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“Poster children for choosing freedom”
Meduza
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Sheila Fitzpatrick is one of the worldʼs leading experts on the Soviet period, with more than 60 years of experience researching Stalinism and the history of the USSR and Eastern Europe. Most of her work focuses on everyday life under Communism,...
Poland reintroduces controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania
Notes from Poland
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July 7, 2025
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Back to the Barracks? European Countries Debate Return of Compulsory Service
Novinite
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The return of compulsory military service is once again at the center of political debate in Europe, driven by heightened security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, growing tensions in the Middle East, and the renewed presence of...
Over 40% of Irish people feel at risk of dangers posed by climate change
Breaking News from Ireland
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More than 4 in 10 Irish people feel they are directly at risk of dangers posed by climate change while 2 in 3 believe the Irish government is not doing enough to tackle the issue, according to research published by the European Commission. A new...
Poland reintroduces border controls on Germany, Lithuania
United Press International (UPI)
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July 7 (UPI) -- The Polish government on Monday reintroduced border control measures between Lithuania and Germany due to growing public concern over what many say is irregular migration. The Polish Government Security Center said "controls at the...
Gardaí inspect brothels in every major town and city in Ireland as part of major probe into human trafficking
Irish Mirror
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July 11, 2025
Gardaí have inspected almost 100 brothels across every major town and city in Ireland, as well as interviewing hundreds of sex workers as part of a massive operation targeting human trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced criminality in...
Cooler weather ahead: heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in several regions
Baltic News Network
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July 8, 2025
On Tuesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although occasional clear spells are expected in some areas. During the day, precipitation will be less widespread – rain is expected only in isolated regions, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology...
EU population hits record 450m on another migration boost
Breaking News from Ireland
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Migration into the European Union pushed its population to a record 450.4 million people last year, offsetting a natural population decline for the fourth straight year, data released on Friday showed. Ireland was the EU country with the second...
Trump tariffs: Tunisia among countries hit with trade letters
The National News
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US President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs against more than a dozen countries on Monday as he increases pressure on America's trade partners to negotiate on deals. In the letters posted on his Truth Social media platform, Mr Trump said he was...
EU population hits record 450 million on another migration boost
WKZO - Michigan
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By Gianluca Lo Nostro (Reuters) -Migration into the European Union pushed its population to a record 450.4 million people last year, offsetting a natural population decline for the fourth straight year, EU data released on Friday showed. WHY IT...
Sentence upheld against disgraced former Saeima deputy Zakatistovs
LSM
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July 11, 2025
Without mentioning the names of the two individuals, the Supreme Court said that each person was sentenced to two years of suspended imprisonment. According to the indictment, in 2016, Zakatistovs agreed with Tamuz, the chairman of the council of...
July 7, 2025 UPDATE (2)
Radio Romania International
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July 7, 2025
A roundup of local and world news July 7, 2025 UPDATE (2) Newsroom, 07.07.2025, 20:00 MEASURES – The Government has assumed responsibility in Parliament, on Monday, for the first package of fiscal measures designed to reduce the budget deficit....
Poland imposes checks on borders amid migrant clampdown
The New Arab
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July 7, 2025
Imposing security measures along several European borders in a bid to curb migration [Getty/file photo] Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, in what the government said was a step to check...
Which Airlines Offer the Fastest In-Flight Wi-Fi? Here’s The Full List
Business Traveler
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July 11, 2025
For travelers tired of buffering videos and failed uploads at 35,000 feet, relief is finally in sight—at least on a few lucky airlines. New global rankings from network analytics firm Ookla reveal that Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways now offer...
Poland Has Placed A Kazakh Company, Which Belongs To Pinskdrev, On The Sanctions List
Charter 97
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1 Photo: Charter97.org For circumventing sanctions. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Poland has included the Kazakh company QARTREE LLP in the sanctions list at the request of the National Tax Administration. The tax authority proved that the...
UK NCA arrested four people over M&S, Co-op cyberattacks
Security Affairs
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July 10, 2025
UK NCA arrested four people over M&S, Co-op cyberattacks NCA arrested four people in UK, including three teens, over cyberattacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods, per its investigation. The British National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested four individuals...
Adhering to prohibitions on mines only at peace will not work: the head of the rights of the United Nations
The European Times
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July 2, 2025
Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine have taken or consider measures to withdraw from the Convention on the Prohibition of Use, Storage, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personcts and their Destruction-also known as the Ottawa...
EU countries seek more cuts to deforestation rules, letter shows
WHTC - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
By Kate Abnett and Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Most European Union countries have demanded further changes to the bloc’s anti-deforestation law, saying some of its producers cannot be expected to meet its terms and face a competitive...
Exim Banca Romaneasca joins the InvestEU Ukraine Export Credit Guarantee Facility
Romania Insider
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July 11, 2025
Romania becomes one of ten EU countries participating in European push to support trade with Ukraine. Backed by EIF, initiative to support as many as 25 Romanian exporters. A European Union initiative to facilitate exports to Ukraine gained...
Milwaukee women's tennis thrives under family-oriented coaching
Milwaukee City Wire - Wisconsin
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July 7, 2025
The Milwaukee women's tennis program is embracing a unique family dynamic under the leadership of head coach Mark Goldin. The team, known for its diverse international roster, includes players from countries such as Italy, Poland, Ukraine, Latvia,...