Brachtlová joins ACT Board of Directors

ACT, the voice of European media, has announced that Klára Brachtlová, Deputy CEO & Chief External Affairs Officer of the CME Group, has been elected to the ACT Board of Directors. Brachtlová oversees the day-to-day operations of CME Group’s TV...

Austin Reaves Makes Lakers History Days After Trolling Luka Dončić

Getty Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Kings on his way to a career-high 51 points. Two nights after Luka Dončić came up just short of a 50-point performance, Austin Reaves made sure the Los Angeles...

Russia Today is training a new generation of journalists — and other notes from Disinfo2025

Ljubljana — The counter-disinformation community gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for an annual conference this month, toward the end of a year that has seen Meta scrap its fact-checking program, a vaccine skeptic sworn in as U.S. health...

Swedish runner: Andreas Almgren smashes European record in thrilling Valencia Half Marathon

Swedish runner Andreas Almgren. Credit: Valencia Ciudad del Running As is tradition in the Valencia Ciudad del Running, the day after the race is a time to look beyond the winners — and this year’s Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich...

Leading 5 Legal Crypto Mining Sites in 2025 Offering Safe Earnings for Beginners

Many investors are eager to find legal and safe crypto mining platforms that deliver consistent profits. However, the market is full of cloud-mining services — some legitimate, others deceptive. For beginners, identifying trustworthy platforms can...

Cooperative demonstrates innovative strength and breeding expertise

A week ago, Niederösterreichische Saatzucht (NOES) presented its new potato varieties in the Waldviertel region of Austria. As Austria's only potato breeder and Europe's southernmost breeding company, the cooperative highlighted its ongoing...

ROICA™ Debuts at Performance Days 2025 in Munich

Asahi Kasei’s ROICA™ showcases sustainable stretch innovation for the global sportswear industry. ROICA™, the premium stretch fiber from Asahi Kasei, makes its debut at Performance Days 2025, unveiling sustainable performance technologies and...

Ministry says compensation for power suppliers would amount to EUR 21m per year

Ljubljana, 21 October - After the government said on Monday that electricity suppliers would be eligible for compensation for the costs of providing energy to households under the net metering scheme, the Environment, Climate and Energy Ministry...

New cross-border river bike route to pass through Croatia

(Photo: HTZ) A new cross-border cycling route following the River Sava is set to become one of Europe’s most scenic long-distance cycling trails. The Sava Cycle Route, the future EuroVelo 18, is a joint initiative between Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia...

The best alternatives to 8 Croatian favorites

Croatia’s dazzling coast, storied islands and history-rich cities have become international icons. Popularity, however, comes with crowds, especially during the height of summer. Instead of jostling for space at Dubrovnik’s ramparts, Plitvice’s...

New Road Transport Inspection Takes Stock: 1,200 Offences in the First Three Months

The new Road Transport Inspection (INSID) has presented its first report after three months of operation: during approximately 4,700 inspections on Czech roads and motorways, almost 1,200 offences were recorded. The new Road Transport Inspection...

NGOs against extending vignette validity, call for better public transport

Ljubljana, 23 October - Extending the validity of vignettes as compensation to drivers stuck in traffic jams is not a fair measure nor a sensible one, said the Coalition for Sustainable Traffic Policy on Thursday, advocating for measures to...

Hungary’s new energy plan quietly redefines Russia as a risk

Hungary’s updated draft of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NEKT) strikes a noticeably different tone from the government’s earlier narrative about Russian energy imports. While official communications in recent years described Russian gas...

EIB Group donates €750 000 to support humanitarian relief in Gaza

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Donation to be channelled through international NGOs, with a strong focus on medical and nutritional support. Aid to go to vulnerable groups most in need....

Sydney chosen as APAC Circular Hotspot in 2026

Sydney has won the right to host the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot next year in a winning bid focusing on strong Pacific inclusion and circular economy action for climate and nature. A global jury selected the Sydney bid by Circular Australia,...

Grievances over rise in bear population continue

Ljubljana, 22 October - As damage caused by wildlife is mounting and various groups are warning of unacceptable practices in the management of the brown bear population, the opposition New Slovenia (NSi) has called for a debate on a parliament...

Docentric named best high-growth business for 2025

Docentric, a niche high-tech company from Kranj, has won the 2025 Golden Gazelle Award for best high-growth enterprise, given out by the newspaper publisher Dnevnik. The Silver Gazelle went to biotech company Jafral and the bronze one to Acryform,...

Revealed: Experts' ultimate guide to the least crowded holiday destinations that are just as beautiful - but MUCH cheaper - than the tourist traps

A perfect storm of cut-rate flight prices, post-pandemic wanderlust, digital nomads and a proliferation of short-term holiday rentals has led to a scourge of overtourism at holiday hotspots across the globe. Some 80 per cent of travellers now...

Scots national park where Highlands 'take a wild turn' named among Europe's best autumn destinations

Looking southwest towards Loch Einich in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland on a rough winter’s day. This is Scotland in the raw.(Image: Getty Images) A Scottish national park famed for its diverse wildlife, breathtaking hiking trails, and...

Club news: October 25, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Union publishes Club News each Saturday. To share the latest from your western Nevada County club or organization, email readers@theunion.com. Unfortunately only a small fraction of club submissions are published in the print...