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Press releases published on May 18, 2025

Portugal Heads to Polls in Snap Parliamentary Election
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Portugal began voting in a snap parliamentary election — the country’s third national vote in under four years — to choose a new government. The electorate is selecting 230 parliamentary representatives, distributed across 22 districts …

Russia’s top negotiator claims Ukraine war could have concluded in matter of weeks
(MENAFN) The Ukraine conflict might have been resolved within weeks had Kyiv pursued negotiations from the outset rather than taking cues from its Western allies and choosing to fight, according to Vladimir Medinsky, the head of Russia’s delegation at the …

Presidential Frontrunner Blames EU Candidate for Vote Rigging
(MENAFN) Romanian presidential hopeful George Simion has alleged that Moldova’s pro-European Union administration is manipulating the outcome of Sunday’s decisive electoral round. Simion, who is critical of EU integration and leads the nationalist Alliance …

Sculpture of Melania Trump gets destroyed in Slovenia
(MENAFN) A statue of former US First Lady Melania Trump, located near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, has been vandalized and stolen, with police now investigating the incident as a theft. The life-sized bronze sculpture, which stood in a field, was …

U.S. Considers Migrant Reality TV Show
(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly contemplating involvement in a reality television program where immigrants would compete for the chance to gain American citizenship, according to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. …

Mexican Navy vessel collides with Brooklyn Bridge
(MENAFN) A Mexican Navy training ship, the ARM Cuauhtemoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of two sailors and leaving several others injured. The vessel lost power while departing New York and drifted into the …

Presidential Candidates Call Trump ‘symbol of freedom’
(MENAFN) At a joint political rally earlier this week in Poland, Romanian presidential frontrunner George Simion and Polish presidential hopeful Karol Nawrocki unveiled intentions to create what Simion described as a “pro-MAGA” alliance. The gathering drew …

Putin`s suggestion for ties with Western Europe eventually resumes
(MENAFN) When Russian President Vladimir Putin recently suggested that constructive relations with Western Europe would eventually resume, it was more a reflection on historical trends than a concrete policy stance. Currently, the European Union shows no …

High-Stakes Runoff Kicks Off: Romania Decides its Path
(MENAFN) Romanian citizens are heading to the polls for a crucial presidential runoff, choosing between the pro-European incumbent mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, and the nationalist, EU-skeptic George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of …

Devastating Fire Claims 17 Lives in India
(MENAFN) A devastating fire erupted in a residential building in Hyderabad's Gulzar House area early Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 individuals and leaving many others injured, according to authorities. The inferno broke out near …

Germany cuts tax evaluations by more than EUR33 billion
(MENAFN) Germany is facing a significant drop in tax revenue over the next several years due to continued economic weakness and planned tax relief measures, according to new figures from the country’s Council of Economic Experts. The federal government is …

US plans on relocating Palestinians to Libya
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is allegedly considering a plan to relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, as reported by NBC, citing informed sources. However, the White House has rejected the claims. Since taking office in January, …

U.S. Eases Sanctions on Turkish Defense Sector
(MENAFN) Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that the United States is easing sanctions on Türkiye’s defense industry and has approved a significant arms deal. In 2020, the US imposed restrictions on Ankara under the Countering America’s Adversaries …

Palestinians Commemorate Nakba with Mass Demonstrations Across Europe
(MENAFN) Across Europe, including significant gatherings in Stockholm and London, Palestinians and their supporters held large-scale demonstrations on May 15th to commemorate the "Nakba," or “Catastrophe,” the displacement that followed Israel's founding …

NATO Urges Germany to Boost Military Forces
(MENAFN) NATO is urging Germany to make substantial expansions to its military forces, as reported by a news outlet on Saturday, citing insider sources. Officials in Berlin are said to be concerned that the country, already struggling with high dropout …

Real Madrid Secures Bournemouth's Promising Defender in Five-Year Deal
(MENAFN) Spanish football giants Real Madrid have officially signed promising defender Dean Huijsen from English Premier League club Bournemouth, the club announced on Saturday. The 20-year-old talent has committed to a five-year contract with the LaLiga …

European NATO Allies Express Frustration with Trump
(MENAFN) European members of NATO are reportedly feeling “frustrated” with U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s “constant swerving” regarding peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, according to a report released by the media on Friday. These nations believe …

Romanian presidential frontrunner criticizes ‘authoritarian’ France`s Macron
(MENAFN) Romanian presidential frontrunner George Simion has accused France of trying to undermine democracy in Romania ahead of Sunday’s runoff vote. Simion, a vocal critic of the European Union, won the first round of Romania’s presidential election …

US Considers Permanent Relocation of Gazans to Libya
(MENAFN) According to a report by a news agency, the administration of U.S. Leader Donald Trump is allegedly developing a proposal to permanently transfer up to one million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya. The information was reportedly provided by well- …

Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russia
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has stated that Washington will implement additional sanctions on Russia if it fails to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. These comments followed the first direct discussions between the two nations since 2022 …