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Risk management in seaports discussed at regional seminar in Turkmenbashy
Turkmenportal
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On July 28–29, the Turkmenbashy International Seaport hosted a regional training seminar on “Security and Risk Management in Seaports”, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) jointly with the State Customs Service of...
Is this the 'lovely' five-star resort in Montenegro where Queen Camilla was hosted by tennis ace Novak Djokovic?
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
When Queen Camilla chatted with Novak Djokovic ahead of his quarter-final match on Wednesday, shortly before he dispatched last Brit standing Cameron Norrie, the talk turned from tennis to travel - with the royal heard thanking the Serbian tennis...
Portuguese government formally announces sale of 49.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal
AeroTime News
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July 11, 2025
Portugal’s government has officially relaunched the much-delayed and long-awaited privatisation of the national airline TAP Air Portugal (TAP). With several major European airline groups vying for a potential stake in the carrier, the process is...
Why Kris Mayes defends the voter-backed immigration law
AZ Central - Arizona
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes will defend Proposition 314, a voter-approved law allowing local and state officers to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants. The law's implementation is contingent on similar legislation in other states...
“What do the Portuguese gain” with the privatization of TAP? Government responds
Portugal Pulse
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July 11, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing indicated that Luís Montenegro’s administration sought to ensure that the “concerns” of the President regarding the TAP reprivatization process would be addressed to avoid a scenario similar to that of...
Where is marijuana legal in Europe?
Forbes Australia
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July 10, 2025
Published on July 10, 2025 A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. Where is marijuana legal in Europe? Illustration by Samantha Lee for Forbes; Photos by rustamank/Getty Images;...
Even Montenegro has had enough of Malta’s dirty deals
The Shift
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July 9, 2025
Montenegro, one of the most corrupt states in Europe, sent its Deputy Prime Minister to rebuke Malta’s Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg. Montenegro is increasingly frustrated that, ten years after Enemalta purchased the Montenegrin wind farm in...
European Commission publishes annual rule of law report
Irish Legal News
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The European Commission has published its sixth annual rule of law report, examining rule of law developments in all member states. For a second year, the report does not just cover the EU’s 27 member states but also includes chapters dedicated to...
Is there a secret formula for election-winning slogans?
BBC
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July 10, 2025
Brian WheelerPolitical reporter ShareSave Donald Trump did not invent the phrase but he made it his own Every political campaign needs a good slogan – a snappy phrase to energise voters and skewer opponents. Some slogans resonate beyond polling...
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
Forbes
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A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. In April 2024, Germany legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the largest country in Europe to turn green. There are currently 28 EU countries...
Ukraine Joins EU Demand To Release Belarusian Political Prisoners
Charter 97
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6 A total of 12 European countries have already supported the statement. The EU delegation to the Council of Europe (CoE) called for the "immediate and unconditional" release of political prisoners in Belarus, their rehabilitation and an end to...
2025 Rule of Law Report: European Commission fails to raise its voice and continues to ignore emergency situations
European Federation of Journalists
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On 8 July, the European Commission published its 6th Rule of Law (RoL) report, assessing countries’ advancements and progress in four key areas, one of which is media freedom. The same four candidate countries as in 2024 – Albania, Serbia, North...
Colour of Tea wins Excellence Award at Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival
OnlineKhabar
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July 10, 2025
Kathmandu, July 10 Writer and filmmaker Raj Sargam’s short film Colour of Tea has won the Excellence Award at the Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for SDGs. The Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival awarded Colour of Tea, written...
Former Minister Recommends End-of-Year Elections
Beta Briefing
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July 10, 2025
Source: Beta News / Politics | 10.07.25 | access_time 12:09 Goran Svilanovic (Photo: Demostat} Serbia’s university student protests have morphed into a civil rebellion and elections could help overcome at least part of the current social divide,...
Nationality law? Ventura says there is a commitment with Montenegro
Portugal Pulse
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July 10, 2025
André Ventura, who met with the Prime Minister on Thursday, announced that he reached an agreement with Luís Montenegro to complete the legislative process aimed at setting limits on nationality, immigration, and the entry of individuals into the...
EU advances Ukraine membership talks, EU President says
Al Mayadeen
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July 10, 2025
The EU has confirmed Ukraine is ready to open its first accession cluster, accelerating membership talks despite internal divisions and Russian warnings that the move could deepen regional instability. Ukraine is moving closer to full membership...
Canadians Fume at Trump 'Tariff Bullying' as Carney Says Ottawa to Recognize Palestine
Common Dreams
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July 31, 2025
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Canada's decision to conditionally recognize Palestinian statehood "will make it very hard" to complete a trade deal with the United States' northern neighbor, prompting widespread condemnation of the...
Portugal: Government reiterates ‘huge support’ for Ukraine at Rome conference
Macau Business
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July 10, 2025
Portugal reiterated at the Conference on the Recovery of Ukraine in Rome on Thursday its “strong support” for Kyiv’s aspirations, saying it will do “everything in its power” to help with the peace, reconstruction and EU accession processes....
US "Gold Card" Programme Highlights Fight For International HNW Money
Wealth Briefing
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The "Devil is in the detail" when it comes to the proposed "gold card" programme to attract wealthy foreigners to the US, but the fact that the scheme is being floated at all shows that the US administration knows there is a war being waged to...
Queen thanks Novak Djokovic and discusses Montenegro holiday
The Times
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The “secret” conversation between the Queen and Novak Djokovic when they met at Wimbledon was about her staying at his favourite hotel in Montenegro. Camilla told the seven-time Wimbledon champion she had her “fingers crossed” in a sign of their...