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Waste: Adriatic focuses on circular economy
If there is something that unites all those who overlook the same sea, it is the waste that ruins it. Six countries overlooking the Adriatic have joined forces in the European project Bluecircle to minimize its presence on their beaches Not only...

from food waste to fashion, next gen design 2025 competition winners redesign tomorrow
A NEW WAVE OF YOUTH-LED INNOVATION REDESIGNs TOMORROW, TODAY What Design Can Do, together with four other leading European design festivals, proudly announces 50 winning projects of the Next Gen Design 2025 competition. Themed ‘Redesign Tomorrow,...

Joe Tanksley: A Red, White, and Blue story of Service and Diversity
Editor’s Note: The following is part of a series from the Sierra Nevada Ally, called Vet Voices, where military veterans in our region share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas–in their own words. Ask the average American what they...

Sabah FC rope in three new imports
Sabah FC rope in three new imports Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 19, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off From left: Dane, Dean and Ajdin. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah FC have further bolstered their preparations ahead...

'Digital Media Literacy' series is beginning
The “Our Media: Civil Society Movement to Promote Media Literacy and Activism, Prevent Polarisation and Promote Dialogue” project is launching its “Digital Media Literacy” dossier tomorrow. The dossier is being published as part of the advocacy...

Europe’s evolving hate landscape: Victim needs, legal gaps and practitioner responses
To further complexify the topic, practitioners pointed out the challenges to fully and comprehensively understand European-wide legislation and combine it with national-based legal frameworks. Such was seen as having different implications in...

The Mystical Gem Of Herzegovina Where Fairies Once Lived
A heat wave has gripped most of Europe, and our regions are no exception. But where to find relief from the high temperatures? If you choose the sea, rivers, or lakes in our country, you must still be aware that the current refreshment in the...

Never again
Dunedin man Emir Hodzic survived a genocide. Now, as Gaza experiences its own, he tells Tom McKinlay that humanity’s commitment to "never again" risks losing all meaning. Emir Hodzic was once the child waiting to die. His father and his brother...

All Whites’ Dane Ingham among Sabah FC’s three new foreign signings (VIDEO)
KOTA KINABALU, June 18 — Sabah FC have further bolstered their preparations ahead of the new Malaysian League season by signing three new import players, including New Zealand international Dane Ingham. The 26-year-old defender has earned 11 caps...

Croatia’s border security efforts draw praise
by croatiaweek June 18, 2025 in News (Photo: MUP) ZAGREB, 18 June 2025 (Hina) – Croatia has been praised as a key and effective partner in securing the European Union’s external borders, according to Europol’s Executive Director Catherine De...

What Not to Miss at the 13th Berlin Biennale
Titled “passing the fugitive on,” the 13th Berlin Biennale features 170 works by more than sixty artists. © Raisa Galofre The 13th Berlin Biennale, which runs through mid-September, may not be the most expansive or intricately structured edition...

1 BALFIN Group and Flying Tiger Copenhagen Announce Strategic Retail Expansion Across the Western Balkans
BALFIN Group, one of the most dynamic and diversified investment groups in the Western Balkans, and Flying Tiger Copenhagen, the globally recognised Danish retail brand celebrated for its innovative and playful products, have entered a strategic...

Andrei Stenin Contest Announces 2025 Short List
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250617/andrei-stenin-contest-announces-2025-short-list--1122265232.html Andrei Stenin Contest Announces 2025 Short List Andrei Stenin Contest Announces 2025 Short List Sputnik International The shortlist of the 11th...

Edinburgh Festival shows the quiet power of culture in our fractured world
Peter Florence, the former Director of Hay Festival, put it simply: “When politics and society pull people apart, festivals are invaluable places to bring people together.” This belief is in the DNA of the Edinburgh International Festival. It was...
How to Make NATO More European
Next week, when European and North American leaders gather in The Hague for the NATO summit, the main topics of discussion will be familiar: transatlantic burden sharing and national defense spending targets. Leaders will compare their efforts,...

ReActing as a Star showcases actors from the former Yugoslavia to global casting professionals
18/06/2025 - The initiative returned to Kranj for its fourth edition this month, offering 12 emerging thesps from the region rare access to international casting directors and agents A group photo of all of the participants (© Samo Paušer) For...

Women bear a disproportionate burden of war
Avni Amin, unit head1, Rajat Khosla, executive director2, Veloshnee Govender, scientist1, Pascale Allotey, director1 1Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, Human Reproduction Programme, World Health Organization, Geneva,...

The holiday swaps that look just like your bucket list destinations but at a fraction of the price - 'it's a no-brainer'
Everyone has one - or many - holiday destinations on their bucket list, but booking a dream holiday is not always accessible. However, a travel expert has rounded up 10 alternatives that should not be missed if you want a similar experience...

In Europe, the ground is being prepared for another genocide
On April 15, Austrian Nobel laureate Peter Handke was supposed to appear on Austria’s national broadcaster ORF to talk about his new writings. Instead, he proceeded to once again deny that the Srebrenica genocide happened, calling it Brudermord –...

Every possible Rangers Champions League opponent dissected as insiders give us the lowdown on draw rivals
Insiders from Greece, Switzerland and Norway give us the lowdown on every team Rangers could play in qualifying Russell Martin will discover which team will provide his opening test as Rangers boss when the draw is made for the Ibrox side’s...