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Panama Declares State of Emergency Amid El Niño Impacts
Worldyle-uutisetdelfi-ltobservador+3iefimeridan1-bihnewsbeast53m ago6 sources

Panama Declares State of Emergency Amid El Niño Impacts

Panama has declared a national state of emergency as severe weather linked to the El Niño climate pattern disrupts infrastructure and agriculture. Authorities are also implementing temporary restrictions on Canal transit to manage water levels.

Former Ukrainian Presidential Aide Arrested in Corruption Scandal
PoliticsAPbloombergukrainska-pravda+34der-spiegelle-figarolsm-lvSCMPirozhlasorfdelfi-ltdigi24+26 more17h ago37 sources

Former Ukrainian Presidential Aide Arrested in Corruption Scandal

A former adviser to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has been preventatively arrested in Kyiv as part of the latest corruption scandal in Ukraine. This event occurs amidst broader anti-corruption efforts and protests in other countries.

Latvia Considers Seeking EU Aid for Storm Damage
Worlddelfi-lt1d ago

Latvia Considers Seeking EU Aid for Storm Damage

Latvia is likely to seek financial assistance from the European Commission to cover damages caused by a storm that swept through the country last weekend, according to the Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development.

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada and Broadens Iran Sanctions
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+144bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+136 more1d ago147 sources

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada and Broadens Iran Sanctions

Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian auto imports and proposed a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, while the U.S. also announced expanded sanctions to isolate Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast'.

Thousands Without Power and Water After Major Storm in Baltic States
Worldlsm-lvorfdelfi-lt+4The Independentlrt-englishlsm-englishstar-kenya1d ago7 sources

Thousands Without Power and Water After Major Storm in Baltic States

A powerful storm has left tens of thousands of residents in the Baltic states, particularly Lithuania, without electricity and water for several days. The widespread outages have prompted warnings about generator use and exposed vulnerabilities in national infrastructure.

Tips for Quickly Clearing Clogged Pipes
Worlddelfi-lt2d ago

Tips for Quickly Clearing Clogged Pipes

An article offers effective tricks from plumbers on how to quickly clear clogged pipes. It addresses common issues like slow drainage, unpleasant odors, and water accumulation.

Drone Attack Hits Russian Online Retailer Ozon Warehouse in Orenburg Region
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Drone Attack Hits Russian Online Retailer Ozon Warehouse in Orenburg Region

A warehouse belonging to Russian online retailer Ozon in the Orenburg region was struck by a drone attack, according to the regional governor. This incident marks a repeated targeting of Ozon facilities by drones.

Former Estonian Prime Minister and EU Commissioner Siim Kallas Dies at 77
Politicsyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatlsm-lv+12orfdie-pressedelfi-ltindex-hr24urdagbladetiefimeridanaftemporiki+4 more3d ago15 sources

Former Estonian Prime Minister and EU Commissioner Siim Kallas Dies at 77

Siim Kallas, former Estonian Prime Minister and European Commissioner, has died at the age of 77. Kallas was a prominent figure in Estonian and European politics and the father of current Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.

Storm sweeps across Lithuania
Environmentdelfi-lt4d ago

Storm sweeps across Lithuania

A storm is currently moving across Lithuania, bringing strong winds, especially near the sea, with residents sharing visuals of the conditions. Meteorologists anticipate the strongest winds to occur in the afternoon.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Calls for Wartime Elections
Politicscbctagesschauukrainska-pravda+10globe-and-mailla-repubblicadelfi-ltdigi24politikenhotnewsjutarnji-listdanas+2 more5d ago13 sources

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Calls for Wartime Elections

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, creating a political stir and putting pressure on President Zelenskyy. This move has been met with strong opposition from some officials who argue that holding elections during martial law is impossible and would lead to chaos.

Citizen Petition Forces Debate on Afghanistan Inquiry in Denmark
Worldberlingske7d ago

Citizen Petition Forces Debate on Afghanistan Inquiry in Denmark

A citizen petition, having gathered 50,000 signatures, has successfully forced Danish politicians to debate a contentious inquiry into the Afghanistan mission. This initiative highlights public demand for accountability regarding Denmark's involvement in Afghanistan.

American Tourist Dies After Lightning Strike on Mount Etna
WorldAPBBCNYT+28The GuardianFox Newsyle-uutisetfazder-spiegelder-standardla-repubblicatelex+20 more8d ago31 sources

American Tourist Dies After Lightning Strike on Mount Etna

An American tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. The incident occurred during an excursion on the active volcano.

Serbian Prosecutors Support Colleague Vujičić After Attack
Worldn1-serbia8d ago

Serbian Prosecutors Support Colleague Vujičić After Attack

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office and the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Valjevo, along with the Association of Public Prosecutors of Serbia, have expressed their support for colleague Vukašin Vujičić following an attack. They deem the attack unacceptable and urge authorities to respond without delay.

Breast Cancer Awareness and Support in Montenegro
Healthvijesti-me9d ago

Breast Cancer Awareness and Support in Montenegro

Breast cancer remains the leading malignant tumor and cause of illness among women in Montenegro. The article highlights the numerous challenges women face after diagnosis and the support provided by associations like Lantana.

Armenia to Seek EU Membership, Pashinyan Expresses Desire to Leave CSTO
Worldlsm-lvdelfi-ltdigi24+5hotnewsdanasoc-mediaDaily Sabahazernews1d ago8 sources

Armenia to Seek EU Membership, Pashinyan Expresses Desire to Leave CSTO

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the country will soon submit its application for European Union membership, while also stating he would be pleased if Armenia were excluded from the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

Vatican Foreign Minister Visits Moscow for Dialogue
Politicsla-repubblicadelfi-ltaktuality-sk1d ago3 sources

Vatican Foreign Minister Visits Moscow for Dialogue

The Vatican's foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, visited Moscow to maintain dialogue with Russia during a delicate international phase. His visit underscores the Vatican's diplomatic efforts amidst global tensions.

65 Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Await Therapy in Serbia
Politicsn1-serbiadanas2d ago2 sources

65 Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Await Therapy in Serbia

Approximately 65 boys in Serbia suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy meet the medical criteria for a therapy that could slow the disease's progression, but the state health fund has yet to approve it, prompting calls for action from an association.

Extreme Weather Grips Europe, Causing Wildfires, Floods, and Fatalities
OpinionAPThe GuardianCNN+45times-ukruvfazder-spiegelglobe-and-maille-figarolsm-lvsvenska-dagbladet+37 more2d ago48 sources

Extreme Weather Grips Europe, Causing Wildfires, Floods, and Fatalities

Europe is experiencing a summer of extreme weather, with wildfires, floods, and storms forcing thousands to evacuate and leading to numerous deaths. Countries like France and Serbia are battling intense heatwaves and fires, while the West Nile virus is also spreading across the continent.

Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Lithuania and Slovakia
Worlddelfi-ltaktuality-sk3d ago2 sources

Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Lithuania and Slovakia

Powerful storms swept through Lithuania and Slovakia, causing extensive damage described as the worst in two decades in some areas. The storms uprooted trees, damaged infrastructure including power grids and event venues, and disrupted transportation.

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Joins Pro-Trump Group
PoliticsReutersBBCbloomberg+53NYTFTwapoThe GuardianNPRCNNFox Newstimes-uk+45 more3d ago56 sources

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Joins Pro-Trump Group

Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to join a pro-Trump political organization. This move comes amidst ongoing discussions about Trump's economic policies and their global implications.

Storm Batters Klaipėda and Karklė Regions
Worlddelfi-lt4d ago

Storm Batters Klaipėda and Karklė Regions

A severe storm with increasing winds has been reported to be ravaging the Klaipėda region, specifically impacting the Karklė area. The adverse weather conditions are causing significant disruption in the affected Lithuanian coastal areas.

Serbian President Vučić Announces Snap Elections
Politicsorfindex-hrn1-serbia+8aktuality-skdnevnik-bgjutarnji-listdanasklix-ban1-bihbalkan-webcdm-me5d ago11 sources

Serbian President Vučić Announces Snap Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that he will call snap parliamentary elections in a few days, expected to be held on October 18 or 25. This announcement comes amidst ongoing protests and also includes updates on infrastructure projects and potential labor law changes.

Weapons Cache and Human Remains Discovered Near Zubin Potok, Kosovo
Politicsn1-serbiadanas5d ago2 sources

Weapons Cache and Human Remains Discovered Near Zubin Potok, Kosovo

Kosovo police reported the discovery of a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives, uniforms, and documents near mass graves in Zubin Potok. Additionally, human remains of three individuals were found in Kaludra, near Zubin Potok, raising concerns about the silence from Serbia and Srpska Lista.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Calls for Wartime Elections Amid Scandals
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+68FTle-mondewapoThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknzzyle-uutiset+60 more6d ago71 sources

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Calls for Wartime Elections Amid Scandals

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, arguing that democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia, a proposal deemed unrealistic by President Zelensky's office amid ongoing corruption probes and a recent firing of a top aide.

Homo Novus Theater Festival Announces Program
Culturelsm-lvdelfi-lt7d ago2 sources

Homo Novus Theater Festival Announces Program

The new theater festival "Homo Novus" has announced its program, featuring performances from Krāslava to Riga. Separately, the "Audra" festival will host legendary DJs, free concerts, and dances.

Lithuanian PM Criticizes Slow Power Restoration After Storm
Politicsdelfi-lt18h ago

Lithuanian PM Criticizes Slow Power Restoration After Storm

Lithuanian Prime Minister criticizes the slow pace of electricity restoration following a recent storm, stating that the situation remains poor despite efforts. This comes after a meeting between President Nausėda and Sinkevičius to discuss storm damage removal.

Latvian Radio News Head Resigns Over Storm Coverage Criticism
Politicslsm-lvdelfi-ltlsm-english23h ago3 sources

Latvian Radio News Head Resigns Over Storm Coverage Criticism

The head of Latvian Radio's news service has resigned following criticism regarding the station's insufficient information dissemination during a recent storm. The news department acknowledged errors and indicated that the responsibility of LSM's board and editor-in-chief should also be evaluated.

Latvia hit by strongest storm in at least 60 years
Worlddelfi-ltlsm-english2d ago2 sources

Latvia hit by strongest storm in at least 60 years

At the height of the storm that batters Latvia this weekend, on Sunday morning, the electricity supply was disrupted for around 277,000 households, according to power distributor “Sadales tīkls”. At around 16:30, some of the faults had been rectified and power supply was disrupted for around 191,000 customers.

Zelensky Warns Against Wartime Elections and Russian Mobilization Plans
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+75bloombergFTle-mondeThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNtimes-ukyle-uutiset+67 more2d ago78 sources

Zelensky Warns Against Wartime Elections and Russian Mobilization Plans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that holding elections during wartime would 'destroy' Ukraine and claimed that Russia plans to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops after its upcoming elections. He also discussed a rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov and met with US senators to discuss sanctions and ballistic missile defense.

Severe Storm Batters Baltic Region, Causing Widespread Power Outages and Fatalities
Worldfazder-spiegellsm-lv+4delfi-ltjutarnji-listhindustan-timeslsm-english3d ago7 sources

Severe Storm Batters Baltic Region, Causing Widespread Power Outages and Fatalities

A powerful storm has hit the Baltic region, particularly Latvia and Lithuania, causing widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of households and leading to several deaths and injuries. The severe weather has also disrupted transportation and caused significant damage.

Maglič Fortress Fire Under Control After Citizen Intervention
Culturen1-serbiadanas3d ago2 sources

Maglič Fortress Fire Under Control After Citizen Intervention

A fire near the Maglič Fortress in Serbia has been brought under control, largely due to the efforts of citizens who manually extinguished the blaze. An association confirmed that the fortress was defended from the fire and the situation is currently stable.

Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected Across Europe and UAE
Worldhelsingin-sanomatmorgunbladiddelfi-lt+1gulf-news4d ago4 sources

Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected Across Europe and UAE

Parts of Europe, including Lithuania and Finland, are bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds capable of felling trees, while the UAE also anticipates rain, blowing dust, and winds up to 50km/h. Weather warnings have been issued for these regions.

Cannabis-filled pies smuggled from Canada to Lithuania
Worlddelfi-lt4d ago

Cannabis-filled pies smuggled from Canada to Lithuania

Lithuanian customs officials intercepted a shipment of pies and chocolates from Canada that emitted a strong cannabis odor. The senders had declared the contents as regular baked goods, but the items were found to be filled with cannabis.

Jakov Jozinović and Jasna Zlokić Record Duet
Cultureindex-hrcdm-me5d ago2 sources

Jakov Jozinović and Jasna Zlokić Record Duet

Croatian singer Jakov Jozinović has collaborated with music legend Jasna Zlokić to record a new duet. The song is anticipated to be a significant release for the end of summer.

Call to Save Niš Film Encounters Festival
Politicsdanas5d ago

Call to Save Niš Film Encounters Festival

Dragoslav Ćirković, co-president of the 'Niš, moj grad' citizens' group, urged the City of Niš and the Serbian Film Actors Association to resolve their conflicts and preserve the Film Encounters festival.

Hautes Fagnes Wildfire Contained, Long-Term Recovery Expected
Worlddelfi-ltdh-les-sports7d ago2 sources

Hautes Fagnes Wildfire Contained, Long-Term Recovery Expected

The wildfire in the Hautes Fagnes region of Belgium has been encircled, but the situation remains complex with experts predicting it could take generations for the biodiversity and landscape to recover. The extensive damage highlights the severity of the blaze.