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EU enlargement needs civil dialogue and funding, says EESC chief
Oliver Röpke, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), has urged the EU to back its enlargement plans with effective structures, civil society engagement, and adequate funding. In an interview with eunews.it, Röpke said...

WestJet Continues Where It Left Off By Banning More U.S. Flights Without Explanation
Airlines have certainly taken notice of the plummeting trends in trips between Canada and the United States. United Airlines has banned domestic U.S. flights in recent days without providing much explanation. Additionally, Canadian companies like...

Football Manager 2026 wonderkids: The FM26 young stars we predict for the game
Football Manager 2026 wonderkids are already being debated ahead of the next instalment of the much-acclaimed game dropping this autumn. FM26 is expected to return to stores in the coming months after a year-long hiatus, in which the Sports...
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History of the Bosnia War [Part 1] – Thirty Years After Srebrenica
By Ibrahim Moiz 15 July 2025 Bism Allah Al-Rahman Al-Rahim A Terrible Anniversary Srebrenica, Bosnia Keep supporting MuslimMatters for the sake of Allah Alhamdulillah, we're at over 850 supporters. Help us get to 900 supporters this month. All it...

Threats from Toronto: Lapaj's inability to control his backers
Every summer, the Kosovo police detain three or four expats returning to Kosovo who have threatened journalists and politicians via text messages. Most of those who make these threats are supporters of Albin Kurti’s Vetevendosje party. They are...

Albanian prosecutors defend case closure after PM criticism
Tirana, July 7 – Albanian prosecutors have defended their decision to drop a case involving construction in a protected national park, after Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly questioned the handling of the investigation. The Prosecutor’s Office in...
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Truckers fear job loss as new English language rules take effect
LINDEN, N.J. (AP) — At a trucking school in New Jersey, students are maneuvering 18-wheelers around traffic cones. Other future drivers look under hoods to perform safety checks, narrating as they examine steering hoses for cracks and leaks. An...

Water tanks replace springs on a Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

The tiny little landlocked country in Africa that's the world's poorest
Tucked away in the heart of East Africa, surrounded by its much larger neighbours of Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, lies a tiny country smaller than the state of Maryland in the US. This country largely goes unnoticed,...

Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken a new route in their quest for peace
Political scientists and wider civil society from Armenia and Azerbaijan don’t often see eye to eye. After decades of war between the two countries their grievances run deep, with each side blaming the other for continued rounds of conflict. But...

Woman sparks outrage after capturing terrible scene near beloved boating spot: 'Not acceptable at all'
"Why would they do that?" by Geri MilevaJuly 20, 2025 A TikTok video sparked outrage in the boating community after a woman shared a disturbing sight near a popular canal path — a pile of trash, including what appears to be the contents of a...

7 European countries where travel is surprisingly affordable
Despite Europe’s reputation for high costs, especially in cities like Paris, London, and Zurich, several countries on the continent offer budget-friendly options for travellers. These countries combine access to history, landscapes, and culture...

Wildfire Situation in the Country: Ministry of Defense Reports 9 Fire Outbreaks in 24 Hours
The Ministry of Defense has reported that 9 fire outbreaks were recorded in the past 24 hours across five municipalities: Tirana, Durrës, Kavaja, Lezhë, and Berat. According to the Ministry, all fires were successfully extinguished without causing...

Southern Gas Corridor – Azerbaijan’s strategic gift to divided energy world
At the 3rd Global Media Forum held in the symbolic city of Shusha, President Ilham Aliyev underscored Azerbaijan’s expanding global role not just as an energy supplier, but as a trusted partner in the transformation of global energy politics. The...

Strong lek boosts lending but pressures exporters
Albania’s stable growth and a strengthening lek are fueling credit expansion, particularly in the housing sector. Lower interest rates have made borrowing more attractive and improved banks’ lending positions. However, the appreciation of the lek...

How steady global fertility decline poses threat to humanity — IMF
•Policymakers may deploy family-friendly policies to boost fertility A decline in global population later this century may threaten human progress, or it may lead to better lives. By: David E. Bloom, Michael Kuhn and Klaus Prettner/International...

Cheapest Cities in Europe List Published – Sarajevo Included Among Budget-Friendly Destinations
Belgrade is nowhere near making the list of the cheapest cities in Europe, but there are plenty of cities in the neighborhood where you won’t spend a fortune. “Popular destinations in Greece, Spain, Italy, and other countries are struggling with...

Oregon aviation museum to receive combat-tested fighter jet
An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Bulldogs” of Marine Attack Squadron 223, prepares to land on the flight deck during an alternate approach training evolution aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima over the Atlantic Ocean,...

I moved our family of four from the US to France & pay just $2,235 for everything – but the grocery stores blew me away
ONE woman up and left America with her husband, two children, and dog five years ago and has since been enjoying an affordable lifestyle across the globe in France. The expat has come to love not only the rich culture and beautiful landscape of...

Leftist Prosecutors in Sicily Appeal to Italian Supreme Court Against Mateo Salvini’s Acquittal in Sham Migrant Boat ‘Kidnapping’ Trial
Salvini under judicial persecution again. All over Europe, the right-wingers are gaining electoral ground, while Liberal-Globalists embedded into the state bureaucracies try to check their advances and destroy their leaders. Take Italy, for...