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...

<![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...

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....

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...

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...

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’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...

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...

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...

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...

Unprepared for Transition to Smart Agriculture

Albania remains the most agricultural country in the Western Balkans, but at the same time, the least prepared for the transition to smart agriculture. According to the recently published report "Skilling up the Western Balkans Agri-Food Sector"...

Britain’s Investment In “Combating Russian Hybrid Threats” Sparks Instability In The Balkans

Support SouthFront Click to see the full-size image Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced within the Berlin Process that the United Kingdom would invest £4...

Ammi Midstokke: Hunting for Greece’s fungal treasures

In the western mountains of Greece, near the Albanian border, exists a small village that is slowly being repatriated by blackberries, pigweed and the incessant creep of Mother Nature undeterred by the silly idea of man’s “progress.” She knows she...

Antonio Gates allegedly hosted and played in rigged Miami poker game: report

Antonio Gates allegedly hosted and played in a rigged Miami poker game, according to a new report. Sports investigative journalist Pablo Torre reported on Sunday that the Hall of Fame tight end hosted and participated in an allegedly rigged game...

‘A much stronger focus on storage integration’

This trend is filtering down into some of the less mature renewable energy markets in the region, too. Earlier this year, Aurora Energy Research published its first coverage of the Balkans region, noting that across the Western Balkans—consisting...

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...

European city just 3 hours from UK that's still sunny in autumn and has £2 pints

Tirana at sunset(Image: Getty) For a stunning autumn getaway, there's no need to spend big or journey far. In fact, one of the most breath taking destinations is practically on our doorstep. Albania, brimming with culture and steeped in intriguing...

Ryanair passengers reminded about new flying rules starting from November

Ryanair is urging passengers to familiarise themselves with their new boarding rules, set to begin in November. The budget airline is saying goodbye to physical boarding passes and embracing a fully digital approach, rendering paper print-outs...

Google AI Plus is now in 77 countries

Just under a month after the announcement, Google AI Plus is coming to 36 more emerging markets for a total of 77 countries. It’s meant to be cheaper than AI Pro. In the Gemini app, you get access to 2.5 Pro and Deep Research with a 128K token...