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Avia Solutions Group to build Northern Europe’s largest SAF plant in Liepaja
AeroTime News
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August 27, 2025
The world’s largest full-service aircraft leasing provider, Avia Solutions Group, together with Latvian partners in the joint venture “NorSAF”, has launched an ambitious project — the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant in...
A local’s guide to Bulgaria’s most underrated destination — the ‘Bordeaux of Eastern Europe’
Metro
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August 27, 2025
The whitewashed houses in the historic town of Melnik (Pictured: Getty Images) Whether you’re a wine aficionado or a wine lover with a lot to learn, Melnik deserves a spot on your travel bucket list. A walk around the smallest town in my native...
Baltic Exchange: Dry Bulk Report – 34
Dry Bulk
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August 27, 2025
The Baltic Exchange provides an update on the Dry Bulk markets for Week 34. Capesize The Capesize market endured a notably weaker week overall, with the BCI 5TC shedding more than US$4000 before closing at US$23 160, aided by a US$742 uptick...
BALKAN BLOG: Situation in Bosnia risks getting worse before it gets better
BNE Intellinews
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The removal of Milord Dodik — long the dominant figure in Bosnia’s Serb entity and an advocate of its secession — removes one of the biggest obstacles to Bosnia’s stalled EU accession process and much needed reforms within the country. Yet as the...
Russia may incite ethnic clashes in Balkans, North Macedonia’s Deputy FM says
Ukrinform
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Russia could exploit unresolved conflicts in the Balkans to stage new provocations and destabilize the region through proxy players, despite NATO’s presence. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia...
Housing crisis in the Western Balkans: ‘I spend more than half my salary on bills and rent’
Vox Europ
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August 27, 2025
For the past seven years, Dejana Stosic, 26, has been renting in Belgrade, the Serbian capital. Originally from a small town in the south of the country, Stostic recently found a job with a higher salary at a private company. But the cost of...
Scandinavia Private Tours Launches to Redefine Bespoke Luxury Travel Across the Nordic Region
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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August 27, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Tourism veteran Silvena Nonev launches Scandinavia Private Tours, delivering bespoke luxury travel across the Nordic region Article content Glasgow, Scotland–(Newsfile Corp. – August 26, 2025) – Scandinavia Private...
Solaris strengthens its position in Scandinavia. As many as 180 electric buses for Malmö
Automotive World
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August 27, 2025
Solaris has signed yet another contract with one of the largest public transport operators in Scandinavia – Nobina Sverige AB Solaris has signed yet another contract with one of the largest public transport operators in Scandinavia – Nobina...
Eesti Energia chief: Most Baltic frequency reserve funds go to Lithuania
ERR
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August 27, 2025
This means that a large proportion of the money moving through the market is heading to the southernmost Baltic state. Following February's disconnection from the Russian grid, prices on the Baltic frequency reserves market from the outset started...
German jets reportedly scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane over the Baltic
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 27, 2025
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...
Eagle S trial exposes voyage data recorder blackout during Baltic rampage
Splash 247
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August 27, 2025
The trial has kicked off in Helsinki for the captain and two officers of the Russian-linked oil tanker Eagle S, accused of dragging its anchor across the seabed and severing critical undersea cables between Finland and Estonia last Christmas....
CyCraft, DARSOC Expand AI Endpoint Security in Eastern Europe
The Fast Mode
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August 27, 2025
CyCraft Technology, a leading AI-driven solution provider based in Taiwan, announced its partnership with Serbia-based DARSOC, marking its first Endpoint MSSP collaboration in Eastern Europe. DARSOC adopted CyCraft’s XCockpit Endpoint (Endpoint...
Wine, olive oil, and produce prices climb as southern Europe’s farms struggle with drought and heat
Environmental Health News
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August 26, 2025
Southern European farmers are investing heavily in climate adaptations as rising temperatures, droughts, and extreme weather threaten long-established crops like grapes, olives, and citrus. Sarah Butler reports for The Guardian. In short:...
COMMENTARY: A tax lesson from Scandinavia
Las Vegas Review Journal - Nevada
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August 27, 2025
Democratic Socialists are cheering Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to raise taxes on millionaires if elected mayor of New York City. They should take a closer look at Scandinavia’s experience with the idea. Sweden and Denmark are often heralded as...
German fighter jets reportedly scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea
The Kyiv Independent
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August 27, 2025
German fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Aug. 26, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported. Two Eurofighter jets took off from the Rostock-Laage air base in Germany after the Russian...
Baltic index gains as vessel rates strengthen across the board
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 26, 2025
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to an over one-week high on Tuesday, supported by higher rates across all vessel segments. The main BDI index, which tracks rates for...
Baltic Film Days 2025 Held in Estonia
The Film New Europe
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TALLINN: The 9th edition of the Baltic Film Days festival is being held in Estonia on 26 and 27 August 2025, celebrating the richness and uniqueness of Baltic cinema. The lineup is hosted in Tallinn at the Sõprus Cinema and the summer cinema in...
Globally, More People Report Higher Wellbeing. Exceptions: North America, Western Europe, Australia & New Zealand
Global Wellness Institute
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August 26, 2025
According to the most recent Gallup survey on wellbeing (based on their Life Evaluation Index interviews conducted in 142 countries), more people globally report that they are living better lives, while also becoming more hopeful about the future,...
Benelux countries confident: Ukraine and Moldova share common future in EU
European Pravda
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The Benelux countries believe Moldova and Ukraine share a common future within the European Union, Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel has said. Bettel is currently in Odesa, a city in Ukraine’s south, with Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime...
“Seven Millennia Awake”: Baltic Sea Algae Revived After 7,000 Years as US Scientists Clash With China Over Genetic Climate Secrets
Sustainability Times
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August 26, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Researchers revived microalgae from the Baltic Sea that were dormant for nearly 7,000 years. 🔬 The study provides a living snapshot of ancient marine ecosystems, revealing historical climate adaptations. 🧬 Genetic analysis shows...