What is the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) and how does it affect travel to Czechia?

The EES is a new EU-wide biometric system designed to log the time and place of entry and exit of non-EU short-stay travellers to the Schengen Area - a zone of 29 European countries with open internal borders, including most EU member states as...

Group of unique gene variants governing Estonians' appetite

Researchers at the University of Tartu have uncovered new genetic links that help explain why some people gain weight more easily and why others struggle to feel full. Erik Abner, a research fellow in functional genomics, and his co-authors...

Trafficking concerns amid Vietnamese IPA rise

There has been a significant rise in the number of Vietnamese nationals applying for international protection in Ireland, according to figures from the Department of Justice. The number of people from Vietnam who have sought asylum in Ireland so...

‘Ragtime’ Is Inaugural Broadway Outing for Lear deBessonet as Lincoln Center Theater’s New Artistic Director 

In recent years, Lear deBessonet has built a reputation for helming intuitive, imaginative, richly entertaining productions of classics ranging from Shakespeare to Sondheim. As artistic director of New York City Center’s Encores!, she guided...

In-form Kane ‘hungry’ as Bayern face Dortmund

Agence France-Presse . Berlin 18 October, 2025, 00:19 Harry Kane Vincent Kompany lauded striker Harry Kane’s ‘hunger’ as his Bayern Munich side prepare to host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in a clash between the league’s two unbeaten teams....

In-form Kane ‘hungry’ as Bayern and Dortmund face off

Vincent Kompany lauded striker Harry Kane’s “hunger” as his Bayern Munich side prepare to host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in a clash between the league’s two unbeaten teams. Bundesliga leaders Bayern have won 10 from 10 in all competitions,...

Bihar seat-sharing talks: INDIA bloc in disarray as Congress releases list without RJD

The Congress released a list of 48 candidates late on Thursday for the Bihar assembly elections, capping weeks of gruelling negotiations with its key ally, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The announcement, made just hours before Friday’s deadline...

Baltic Assembly announces its annual prizes

The Baltic Assembly - an organization formed by the three parliaments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, has announced its annual awards in arts, science and literature, though recipients will have to wait more than a month to get their hands on...

BJP, JD(U) focus on backward classes in Bihar lists, 13% tickets set aside for women

The BJP appears to have played safe in its Bihar candidate list, dropping 16 sitting MLAs but repeating 55, and fielding most of its key ministers and organisational heavyweights. The list of 101 contains at least 30 new faces, including public...

Why conscription is the wrong answer

Europe is undergoing a renewed phase of militarisation, with governments across the continent eyeing conscription as a solution to recruitment shortfalls. Today, Germany’s Bundestag (parliament) will debate a proposal that could fundamentally...

Georgia Deepens Its Role in EU’s Erasmus+ VET Program with 2025 Expansion

The European Union’s Erasmus+ program has announced the launch of 73 new international projects under its Capacity Building in Vocational Education and Training (CB VET) initiative, allocating over €27 million to support skills development, labor...

Skaņu Mežs recommends: Plants Intelligence!

This year, RIXC Center for New Media Culture - partners and friends of Skaņu Mežs - turns 25! Celebrate with us – all RIXC Art Science Festival events are free! This year, RIXC festival program will take place October 16–18, 2025, in Riga and...

OpinionMyanmar's junta should release Aung San Suu Kyi from solitary confinement

For most of their lives, the two half-British sons of the fallen human rights figure Aung San Suu Kyi have kept out of the limelight. Recently, however, the former Myanmar de facto leader’s younger son, Kim Aris, has been speaking out, concerned...

Antonella Mei inaugurates the Italian Language Week in Estonia

Events of the XXVth Italian Language Week in Estonia will take place from October 10 to 18. The program, organized by the Embassy of Italy in Tallinn in cooperation with Tallinn University and the Embassy of the Swiss Confederation in Latvia,...

UAE passport beats US and Canada to rank eighth worldwide

The UAE passport has tied as the eighth most powerful in the world, with visa-free access to 184 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. It ranks above the US and Canada in terms of passport strength. The US passport fell out...

Reality Over Illusion What Peace Really Looks Like

Was what you did on October 7 meant to lead the Palestinians to liberation or to destruction? During an interview on October 11, 2025 Hamas’s co-founder Mousa Abu Marzouk refused to show the slightest hint of remorse. He would not bend, would not...

Ronaldo sets new record but Portugal forced to wait to seal spot at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals on Tuesday, but Portugal were denied early passage to next year’s finals after a late Hungary equaliser forced a 2-2 draw in Lisbon. Two goals from the Portugal captain – the first...

Lithuanian government submits next year’s budget for consideration; record amount earmarked for defense

The Lithuanian government has approved the budget plan for 2026 before submitting it to the Seimas for consideration on the 16th of October, and spending on defense and border strengthening has been significantly increased. Lithuanian Finance...

Monroe County, NY deeds recorded September 17, 2025

All data come from the Monroe County Clerk’s Office. Deeds Recorded September 17, 2025 2414 BAIRD LLC to GILMORE, JOHN P et ano Property Address: 24 EAGLE HOLLOW DRIVE Liber: 13127 Page: 976 Tax Account: 139.19-1-1.2PARTOF Full Sale Price: $663715...

From West Champaran Border To Kosi Heartland, BJP Plans Star Campaign Blitz For Bihar Election

Last Updated:October 16, 2025, 21:51 IST Dubbed ‘Mission Bihar’, the high-octane campaign will see the party’s heavyweights saturate all regions, aiming for a decisive performance for the NDA Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + PM Narendra Modi, Amit...