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The Ministry of Economics in austerity mode: plans to eliminate 40 positions and save millions
Baltic News Network
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June 30, 2025
As part of a review of administrative processes, the Ministry of Economics (EM) plans to reduce the number of employees by 40 positions, optimizing expenses for remuneration, business trips, information and communication technology solutions, as...
Special reportInside the Syrian government's hunt for Assad military loyalists
The National News
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Former warlord Ghazwan Al Salmoni carved a niche in the Syrian civil war, commanding an abduction and extortion ring that specialised in ambushing lorry cargo traffic near his home in the centre of the country. He held absolute power as a...
‘A question of when’: Why Russia’s next move could be on the Baltics
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 28, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size What and where, exactly, are the Baltic states? Those who live there have heard this so often...
Ukraine, allies put on a brave face as US weapons supplies stop
BNE Intellinews
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Washington has halted the delivery of missiles used in air defence and ammunition to Kyiv on July 1, claiming its own stocks were dwindling causing consternation in Kyiv which is battling to hold off massive Russian drone and missile barrages on a...
Scores ignore rain to welcome new Bluebridge ferry
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Scores of people braved the rain in Wellington this morning to welcome a new Cook Strait ferry. StraitNZ Bluebridge's new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrived at Oriental Bay shortly before 9am on Thursday. The vessel left...
How Anita Gulbe turned hardship into hope for her family and for Dungannon
IMPARTIAL REPORTER
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After the economic crash in 2008, Anita and her husband, Advars, kindly offered to act as guarantors for relatives who were applying for a mortgage. A year later, bailiffs came to their door to say the bank was repossessing their home as their...
airBaltic launches Tallinn–Reykjavik flights and expands European network
Aviation24.be
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June 19, 2025
airBaltic has launched new direct flights between Tallinn and Reykjavik, strengthening its presence in Estonia and expanding connectivity to Iceland. This marks the airline’s second route to Reykjavik, complementing its existing Riga–Reykjavik...
Cruise ship with 400 passengers calls into port
Dorset Echo
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Smaller than most cruise ships that come into the port, the vessel carries just 388 passengers and has a crew of 308. It was built in Italy and entered service in 2000 and boasts a high space-to-passenger ratio, providing more space per passenger...
Stanley Fischer, economist and IMF crisis handler
The Times
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In the summer of 1998 the rouble lost more than two thirds of its value and Stanley Fischer surrendered a portion of his dignity. Fischer, an economic theorist turned financial-crisis firefighter, was second in command at the International...
Interview: Reinis Kalnaellis • Director of Thelma’s Perfect Birthday
Cineuropa
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19/06/2025 - In the Latvian director’s latest film, a young penguin’s birthday is far from perfect, but it still turns out to be a wonderful adventure all the same In Thelma’s Perfect Birthday, the titular young penguin, living in an icy world,...
Poland detains gang accused of kidnapping African migrants for ransom
Notes from Poland
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July 2, 2025
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They choose America: Brand-new US citizens share their joys, hopes
Marco Eagle - Florida
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93 people from 41 countries became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony in Miami. The new citizens shared their stories and the significance of becoming Americans. Many expressed relief and joy, while some also acknowledged the difficulties...
Monroe County, NY mortgages recorded May 7, 2025
The Daily Record - New York
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July 3, 2025
All data come from the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. Mortgages Recorded May 7, 2025 SPERANZA, ANGELO R et ano Property Address:129 NORTHWOOD DRIVE Lender: ESL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Amount: $60000 MERCADO, WELLINGTON MATA Property Address:67...
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks stride higher as bond market calms down; US...
Proactive UK
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July 3, 2025
FTSE 100 up 62 points to 8,837 Bargain-hunters snap up Convatec Bond markets calmer after Downing St reassures over Reeves Currys restores dividend after profits and cashflow improve 1.35pm: US jobs report stronger than expectred The FTSE 100 has...
NMU Hockey announces 16 roster additions for 2025-26 season
My UP Now - Michigan
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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) - After a challenging 2024-25 season, the NMU Hockey team is set to look a lot different in year two under head coach Dave Shyiak. Northern Michigan Athletics announced the additions of 16 new players to the team on...
More than 100 people have been convicted of LGBTQ+ ‘extremism’ in Russia
Pink News
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July 1, 2025
A demonstrator holds a poster depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin in makeup. (Getty) Russian authorities have convicted more than 100 people of LGBTQ+ “extremism”. Under Russia’s anti-LGBTQ+ law, the so-called international public LGBT...
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks step higher as bond market calms down;...
Proactive UK
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July 3, 2025
FTSE 100 up 35 points to 8,809 Bargain-hunters snap up Convatec Bond markets calmer after Downing St reassures over Reeves Currys restores dividend after profits and cashflow improve 12:07pm: Convatec tops the risers Convatec shares rose 2.5% and...
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks step higher as bond market calms down, services PMI rebounds
Proactive UK
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July 3, 2025
FTSE 100 up 33 points to 8,807 Bond markets calmer after Downing St reassures over Reeves Currys restores dividend after profits and cashflow improve 11.11am: PMI 'weakens argument for BoE cut' While an earlier commentator said the services PMI...
“We need to end nuclear weapons, before they end us”
Croakey Health Media
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July 3, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: Amid so much focus on militarisation globally, it’s more important than ever to understand what it takes to prevent and avoid conflict, especially in the context of a nuclear arms race. In a rare win for efforts to promote...
FTSE 100 Live: Stocks step higher as bond market calms down,...
Proactive UK
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July 3, 2025
8.53am: Trump, bond markets, UK repair mode Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, calling for his immediate resignation in a social media post. The US president posted a link to a news report suggesting...