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Survey shows that most Germans against welfare payments for Ukrainians

(MENAFN) A new INSA survey commissioned by Bild indicates that most Germans are against providing social welfare to unemployed Ukrainian migrants. Only 17% support granting them payments under Germany’s Burgergeld citizens’ income scheme, while...

Germany Scraps Fast-Track Citizenship in Major Policy Shift

(MENAFN) Germany’s parliament voted on Wednesday to repeal the "fast-track citizenship" process for immigrants, enacting a contentious new law spearheaded by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc. The legislation marks a significant change...

Spanish Premier Says Gaza Peace Must Include Justice

(MENAFN) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasized on Tuesday that any resolution in Gaza should not compromise justice. In a conversation with a media outlet, he asserted that individuals accountable for the brutal acts committed must face...

Jewish Film Festival in Sweden Gets Canceled

(MENAFN) The Jewish International Film Festival scheduled to take place in Malmo, Sweden, has been called off after no location agreed to host the event, with some venues mentioning unspecified “security reasons,” according to the festival’s...

Germany Posts 2.4 Percent Increase in September Inflation

(MENAFN) Germany’s annual inflation climbed to 2.4% in September, up from 2.2% in August, according to the federal statistical office Destatis, which released the data on Tuesday. Destatis head Ruth Brand noted that after several months of...

Riga’s officials get compared to German Nazis by Top Russian MP

(MENAFN) A senior Russian lawmaker likened Latvian officials to Nazi Germany on Friday after Riga ordered the deportation of 841 Russian pensioners for failing a mandatory language test. Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia’s State Duma, said the...

Mosque Fire in Sweden's Lulea Treated as Potential Hate Crime

(MENAFN) Swedish authorities revealed on Friday that they are treating the fire at a newly constructed mosque in Lulea, northern Sweden, as a potential hate crime. The blaze, which took place Thursday night, caused significant damage but did not...

S&P Lowers France’s Credit Rating Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

(MENAFN) On Friday, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) downgraded France’s credit rating from “AA-/A-1+” to “A+/A-1,” maintaining a “stable” outlook despite the recent submission of the 2026 budget draft to parliament. The global credit rating agency...

S&P lowers France's credit rating, maintaining stable outlook

(MENAFN) On Friday, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) downgraded France’s credit rating to “A+/A-1” while maintaining a “stable” outlook. The international rating agency highlighted that, even though the 2026 budget draft was submitted to parliament this...

S&P Lowers France’s Credit Rating

(MENAFN) Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has reduced France’s credit standing to “A+/A-1” while assigning a “stable” outlook, according to an announcement made on Friday. The global credit assessment institution stressed that although the 2026 budget...

Survey reveals Germans oppose welfare payments to Ukrainian migrants

(MENAFN) A majority of Germans are against providing social welfare to unemployed Ukrainian migrants, according to a recent survey conducted by a polling institute for a major German publication. The poll, released Saturday, highlighted widespread...

Switzerland and Slovenia Launch Programme Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Alpine Regions

SLOVENIA, October 14 - The Programme makes CHF 15.12 million (over EUR 16 million) available and aims to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promote the use of renewable energy sources and foster the transition to a low-carbon...

Transocean Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Three months ended Three months ended September 30, June 30, sequential September 30, year-over-year 2025 2025 change 2024 change (In millions, except per share amounts, percentages and backlog) Contract drilling revenues $ 1,028 $ 988 $ 40 $ 948...

Dutch Government Takes Control of Chinese-Owned Chip Manufacturer

(MENAFN) The Dutch government has exercised emergency powers to seize control of Nexperia, a chip manufacturer owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, citing urgent threats to the European Union’s economic and technological security. The move marks...

Italy Moves Closer to Palestinian State Recognition

(MENAFN) Italy is taking steps toward officially recognizing the state of Palestine in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Monday. "Clearly, if the plan is implemented, Italy's...

Italy shows willingness to recognize Palestine after Gaza deal— Meloni

(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Monday that Italy is moving closer to officially recognizing the State of Palestine in light of the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. "Clearly, if the plan is...

Britain’s Vodafone Grapples with Massive Internet Outage

(MENAFN) Britain’s leading telecom giant, Vodafone, experienced a significant internet outage Monday afternoon, according to outage tracking platform Downdetector. By 3:18 p.m. local time, more than 130,000 users had reported interruptions in...

France Declares Boosting Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron declared that France will enhance its humanitarian initiatives in Gaza following the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit held in Egypt. Addressing reporters at the airport after the summit on Monday, Macron...

Cell & Gene Therapy Quality Control Market Poised USD 22.81 Billion at 25.74% CAGR by 2034

Ottawa, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global cell and gene therapy quality control market size was valued at USD 2.28 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 22.81 billion by 2034, rising at a 25.74% CAGR, a study published by...

Governor McKee, RIDOH Kick Off Fall Vaccination Campaign

RHODE ISLAND, October 29 - Governor Dan McKee joined Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD, today to get his flu shot and COVID-19 shot, and to remind Rhode Islanders about the critical importance of vaccinations to keeping our communities healthy...