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Iran's school for cyberspies could've used a few more lessons in preventing breaches
Iran's school for state-sponsored cyberattackers admits it suffered a breach exposing the names and other personal information of its associates and students. The Ravin Academy was established in 2019, ostensibly to train individuals in all facets...
Marina Cino Pagliarello – The Meloni method after three years in power
Giorgia Meloni’s time as prime minister of Italy has been marked more by style than substance – eventually that will catch-up with her. Dr Marina Cino Pagliarello is a Visiting Fellow at the LSE’s European Institute, and a Senior Research...
Free Mumia Campaign discusses China and the international anti-imperialist struggle
On Sunday October 19 the Free Mumia Abu Jamal Campaign UK organised a discussion meeting on the theme of China and the international anti-imperialist struggle at International House in Brixton, south London. Chaired by Sarah Mudd and introduced by...
Belgium is becoming a narco-state, warns judge
Belgium is becoming a narco-state with drug kingpins rivalling the police for control of the country, a senior judge has warned. An investigative judge from Antwerp has admitted that the judiciary was powerless to protect citizens from the...
The 64th Festivali i Këngës lineup sparks mixed reactions among fans
This week, Albanian broadcaster RTSH revealed the full list of artists competing in the 64th edition of Festivali i Këngës, which will take place at the end of December. The excitement had been intense, especially after last year’s strong edition...
Bavaria Reports Local West Nile Virus Case
(Vax-Before-Travel News)The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) recently reported that 13 countries in Europe reported about 1,000 locally acquired human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection with known place of infection....
Dua Lipa shares life update with Callum Turner before returning to tour
Dua Lipa is making the most out of her Radical Optimism tour break, enjoying quality time with finance Callum Turner. After wrapping up the North American leg of her world Tour with a 24-show run across 10 cities earlier this month, the Levitating...
Lenzing reaffirms global sustainability leadership in 2025
Lenzing AG has once again taken first place in this year's Hot Button Report published by the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy. With 34.5 out of 40 points and no known risk of sourcing from ancient and endangered forests, Lenzing remains...
Bangladesh beat Ireland to avenge losses and stay in the World Cup
ALSO: Doeschate has no regrets going Dutch with South Africa Australian quicks star in rout of New Zealand CHITTAGONG // Bangladesh stung flat-footed Ireland to resurrect their World Cup campaign with a 27-run victory in front of some 25,000...
The Berlin Process Is Rewiring the Balkans Through Partnership, Not Power
In London this week, leaders from Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia met with their British and European counterparts for the Berlin Process Summit. It wasn’t a dramatic affair. No sweeping announcements or historic...
Court rejects ex-president Ilir Meta’s bid to end detention
TIRANA, Oct. 22 — Albania’s Special Court on Corruption and Organised Crime has rejected a new request from former president Ilir Meta to lift his pre-trial detention, keeping him behind bars one year after his arrest. Meta was detained in October...
1 Expanding Horizons: BALFIN Group at the Heart of Europe’s Real Estate Dialogue
BALFIN recently took part in EXPO REAL 2025, Europe’s leading trade fair for real estate and investment, held in Munich. Gathering more than 1,700 companies from 34 countries and over 42,000 participants, the event brought together industry...
Ryanair Warns Passengers Ahead Of November Boarding Pass Changes
Low-cost giant Ryanair has warned passengers to be prepared for its new paperless boarding pass policy, which comes into effect next month. From November 12, Ryanair passengers can no longer opt for a printed boarding pass, with the carrier moving...
Private Power Producers Surpass Public Sector
For the first time in the history of the energy sector, the installed capacity of private producers has surpassed that of public producers. Historically, the Albanian Electric Power Corporation (KESH) has led in terms of capacity, mainly due to...
Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI
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The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth
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Illegal immigration and smuggling blitz sees 50 arrests
Emilia Belli,BBC Wales Westminster Correspondent and Nicholas Bourne,BBC Wales ShareSave Chief immigration officer Paul Harvey said crime gangs target ports to try to "bring people in, and commodities like drugs, alcohol, tobacco" When you think...
Merz Brings 40 Eurofighters to Erdogan’s Table
The terse official statement about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Turkey belies its true weight. The trip, prepared since his first day in office, marks a dramatic step in Berlin’s effort to visibly upgrade relations with Ankara under...
Berlin winter 2025/2026 flight schedule: 70 airlines, 130 destinations, and expanded long-haul options
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will launch its 2025/2026 winter flight schedule on Sunday, 26 October, coinciding with the switch to wintertime. The new season features 70 airlines serving 130 destinations across 50 countries, offering a mix of...
WFF 2025: Special event boosts momentum for the implementation of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative
Rome – At the World Food Forum 2025 in Rome, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened a high-level event to galvanise global efforts to accelerate the implementation and impact of the One Country One Priority...