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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...

Germany Clinches FIBA EuroBasket Title

(MENAFN) Germany were crowned FIBA EuroBasket champions following an 88-83 triumph against Türkiye on Sunday. The gripping encounter at Arena Riga featured two unbeaten national teams, with Türkiye’s Alperen Sengun emerging as the leading scorer...

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...

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...

Germany secures FIBA EuroBasket 2025 title

(MENAFN) Germany secured the FIBA EuroBasket championship following an 88-83 win against Türkiye on Sunday in a thrilling final at Arena Riga. Both national teams entered the match undefeated, with Türkiye’s Alperen Sengun leading all scorers with...

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...

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...

Canadian soldier goes missing while partaking in NATO operation

(MENAFN) A Canadian soldier has gone missing in Latvia while participating in a NATO operation, the Baltic nation’s armed forces confirmed Friday. "The National Armed Forces informs that confirmation has been received from the Canadian Forces...

Canadian Troop Disappears During NATO Deployment

(MENAFN) A member of the Canadian military has disappeared while participating in a NATO operation in Latvia, according to an announcement made Friday by the Baltic country's defense forces. "The National Armed Forces informs that confirmation has...

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,...

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...

EU Balance of Payments and International Investment Position statistical sources and methods - B.o.p. and i.i.p. e-book

Introduction The European Central Bank (ECB), with the support of the European System of Central Bank’s (ESCB’s) Statistics Committee, compiles and publishes the balance of payments (b.o.p.) and the international investment position (i.i.p.) of...

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...

Printify Announces Amplified 2025: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Launch and Grow Online Stores

Taking place on Sept 25, Amplified will be broadcast worldwide from Printify´s studio as a free, 6-hour event packed with actionable advice and networking. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Printify today...

Erdogan Praises National Basketball Team

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan applauded the national men’s basketball squad on Friday for progressing to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 championship game. “I wholeheartedly congratulate our National Men’s Basketball Team for defeating...

Brunner Says EU Cannot Completely Ban Visas on Russians

(MENAFN) The European Union is unable to compel all its member nations to cease issuing visas to Russian nationals, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner stated on Sunday. During a press briefing alongside Finnish...

Poland Approves NATO Deployment After Russian Drone Incident

(MENAFN) Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Sunday endorsed a resolution permitting the deployment of NATO forces in Poland in response to Russian drones entering the nation’s airspace. "The President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, has...