Wildfires burn across southern Europe, displacing thousands and killing at least three

1/14 Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday after a nightlong battle to protect the perimeter of Greece’s third-largest city, with at least three more deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania. Outside the Greek port city of...

Deutsche Telekom Expands T Phone Series with First AI-Integrated Smartphone & Tablet

With the AI-phone, Deutsche Telekom is opening the door to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) for its customers. And at a unique price. As a result, AI becomes accessible to everyone – not just tech nerds or enthusiasts. Deutsche Telekom is...

Bregu: Green Transition in Western Balkans Must Be Equitable

Source: Beta News / Politics | 10.07.25 | access_time 20:46 Climate Change (Photo: Pixabay.com) Climate change in the Western Balkans, just like throughout Europe, jeopardizes the health, puts jobs at risk, deepens inequality and burdens the...

A stepping stone to the Olympics - Kilkenny duo selected by Team Ireland for Youth Games

Two of Kilkenny's leading young sport stars will fly the flag when they represent county and country at Europe's largest multi-sport event for teen athletes. Molly Daly and Faye McDonnell have been named in a 35-strong squad for the Summer...

13 Amazing Places to Visit in the Balkans for Your Next Trip

Think about yourself sipping a wonderful expresso or on a glass of wine for less than two dollars, watching the sun set on top of some medieval stone walls. The beauty is that this entire day’s budget may not even cover the cost of a meal in...

How a Czech Supply Chain Feeds the Global Spyware Machine

Several people living in the Czech Republic have worked for Intellexa, the spyware company, representatives of which have been accused of assisting with human rights violations and are currently on trial in Greece. Investigace.cz has obtained more...

Table grapes in Croatia reach record prices, some cases costing as much as veal

At markets in Šibenik, a kilogram of white table grapes sells for €6, while in Zadar and Dubrovnik prices rise to €7. In Pula, the same fruit can cost €8 per kilogram – roughly the same price as veal shoulder, ribs or neck in supermarkets....

Worst drought in 33 years tests Evros farmers

A group of men stand around staring into the dry bed of the Evros River just a few meters from the Kipoi border crossing with Turkey in northeastern Greece. “I want to take a photo and hang it on the wall of the organization so we’ll remember this...

Immediate Response 25 U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, Vermont Adjutant General

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, adjutant general of the Vermont National Guard, discusses the importance of large-scale, multi-national exercises during Immediate Response as a part of DEFENDER25, June 2, 2025, in Krivolak Training Area,...

Unity and Resolve – Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

Tariq Saeedi in Karachi, Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova in Ashgabat – Research and compilation by Liliya Zhirnova and Ilmira Delmuhametova, Editorial check by Ramilya Delmuhametova, Cross-platform coordination by Tamir Shakirov The Third...

Wildfires rage across southern Europe, 3 dead, thousands displaced

Southern Europe grappled with a new wave of wildfires Wednesday, as flames tore through homes, forests, and farmland, leaving at least three dead across Spain, Türkiye and Albania. Firefighters battled relentlessly overnight to protect Greece’s...

Vermont National Guard cross-train U.S. infantrymen and Austrian Land Force personnel on various demolition techniques

KRIVOLAK, North Macedonia – U.S. Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 572nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard cross-train U.S. infantrymen and Austrian Land Force personnel on various...

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Multi-national distinguished visitors observe a military demonstration for a distinguished visitor engagement during Immediate Response 25 as a part of DEFENDER 25 at Krivolak Training Area, Krivolak, North Macedonia, June 2, 2025. Among the...

Academic freedom and the university’s role in democracy

MACEDONIA Academic freedom is not merely a privilege scholars seek but a cornerstone of a democratic society. It enables critical thought, the ‘pursuit of truth’, and the open contestation of ideas. These functions define the university as a...

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U.S. Soldiers operating High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles and the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia operating joint light tactical vehicles and on foot engage targets and conduct a medical evacuation as a part of a military...

Green light for the green wave as Ireland set sail

UEFA Conference League third qualifying round second legs Thursday, 14 August Shamrock Rovers (0) v Ballkani (1), Tallaght Stadium, 8pm Besiktas (4) St Patrick's Athletic (1), Tupras Stadyumu, 7pm ONLINE Shamrock Rovers v Ballkani is available to...

REEL: U.S. Army 690th Chemical Battalion conducts CBRNE exercise in Northern Macedonia for Immediate Response 25

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 690th Chemical Battalion, 31st Chemical Brigade, Alabama National Guard conduct Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) training with Army of the Republic of North Macedonia Army as a part of...

Abu Dhabi issues attendance rules for private schools

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) on Monday updated its rules on attendance and absence for private schools. Issued with immediate effect, the update specifies what constitutes excused or unexcused absence and what...

Deutsche Telekom launches AI phone with Perplexity Assistant

Dominique Leroy, Board Member for Europe at Deutsche Telekom, emphasises the effort to democratise AI access: “Together with trusted partners, we’re bringing the AI-phone to people across Europe. "It takes care of everyday tasks and quickly finds...

'There were tears, but we are looking forward to it'

David Brooks took the plaudits when Wales players were last together in March after scoring the 96th-minute equaliser in North Macedonia which preserved Craig Bellamy's unbeaten record as head coach. There were more congratulations for Brooks when...