Montenegro’s Millionaire Moment: The Adriatic’s New Magnet for Wealth

Once overshadowed by its glitzier Mediterranean neighbours, Montenegro is fast emerging as one of Europe’s most surprising magnets for wealth. The tiny Balkan nation of barely 600,000 people is seeing an influx of ultra-high-net-worth individuals,...

Eco Buildings Group is working on a housing revolution - ICYMI

Eco Buildings Group PLC (AIM:ECOB) founder Dr Etrur Albani spoke to Proactive about the company's innovative housing technology, its expansion into global markets, and how it’s tackling affordable housing shortages with fast, green, and durable...

Why one long walk beats two short strolls

Walking for 10 minutes at a time, rather than achieving the same number of steps in a few short bursts, is more beneficial for your health, a study has found. A study of more than 33,000 adults in the UK who each walk fewer than 8,000 steps per...

KLA trial: verdict nears

UÇK flag - © Attila JANDI/Shutterstock According to the timeline provided by official sources, the judiciary is expected to rule on the case of Hashim Thaçi and his three co-defendants in the spring or early summer of 2026. An overview of a...

Rama joins von der Leyen at Berlin Global Dialogue

BERLIN, Oct. 25 — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will take part in the closing session of the Berlin Global Dialogue 2025, an international forum focused on the world economy, climate and...

Zhik Spirit of Adventure: How We Sailed the Greek Coast’s Hard Route

Nic Compton debates whether to sail his ketch Zelda through the Corinth Canal or around the exposed coast of the Peloponnese, the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology From Lefkada, on the west coast of Greece, it’s 150 miles to Aegina, on...

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...

There are plenty of fantastic European locations well off the beaten path

Standing on a vista overlooking Budva, Montenegro, Lorena Knapp (in the middle with blue top) poses with her cycling group from Cycling Albania on their "Balkan Express" trip. (Photo courtesy Lorena Knapp) How do you choose your next vacation...

<![CDATA[BOLD Program Supports Patients With Cancer at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center]]>

In an interview with CURE, Alyson B. Moadel-Robblee, discussed founding the Bronx Oncology Living Daily (BOLD) Program at the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center to support patients with cancer and their families. Inspired by losing...

Recent federal case highlights Arizona's contentious relationship with gambling

By Ryan Myers and Anyon Fak-McDaniels | Cronkite News PHOENIX – As dawn broke on May 12, 1992, teams of FBI agents and U.S. marshals in fleets of trucks rolled out into the desert toward Native American reservations across the state, under orders...

EU candidate countries commit to better integration of R&D policies

Countries in the Western Balkans want to better align their research policies with EU initiatives, including through the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act, following a ministerial meeting in Podgorica this week. The nine EU candidate...

How British FBI use secret weapon to sabotage small boats – as smugglers are forced to abandon migrants heading for UK

WHEN Tunisian Mohammed Ali chose to cross into Europe for “money and a better life”, his route took him through the continent’s wild frontier. This is the rugged Balkan landscape of the Turkish border with Bulgaria on the continent’s south eastern...

She declined $1.5b: Meet Mira Murati, the 'Tinker' whiz

A transformative role at OpenAI Murati has proven her mettle: She joined OpenAI in 2018 as vice president of applied AI and partnerships and swiftly progressed to senior vice president of research, product, and partnerships by 2020. In 2022, she...

Reform needed to reinforce the legitimacy of ISDS in resolving societal challenges

Introduction In recent years, international trade and investment have continued to flourish despite global economic uncertainties. Global trade hit a record US$33 trillion in 2024, increasing by 3.7 per cent from 2023.[1] The Association of...

Ryanair’s controversial boarding pass change is coming on November 12 — how it will affect you

Ryanair is making a change to its boarding passes in the next few weeks (Picture: Getty Images) Ryanair is no stranger to a controversy, from axing millions of seats to the UK’s most popular holiday destination (Spain), to chartering a new route...

How mafiosos and NBA stars used rigged card shufflers, X-ray tables and secret contact lenses in multi-million-dollar poker scam

NYC mafiosos and NBA stars used a combination of high-tech contraptions and old-school gambling tricks to swindle hapless high-rollers out of $7 million in a sprawling backroom poker scheme, prosecutors alleged in an explosive indictment Thursday....

Feds allege Chauncey Billups was ‘face card’ in high-stakes, Mafia-backed poker scam

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, a Denver native and former basketball star at the University of Colorado and with the Denver Nuggets, allegedly participated in a years-long scheme to rig Mafia-led poker games through...

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...

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...

Rotary Club members in Butler County take in international guests

Butrint Batalli, district governor of Rotary District 2485 Albania Kosovo, speaks during a lunch on Monday, Oct. 20, at Alameda Park, which was one of the locales that visitors from Albania and Kosovo visited on their weeklong trip to the U.S. Rob...