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Judicial transparency, reform challenges and sentencing practices focus of OSCE regional discussion in Montenegro
Strengthening the rule of law and ensuring that Western Balkan judiciaries are both independent and effective is central to fostering public trust, advancing democratic institutions, and ultimately securing long-term peace and stability in the...

OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports young athletes to enhance their understanding of intercultural competences
Recognizing the key role of sports in building a better and fairer society, the seventh youth camp on “Intercultural Competencies in Sports” gathered 15 young Montenegrin athletes from different sport disciplines from 17 to 19 September in Bar....

Slovenia stands with young people for peace: the international musical ‘Peace Child’ combines art and diplomacy
SLOVENIA, August 12 - From 13 to 23 August, 200 artists from 19 different countries – including Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Pakistan, Ukraine, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Palestine,...

OG of fast cars drops in games: Porsche adopts in-car gaming with AirConsole
Zurich, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AirConsole, the pioneering in-car gaming platform that transforms car rides into shared entertainment experiences, is arriving in the new Porsche Macan later this year. This collaboration will bring a...

Portugal’s PM Signals Possible Recognition of Palestinian State
(MENAFN) Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced Thursday that his administration plans to engage President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and all parliamentary political parties to discuss the possibility of officially recognizing the State...

Two murdered in European wildfires
(MENAFN) Two men died and thousands were evacuated as wildfires swept through southern Europe on Tuesday amid a severe heatwave. Heat alerts were issued in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Balkans, with temperatures forecasted to exceed...
Head of OSCE Mission Haukaas meets with co-chairs of Parliamentary Committee on Comprehensive Electoral Reform
Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro, Ambassador Jan Haukaas, met today with the co-chairs of the Parliamentary Committee on Comprehensive Electoral Reform, Vasilije Čarapić and Nikola Rakočević. During the discussion on the ongoing electoral reform...

Slovenia stands with young people for peace: music as a language of peace
SLOVENIA, August 18 - The SIT DOWN – Peace Child honours the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the end of World War II. During a ten-day music camp, young people will create a musical called Peace Child, a story about...

Europe overwhelmed with fires
(MENAFN) A wave of extreme heat has sparked devastating wildfires across Europe, forcing thousands to flee their homes as temperatures soared above 40°C (104°F) in several regions on Wednesday. After a brief break from scorching conditions, the...

Strong heatwave in Europe leads to wildfires
(MENAFN) A severe heatwave has led to deadly wildfires across southern Europe, claiming at least two lives and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes, according to reports. Authorities issued heat warnings in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and...

Beam Global Announces Second Quarter 2025 Operating Results
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM), (the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation, energy security and smart city...
Ambassador Richard Holtzapple assumes duties as the Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH
SARAJEVO, 14 August 2025 - Ambassador Richard (Rick) Holtzapple, a career diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, assumed his duties as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 14 August 2025. Ambassador Holtzapple served as...

Wildfires Grip Europe as Heatwaves Persist
(MENAFN) Europe is enduring an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 40°C, transforming the continent into a furnace and sparking a surge in destructive wildfires that have prompted evacuations, claimed lives, and stretched...

Service CU Impact Foundation Awards $110,000 in Scholarships to Students
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Service Credit Union Impact Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, awarding a total of $110,000 to 33 high school seniors, college students, and adult...

Eleven development and humanitarian projects and two strategic partnerships selected
SLOVENIA, August 5 - Acting on the proposal of the Commission for the management of the public call for proposals for the implementation of development cooperation and humanitarian aid projects and for pilot strategic partnerships in the field of...

OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth back stronger youth engagement
From 16 to 20 June, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth organized a training session in Bar, aimed at strengthening local capacities to support youth participation. The participants (22 women and...

Yachting: Monaco Triumphs at the Admiral’s Cup, Historic Victory for the Yacht Club
MONACO, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First participation and first historic victory: Yacht Club de Monaco wins the 2025 Admiral’s Cup with a nail-biting finale. Led by the YCM’s vice-president, Pierre Casiraghi (Jolt 6), and Peter Harrison...

Backslash Security to Unveil Comprehensive Vibe Coding Security Platform at Black Hat USA 2025
LAS VEGAS, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Backslash Security, the vibe coding security company, today announced that its platform for securing AI coding infrastructure and code will be shown at the AI Pavilion (booth #4312) at Black Hat USA in...

Japan Blockchain Week 2025 (Aug 22 – Sep 19) — The Perfect Window to Experience Japan’s Most Vibrant Web3 Scene
TOKYO, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If you have ever thought about visiting Japan’s fast-growing crypto ecosystem, this is the year and this is the moment. From August 22 to September 15, 2025, Tokyo will host Japan Blockchain Week 2025 (JBW...

Portugal, Spain Face Record Wildfires
(MENAFN) Portugal and Spain are confronting a surge of wildfires driven by soaring temperatures, powerful winds, and prolonged dry spells on Wednesday, as officials across the Iberian Peninsula issue urgent warnings about critical fire risks. In...