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The city of Kaunas plans to reconstruct the Vaišvydava school next year, which will triple its student capacity.
This article critiques the Canadian government's adherence to Mark Carney's call for a principled and pragmatic foreign policy made at Davos, noting areas where it has succeeded and failed.

A recently revealed telegram sheds light on the Albanian delegation's participation as invited guests, but not in official talks, at the Davos Forum in June 1991, shortly after pluralism was declared in Albania.

President Trump's performance at the NATO summit in Ankara left allies united on paper but uncertain in practice, marked by a series of gaffes and a surprise shift on Ukraine. He also unexpectedly switched back to an older Air Force One after safety questions about a new Qatari jet.

The company Droidup has unveiled its humanoid robot Moya for the first time outside China at the Davos Tech Summit. Chinese hotels and car dealerships are reportedly already confident in its potential breakthrough.

The president of the World Economic Forum stated that AI and the Global South are driving the next wave of innovation amidst geopolitical tensions. Experts at the Summer Davos meeting emphasized the need for stronger energy systems, investment, and cross-border collaboration to unlock this potential.

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov participated in the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China, where he emphasized Kazakhstan's growth agenda.

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić is in China participating in the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos meeting in Dalian, where Chinese Premier Li Qiang informed him of China's approval of approximately 13 [unspecified amount].

Oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has significantly increased following a new agreement between the US and Iran to open the sea lane, though Iran has also introduced new 'insurance fees' and asserted control over the strait.
Thousands of Albanian citizens marched through Tirana for the tenth consecutive day, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Protesters blocked roads and called for a revolution, with many expressing solidarity and urging the diaspora to join future demonstrations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for a meeting, stating he sees no reason for it at this time. Meanwhile, Putin held discussions with a former German politician, whom he reportedly wishes to mediate negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

President Trump is facing significant opposition from Congress, including some Republicans, over his war powers regarding Iran and a proposed compensation fund, with the House voting to end the war with Iran and the Senate preparing to vote on barring him from creating the fund.
During a Russian forum, described as Russia's answer to 'Davos,' discussions revealed differing visions for the future, with some participants suggesting that the conflict could potentially last for decades.

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, coinciding with the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The strike brought the conflict closer to a major Russian city and cast a shadow over President Putin's economic showcase event.

Ukraine launched strikes against an oil terminal and a naval base in St. Petersburg, Russia, coinciding with the start of a major economic forum in the city.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told WSJ at the World Economic Forum in Davos that software is heading toward being "cheap, maybe essentially free," warning that whole careers built around writing code…

Hungary has reportedly quietly expelled a Russian spy who had infiltrated institutions close to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and also visited Kaliningrad. The expulsion was not publicly announced, indicating a discreet diplomatic action.

Casino Davos has been fined nearly one million Swiss francs after a software update error inadvertently allowed previously banned individuals to access and gamble on its online platform.
Economist Tyler Cowan shares his perspective on what he believes the 'Davos crowd' misunderstands or gets wrong regarding global economic and political issues.
The upcoming Summer Davos forum is expected to offer direct insights into current trends and developments in China.

The Summer Davos Forum 2026 will take place from June 23 to 25 in the port city of Dalian, in China's northeastern Liaoning province, as announced by the organizers.
The attacks on critical energy facilities in Gulf countries have exacerbated a global oil and gas supply picture already upended by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Former banker Mark Carney's pragmatic speech in Davos on middle powers' autonomy has garnered attention, but his political position remains undefined.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Norway, bringing a Davos-like prominence, but the strong Nordic cooperation was the most emphasized aspect during his visit to Oslo.
An article from Forbes discusses insights gained from the Davos event regarding the tech industry's challenges with dialogue and communication.
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney delivered a speech at Davos, emphasizing that the world is experiencing a 'rupture' rather than a mere transition, highlighting a new global order.
While events in Davos and India celebrated advancements in AI, discussions in Paris raised alarms about the safety and ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, in trouble over an emoticon.

Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, has resigned after his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein were scrutinized.

Borge Brende, președintele și directorul general al Forumului Economic Mondial (WEF) organizat anual la Davos, în Elveția, a anunțat joi că se retrage din funcție, la câteva săptămâni după ce…

World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende at the 2026 edition of Davos. Lian Yi/Xinhua via Getty Images Børge Brende, the long-serving head of the World Economic Forum, is stepping down. His…

Former US President Donald Trump held a 30-minute phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating his wish for the war in Ukraine to conclude within a month.
'I would like to think that the intelligence ties between Canada and the United States will remain a lifeline that keeps things close'
Christine Lagarde reportedly told The Wall Street Journal that Lutnick's Davos speech was 'just too much.'

A century ago, the Serra da Estrela mountains were Portugal’s answer to the Swiss health resorts of St Moritz and Davos. Now, a historic sanatorium has been given a 21st-century makeover and is drawing people back to the hills Navigating the high slopes of Portugal’s Serra da Estrela in midwinter requires serious negotiation with the elements, but my guide, João Pedro Sousa, makes it look simple. Angling his lean frame into the wind, he digs his plastic snow-shoes into a steep drift and pauses, scanning the white ridgeline. He’s looking for mariolas – small cairns of rocks, fused by ice, that will indicate our onward trail. “The landscape changes every day so you have to learn how to read it afresh,” he says, setting off again. “At this time of year, nature is a true artist.” I plod inelegantly in his wake, still clumsy in the frames clipped to my boots to keep me from sinking into the powder. At a quartzite outcrop rippled with rose and amber, we pause and drink in the view. Below us, cupped in the glacial scar of the Zêzere valley, is the terracotta-roofed town of Manteigas – founded in the 12th century and today the modest hub for tourism in the region. Ahead, on the horizon, João Pedro points out mainland Portugal’s highest peak, the 1,993-metre Torre, home to a small ski resort suited to beginners. “This region is full of surprises,” he grins. Continue reading...
The World Economic Forum at Davos 2026 concluded after a tense but ultimately anti-climactic week. Leaders from the US, Ukraine, and Canada, including Trump, Zelenskyy, and Carney, were prominent attendees.

A new game, Game of Thrones: Battle of Blackwater Bay, is officially set to release on August 13, featuring the return of Davos Seaworth and revisiting the iconic showdown outside King's Landing.
French President Emmanuel Macron has drawn attention for wearing sunglasses indoors at various events, including the Davos economic conference and during speeches, prompting questions about the reason behind it.

Nga DASHNOR KALOÇI Plot 35 vite më parë, në fillimin e janarit 1991, kur nuk kishin kaluar as dy tre javë nga shpallja e pluralizmit në Shqipëri dhe ishin formuar partitë e para opozitare, qeveria e…

A Chinese firm introduced Moya, an AI companion robot designed to combat loneliness, at the Davos conference, featuring warm skin and attentive listening capabilities.

French President Emmanuel Macron wore sunglasses during his meeting with the Sultan of Oman due to an eye problem, an accessory that previously drew attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, speaking at the Summer Davos, rejected the European concept of 'China shock 2.0' and instead promoted the technological rise of his country as a global 'China opportunity 2.0'.

Hong Kong's Paul Chan stated that Beijing's recent investigation into three brokerages—Futu Securities, Tiger Brokers, and Long Bridge—was partly motivated by concerns over foreign exchange 'leakage' and the need to protect mainland China's retail investors.

The World Economic Forum's 'Summer Davos' event, its second-largest annual gathering, will be held in Dalian, China, from Tuesday (June 23). Over 1,700 leaders from government, business, and academia are expected to attend, focusing on unlocking economic growth through innovations.

Swiss ice hockey club Ambri-Piotta is undergoing further radical restructuring with another CEO change. A financial expert from rival club HC Davos has been recruited to help reduce the club's million-franc debts.

A Russian drone strike damaged a nuclear waste storage facility near the Chornobyl plant, prompting Ukraine to classify it as a war crime and inform international partners, including the IAEA.

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, stating he currently sees no reason for such talks. Zelenskyy interpreted Putin's response as Russia once again choosing war, while Putin also commented on Zelenskyy's Jewish heritage.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has commenced, overshadowed by the ongoing war in Ukraine and drone attacks. The event, once a 'window to the West,' is now largely attended by countries not aligned with Western sanctions against Russia.

Romanian politician Diana Șoșoacă attended the 'Russian Davos' forum in St. Petersburg, where she was seen alongside Marina Tauber, a Moldovan politician who is internationally wanted. Their presence at the forum has drawn attention and controversy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that recent drone strikes on Russia allow Ukraine to negotiate as equals. This comes as experts note heavy fighting in southern Ukraine and Zelensky claims Russia made no significant battlefield gains in May.

Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks targeting areas near St. Petersburg and Moscow, with dozens of drones reportedly shot down. This comes as Russia prepares for an economic forum, and amidst ongoing conflict where Russia has lost more territory than gained in recent months.

Holly Madison, a former Playboy Bunny, shared details about her experiences and "strange sex nights" with Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion during a recent podcast appearance.

HC Davos has the opportunity to secure their 32nd Swiss championship title on Tuesday, facing Fribourg in Game 6 of the finals, who are determined to prevent this and force a decisive Game 7.
The 'Davos for Good' initiative aims to expand and promote social entrepreneurship on a larger scale.

Psychologist Portešová explains that curiosity, rather than high IQ, may be a better indicator of giftedness in children. The Czech School Inspectorate reports that only 0.3% of gifted children are identified, despite making up 3% of the population, and diagnostic games are used for assessment.

The Murdoch family is reportedly planning to launch a new elite forum in Basel by 2028, intended to rival the World Economic Forum (WEF). The proposal has elicited mixed reactions from politicians in the city.

André Hoffmann and Larry Fink will continue to lead the World Economic Forum, which convenes annually in Davos, Switzerland. No changes in leadership are planned for the event.

Lenkijos karalienė ir Lietuvos didžioji kunigaikštienė Ona Jogailaitė garsėjo savo nepaprastu pamaldumu – pasninkaudavo iki alpimo ir melsdavosi per naktis, o artimiausi vyrai ją nuolat šiurpino…

Dizainere-maketuotoja dirbanti Renata Kovaliuk neapsiriboja tiesioginiu darbu – menininkė vadovauja vaikų dailės studijai, kur jiems ne tik perduoda meno paslaptis, bet ir supažindina su lietuvių…

Izraelio gynybos pajėgos skelbia, kad Izraelio karinės oro pajėgos sunaikino lėktuvą, kuriuo naudodavosi vasario 28 dieną likviduotas Irano aukščiausiasis lyderis Ali Khamenei bei kiti Irano…

The Canadian prime minister was quick to jump on the Iran war bandwagon, seemingly forgetting his own speech at Davos.
Taking the world as it is let's the prime minister both support and oppose the war on Iran
Tanzania has launched three new agricultural corridors, marking the largest transformation in its agricultural sector since Davos 2010.

Borge Brende, President and Director-General of the World Economic Forum, which organizes the Davos summit, announced his resignation, several weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into...

Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

Børge Brende stepped down as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum on Thursday, weeks after the organisation launched an independent investigation into his relationship with late American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister who had led the WEF since 2017, announced his departure in a statement issued by the […]

Preşedintele Forumului Economic Mondial de la Davos (WEF) , norvegianul Borge Brende, şi-a anunţat joi demisia, în contextul unei anchete interne privind legăturile sale cu pedofilul miliardar…

Borge Brende, CEO of the World Economic Forum, is reportedly stepping down following an investigation into his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Dagens politiske morgenpost: Lars Løkke synes, at valget skal vente, prisen på den ifølge Morten Bødskov for dyre tur til Davos, og en varm diskussion om kandidattest mellem TV 2 og en minister. Hele

The opposition in India is gearing up to corner the government during the budget session, planning to raise issues ranging from Mantralaya graft and Indo-US deals to Davos MoUs and the death of Ajit Pawar.

Upheaval at Davos changed calculus on finding permanent chair, according to people familiar with discussions

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is facing scrutiny as its CEO is under independent investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, referred to as a 'Davos Concierge'.
President Klaus launched an attack on anti-global warming campaigner Al Gore during the Davos forum.

In the early morning hours of Monday, a man drove his car into the shore of Lake Davos while intoxicated and subsequently abandoned the vehicle after failing to retrieve it.

An unknown report by Fatos Nano concerning the Davos Forum on February 1, 1991, has been revealed, detailing his meetings, including one with the director of the French Ministry of Finance who knew Albania through Kadare's books.

The 17th Summer Davos Forum was held in Dalian, China, from June 23 to 25, bringing together over 1,700 representatives from more than 90 countries and regions to seek common solutions for global development challenges.

The Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk has secured 160 agreements and deals worth more than €10 billion. Ukrainian Prime Minister stated that the conference was a significant step towards the country's recovery.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang dismissed concerns about a 'China Shock' at the 'Summer Davos' forum, portraying China as a reliable economic partner despite growing trade tensions caused by Beijing's industrial policies.

Kemi Badenoch and other populist and right-wing figures at the ARC conference criticized Britain's net zero policies and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, describing him as a 'villain'.

Tarique Rahman has commenced his debut official foreign tour, starting with a two-day visit to Malaysia before proceeding to China. In China, he is scheduled to attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, also known as the Summer Davos Forum.

Actor Liam Cunningham, widely recognized for his role as Davos Seaworth in 'Game of Thrones', is confirmed to attend the Slano Film Days festival.

Ukraine conducted drone strikes on oil facilities in the St. Petersburg region, coinciding with a major economic forum, while also launching a separate attack on Zaporizhzhia that injured a minor and his father.
Guests arriving at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum's opening ceremony witnessed a thick cloud of smoke over the Neva River. Ukrainian drones had struck the city just 16 kilometers from the event, prompting authorities to respond.

Eurodeputy Diana Şoşoacă and internationally wanted former vice-president Marina Tauber appeared at the St. Petersburg Forum, criticizing authorities in Bucharest and Chișinău for their relations with Russia.
A Russian diplomat in the UK admitted that the war has 'cost a lot,' while a drone strike reportedly overshadowed a major Russian event, dubbed 'Russian Davos.'

Ukrainian drones attacked targets in Saint Petersburg, including an oil refinery, causing large smoke clouds and fires, coinciding with the opening of Russia's major economic forum in the city. The strikes disrupted the event, which was expected to be attended by President Putin.

The head of the Spanish government has championed a discourse against what he termed "techno-oligarchs," aligning his message with the Pope's stance on artificial intelligence at forums like Davos.

Russia and Ukraine completed a significant prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 205 captured soldiers. This swap resulted in 410 prisoners of war being returned to their respective countries.

Mark Carney's "values-based realism" strategy for Canada's international relations, first announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, is being reviewed three months later. The approach emphasizes standing up for sovereignty and international law.
A political commentary criticizes Canada's backing of Iran at the UN, suggesting it betrays principles previously upheld by Mark Carney at Davos.

A psychologist suggests that curiosity might be a more accurate indicator of giftedness in children than a high IQ, with new diagnostic games being developed to identify talented individuals.

HC Davos secured a decisive victory against EV Zug in a playoff series game on Tuesday evening, which also saw Fribourg defeat the Lakers in another clear win.

Special sessions on the Middle East war were added to the program of a major energy conference in Texas, dubbed the 'Davos of energy,' following initial Israeli-American strikes.

Die Playoffs sind lanciert. Der HC Davos dreht die Partie gegen den EV Zug innert Sekunden. In Fribourg werden in den letzten zwei Spielminuten 180 Strafminuten ausgesprochen.
To the frustration of Davos Man, insect agriculture has found it difficult to compete with the traditional meat industry.

Hampton Court CEO summit reflects the shifting shape of the corporate climate conversation

Ukraine attempted to exhibit the Russian-Iranian Shahed attack drone at the World Economic Forum in Davos to demonstrate its technology, but Switzerland prohibited its display.
Carney’s support for the U.S. is principled and pragmatic — just not according to the definition he laid out in January
'The analogy is there because in a totalitarian regime, everyone is thinking the same thing,' Carney told the crowd

Borge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, has announced his resignation weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

President John Dramani Mahama recently used iconic global convenings such as the United Nations General Assembly, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and the African Union Summit to make a case for what he calls a new sovereign future for Africa and the wider Global South.
The president of the World Economic Forum, Brende, is stepping down from his position.
Davos forum CEO Brende resigns after Epstein links revealed Gulf News
An opinion piece discusses the concept of redefining multilateralism, drawing insights from events like the World Economic Forum in Davos and the Commonwealth.

Šiuolaikinius vaikus nukrapštyti nuo kompiuterių ir išmaniųjų telefonų nėra lengva. Pramogos, kuriomis suaugusieji džiaugdavosi vaikystėje, jaunajai kartai atrodo nuobodžios.

The Kirchner Museum in Davos is presenting a significant exhibition that brings together works by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Pablo Picasso for the first time, described as an artistic summit.

'Gold,' a project from 'Davos 1917' producer Contrast Film and a highlight at the Berlinale Series Market, has received an invitation to the upcoming Series Mania Forum.

Former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is facing criticism from the left after calling mass immigration 'disruptive,' with strategists like Maya Rupert deeming her calls for moderation unhelpful.