s intensified attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine
HELSINKI/VALLETTA/BERN, 18 June 2025 - Today, the OSCE Troika – Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE and Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta Ian Borg, and Federal...

ICN charts a bold vision and calls for urgent investment in nursing to secure the future of care
Against a backdrop of escalating global health challenges, ICN issues a powerful call for urgent action to address the nursing workforce crisis HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Against a backdrop of escalating global health...

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Significant Increase in Arrivals via EU Eastern Borders Despite Overall Decrease in EU ― Finland Adopts Controversial ‘Pushback’ Law ― Asylum Seekers File Lawsuit Against Lithuania for Unlawful Detention ― NGO Calls for Urgent Actio…
Preliminary data from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has revealed a 148% increase in irregular crossings of the EU’s eastern borders between January and June 2024 despite an overall decrease of 30% for the EU as a whole. The...

Enthusiast Gaming's Pocket Gamer Connects Celebrates Record Launch Event in Barcelona
LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming'' or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), a leading gaming and media company, today announced the successful launch of Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona, the...

Swiss President’s message to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 fans in heartwarming new video: Even if you lose, you win in Switzerland
ZURICH, Switzerland, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next month, Switzerland is hosting UEFA Women's EURO 2025. For the first time, the president of a host nation has addressed the fans of a major event directly, declaring their support for the...

OSCE Ambassadors reaffirm unwavering support to Ukraine during visit to Kyiv
KYIV, 3 JULY 2025 – A delegation of Ambassadors from OSCE participating States concluded a visit to Kyiv yesterday, reaffirming their steadfast support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. Co-hosted by the Finnish OSCE...

Untappd™ and Bierothek® Enter Strategic Partnership to Expand Untappd Shop Availability in Nine New Countries
New partnership brings direct-to-consumer craft beer delivery to nine European countries via Untappd Shop and Bierothek®. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Untappd™, the world’s largest search and discovery...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
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...

United Kingdom Falls to 12th Spot in 2025 World Citizenship Index, as Switzerland Claims Top Rank
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United Kingdom has secured the 12th position in the 2025 World Citizenship Index (WCI), released by CS Global Partners in their much-anticipated annual World Citizenship Report....

Wealthy countries saving billions at expense of poorer nations by taking their nurses
Wealthy countries saving billions at the expense of developing nations by taking their nurses— it’s time for them to give back GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- During the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, ICN...

Nordic Business Forum Confirms Full Speaker Lineup as Ticket Sales Top 7,000
Helsinki, Finland, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nordic Business Forum, Europe’s leading business and leadership conference, returns to Helsinki on September 24–25, 2025. With 7,000 tickets sold and only 300 remaining, the event is set to be a...

Novogain AI Empowers the Human Side of Europe’s Digital Transformation
As Europe transforms digitally, leadership must evolve too. Novogain AI helps managers drive human-centered progress through empowered teams. OULU, FINLAND, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As public administrations across Europe embrace...

Ten Businesses You Could Buy to Escape the Apocalypse
London, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2025 we live in an increasingly unstable world, where many people are searching for financial and personal security. If you’re looking for a chance to reset and escape somewhere a bit less chaotic,...

ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, Raising the Standard for Gaming Handhelds
KEY POINTS All-day comfort: Redesigned chassis is purpose-built to fit the hands like a real gamepad Seamless software experience: New Xbox® software offers the best of Xbox and Windows PC gaming in one handheld Efficiency and performance: Two new...

Minnesota Author Releases a Practical Guide to Building a Do-It-Yourself Sauna at Home
Fourth Edition of “Sauna Build: Start to Finish” is a passion project of a sauna enthusiast MINNEAPOLIS , MN, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Glenn Auerbach announced today that his newest book, “Sauna Build: Start to...