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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...

NATO Pledges Firm Response to Drone Threats
(MENAFN) Following the Military Committee Conference held in Latvia on Saturday, the chair of NATO’s Military Committee promised a "resolute" and "proportionate" reaction to any threats after several recent drone intrusions in various nations....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

FK Cēsis Names English Footballer and Northern Irish Winning Manager Ben Tilney to Leadership Team
League Leading FK Cēsis Continues to Prepare for Promotion and Expansion with Addition of British Football Professional Player and Manager CēSIS, LATVIA, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The FK Cēsis Board of Directors has announced that...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pranamat Massage Mat Sets Debut Limited Autumn Shades: Caramel Mousse & Graphite Gray
Two new tones, Caramel Mousse and Graphite Gray, join the most premium, modern acupressure massage mat set for a mind-body ritual you can keep at home. RIGA, LATVIA, September 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pranamat, the most premium, modern...

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...

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...

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...