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Capital, power and war: The crisis of Russia’s peripheral accumulation regime
LINKS
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August 1, 2025
An event organised by the Left Political Prisoners Support Fund and Freedom Zone in support of Russian political prisoners, in Belgrade this July, gave Ilya Matveev and me a rare opportunity to continue — this time face to face — our ongoing...
5 things to know for August 7: Tariffs, Fort Stewart shooting, ICE, DC, Chikungunya virus
CNN
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August 7, 2025
Follow The Trump administration plans to restore and reinstall two Confederate monuments. One statue, which will be erected at Arlington National Cemetery, features a Black woman “depicted as a ‘Mammy,’ holding the infant of a White officer, and...
Boulder Imaging, Oikon Launch IdentiFlight
Business Ghana
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Boulder Imaging has partnered with Oikon Ltd., Croatia's leading environmental consultancy, to bring AI-powered bird protection technology to wind farms across Southeast Europe. Through the deployment of Boulder Imaging's IdentiFlight system, the...
Djedovic Handanovic: New request sent for delay of US sanctions on NIS
Tanjug
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July 24, 2025
BELGRADE - The Serbian government has sent a new request to the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in support of a request by Serbia's Russian majority-owned oil company NIS for an extension of an operating licence...
G. Zafeiris: Magnesia missed a crucial opportunity for substantial tourism promotion
Tornos News
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August 6, 2025
The president of the Magnesia Hoteliers Association, Giorgos Zafeiris, expressed strong complaints about the lack of coordination in the tourism promotion of Thessaly, speaking to NEO 103.3 FM. Mr. Zafeiris accused the Region of Thessaly and the...
Maine school covered up staff assault on disabled student, lawsuit claims
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 7, 2025
The mother of a disabled student has filed a lawsuit against a Maine school and a former employee, accusing them of hurting her son, covering it up and improperly holding him and others in a “seclusion room.” Bobbi Jo Simard of Chelsea brought the...
Back-to-school event in Jones County offers free supplies and haircuts
WCTI - North Carolina
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As students prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, a special event in Jones County aims to support families with free school supplies and more. "The Men Make a Difference Back 2 School Event" is scheduled for Sunday, August 17, at the...
Sunderland’s £122m transfer spend to trigger pressing financial decisions for Kristjaan Speakman - opinion
Sunderland Echo
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August 6, 2025
Big investment has raised expectations at Sunderland – but now tough calls may be needed behind the scenes Sunderland have spent big. Over £100million on transfer fees, Premier League-level wages, and a major coaching restructure have signalled...
What will rescission do to foreign aid? Details are murky. Here's what we found out
KDNK Community Radio - Colorado
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July 31, 2025
It's been over a week since Congress granted the White House its wish to claw back $7.9 billion that Congress previously allocated for spending on disease and famine control, disaster relief and promoting democracy. But the details on what the...
Trump tariffs mapped: The countries hit by US president’s sweeping new trade war levies
The Independent
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August 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Greta Thunberg Announces Upcoming Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo Times
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July 31, 2025
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has announced that she will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of her tour of the countries of the region and support for other climate activists. Thunberg is currently in Belgrade to support, as she...
The US, Russia and China are all wooing Syria – here’s what they really want
The i paper
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August 6, 2025
Syria could become a flashpoint in escalating global power rivalries as the United States, China and Russia compete to win influence over the state. As the relatively new Syrian government tries to stitch together a fractured nation following 14...
Bridging Understanding and Innovation
CorD Magazine
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July 29, 2025
The cultural richness of Serbia, the warmth of its people, and the depth of the country’s challenges and aspirations make this posting both complex and inspiring – H.E. Mrs. Anne Elisabeth LUGON-MOULIN HE. Mrs. Anne Elisabeth LUGON-MOULIN,...
Innovation as the Cornerstone of Cooperation
CorD Magazine
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July 29, 2025
The Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce plays an increasingly visible role in shaping Serbia’s innovation ecosystem and advancing green solutions. From EXPO 2027 and digital healthcare to deepening bilateral investments, its strategic directions are...
Powering the Periphery: The Future of the Central and Eastern European Auto Industry
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE)
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August 7, 2025
This article was originally published with Taiwan Insight and is republished here with the permission of the author. The article is part of an ongoing collaboration between Taiwan Insight and CHOICE. The automotive heartland of Central and Eastern...
Trump announces new tariff plan for dozens of countries hours before deadline - but delays them yet again
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Donald Trump signs executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs up to 41% on imports
DNA India
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August 1, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday new tariffs of up to 41% on goods imported from dozens of countries With less than 100 days until the presidential election, US President Donald Trump drastically changed the country's trading...
Schneider Electric’s EVP on overcoming the sector’s biggest challenges
Process & Control Today
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05/08/2025 Schneider Electric UK Ltd Gwenaelle Avice Huet, EVP of European Operations at Schneider Electric Europe is at a pivotal moment in the global tech race. At the recent EU-US Trade and Technology Council summit in Brussels, both parties...
CHOICE Newsletter: Summit Devoid of Surprises
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE)
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August 5, 2025
Dear reader, welcome to the August issue of the CHOICE monthly newsletter! As some parts of Europe bake under another hot summer, while other get soaked by rain, our team has scattered across the continent – but with a noticeable pattern. Most of...
Fortis Energy Acquires Biogas Plant in Turkey
Renewable Energy Magazine
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Çobanlar BPP, operational since 2021, is a significant contributor to the region's renewable energy landscape. Annually, the plant processes 100,000 tons of agricultural and animal solid and liquid waste through anaerobic fermentation, generating...