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5G Rivalry Escalates Between U.S., China
(MENAFN) The race for 5G dominance between the US and China has sharpened as both countries gear up for the next-generation 6G technology. The United States was the first to roll out 5G in 2018, with its four major telecom carriers launching the...

Belgium Finds 90 Percent of Drone Flights Illegal in 2024
(MENAFN) Nearly 90% of drone flights detected in Belgium’s most sensitive airspaces last year were unauthorized, local reports revealed on Tuesday. According to the Belgian air traffic authority Skeyes, more than 31,000 drone movements were...

Peat Market Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2025-2032 | Global Industry Analysis and Growth Outlook
The global peat market is evolving amid rising sustainability concerns, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Peat Market 2025-2032: Driving growth through...

EU Nations Discuss Developing Unified Anti-Drone Defense System
(MENAFN) In response to a surge in Russian air incursions, European Union countries held their inaugural discussions on Thursday to devise a unified anti-drone defense strategy. The meeting was marked by a strong push from European Commissioner...

Piero Cipollone: Digital euro: protecting our freedom, autonomy and security
Keynote speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Baltic digital euro conference “Payments & Policy in a Changing Environment” organised by Eesti Pank in cooperation with Latvijas Banka and Lietuvos bankas...

Drone Sighting Forces Norwegian Flight to Change Course
(MENAFN) A Norwegian airline flight was diverted late Sunday following a reported drone sighting, just one week after Oslo airport experienced a three-hour closure due to a similar incident. The flight, en route from Oslo to Bardufoss in northern...

Turkey defeats Greece in easy win to EuroBasket 2025 final
(MENAFN) Türkiye secured a commanding 94-68 victory over Greece on Friday, earning a spot in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 final. The Turkish team dominated from the start, carrying a 49-31 lead into halftime at Arena Riga in Latvia. Ercan Osmani led...

Analysis Explores Honey, Strontium Isotopes to Determine Geographic Origin
Determining the geographic source of agricultural products, such as honey, is important for international trade to help ensure food quality, avoid mislabeling, and enhance economic security. A study by researchers at Pacific Northwest National...

At the High-level Week in New York, Minister Fajon prioritised political solutions over military approaches
SLOVENIA, September 25 - Minister Fajon has traditionally participated in the debate on the Western Balkans. This year, the debate was hosted by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani as part of the Friends of the Western Balkans group. Minister...

Study finds France below EU average in poverty
(MENAFN) France has a smaller share of people living in poverty compared with the European Union average, but it shows a higher concentration of households with modest incomes, according to a study released Wednesday. Drawing on data from the EU...

France Shows Moderate Poverty, High Modest-Income Share
(MENAFN) France reports fewer people living in poverty than the European Union average, yet it has a higher proportion of modest-income households, according to a new study published on Wednesday by the French Directorate for Research, Studies,...

Keep calm and carry cash: lessons on the unique role of physical currency across four crises
Prepared by Francesca Faella and Alejandro Zamora-Pérez 1 How crises strongly affect cash circulation Demand for euro banknotes has exhibited robust growth despite ongoing payment digitisation. While the share of cash in daily transactions has...

EU, NATO Condemn Russia’s Alleged Incursion of Estonia’s Skies
(MENAFN) EU leaders and NATO officials condemned Russia's alleged breach of Estonia's airspace on Friday, calling the act a "provocation" that escalates regional tensions. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas described the airspace violation as an...

NATO Criticizes Russia Over Violation of Estonian Airspace
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, NATO firmly denounced Russia for purportedly breaching Estonian territory with three armed MiG-31 warplanes, describing the event as part of a “wider pattern of increasingly irresponsible Russian behaviour.” The North Atlantic...

SHARC Energy Receives United States and European Patents
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) ("SHARC Energy" or the “Company”), the pioneer of Wastewater Energy Transfer (“WET”), is pleased to provide an...

World Nears Quarter Million Crypto Millionaires in Historic Wealth Boom
LONDON, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ranks of crypto millionaires have surged to an unprecedented 241,700 individuals worldwide, according to the newly released Crypto Wealth Report 2025 by international residence and citizenship...

THREE ISTITUTO MARANGONI MILANO DESIGN STUDENTS AWARDED AT THE TABU INTERNATIONAL CONTEST 2025 IDEAS4WOOD
Milan, 18 September 2025 MILAN, ITALY, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 7th Final of the IDEAS4WOOD Contest, the world’s most prestigious competition in the wood sector, promoted by TABU and sponsored by ADI, FederlegnoArredo and...

Eurozone Posts 0.3 Percent Rally in July Industrial Output
(MENAFN) Industrial production in the eurozone edged up 0.3% in July compared to the previous month, partially recovering from June’s steep decline, according to figures released Tuesday by Eurostat. The result came in just below economists'...
10th Colourful World Cultural Exhibition and Exchange Event Kicks off in Beijing
BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 10, the 10th Colourful World Cultural Exhibition and Exchange Event opened at Hall 9 of Shougang Park. Hosted by the Information Office of Beijing Municipality, the event focuses on...

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Tourists
(MENAFN) The European Commission is weighing a complete ban on Russian tourists entering the EU as part of its upcoming 19th sanctions package aimed at punishing Moscow for its ongoing aggression in Ukraine. Should this measure pass, it would...