Croatia one foot in World Cup after Gibraltar win

by croatiaweek October 12, 2025 in Sport (Screenshot) Varaždin, 12 October 2025 – Croatia have tightened their hold on top spot in Group L of World Cup qualifying after a comfortable victory over Gibraltar at Stadion Varteks in Varaždin on Sunday...

Changes for property owners in the state budget

The existence of a "serious housing crisis" is acknowledged in the State Budget Proposal for 2026 (OE2026), with the Government pointing to a solution as a curb on "rising prices, which primarily involves a decisive increase in housing supply."...

The Top 35 Countries by Antibiotic Use—See Where the U.S. Ranks

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Top 35 Countries by Antibiotic Use—See Where the U.S. Ranks This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover...

The Balkans’ bumpy road to prosperity

The region must focus on creating quality jobs to catch up with the EU. Economic growth in the Western Balkans is poised to pick up modestly in 2026 before gaining momentum in 2027, buoyed by stronger exports and investment as global uncertainty...

Faroe Islands vs Czechia Prediction and Betting Tips | October 12th 2025

Czechia will be aiming to pull three points clear at the top of Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on the Faroe Islands at the Torsvollur Stadium on Sunday. Eydun Klakstein’s men picked up consecutive victories for the...

Arizona homebuilders challenge housing moratorium in areas with dwindling groundwater

An Arizona homebuilders organization, with an assist from the Goldwater Institute, is challenging a state agency’s moratorium on new home construction in parts of the Valley with dwindling groundwater supplies. Models released by the Arizona...

CAFRE student explores botany in the Balkans

Aidan Murphy, a second-year part-time Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Horticulture student at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently returned from a remarkable nine-day botanical expedition to Montenegro, funded by the...

Five China state firms cornering DPWH bids for longest bridge

GOTCHA - Jarius Bondoc - The Philippine Star October 10, 2025 | 12:00am China is manipulating the bidding for the Philippines’ longest bridge. Five state-owned firms are tendering for the P210-billion, 32.15-kilometer Bataan-Cavite span. The five...

From the OE2026 measures to the pension’s proof of life: The topics of the week

The State Budget proposal (OE2026), submitted to the Assembly of the Republic on Thursday, forecasts a 2.3% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and a reduction in IRS in 2026. From surplus to public debt, minimum wage, and social benefits,...

X-VPN expands to 44 European countries to address data sovereignty challenges

As Europe enforces the AI Act, NIS2, and GDPR, the demand for infrastructure that balances performance, privacy, and compliance is stronger than ever. VPNs are shifting from consumer convenience tools to critical components of the digital...

EBRD Adjusts 2025 Economic Growth Forecast Upward to 3.1%, Downgrades 2026 Outlook

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a major multilateral institution focused on fostering economic development in emerging markets, has released its latest economic projections, signaling cautious optimism for 2025 while...

Dutch households pay highest gas bills in Europe after Sweden

Dutch households are paying far more for gas than their neighbours, with annual bills averaging €1,801, according to new figures from the European Household Energy Price Index (HEPI). That is almost €750 more than in Germany and around €450 higher...

Are Bellingcat and the OCCRP ‘independent’ media?

These government funded “watchdogs” only exist to support government approved narratives. By Lucy KOMISAR Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Two major western propaganda operations, self-described...

‘I saved 70% of my Dh35,000 monthly income to retire at 33’

Sebastien Aguilar is a familiar name among personal finance enthusiasts in the UAE. He heads the non-profit community SimplyFI Index Investing and Financial Independence Facebook group, which focuses on financial independence, passive investing...

France in limbo

Last night, Israel and Hamas agreed to a peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, paving the way for the release of hostages and an end to two years of war in Gaza. Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta in Strasbourg. We love...

European security under debate in Copenhagen within the framework of the European Union and the European Political Community

The Danish presidency will work towards a European Union that must take greater responsibility for its own security in an international context characterised by uncertainty, increased conflict and global competition. In this regard, the European...

Bugalho challenges Carneiro to say whether he wants to dialogue with the PSD or accuse it.

In Águeda, located in the Aveiro district, PSD’s national municipal tour continued without the participation of party leader and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. During the event, Bugalho, who headed the AD list in the last European elections, took...

Tuff-N-Uff brings the fight to San Diego, shining a light on homegrown MMA talent

On Sept. 26, the Observatory North Park transformed into a showcase of the future stars of MMA. Tuff-N-Uff 148 marked the promotion’s third trip to San Diego, and the energy in the building made one thing clear: the mixed martial arts culture in...

Austria score 10 goals in WC qualifier as England pip Wales in friendly

London, Oct 10: Austria’s 10-0 thrashing of the world’s worst soccer team headlined a night of mismatches in World Cup qualifying in Europe on Thursday, while England overwhelmed Wales in a friendly without Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham. There...

Velje Brdo, the largest urban project in the region - New city for 40,000 inhabitants, the first keys from 2026

In August, the Government of Montenegro adopted the Spatial-Urban Plan of the Capital City of Podgorica, the main novelty of which is the new settlement Velje brdo. The project envisages the construction of up to 20,000 residential units, with an...