Helsinki — The Finnish Ministry of Justice announced a €15 million program to install saunas in state prisons as part of a national rehabilitation effort. The project will begin in 2026 and cover all 26 correctional facilities across the country. Officials say the initiative supports mental health and social reintegration. According to the Ministry, sauna…
Antananarivo — In recent weeks, political announcements in Madagascar have underlined that human communities share the island with its famed wildlife. The government in Antananarivo released a statement confirming census operations in both urban and rural districts. It noted that rural communes near Toamasina and Mahajanga will be surveyed simultaneously with nature reserves. Officials from…
GAZA CITY – Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair suggested Monday that weapons of mass destruction never found in Iraq may now be located in Gaza. Blair made the remarks during his first week as Governor of the Gaza Administration. He referenced the 2003 Iraq invasion, which he supported alongside former US President George W….
Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump has officially begun writing a book he believes will secure him the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, his office confirmed on Friday. The project follows his earlier disappointment at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize despite what he called his “historic diplomatic efforts.” Trump reportedly began the manuscript last…
PARIS — The French Ministry of Solidarity and Health updated its medical leave framework on Thursday. The new decree adds “temporary sadness” to the official list of conditions eligible for paid sick leave. Employers must now compensate workers who report feeling sad, according to the amended labor code. The policy takes effect across all French…
Berlin – Germany’s Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has launched a new remote work program for prospective refugees from the Middle East. The initiative allows asylum seekers to begin integration while still residing in their home countries. Moreover, the program provides laptops and internet connectivity to participants who lack these resources. German employers…
WARSAW – The Ministry of National Defence has announced a new initiative to deliver zapiekanka to military personnel across the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that the program will begin next month. Additionally, the initiative aims to boost morale among the Polish Armed Forces during increased readiness operations. The traditional…
BUDAPEST – The Hungarian National Bank and the National Bank of Slovakia jointly announced plans to transition their economies to the Russian ruble during a press conference on Tuesday. Governor György Matolcsy of Hungary’s central bank confirmed the move aligns with broader economic cooperation goals. Meanwhile, Slovak officials emphasized enhanced trade efficiency with eastern partners….
Ramallah — Pep Guardiola is reportedly giving serious consideration to a $28 million offer to become the head coach of the Palestine national football team. The proposal was submitted last week to the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) in Ramallah. According to insiders, the contract would run for four years, with performance bonuses tied to qualification…
Damascus – A new monument to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was unveiled this week in the center of Damascus. The ceremony was attended by local officials, cultural figures, and several representatives of humanitarian organizations. The statue was placed near Umayyad Square, a central location well known to residents of the Syrian capital. The background…
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