Slovenian physicist wins prestigious ERC Advanced Grant

The Dutch 'Nobel Prize' goes to two scientists for breakthrough medical, brain research

Dutch scientists Hermen Overkleeft and Karin Roelofs have been awarded this year’s Spinoza Prize, the Netherlands’ top scientific honor.

IFIMES Awards Gold Medal to Bogic Bogicevic for Exceptional Contribution to Democratic Values and Peace

The International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES) from Ljubljana, which holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN/ECOSOC) in New York and is the publisher of the leading international scientific journal for European integration, European Perspectives, hosted a solemn ceremony for the presentation of the IFIMES Gold [] The post IFIMES Awards Gold Medal to Bogic Bogicevic for Exceptional Contribution to Democratic Values and Peace appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Zelensky Initiates ‘Order of Europe’ State Award

President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a draft law to the Verkhovna Rada to establish a new state award: the “Order of Europe.” The prestigious honor will recognize both Ukrainian citizens and foreigners for their significant contributions to Ukraine’s strategic path toward full EU membership, defense of its independence, and the broader security of Europe.

Renowned AI researcher conferred with 'Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' award

Renowned AI researcher conferred with 'Pride of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa' award

Baku–Brussels: strategic partnership Europe cannot afford to overlook

Baku–Brussels: strategic partnership Europe cannot afford to overlook

UK and US researchers win big in ERC Advanced Grant round

European Research Council announces first results since doubling mobility funding for researchers outside EU The post UK and US researchers win big in ERC Advanced Grant round appeared first on Research Professional News.

Seo Chae-hyun wins bronze at IFSC Innsbruck event

South Korea's leading women's sport climber Seo Chae-hyun captured a bronze medal in the women's lead event at the sixth stop of the 2026 IFSC World Climbing Series. Competing in Innsbruck, Austria, on Sunday, Seo posted a score of 36+ in the women's lead final to finish third behind Janja Garnbret, who won gold with 44 points, and Annie Sanders, who claimed silver with 38+. The result marked Seo's third consecutive podium finish in lead competition this season, having reached the podium at all

Azerbaijan Defense Minister awards military personnel for outstanding service

The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has awarded Director General and a group of military personnel with various medals.

Zelensky pulang pingat tertinggi Poland

WARSAW: Pemimpin Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky bertindak memulangkan anugerah ter­tinggi negara Poland selepas presiden negara itu, Karol Nawrocki melucutkan penghormatan berkenaan susulan ketegangan politik berhubung isu sejarah Perang Dunia Kedua yang kembali tercetus. Zelensky menerusi hantaran di media sosial menjelaskan, rakyat Ukraine percaya anugerah tersebut sebenarnya dikhususkan untuk rakyat dan tentera Ukraine. “Hari ini, saya memulangkan ... Read more The post Zelensky pulang pingat tertinggi Poland appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Żejtune wins second international award

The Maltese film is also the subject of a deal with HBO Europe

Poland strips Zelensky of highest honor after Ukrainian army unit is named for controversial WWII fighters; Ukrainian officials return their awards

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Zelensky returns Poland’s highest honor amid escalating row over nationalist wartime unit

Warsaw, PolandAP — Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has returned Poland’s highest state honor, after the Polish president stripped him of the award as a politically charged dispute over World War II history resurfaced. Ukrainians believed the order “was meant for the Ukrainian People and our army,” Zelensky wrote in a social media post explaining the gesture. The post Zelensky returns Poland’s highest honor amid escalating row over nationalist wartime unit appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Zelenskyy returns Polish honour amid WWII-era dispute | #AJ shorts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned Poland's highest state honour after Warsaw revoked it, after Kyiv named a military unit after the UPA, a wartime group at the centre of a long-running historical dispute between the two countries. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Underwriter bags LUTH award for boosting voluntary blood donation

By Rosemary Iwunze AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has been honoured with the Community Hero Award by the Blood Transfusion Centre of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in recognition of its contribution to strengthening voluntary blood donation and supporting efforts to improve access to life-saving blood for patients. The recognition comes amid growing calls for [] The post Underwriter bags LUTH award for boosting voluntary blood donation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Musician KooKusi’s ‘This Ability EP’ accepted into prestigious European mental health arts catalogue

US-based Ghanaian musician KooKusi has earned international recognition after his This Ability EP was accepted into the CARE – Culture for Mental Health Project, a European Union co-funded initiative that promotes artistic works exploring mental health, well-being and social inclusion.

Polish Senate deputy marshal returns two Ukrainian state awards

Michał Kamiński, Deputy Marshal of the Polish Senate, has decided to return two Ukrainian state awards amid escalating historical tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw following the controversy surrounding the Order of the White Eagle.

To understand Ukraine, stop looking at it through Russia

Sasha Dovzhyk runs INDEX, a Lviv institute that brings foreign scholars to live inside wartime Ukraine long enough to get it right. She spoke with Euromaidan Press about epistemic justice and why she thinks the world still lets Moscow narrate its neighbors.

Dr. Cindy Finn, Director General of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Nelson Excellence in Leadership Award

Dr. Cindy Finn, Director General of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Nelson Excellence in Leadership Award

Reinickendorf Mayor Praises the German University in Cairo as a Partner in Research and Industry During the Annual “Local Champions” Awards Ceremony

The German University in Cairo Berlin Campus (GUC Berlin) hosted the annual Reinickendorf Economic Reception, dedicated this year to announcing the winners of the “Local Champions” Award. The event was attended by the Mayor of Reinickendorf, members of the German Bundestag and the Berlin House of Representatives, business leaders, representatives of major companies, Professor Ashraf Mansour, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the German University in Cairo, as well as an Egyptian parliamentary and media delegation.

Indonesia to date Meratus cave art in Australia's lab tests

South Kalimantan's Regional Research and Innovation Agency (Brida) and Indonesia's National Research and ...

InSignals Neurotech secures €318k EU grant for expansion

InSignals Neurotech secures €318k EU grant for expansion

Croatia invests €535,000 to support diaspora return and integration

ZAGREB, 8 July 2026 (Hina) – Croatia has announced nearly 535,000 in new funding aimed at encouraging the return of... The post Croatia invests 535,000 to support diaspora return and integration first appeared on Croatia Week.

Hungarian Animation Earns International Recognition at Annecy Festival

Two Hungarian works were honored with awards at the Annecy Festival, which concluded on Saturday: Béla Klingl’s short film Alkotás/Creation won the Vimeo Staff Pick award, while Balázs Turai’s project in development, Killin’ It, received the Ciclic Award in the short film category at the MIFA Pitch. The Hungarian Animation Producers Association announced on Monday that [] The post Hungarian Animation Earns International Recognition at Annecy Festival appeared first on Hungary Today.

Why European Expansion Fails When Korean Startups Treat CEE as One Market

For many Korean startups, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) looks like an attractive shortcut into the broader European market. The region offers growing industrial ecosystems, lower operational costs than Western Europe, and expanding demand across sectors tied to manufacturing, mobility, software, and infrastructure. Yet many companies discover the harder reality only after expansion begins: CEE [] The post Why European Expansion Fails When Korean Startups Treat CEE as One Market first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.