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Poland’s PM holds press conference in Warsaw
(MENAFN) As Poland implemented new border controls with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a press conference in Warsaw declaring that authorities would respond firmly when necessary. Speaking alongside Dutch Prime...

Poland Imposes Border Controls
(MENAFN) As temporary border checks were introduced along Poland’s frontiers with Germany and Lithuania on Monday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized during a press briefing in Warsaw that “tough reactions will be used when necessary.” His...

BTCC Exchange Reports Remarkable Q2 2025 Performance with $957 Billion Trading Volume and Continued User-Centric Development
VILNIUS, Lithuania, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC, one of the world's longest-operating cryptocurrency exchanges, today announced exceptional Q2 results for 2025, with total trading volume surpassing $957 billion and user base expanding...

Lithuanian President Criticizes Poland's Border Checks
(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...

EMBank Off to a Good Start in 2025, with Deposits up by a Third and Investments in Technology
EMBank Off to a Good Start in 2025, with Deposits up by a Third and Investments in Technology VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the economic situation in Lithuania took a somewhat more positive turn in the first quarter...

New study traces second-hand clothing pathways amid pressure on European collectors
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
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...

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…
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...

Additional EU nation reintroduces imposition of immigration controls
(MENAFN) Poland has announced the temporary reinstatement of border controls with Germany and Lithuania in an effort to limit illegal immigration, despite all three countries being part of the EU's Schengen Zone, which typically allows...

Acclaimed Attorney Tina M. Patterson Receives Economic Justice Award from Anti-Poverty Think Tank The PuLSE Institute
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,...

Baltic nation threatens to shut down main Russian border crossing
(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...

Lativia MP claims parents raided following Russian-language outrage
(MENAFN) Latvian lawmaker Alexey Roslikov has alleged that his parents’ home was searched by authorities in what he describes as an attempt to intimidate him for speaking out in defense of the country’s Russian-speaking minority. Roslikov, a...

BTCC Exchange Maintains 135% Total Reserve Ratio in June 2025 Proof-of-Reserves Report Amid Market Volatility
VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC, one of the world's longest-operating cryptocurrency exchanges, releases its June 2025 roof-of-Reserves (PoR) report, demonstrating a strong 135% total reserve ratio as of June 15, 2025....

Surfshark partners up with MSI to grant more digital perks
Surfshark, a cybersecurity company building the most beloved security products for everyone, announces a new partnership with MSI, a leader in gaming and high-performance computing solutions, to provide more digital perks to the members of the MSI...

Neurotechnology Partners with REACT to Introduce Three Solutions for Identity Verification and Digital Payments
Neurotechnology’s MegaMatcher ABIS and MegaMatcher ID biometric technologies are now integrated within REACT’s solutions. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Neurotechnology, a provider of deep-learning-based solutions and...

Baltic states withdraw from Ottawa Convention
(MENAFN) Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have formally notified the United Nations Secretary-General of their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel...

BTCC Exchange Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Launch of First-Ever User Badge Program
VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving exchanges, celebrates its 14th anniversary by launching its first-ever user badge program. The milestone campaign, running from June 16 to July 1, 2025,...

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...

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...

HerBodhi Launches Primal Queen Alternative Backed by Science for Natural Hormonal Balance and Women’s Wellness
New York City, NY, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a marketplace flooded with synthetic hormone therapies, under-researched wellness supplements, and quick-fix diet fads, a new player has emerged that promises to disrupt the status quo —...