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Latvia Ends Property-Based Golden Visas, Considers Tightly Regulated Route for NATO Citizens

Latvia Ends Property-Based Golden Visas, Considers Tightly Regulated Route for NATO Citizens

Latvia has officially ended its property-based golden visa program with the implementation of a new Immigration Law. Foreign investors can no longer gain residency by purchasing real estate or making subordinated bank deposits. While a new €150,000 fund route was introduced, the required state fund is not yet established, and five lawmakers from the Progressives party are seeking to abolish this option before it becomes operational. President Edgars Rinkēvičs had initially returned the law to lawmakers, questioning the verification of funds for the proposed fund route and suggesting a tightly regulated property route specifically for citizens of NATO, OECD, and EEA countries, and potentially other friendly states. However, Parliament passed the law again without reinstating the general property route. Investment in Latvian company share capital remains an available option for residency.
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U.S. Travelers Can Find Affordable Fall Vacations in September

U.S. Travelers Can Find Affordable Fall Vacations in September

U.S. Travelers Can Find Affordable Fall Vacations in September
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In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the party in power

In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the party in power

Legislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district
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I took the same test as President Trump. At least I knew what it was

I took the same test as President Trump. At least I knew what it was

Our columnist also aced the standard cognitive exam, which does not, no matter what Trump says, measure IQ
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German security agencies face dilemma after victories for far right and far left

German security agencies face dilemma after victories for far right and far left

By Andreas Rinke BERLIN, Sept 28 (Reuters) - This month's victories for far-right and far-left parties in German state elections have intensified official debate over whether security authorities can restrict secret information that might be passed on to Russia or criminal groups.
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Ireland press conference before Israel games delayed as pressure to boycott grows

Ireland press conference before Israel games delayed as pressure to boycott grows

The Ireland team’s press conference the day before the first of its Nations League games against Israel has been delayed as pressure to boycott the matches grows
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CNN Excluded from Air Force One for President Trump's Trip Amid Ongoing Media Dispute

CNN Excluded from Air Force One for President Trump's Trip Amid Ongoing Media Dispute

CNN was excluded from traveling on Air Force One for President Trump’s upcoming trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he is scheduled to attend a college football game. This decision, announced by the White House, marks the latest development in an ongoing dispute between the administration and certain media outlets regarding press access. Real America’s Voice News, a conservative network, was selected to replace CNN for the trip. This exclusion follows a temporary reprieve granted by U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, which allowed journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to return to the White House grounds after being previously banned. However, Judge Kelly’s ruling specifically addressed 'hard passes' to the White House grounds and did not directly cover reporting pool duties or access to Air Force One.
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Erick Stakelbeck, CBN News Correspondent, Recognized as Authority on Middle East and National Security

Erick Stakelbeck, CBN News Correspondent, Recognized as Authority on Middle East and National Security

Erick Stakelbeck is a correspondent, host, and analyst for CBN News, where his reports and commentary reach over 1 million daily viewers in the United States. Since 2005, he has covered U.S. national security, the Middle East, Israel-related issues, and the growth of radical Islam both domestically and internationally from the network's Washington, D.C., bureau. Stakelbeck is also the host of the weekly CBN program, 'The Watchman with Erick Stakelbeck,' which is broadcast on Direct TV, Dish Network, and in regional markets across the U.S., as well as in Great Britain, Spain, and Hungary. He is recognized as an authority on terrorism, radical Islam, and Middle East issues within Evangelical Christian circles, as noted in a 2013 Jerusalem Post profile. Stakelbeck has authored two books, 'The Terrorist Next Door: How the Government is Deceiving You About the Islamist Threat' (2011) and 'The Brotherhood: America’s Next Great Enemy' (2013), which warns about the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood. He is a frequent ...
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Affordable Fall Travel Opportunities Emerge for U.S. Travelers

Affordable Fall Travel Opportunities Emerge for U.S. Travelers

Affordable Fall Travel Opportunities Emerge for U.S. Travelers
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'Please let her go to Jamaica': Why Kari Lake's confirmation stalled

'Please let her go to Jamaica': Why Kari Lake's confirmation stalled

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, is blocking Kari Lake of Arizona from becoming U.S. ambassador to Jamaica. Here's what to know.
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Taxpayers paying for 6th year of PBSO luxury office space | Exclusive

Taxpayers paying for 6th year of PBSO luxury office space | Exclusive

PBSO is paying more than $420,000 a year for a full floor in the DiVosta Towers office complex in Palm Beach Gardens. Taxpayers are footing the bill.
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EU Adopts Temporary Trade Measures to Reduce Import Tariffs for Armenian Products

EU Adopts Temporary Trade Measures to Reduce Import Tariffs for Armenian Products

On September 24, the Council of the European Union formally adopted temporary trade-liberalization measures for products originating from Armenia. These measures are designed to support Armenia's economy, which has been impacted by recent trade restrictions imposed by Russia. The new arrangement will liberalize approximately 80% of Armenian exports to the EU by suspending import duties on a wide array of products, including certain agricultural goods. This temporary preferential treatment is set to be in effect for a period of two years. The decision follows a positive vote in the European Parliament plenary session on the European Commission's proposal without any amendments. The regulation will be signed, published in the Official Journal of the EU, and will enter into force the day after its publication.