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California’s governor has become an anti-Trump comedian. It’s 2017 all over again
The Guardian
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August 23, 2025
If this Clickhole article is to be believed (it shouldn’t be), California’s governor is looking to get a job in comedy. The reality is a bit less appealing: Gavin Newsom wants to be president of the U S. His office has ramped up social media...
Minimum wage in Hungary remains among the lowest in the EU
Daily News Hungary
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August 23, 2025
Despite a boost this year, Hungary’s minimum wage still ranks near the bottom of the European Union: only Bulgaria trails behind, while most neighbouring countries now offer higher wages. Where does Hungary stand in the EU’s minimum wage rankings?...
EU backs Albania with €32 mln for energy upgrades
Gazeta Tema
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August 21, 2025
BRUSSELS, Aug 21 (TemA) – The European Union has approved €87.7 million in support under its Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with Albania set to receive €32 million for three major energy projects. The first project, the digitalisation of the...
Montenegro-United Arab Emirates agreements: Transparency concerns and environmental risks
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Velika Plaža, Ulcinj, Montenegro © biggunsband/Shutterstock Concerns are growing over agreements approved by the Montenegrin parliament to authorise investments in the country by the United Arab Emirates, in derogation transparency and...
Government announces support today: What is the economic impact of the fires?
Portugal Pulse
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August 21, 2025
The Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, has convened an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers for this Thursday to approve support measures for populations affected by forest fires. What is the economic impact of these fires? The...
Montenegro’s power utility gets EUR 25 million loan to expand Gvozd wind farm
Balkan Green Energy News
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August 20, 2025
The Gvozd 2 project involves the installation of three additional wind turbines, with a combined capacity of 21 MW. It will increase the wind farm’s total projected annual production to over 210 GWh, enough to cover the needs of about 36,000...
A-fact Wins International Competition for Podgorica’s Museum and Cultural Park in Montenegro
ArchDaily
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August 22, 2025
Podgorica’s New Museum and Cultural Park by a-fact architecture factory. Image © EmmeWorks Courtesy of a-fact architecture factory Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
Luštica Bay – A Life Saturated in Wonder
Arts & Collections
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August 26, 2025
“If I had to have a villa on any golf course, this would be my place”. Those are the words of golf legend Gary Player, and the place is Luštica Bay – a year-round waterfront town that’s quickly established itself as one of Montenegro’s most...
PS questions Government about the implementation of measures created by António Costa
Portugal Pulse
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August 21, 2025
“We posed four questions to the Government that require responses, as it would be good to understand why the AD Government has been wasting time in forest management,” stated José Luís Carneiro in a post on the social network X. In the first...
a-fact architecture factory plans riverfront museum district for podgorica, montenegro
Design Boom
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August 21, 2025
a New Museum and park for Montenegro A new Museum District and Park of Arts & Culture in Podgorica, Montenegro is set to transform the city’s relationship with its riverfront. Designed by Milan- and London-based a-fact architecture factory, in...
EU enlargement: enhancing support while countering scepticism
New Eastern Europe
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August 19, 2025
Surveys on support for the accession of new member states highlight the need to rethink the way the benefits of enlargement policy are discussed, both inside and outside the EU, so as not to miss yet another opportunity. An interview with Bojana...
EBRD backs expansion of Montenegro wind farm with additional €26 million loan
The European Sting
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August 21, 2025
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Gvozd wind farm expansion will increase capacity to 75 MW, making it the largest in Montenegro upon completion The clean energy produced will power more than 35,000 households a year...
Trains disrupted: Negotiations failed - strike continues
B92
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Business & Economy 0 Negotiations between railway workers in Montenegro and the management regarding salary increases have failed, and the workers' strike continues, while the Railway Infrastructure has started the procedure for finding new...
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13 Spritz Cocktails to Sip Before Sunset
Food & Wine
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The rise of the spritz is a global phenomenon. Zesty, bubble-forward and refreshing, the low-ABV cocktail continues to dominate happy hours around the world. Though the clear favorite in the category, the Aperol Spritz was created in Italy in the...
Nadia Montenegro resigns as Robin Padilla’s political affairs officer
Philippine Asian News Today
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August 21, 2025
Actress Nadia Montenegro resigned amid marijuana allegations, asserting her decision protects her mental health and family’s welfare. Posted by ReyFort Media Actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned from her position as a political affairs officer of...
EBRD Approves €26 Million Loan for Montenegro’s Gvozd Wind Park Expansion
CorD Magazine
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August 21, 2025
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €26 million loan to support the expansion of the Gvozd wind park in Montenegro. The financing will enable Montenegro to increase its renewable energy capacity and further...
Flash News: Albania To Modernize Armed Forces With Italian Iveco LMV2 Vehicles Under EU-backed Program
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 21, 2025, a major step was announced in the modernization of the Albanian Armed Forces, as reported by Iveco Defence Vehicles. The country will soon receive its first LMV2 armored vehicles, a program financed by the European Union...
Herzegovina Looks Ahead to Adriatic Olive Oil Symposium
Olive Oil Times
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August 21, 2025
Summary The article discusses a new study that found a link between air pollution and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers discovered that exposure to fine particulate matter was associated with higher...
Montenegro resigns from Padilla’s office; drug testing at Senate set
Inquirer
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August 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Former actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned from her position as political affairs officer in the office of Sen. Robin Padilla, the senator’s chief of staff announced on Monday. In her five-page resignation letter dated Aug....
Effective Reforms Could Increase Economy by 9%
Albanian Daily News
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The efficiency of reform implementation will increase the economy of Albania and the Western Balkans in general by about 9% in the medium term, according to estimates from the International Monetary Fund, in a recent document on structural reform...