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Press releases published on May 29, 2025
Germany Pledges to Block Nord Stream 2 Resumption
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has committed to doing "everything" in his power to stop the launch of the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. This gas inter-connector, which runs from Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany, was damaged by a …
Stellantis Names Antonio Filosa as New CEO
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Stellantis revealed on Wednesday that Antonio Filosa has been chosen as its incoming CEO. According to the European automaker’s official announcement, "The Board selected Antonio Filosa to be CEO based on his proven track record of hands-on …
Lavrov states Russia won’t leave behind Ukraine’s Orthodox believers
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has vowed that Moscow will continue to support Orthodox Christians in Ukraine amid what he described as growing religious persecution by Kiev’s authorities. Speaking at a Russian Foreign Ministry event on …
Massive Glacier Collapse Shatters Swiss Village, Man Missing
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A glacier collapse in Switzerland on Wednesday afternoon caused extensive destruction in the alpine village of Blatten, according to media reports. The dramatic failure of the Birch Glacier unleashed a powerful surge of ice, mud, and rock, …
Slovakia criticizes Germany due to Russia threats
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has firmly rejected recent warnings from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling them “aggressive and unacceptable.” The comments came after Merz suggested that EU nations opposing Brussels’ stance on Russia, …
Mayor declares Ukrainian drones moving towards Moscow shot down
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A major drone offensive targeting Moscow was launched by Ukraine late Wednesday into early Thursday, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. In multiple updates on Telegram, Sobyanin confirmed that Russian air defenses had intercepted at least …
Musk Steps Down as Trump Adviser
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has formally declared his resignation from his position as a senior adviser to U.S. Leader Donald Trump. On Wednesday, Musk announced his departure, explaining that his term as a “Special Government Employee” has …
Stellantis Names Antonio Filosa as New CEO
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Stellantis revealed on Wednesday that Antonio Filosa has been named the company’s incoming Chief Executive Officer. In an official release, the European carmaker stated, "The Board selected Antonio Filosa to be CEO based on his proven track record …
AI Projects Funding Proposals Rise in Europe
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Proposals seeking funding for artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across Europe have experienced a “tremendous rise,” leading to a growing necessity for more focused panels to assess these submissions, according to the vice president of the …
Putin tells Trump Ukrainian terrorist plans frustrated near Kremlin
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin informed U.S. President Donald Trump during their recent phone call that multiple terrorist plots in central Moscow were thwarted ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, according to presidential aide Yury …
Medvedev states Ukraine has ‘one last chance’
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s current leadership has one final opportunity to retain some form of statehood after the conflict ends, according to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Speaking at a legal forum in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, Medvedev – now deputy …
Ukrainian neo-Nazis in agreement with Russian separatists
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukrainian far-right group Right Sector is preparing to formalize a cooperation agreement with a coalition of Russian separatist factions. The alliance aims to create paramilitary units for frontline combat and to fuel social unrest in an …
India Considers Major Tariff Reductions
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India has put forward a proposal to significantly reduce import taxes on a variety of goods in a strategic move to finalize a preliminary trade pact with the United States, according to a report by the media on Wednesday. Nonetheless, India …
US Lawmakers Urge EU to Investigate Poland Elections
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) American legislators have appealed to the European Commission to investigate suspected electoral misconduct in Poland, expressing apprehension about what they view as a partial stance leading up to the nation’s June 1 presidential runoff. Their …
Germany Vows to Block Nord Stream 2
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to take all necessary steps to prevent the reactivation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, a controversial energy route transporting Russian gas under the Baltic Sea to Germany. This pipeline was disabled …
Danish Interest in Turkish Trade Grows
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Over recent years, Danish companies and investors have increasingly shown enthusiasm for Türkiye, recognizing expanding prospects to enhance trade partnerships. This interest is particularly strong in the fields of renewable energy and logistics, …
Voice of America Faces Imminent Shutdown, Sparks Possible Layoffs
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The international broadcaster Voice of America (VOA), a source of global news and information for more than eight decades, is on the brink of ceasing operations as remaining employees are expected to receive layoff notifications this week, a …
Russia aims for lasting resolution to Ukraine conflict
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is aiming for a lasting resolution to the Ukraine conflict rather than temporary ceasefires that would allow Kiev to regroup, according to Vladimir Chizhov, First Deputy Chair of the Russian Federation Council’s Defense and Security …
S-African leader`s visit to Washington marks notable moment in US-Africa ties
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s May 21 visit to Washington marked a notable moment in US-Africa relations. It was the first official visit by an African leader since Donald Trump assumed the US presidency. The visit followed months of …
Angola Launches Groundbreaking Youth Employment Project
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Angolan government has introduced an ambitious Youth Employment and Opportunities Project for 2025-2029, backed by a $250 million investment from the World Bank, aiming to generate 500,000 jobs for young people. The Cabinet Council approved …