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CLEAR+ Enrollment Now Available to More International Travelers for Seamless Airport Journeys
NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the expansion of CLEAR+ enrollment, enabling travelers from 40 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to join CLEAR+ and enjoy a...

Long Beach City College Dedicates Aquatics Center to Water Polo Coach, Monte Nitzkowski
Long Beach, CA, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long Beach City College (LBCC) dedicated its Aquatics Center in honor of Monte Nitzkowski, decorated athlete, revered coach, and influential figure in the history of U.S. Swimming and Water Polo,...
Network API Market Surges to $6.13 billion by 2030 - Dominated by Ericsson (Sweden), Nokia (Finland), Cisco (US)
Delray Beach, FL, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Network API Market is projected to grow from USD 1.96 billion in 2025 to USD 6.13 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 25.7% during the forecast period. Browse...

Finland’s economy struggles because of sanctions on Russia
(MENAFN) Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has acknowledged that Finland’s economy has taken a serious hit as a result of sanctions on Russia tied to the Ukraine conflict. He explained that nearly all bilateral trade has ceased and Finnish companies...

EU Mulls Complete Prohibition on Russian Tourists
(MENAFN) The European Commission is weighing a comprehensive prohibition on Russian visitors entering the European Union as part of its 19th wave of sanctions directed at Moscow over the continuing conflict in Ukraine. If endorsed, this step would...

EU Weighs Complete Ban on Russian Tourists
(MENAFN) The European Commission is weighing a complete ban on Russian tourists entering the EU as part of its upcoming 19th sanctions package aimed at punishing Moscow for its ongoing aggression in Ukraine. Should this measure pass, it would...

Is this the future of travel? Copenhagen nudges 70% of tourists to change daily habits
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copenhagen has just concluded its second run of the nudging scheme CopenPay, in which tourists are being rewarded for good deeds. A new survey shows that 7 out of 10 CopenPay participants...

Is this the future of travel? Copenhagen nudges 70% of tourists to change daily habits
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copenhagen has just concluded its second run of the nudging scheme CopenPay, in which tourists are being rewarded for good deeds. A new survey shows that 7 out of 10 CopenPay participants...

New Mountain Experiences & Events at Alyeska Resort in Alaska for the 25/26 Ski Season
Black Diamond Club with helipad access to the world-famous Chugach Mountain range GIRLWOOD, AK, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alyeska Resort is pleased to announce new mountain experiences and events for guests for the...

Sumud Flotilla vessel malfunctions, Turkey steps in for rescue
(MENAFN) Early Monday morning, the World Sumud Flotilla vessel Johnny M, which was carrying humanitarian assistance for Gaza, broke down in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel issued a call asking for help, leading Turkey to step in and organize the...

Meyer Turku’s Ambitious AVATAR Project Shows How Tomorrow’s Cruise Ships Will Meet Net Zero Climate Goals
TURKU, FINLAND, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Meyer Turku, the shipyard known for constructing the world’s largest cruise ships, is a global leader in sustainable shipbuilding. The company is taking bold steps to lead the sector’s...

The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 22 September, 2025
Back to Publications Trump Cuts Funding for Arctic Research Consortium Forcing it to Shut Down After 37 Years Alaska Beacon reported on September 19 that the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS), founded in 1988, will shut down...

Strengthening multilateralism and dialogue at the heart of the OSCE Secretary General’s participation in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
NEW YORK/VIENNA, 27 September 2025 - OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his visit to New York City today, where he attended the high-level week of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The visit was an...

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen ends visit to Belgrade and Prishtinë/Priština, reiterates continued support for stability and security in region
VIENNA/HELSINKI, 17 September 2025 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen concluded her two-day visit to Belgrade and Prishtinë/Priština, where she engaged in discussions with high-level officials on fostering...
Nokia, Datwyler IT Infra, Intel, and SIPBB launch private 5G and AI-powered edge innovation hub in Switzerland
Press Release Nokia, Datwyler IT Infra, Intel, and SIPBB launch private 5G and AI-powered edge innovation hub in Switzerland Industrial testbed at the Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne enables startups and nonprofits to trial real-time AI...

Keep calm and carry cash: lessons on the unique role of physical currency across four crises
Prepared by Francesca Faella and Alejandro Zamora-Pérez 1 How crises strongly affect cash circulation Demand for euro banknotes has exhibited robust growth despite ongoing payment digitisation. While the share of cash in daily transactions has...
From principles to practice: 20 years of border security and management in the OSCE
The OSCE Month of Borders was launched in September with a series of high-level events to mark 20 years since the adoption of the OSCE Border Security and Management Concept (BSM Concept) by the OSCE Ministerial Council in Ljubljana, Slovenia in...

Moscow Refutes Plans to Restrict EU Citizens' Visas
(MENAFN) Russia has dismissed any plans to limit visas for citizens of the European Union, despite ongoing discussions within the bloc to impose such restrictions as part of their 19th sanctions package targeting Moscow. Russian Foreign Ministry...

Brunner Says EU Cannot Completely Ban Visas on Russians
(MENAFN) The European Union is unable to compel all its member nations to cease issuing visas to Russian nationals, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner stated on Sunday. During a press briefing alongside Finnish...

Passenger Ferries Market Size Worth USD 16.41 Bn by 2034
Ottawa, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global passenger ferries market size was recorded at USD 11.74 billion in 2024 and is forecast to increase to USD 16.41 billion in 2034, as per findings from a study published by Towards Automotive, a...