Eastern Europe Court Rulings Newswire

Malta’s ‘golden passport’ scheme breaks law, EU’s top court rules

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The European Court of Justice has ruled Malta’s “golden passport” scheme violates EU law, in a landmark decision set to force the …

Mysterious skull found decades ago could belong to legendary Hungarian king, archaeologists say

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Top European Court Drops Hammer On Malta For "Commercialising" Passports

The Commission and some members of the European Parliament have for years said they worry that Malta’s programme opens the EU to illicit money and money-laundering. Malta has argued against such concerns. The top court in the European Union has declared …

ICJ hears US and Hungary defend Israel in Gaza humanitarian case

The Hague hearings enter their third day. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) continues hearings on Israel’s humanitarian duties in Palestinian territories, with the US and Hungary set to speak today. Contrast in tone expected: Unlike previous …

Denim Day, in Moldova. Actions to prevent sexual harassment at university level

0 Lectures in a number of universities of Moldova on Wednesday began with a presentation of the phenomenon of sexual harassment, its forms, as well as the existing reporting services. In connection with this day, as a sign of solidarity with the victims of …

Malta's golden passport scheme infringes EU law, European Court of Justice rules

Malta’s citizenship by investment scheme infringes EU law and amounts to “the commercialisation of the grant of nationality of a member state,” and by extension, EU citizenship, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled. In a ruling on Tuesday morning, …

Court delivers verdict in Ukrainian Railways embezzlement case: defendants found guilty under 1 article, but exempted ...

The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (HACC) has delivered a verdict in the case involving the misappropriation of over UAH 98 million from PJSC Ukrzaliznytsia. The defendants were found guilty and handed specific prison terms (eight and nine years) …

Trump spars with ABC’s Terry Moran over tariff policy, deportations and Ukraine war in testy interview: ‘Everything’s ...

President Trump and ABC News anchor Terry Moran clashed throughout their one-on-one sitdown Tuesday to mark the commander in chief’s first 100 days back in the White House.  Trump, who has previously taken issue with several of the Walt Disney Company- …

Photovoltaic Installations Banned on Bulgaria’s Arable Land Following Court Ruling

The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria has repealed legislative changes made two years ago that permitted the installation of photovoltaic (solar) systems on arable agricultural land. The decision comes after a challenge filed by President Rumen Radev, who …

Putin orders 3-day truce with Ukraine amid US warnings

MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day truce with Ukraine to coincide with Moscow’s World War II commemorations next month that his Ukrainian rival slammed as an “attempt at manipulation.” Before Putin’s announcement, US Secretary of …

French right-wing TV host rules out possible presidential run

Provocative French radio and television host Cyril Hanouna on Tuesday ruled out making the bold move of a run for the presidency in 2027, after a magazine article and his own comments fanned speculation he could stand. A star of France’s right-wing media …

Jewish far-right TV host in France rules out possible presidential run

PARIS (AFP) — Provocative French Jewish radio and television host Cyril Hanouna on Tuesday ruled out making the bold move of a run for the presidency in 2027, after a magazine article and his comments fanned speculation about his possible candidacy. A star …

World News | Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore USD 12 Million for Pro-democracy Radio Free Europe

Washington, Apr 30 (AP) A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore USD 12 million that Congress appropriated for Radio Free Europe, a pro-democracy media outlet at risk of going dark for the first time in 75 years. US District …

'Commercialisation of citizenship': Malta’s ‘golden passport’ is illegal, rules EU top court

Europe’s highest court on Tuesday struck down Malta’s controversial “golden passport” programme, ruling that it breached EU law by allowing individuals to effectively buy citizenship through investment. According to a Politico report, the European …

Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free...

Attorneys for the media outlet say President Donald Trump’s administration has terminated nearly all of its contracts with freelance journalists, missed payments on leases and furloughed 122 employees. They warn that more employees will be furloughed and …

Malta’s ‘golden passport’ scheme is illegal, EU top court rules

While Malta suspended the scheme for Russian and Belarusian citizens following the invasion of Ukraine, recipients before the ban took effect included sanctioned Russian businesspeople, according to media reports. Malta’s government said it would comply …

EU Top Court Bans Golden Passports As It Rules Malta’s Scheme Illegal

In a highly anticipated landmark decision, the European Union highest court has ruled that Malta’s controversial ‘golden passports’ program for wealthy investors violates the EU's rules on citizenship. The controversial system that allows foreigners to …

Top court’s same-sex partnership ruling puts Lithuanian lawmakers on the spot

Supreme Court case would allow religious charter schools. Why charters object.

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken several swings at the invisible wall separating church and state in public education. Two education cases being heard this month have the potential to either remove a few more bricks, or perhaps pull it down. The legal …

Study reveals record-low public trust in Artificial Intelligence as new scorecard puts AI on the ballot

Survey shows Australians' trust in AI at an all-time low; election scorecard compares parties on backing an AI Safety Institute and AI Act. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australians' trust in AI has hit a …

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

Laina Chan: Transforming Legal Access with AI

GREATER SYDNEY AREA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s fast-evolving legal landscape, AI in legal services is rapidly becoming essential—not just for streamlining research but for expanding access to justice. Award- …

Los Angeles County Bar Association Takes Stand Against Executive Overreach in New Court Filing

LACBA Among Nationwide Coalition Challenging Executive Orders That Threaten Legal Profession's Independence LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is opposing recent …

Gentic Global Advisors Partners with Transforming Legal to Drive Innovation in Compliance and Legal Technology

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gentic Global Advisors, a Washington D.C.-based legal and emerging technology advisory firm founded by former Department of Justice officials and Chief Compliance Officers, is …

Lawmakers Kickoff Cannabis Unity Week as Advocates Return to Capitol Hill to Call for Federal Cannabis Reform

The Cannabis Unity Coalition Hosts Multi-Day Activism Event that Includes a Press Conference, Lobby Day, and White House Rally to Free Those Still Incarcerated WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Download Photos + …

FLUENCE ENERGY SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH ...

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until May 12, 2025 to file lead plaintiff …

VIATRIS SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN ...

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 3, 2025 to file lead plaintiff …

READY CAPITAL SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH ...

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until May 5, 2025 to file lead plaintiff …

NET POWER SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES ...

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until June 17, 2025 to file lead plaintiff …

APPLOVIN SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN ...

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until May 5, 2025 to file lead plaintiff …

THE BANCORP SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES ...

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until May 16, 2025 to file lead plaintiff …

E.L.F. BEAUTY SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC REMINDS INVESTORS WITH ...

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until May 5, 2025 to file lead plaintiff …

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages SoundHound AI, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOUN, SOUNW) between May 10, 2024 and March 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: SEI) between July 9, 2024 and March 17, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “ …

Legal Tech Just Got Smarter: ReVia Teams Up with eDiscovery Today

ReVia & eDiscovery Today to work together to educate legal professionals on data analytics & technology solutions & best practices to transform legal use cases. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ReVia, …

Fairmont Law Firm Introduces Technology-Driven Approach to Personal Injury Representation in California

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fairmont Law Firm, founded by Los Angeles native and UCLA Law graduate Josh, is introducing a technology-forward model for personal injury legal services across California. The …

ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages NET Power Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities ...

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of NET Power Inc. (NYSE: NPWR, NPWR.WS) between June 9, 2023 and March 7, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). …

OUTSET MEDICAL ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Outset Medical, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term ...

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:OM) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a …

MOVADO ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Movado Group, Inc. on Behalf of Movado Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Movado Group, Inc. (“Movado” or the “Company”) (NYSE:MOV) on behalf of Movado …