Government promises “more income” for pensioners. How?

The government, led by Luís Montenegro, has unveiled the State Budget proposal for 2026 (OE2026), promising increased income for pensioners. The government’s dedicated budget website outlines a continued commitment to supporting the elderly and...

Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...

Exhibition preview | Illinois State at Illinois; 2 p.m., Sunday

Lineups Illinois Starters P Name Yr. Ht. PPG Hometown G Kylan Boswell Sr. 6-2 12.3 Champaign G Keaton Wagler Fr. 6-6 18.5 Shawnee, Kan. F Ben Humrichous Gr. 6-9 7.6 Tipton, Ind. F David Mirkovic Fr. 6-9 8.6 Niksic, Montenegro C Zvonimir Ivisic Jr....

Can Putin reach Hungary to meet Trump without being arrested or shot down?

With the talks in Alaska coming a cropper, Hungary has been selected as the next destination by US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible end to the Ukraine conflict. However, it is the choice of...

BiH The Only One Blocking Freedom Of Movement Of Citizens In The Balkans

The delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is traveling next week to the Berlin Process summit in London with an uncomfortable label, as it is the only country in the region that has not yet enabled the free movement of citizens in the Western...

Von der Leyen to Vučić: Serbia must “double” efforts towards EU accession

Brussels – Ursula von der Leyen visits what is now the great sick man of the Western Balkans. Compared to Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia’s path to EU membership seems to be going backwards. The President...

Putin’s Budapest Visit: Complex Flight Route Amid EU Sanctions and Diplomatic Challenges

Putin’s visit to Budapest demonstrates that geopolitical isolation is increasingly impacting the logistics of diplomacy. According to open sources, the Russian president’s aircraft is likely to be accompanied by Turkish and Russian fighters, and...

The Catamaran Spa Unveils San Diego’s Only Beachfront Spa Experience

Perched along the shores of Mission Bay, The Catamaran Spa invites guests to experience San Diego’s only beachfront spa, where the rhythm of the ocean sets the tone for renewal and relaxation. Surrounded by swaying palms, koi ponds, and the gentle...

From family allowances to cuts in support: The topics that marked the week

The family allowance amounts are set to increase next year, following the inflation rate, as outlined in the State Budget proposal for 2026 (OE2026), which includes an expanded budget for this support. “Regarding the family allowance, the increase...

Today’s news: Cigarette butts? 108 fines; Easy to reunite families of ‘golden visa’

Good morning! It’s time to turn our attention to the front pages of today’s national newspapers for Saturday, October 18. We begin with the Jornal de Notícias, which reports that there were “only 108 fines in two years for throwing cigarette butts...

Car and vehicle prices across Europe: How much is it in your country?

Comparing car prices across Europe is a complex challenge. Focusing on one or a few specific models might seem like a reasonable approach, but it can be misleading. Such comparisons fail to capture the broader market situation within each country,...

British border officers sent to Balkans to stem flow of migrants

British border security officers have been dispatched to the Balkans for the first time to tackle illegal immigration as talks continue to open migrant “return hubs” in the region. They have been sent to Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North...

Azerbaijani boxers ready for action at Budva 2025 European U15 Boxing Championships

Baku, October 15, AZERTAC Azerbaijani boxers are set to showcase their skills at the U15 European Championships, which will take place in Budva, Montenegro, on October 16. Azerbaijan will be represented by a team of 23 athletes, including 17 men...

Ex Highland League defender helps nation to sensational World Cup qualifying win

A former Highland League defender played a part in one of his nation’s best ever results at the weekend. Faroe Islands international Odmar Faero played 90 minutes in his country’s 2-1 win over Czechia - just days after playing the full game as the...

Šahmanović: Second submarine cable line with Italy to be installed by 2031

The two-day conference, titled Smart Growth, Green Future: Accelerating Investment in Montenegro, was opened yesterday in Luštica, near Tivat, by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajić....

15 entrants revealed for Montesong 2025

The second edition of the new national selection for Montenegro, which will take place on December 21, will see fifteen acts compete to represent the country in Eurovision 2026. Today, RTCG and the Eurovision website revealed the names of the...

Trump Asks Supreme Court To Let Him Mobilize National Guard Troops In Chicago Area

This is part of our series of daily recaps of ICE activity in the Chicago region. Have a tip we should check out? Email newsroom@blockclubchi.org. CHICAGO — President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court Friday to allow the mobilization of...

More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents

This story was originally published by ProPublica. When the Supreme Court recently allowed immigration agents in the Los Angeles area to take race into consideration during sweeps, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that citizens shouldn’t be concerned....

October 17, 2025 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news October 17, 2025 UPDATE Newsroom, 17.10.2025, 20:22 VISIT Romanian Foreign Minister, Oana Toiu, attended a working session entitled the ‘Beyond Borders, a European Union with 35 members’, part of the State of...

Inflation in Albania stays below EU average

TIRANA, Oct. 17 — Consumer prices in Albania rose 2.3% in September, according to the EU-harmonised index published Friday. National data from INSTAT showed a similar 2.4% increase. Officials said the difference stems from how each method weighs...