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Renovated canteen at the “Steam” kindergarten-gymnasium
0 The cafeteria of the “Steam” Educational Complex, which includes a gymnasium and kindergarten, located in the Central district of the capital, has been reopened after major repairs, reports IPN. According to the municipal authorities, the areas...

JCC Maccabi Games set for Tucson, Pittsburgh
The opening ceremony of the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit, July 28, 2024. Photo courtesy of the JCC. By DAVID WISEMAN JNS At a time when Jewish identity around the world—especially in the United States—has been challenged more than ever, the...

The Keston Julien comeback story; ex-T&T star resumes action after two-year break
“I have a story to tell,” said 26-year-old Trinidad and Tobago left back Keston Julien. On Saturday 1 April 2023, Julien sprinted forward to get on the end of a counterattack for his employers, FC Sheriff Tiraspol, in an away fixture against...

Investments are prohibited at Topaz, as they would be directed towards military production
0 The Topaz factory in Chisinau, owned by the Russian corporation ODK, has been banned from making new investments. The reason given by the Council for the Examination of Investments of Importance for State Security is that the investments were...

Agree first, negotiate later
Scoop (generated by humans): The European Commission has confirmed it is withdrawing its AI liability bill, meant to clarify who bears responsibility when AI causes harm. The move sparked backlash in Parliament when it was first shelved in...

Gambling ad bans on TV: Will it change the game?
Gambling ads are slowly becoming part and parcel of a casual TV watching experience. Commercials are now full of inviting casino ads promising easy wins. The gambling industry continues to develop innovative marketing strategies. Some use...

Gambit's 2025 40 under 40
If it's hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk and the tourists are as rare as a 7th Ward Falcons fan, it can mean only one thing – it's 40 under 40 season! Once again, our readers nominated some absolutely outstanding folks to be part of...

‘Your Parents Don’t Want You—but Russia Does’
What do you call kidnapping tens of thousands of children and brainwashing them to become soldiers for the kidnapper? ‘Diabolical evil on the level of Joseph Stalin.’ “Your parents didn’t want you.” This is what 15-year-old Lisa was told by her...

Romania’s Split Identity
In 2001 a literary weekly in Bucharest asked more than one hundred Romanian critics to name the best Romanian novel of the twentieth century. Their top choice was puzzling to nearly everyone: Craii de Curtea-Veche (Rakes of the Old Court, 1929) by...

Fedir Sandor, Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary
We taped this interview with Fedir Sándor, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary, when the diplomat was in Kyiv for an ambassadorial meeting. Before the interview time, Mr. Sándor phoned to say he would be a little late because he would be busy...

Zimbru vs Astana Prediction and Betting Tips | July 31st 2025
Zimbru and Astana return to action in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers when they lock horns on Thursday. With both sides playing out a stalemate in last week’s reverse leg, a place in the third qualifying round remains up for the taking and...

"Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse takes ownership of the building housing its Taraclia branch
The branch of "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse which was opened earlier this year in the Moldovan town of Taraclia, has officially taken ownership of the premises of the former Gregory Tsamblak State University of Taraclia. The agreement was...

Correlation Between Serum Creatinine-to-Cystatin C Ratio and Prognosis of Patients with Hip Fracture
Introduction Hip fractures represent a major public health concern in aging populations, with profound implications on morbidity, mortality, and global healthcare resource utilization.1,2 Previous studies have reported a 1-year mortality rate of...

UM Spotlights Top Alumni Under Age 25
MISSOULA – A University of Montana education can set you on a path to your dream career, and many grads are making an impact as soon as they graduate. The UM Alumni Association is honoring the outstanding work of recent graduates in its latest 25...

The former head of STISC joins the “Impreuna” Bloc
0 The former director of the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Service, Alexandru Coretchi, joins the “Impreuna” political bloc team. The announcement was made during a press conference, held alongside the leadership of the political...

Emirates airline suspends social media ads as scams increase
Emirates airline said on Wednesday it was suspending its social media advertising to protect customers from the growing nuisance of online scams. The Dubai-based operator said it took action in response to “fraudulent advertisements currently...

Crackdown Against Protesters Quickly Reveals Old Wounds In Serbia
Protestors in Serbia have faced increasing use of force by the police as they’ve incorporated increasing civil disobedience into their tactics. The students, who had been leading rallies until recently, issued a deadline for the government to set...

Safeguarding Democracy Against Information Manipulation and Hybrid Threats
Information manipulation and interference by foreign and domestic actors are rising, with recent cases showing local enablers. The EU needs proactive, strategic tools to counter the growing threat. Democratic Information Manipulation and...

'Corruption and negligence': New book uncovers past Beirut port explosions
With the fifth anniversary of Beirut’s 2020 port explosion on Monday, one might expect to see memorials and other acts of remembrance across the city, but many in Lebanon are simply trying to move on. Between the continuing economic crisis,...
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Wacky, brilliant, and moving: 11 shows not to miss at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe
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