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Carolejustin.com Announces Its Preliminary Review on The New Shift in Europe’s Political Horizon – Is Europe’s New Right the New Center?

Review: Romania is the latest EU country to experience a surprise political shift. In November 2024, independent nationalist Călin Georgescu confounded political pundits by securing 22.94% of the vote in the first round of Romania's presidential election. He handily beat Elena Lasconi (19.18%) and Marcel Ciolacu (19.15%), while outperforming establishment fixtures like the National Liberal Party's Nicolae Ciucă and George Simion from the Alliance for the Union of Romanians. Analysts posit that Georgescu's campaign resonated so well with voters because they feel like they've been abandoned by an out-of-touch political

The Rise of Romania’s Călin Georgescu – Is Europe’s New Right the New Center?

By. Justin Chambers Romania is the latest EU country to experience a surprise political shift. In November 2024, independent nationalist Călin Georgescu confounded political pundits by securing 22.94% of the vote in the first round of Romania's presidential election. He handily beat Elena Lasconi (19.18%) and Marcel Ciolacu (19.15%), while outperforming establishment fixtures like the National Liberal Party's Nicolae Ciucă and George Simion from the Alliance for the Union of Romanians. Analysts posit that Georgescu's campaign resonated so well with voters because they feel like they've been abandoned by an

Husain AHZ Al-Musallam honored with Egypt NOC Award for his contributions to Aquatic Sports

In a ceremony in Cairo on the 26th August, Husain AHZ Al-Musallam, President of World Aquatics, was honored with the prestigious Egypt NOC Award by the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports. This accolade acknowledges Al-Musallam’s exceptional leadership and dedication to the development of aquatic sports globally. The event also saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the World Aquatics Training and Development Centre in Cairo, a first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East. This center will serve as a hub for nurturing

Verofax secures $3M in Bridge funding to deploy AI & AR experiences to tourists and sports fans

ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Verofax Limited, a Web3 services company, today announced closing a $3M bridge round led by international investors Plug & Play Tech Center, Navig8 Group, King Abdullah University for Science and Technology, Trove Capital UK follow-on investment, Jawa Brothers Advisory, with Alzamil Pedco CVC and Tracecore CVC completing the list of investors. Verofax applies patented Web3 technologies such as Blockchain, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to provide 'Elevated tourist, shopper and brand marketing experiences', enabling destinations, retailers and sports stadiums to

Bringing Chinese Culture to the World through Digital Distribution

- Embracing NFT 2.0 with Digitally Inspired Treasures from Dunhuang Art HONG KONG, Aug 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - To better promote Chinese culture globally, Beiwen Digital, a subsidiary of Beijing Cultural Investment Development Group Co., Ltd. and a directly affiliated enterprise of the Publicity Department of Beijing Municipal Committee, has collaborated with Hong Kong JM Enigma Capital Limited to pioneer the NFT 2.0 era of digital collectibles by integrating cultural assets with modern technology. Today, they co-hosted a press conference and formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding China's Cultural Digital Assets

SUMMER WEB3FEST 2024: A Resounding Success and a Glimpse into the Future

Crypto Valley, Switzerland - The Swiss WEB3FEST 2024 has concluded with outstanding success, setting new benchmarks in the world of blockchain and WEB3 innovation. From June 5-13, 2024, the event brought together an impressive 4500 attendees, 200 speakers, and 50 exhibitors across 28 events. Some highlights of the festival was the participation of Edward Snowden and the Crypto Valley Visionaries list, honoring the pioneers and innovators of the blockchain space. This year’s festival was embedded around the pivotal Crypto Valley Conference in Switzerland, combining several ecosystems and welcoming both national

Soft Space Enters into Strategic Partnership with JCB

  Collaboration will expand JCB's presence in Southeast Asia and act as a bridge for Soft Space to link Japanese consumers with the region and vice versa KUALA LUMPUR & TOKYO, Jan 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The world's leading fintech player, Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. ("Soft Space"), has announced a new strategic partnership with Japan's only international payment brand, JCB Co. Ltd. ("JCB"). This strategic partnership is the first of its kind in Malaysia for the payment giant and involves a combination of US$5 million investment in Soft

GDA Capital Acquires Omni3, Expands into Singapore with New Gaming Lead

[Singapore, March 12] — GDA Capital, a global leader in digital asset and blockchain technology investments and capital markets advisory, is excited to announce the acquisition of Omni3, a digital asset and disruptive technology advisory firm based in Singapore. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for GDA Capital as it extends its global footprint into the vibrant Asian market, with a dedicated commitment to establishing a full-time presence in Singapore. Nicholas Seah, the esteemed founder of Omni3, will be joining the GDA Capital team as the Gaming Lead, bringing

AYA and Blockpass Collaborate to Ensure Compliance and Security in a Green Tech Future

HONG KONG, Mar 6, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass is excited to announce a partnership with AYA, a regulated UAE-based fundraising platform focused on the intersection of blockchain and sustainability. Concerned with facilitating innovative solutions which encourage a greener future, AYA mentors and cultivates projects which combine the borderless, transparent nature of blockchain to further the goal of sustainablility and achieving the SDGs. This partnership will see Blockpass strengthening AYA's compliance procedures and providing: risk assessment and risk classification of onboarding customers, customized forms based on the customer's and