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White House hails ‘historic’ and ‘first of its kind’ Ukraine-US minerals deal – Europe live

White House spokesperson hails Ukraine deal as 'historic' and 'first of its kind'The White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is now taking questions from the media at the morning press briefing and she has a brief comment on the US- …

For Putin, 'US is the main enemy,' Estonian foreign minister says

Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson has the latest on Estonia bolstering defense spending amid renewed fears of Russian aggression on ‘Special Report.’ Estonia's top diplomat thinks Russia's war on Ukraine goes well beyond the front lines. …

Sirje Karis and Olena Zelenska open new Estonian-financed family home in Zhytomyr Oblast

On Wednesday, Estonian First Lady Sirje Karis and Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska opened a third Estonian-financed small group home in Ukraine's Zhytomyr Oblast. The home will house an 11-member foster family displaced as a result of the war. …

Estonian foreign minister calls Putin ‘brutal’ as concerns of Russian invasion linger

The European Parliament is celebrating the 21st Anniversary of the EU’s largest Enlargement

The European Parliament announced today that it is celebrating the 21st anniversary of the largest enlargement of the European Union, when 10 countries joined at the same time. “Today we celebrate the anniversary of the largest enlargement, when 10 …

Russia sparks alarm as Vladimir Putin to deploy tens of thousands of troops ready to fight Nato

Russia is expanding its military presence along Nato's eastern flank, with Vladimir Putin planning to deploy tens of thousands of troops near its border with Finland. Military engineers are expanding army bases in the Russian city of Petrozavodsk, some …

Forging Firepower: U.S. and Estonia Unite with HIMARS

AMARI AIR BASE, Estonia — Six U.S.-made M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) were officially unveiled by the Estonian Defense Forces in a ceremony alongside U.S. Soldiers and their HIMARS at Amari Air Base, Estonia, April 30, 2025. The …

Yevgeny Magda: A Missile Strike Against A NATO Country May Be Launched From The Territory Of Belarus

Eugene Magda The Alliance must respond. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that Russia is "preparing something in Belarus under the guise of military exercises" this summer. What exactly did the Ukrainian president mean? About it the site …

Estonia receives first HIMARS launchers

Estonia officially received six U.S.-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems on April 29 at Ämari Air Base. The systems were delivered aboard a Ukrainian-operated Antonov An-124 transport aircraft, a symbolic gesture underscoring NATO cooperation and …

In Lithuania, Russian citizens may be banned from purchasing real estate near strategic facilities

In Lithuania, there are plans to limit the ability of Russian citizens and holders of residence permits in the country to purchase real estate near strategic facilities, as reported by LRT. This initiative has been put forward by opposition conservatives …

Armenian and Estonian Prime Ministers Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Regional Peace

In the framework of his official visit to Estonia, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held high-level talks with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal aimed at deepening bilateral relations and promoting regional stability. The two leaders first …

EU Foreign Ministers meet in Denmark to strategize a forced Russia-Ukraine peace deal

BORNHOLM, DENMARK – Foreign ministers from 11 European countries convened at a security summit on the Danish island of Bornholm this week to discuss the war in Ukraine and latest geopolitical and security situation in the Nordic and Baltic region. …

Ukraine and Lithuania discuss steps to strengthen the defense industry and develop joint projects

Ukraine and Lithuania discuss strengthening the defense industry and developing joint projects First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Serhiy Boiev, held a meeting with Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Julius Pranevičius, during which …

A Baltic beacon for freedom in Europe

As the European Union scrambles to respond to unsettling geopolitical conditions, three of the bloc’s smaller member states by the Baltic Sea – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – are already leading by example. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the …

Croatian Prime Minister Announces Croatia’s Presidency of the Three Seas Initiative

On Tuesday in Warsaw, the Croatian Prime Minister announced that Croatia will assume the presidency of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI)—an informal platform launched in 2015 by Zagreb and Warsaw. Presidents of the 3SI member states emphasized that the …

Ambassador Kristjan Prikk on how Estonia is embracing AI for proactive citizen services

Kristjan Prikk, Estonia’s Ambassador to the U.S., discussed the evolution of AI in government services. Initially, Estonia moved from physical to digital services and then to proactive digital services using AI. The goal is to have digital clones of …

Defend in the Cloud: Boost NATO Data Resilience

Executive Summary Data is becoming the “currency of warfare.” Since data drives innovation in logistics and weaponry, it must be interoperable among allies, and the best way to secure and share data requires duplicating it and moving it to the cloud.  NATO …

Latvia jails citizen for fighting in Russian army against Ukraine

A Latvian court sentenced a man to six years in prison for joining the Russian military and fighting against Ukraine, the Riga Northern Prosecutor’s Office reportув on 29 April. The Riga City Court confirmed on his guilt for illegal participation in …

Dutch housing market affordable when looking at rest of European Union: ABN Amro

The Dutch housing market is relatively affordable compared to other European countries, ABN Amro reported in the Housing Market Monitor. Home prices in the Netherlands have risen sharply over the past 20 years, and their affordability has deteriorated, but …

Ranger Band Alumni Association Endorses Jeanne Johnson and Jason Steele for Kilgore College Board of Trustees

KILGORE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ranger Band Alumni Association Group proudly endorses two distinguished candidates for the Kilgore College Board of Trustees: Jeanne Johnson for Central Zone, Voting Unit #3, Place …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

President Julius Maada Bio Launches 'Freetown Roadmap' to Advance UN Security Council Reform

Sierra Leone hosts C-10 Retreat as President Bio calls for Africa’s rightful place in global peace and security governance. FREETOWN, WESTERN AREA URBAN DISTRICT, SIERRA LEONE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. …

Benjamin Franklin Gold And Silver Commemoratives Exclusively Offered By Rare Collectibles TV

Limited-edition numismatic treasures produced as tribute to Franklin’s legacy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1950, the United States Mint issued the first specially-struck proof versions of half dollars …

PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide

FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide PropertyRoom.com, the nation’s leading online auction site …

Community Involvement Highlights May 14 Meeting with Members of the Congressional Family Business Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-Owned Business Leaders Share Importance of Family Businesses Supporting Local Communities, Charities with House Members; Frank Luntz Gives Insights on Changing Political …

Qorvis Hosts Helping a Hero Veterans at Exclusive Butterworth’s Reception

Veterans Honored at White House Correspondents’ Weekend Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping a Hero, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing specially adapted homes for severely wounded, was proud to be a …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed an open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

The One Move America Hasn’t Made: Former CIA Advisor Warns the Nation Is Holding Back Its Most Strategic Advantage—Worth ...

WASHINGTON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an age of global competition, technological warfare, and energy insecurity, former CIA advisor Jim Rickards says the United States may still be sitting on its most powerful card. And no one in Washington …

Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees ...

On 30 April, over 50 representatives from Central Asia, South-East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Astana to share good practices and exchange experience related to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) of returnees …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

The Rise of Intelligent Tech in Addiction Recovery: Bridging Traditional Support with Digital Innovation

Innovative tech is transforming treatment for substance use disorders, enhancing support, recovery, and accessibility through smart solutions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The landscape of addiction recovery …

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of …

Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

The American Debate No One Is Having—Until Now: Jim Rickards Spotlights a Buried Resource That Could Be Worth Up to $150 ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From stimulus packages to spending cuts, debt ceilings to deficits, every major economic decision in Washington centers on what’s immediately visible. But according to Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and …