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Le professeur Spyridon Flogaitis, éminent juriste et ardent défenseur de la gouvernance publique, reçoit le prestigieux prix Global Citizen Award

LONDRES, 03 nov. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Le professeur Spyridon Flogaitis, juriste, universitaire et fonctionnaire de renommée internationale, a été désigné lauréat du prix Global Citizen Award 2025. Il occupe la fonction de directeur et de président du conseil d’administration de l’European Public Law Organization (EPLO), une institution qui promeut la réforme juridique et les valeurs civiques sur différents continents. Ce prix annuel décerné par Henley & Partners, cabinet international de conseil en résidence et en citoyenneté, en partenariat avec l’organisation humanitaire suisse à but non lucratif Andan Foundation, récompense son engagement de toute une vie en faveur du renforcement des institutions démocratiques, de l’État de droit et de l’accès à la justice pour les communautés vulnérables.

Ce prix prestigieux, qui récompense une personne faisant preuve d’un courage et d’un engagement exceptionnels au service de la communauté mondiale, a été remis lors d’une cérémonie organisée dans le cadre de la 19e conférence annuelle Global Citizenship à Londres, laquelle a réuni des premiers ministres, des ambassadeurs, des hauts fonctionnaires et des universitaires de renom, ainsi que des conseillers privés et des professionnels de la gestion de patrimoine de premier plan.

Le professeur Flogaitis a reçu le prix Global Citizen Award pour son travail inlassable en faveur du droit public, de l’éducation juridique et de la réforme institutionnelle, en particulier dans les régions confrontées à une fragilité démocratique et à un redressement post–crise. En tant que directeur et président du conseil d’administration de l’European Public Law Organization (EPLO), il a mené des initiatives novatrices visant à améliorer la gouvernance locale, à former les fonctionnaires et à améliorer l’accès à la justice pour les groupes marginalisés. Ses efforts ont eu un impact durable en Europe du Sud–Est et au–delà. Ils ont permis de mettre en place des cadres juridiques en faveur des droits de l’Homme et de la participation civique.

Le Dr Christian H. Kaelin, président de Henley & Partners et fondateur de la Fondation Andan, a salué les contributions exceptionnelles du lauréat. « Le professeur Flogaitis a su exploiter le caractère transformateur du droit au profit de la paix, de la dignité et de l’inclusion. Son engagement en faveur de la justice, de la résilience démocratique et de la collaboration transfrontalière illustre parfaitement la définition de « citoyen du monde ». Nous sommes honorés de récompenser un leader dont l’intelligence et l’intégrité ont su façonner des institutions et inspirer les générations futures. »

Le Global Citizen Award repose sur une décision majoritaire du comité Global Citizen Award. Quant au prix, il comprend une médaille sculpturale sur mesure conçue par l’artiste italien Antonio Nocera, un certificat signé par le président du comité de sélection du Global Citizen Award, et une récompense financière de 20 000 USD visant à soutenir les efforts humanitaires du lauréat. En outre, Henley & Partners s’engage à travailler en étroite collaboration avec le lauréat pendant un an, à apporter de la visibilité à son travail et à le soutenir par le biais du réseau du cabinet, qui compte plus de 70 bureaux dans le monde.

Depuis sa création, le Global Citizen Award a récompensé de nombreux individus exceptionnels. Le premier lauréat est l’entrepreneur allemand Harald Höppner, qui a mis sur pied le projet d’aide humanitaire aux réfugiés Sea–Watch. Parmi les autres lauréats précédents, citons le Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, fondateur de la fondation Gift of the Givers, la plus grande organisation de secours en cas de catastrophe en Afrique ; Monique Morrow, cofondatrice de The Humanized Internet, un projet d’identité numérique qui vise à redonner espoir aux quelque 1,1 milliard d’individus dans le monde étant dans l’incapacité de prouver leur identité légale ; Diep Vuong, cofondatrice et présidente de la Pacific Links Foundation, récompensée pour son travail en Asie du Sud–Est en faveur des droits des personnes réduites en esclavage par la traite des êtres humains ; le professeur Padraig O’Malley, pour ses efforts en matière de résolution des conflits et de réconciliation en Irak, en Irlande du Nord et en Afrique du Sud ; et Zannah Bukar Mustaphal’honorable Mohamed NasheedClimate Vulnerable Forum, en reconnaissance de son leadership dans l’action climatique mondiale et de son engagement sans faille en faveur de la durabilité environnementale et des droits des nations vulnérables.

Remerciant Henley & Partners et la Fondation Andan pour leur reconnaissance, le professeur Flogaitis a déclaré : « Je suis véritablement honoré de recevoir ce prix. C’est un privilège d’être reconnu pour un travail guidé par les valeurs d’excellence, de service et les enseignements durables de ma famille et de mon pays natal. »

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Der angesehene Rechtswissenschaftler und Verfechter der öffentlichen Verwaltung, Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, erhält den renommierten Global Citizen Award

LONDON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, ein international renommierter Rechtswissenschaftler, Jurist und Beamter, wurde als Preisträger des Global Citizen Award 2025 bekannt gegeben. Er ist Direktor und Vorstandsvorsitzender der European Public Law Organization (EPLO), einer Institution, die sich für Rechtsreformen und bürgerliche Werte auf allen Kontinenten einsetzt. Diese jährliche Auszeichnung, die von der führenden internationalen Beratungsfirma für Wohnsitz– und Staatsbürgerschaftsfragen Henley & Partners in Zusammenarbeit mit der Schweizer gemeinnützigen humanitären Organisation Andan Foundation verliehen wird, würdigt sein lebenslanges Engagement für die Stärkung demokratischer Institutionen, der Rechtsstaatlichkeit und des Zugangs zur Justiz für benachteiligte Bevölkerungsgruppen.

Die prestigeträchtige Auszeichnung, mit der Personen geehrt werden, die sich durch außergewöhnlichen Mut und Engagement für die Verbesserung und Unterstützung der globalen Gemeinschaft auszeichnen, wurde im Rahmen eines Galaempfangs während der 19. jährlichen Global Citizenship Conference in London verliehen, an der Premierminister, Botschafter, hochrangige Regierungsbeamte und führende Wissenschaftler sowie erstklassige Privatkundenberater und Vermögensverwalter teilnahmen.

Professor Flogaitis wurde für seine unermüdliche Arbeit zur Förderung des öffentlichen Rechts, der juristischen Ausbildung und institutioneller Reformen, insbesondere in Regionen, die mit demokratischer Instabilität und der Bewältigung von Krisen konfrontiert sind, mit dem Global Citizen Award ausgezeichnet. Als Direktor und Vorstandsvorsitzender der European Public Law Organization (EPLO) hat er wegweisende Initiativen zur Verbesserung der lokalen Regierungsführung, zur Ausbildung von Beamten und zur Verbesserung des Zugangs zur Justiz für marginalisierte Gruppen geleitet. Seine Bemühungen haben in Südosteuropa und darüber hinaus nachhaltige Wirkung gezeigt und rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen gefördert, die die Menschenrechte wahren und die Beteiligung der Bürger ermöglichen.

Der Vorsitzende von Henley & Partners und Gründer der Andan Foundation, Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, lobte die herausragenden Leistungen des Preisträgers. Professor Flogaitis hat aufgezeigt, wie das Recht eine transformative Kraft für Frieden, Würde und Inklusion sein kann. Sein Engagement für Gerechtigkeit, demokratische Widerstandsfähigkeit und grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit veranschaulicht, was es bedeutet, ein Weltbürger zu sein. Es ist uns eine Ehre, eine Führungspersönlichkeit zu würdigen, deren Intellekt und Integrität Institutionen geprägt und zukünftige Generationen inspiriert haben.“

Die Vergabe des Global Citizen Award erfolgt auf der Grundlage einer Mehrheitsentscheidung des Global Citizen Award Committee. Der Preis selbst besteht aus einer individuell gefertigten Skulpturmedaille, die von dem führenden italienischen Künstler Antonio Nocera entworfen wurde, einer vom Vorsitzenden des Global Citizen Award Committee unterzeichneten Urkunde und einem Geldpreis in Höhe von 20.000 USD, mit dem die humanitären Bemühungen des Preisträgers unterstützt werden. Darüber hinaus verpflichtet sich Henley & Partners, mindestens ein Jahr lang eng mit dem Preisträger zusammenzuarbeiten, um dessen Arbeit bekannt zu machen und ihn über das Netzwerk des Unternehmens mit mehr als 70 Niederlassungen weltweit zu unterstützen.

Seit seiner Gründung hat der Global Citizen Award viele bemerkenswerte Persönlichkeiten geehrt. Der erste Preisträger war der deutsche Unternehmer Harald Höppner, der das humanitäre Flüchtlingshilfeprojekt Sea–Watch ins Leben gerufen hat. Zu den bisherigen Preisträgern gehören Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, Gründer der Gift of the Givers Foundation, Afrikas größter Katastrophenhilfeorganisation; Monique Morrow, Mitbegründerin von The Humanized Internet, einem Projekt zur digitalen Identitätsfeststellung, das den schätzungsweise 1,1 Milliarden Menschen weltweit, die ihre rechtliche Identität nicht nachweisen können, Hoffnung geben soll; Diep Vuong, Mitbegründerin und Präsidentin der Pacific Links Foundation, die für ihren Einsatz in Südostasien für die Rechte von Menschen bekannt ist, die Opfer von Menschenhandel geworden sind; Prof. Dr. Padraig O’Malley, für seine Bemühungen um Konfliktlösung und Versöhnung im Irak, in Nordirland und Südafrika; und Zannah Bukar Mustapha, für seine humanitäre Arbeit in Nigeria, wo er Waisenkinder unterstützt und sich für Opfer extremistischer Gewalt einsetzt. Im vergangenen Jahr wurde die Auszeichnung an The Hon. Mohamed Nasheed, wegweisender Menschenrechtsaktivist, ehemaliger Präsident der Malediven und Generalsekretär des Climate Vulnerable Forum, verliehen, in Anerkennung seiner Führungsrolle im globalen Klimaschutz und seines unermüdlichen Einsatzes für ökologische Nachhaltigkeit und die Rechte gefährdeter Nationen.

Professor Flogaitis bedankte sich bei Henley & Partners und der Andan Foundation für ihre Anerkennung und sagte: „Ich fühle mich sehr geehrt, diese Auszeichnung zu erhalten. Es ist eine Ehre, für meine Arbeit anerkannt zu werden, die von den Werten Exzellenz, Dienstleistung und den bleibenden Lehren meiner Familie und meiner Heimat geprägt ist.“

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O distinto jurista e defensor da governança pública, professor Spyridon Flogaitis, recebe o prestigioso Global Citizen Award

LONDRES, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O professor Spyridon Flogaitis, um acadêmico de direito, jurista e servidor público de renome internacional, foi anunciado como o ganhador do Global Citizen Award de 2025. Ele é o diretor e presidente do Conselho da Organização Europeia de Direito Público (European Public Law Organization, EPLO), uma instituição que promove a reforma jurídica e os valores cívicos em todos os continentes. Esta homenagem anual, apresentada pela empresa líder internacional de consultoria em residência e cidadania Henley & Partners em parceria com a organização humanitária suíça sem fins lucrativos Andan Foundation, reconhece seu compromisso vitalício com o fortalecimento das instituições democráticas, do Estado de Direito e do acesso legal para comunidades vulneráveis.

O prestigioso prêmio, que homenageia um indivíduo que demonstra coragem e compromisso excepcionais em melhorar e apoiar a comunidade global, foi apresentado em uma recepção de gala durante a 19ª Conferência Global de Cidadania anual em Londres, que reuniu primeiros–ministros, embaixadores, altos funcionários do governo e acadêmicos importantes, bem como consultores de clientes privados de primeira linha e profissionais de gestão de patrimônio.

O professor Flogaitis recebeu o Prêmio Cidadão Global por seu trabalho incansável no avanço do direito público, educação jurídica e reforma institucional, particularmente em regiões que enfrentam fragilidade democrática e recuperação pós–crise. Como diretor e presidente do Conselho da Organização Europeia de Direito Público (EPLO), liderou iniciativas inovadoras para aprimorar a governança local, capacitar funcionários públicos e ampliar o acesso à justiça para grupos marginalizados. Seus esforços tiveram um impacto duradouro no sudeste da Europa e em outros lugares, promovendo estruturas legais que defendem os direitos humanos e possibilitam a participação cívica.

O presidente da Henley & Partners e fundador da Andan Foundation, Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, elogiou as contribuições excepcionais do premiado. “O professor Flogaitis demonstrou como a lei pode ser uma força transformadora para a paz, a dignidade e a inclusão. Seu compromisso com a justiça, resiliência democrática e colaboração internacional exemplifica o que significa ser um cidadão global. Estamos honrados em reconhecer um líder cujo intelecto e integridade moldaram instituições e inspiraram as gerações futuras.”

O processo de seleção do Global Citizen Award se baseia na decisão majoritária do Comitê do Global Citizen Award. O prêmio em si consiste em uma medalha escultural sob medida desenhada pelo principal artista italiano Antonio Nocera, um certificado de premiação assinado pelo presidente do Comitê do Global Citizen Award e um prêmio monetário de US$ 20.000, que vai para apoiar os esforços humanitários do premiado. Além disso, a Henley & Partners se compromete a trabalhar em estreita colaboração com o premiado por um período de pelo menos um ano, aumentando a conscientização sobre seu trabalho e apoiando–o por meio da rede de mais de 70 escritórios da empresa em todo o mundo.

Desde a sua criação, o Global Citizen Award homenageou muitos indivíduos notáveis. O primeiro laureado foi o empresário alemão Harald Höppner, que criou o projeto de ajuda humanitária para refugiados Sea–Watch. Outros homenageados anteriores incluem o Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, fundador da Fundação Gift of the Givers, a maior organização de ajuda humanitária em casos de desastres na África; Monique Morrow, cofundadora da The Humanized Internet, um projeto de identidade digital que visa levar esperança cerca de 1,1 bilhão de pessoas no mundo que não podem provar sua identidade legal; Diep Vuong, cofundadora e presidente da Pacific Links Foundation, reconhecida por seu trabalho no Sudeste Asiático fazendo campanha pelos direitos das pessoas escravizadas pelo tráfico humano; Prof. Dr. Padraig O’Malley, por seus esforços na resolução de conflitos e reconciliação no Iraque, Irlanda do Norte e África do Sul; e Zannah Bukar Mustapha, por seu trabalho humanitário na Nigéria, apoiando órfãos e defendendo vítimas da violência extremista. No ano passado, o prêmio foi entregue ao Excmo. Mohamed Nasheed, pioneiro ativista dos direitos humanos, ex–presidente das Maldivas e secretário–geral do Fórum de Vulnerabilidade Climática, em reconhecimento à sua liderança na ação climática global e sua incansável defesa da sustentabilidade ambiental e dos direitos das nações vulneráveis.

Agradecendo à Henley & Partners e à Andan Foundation por seu reconhecimento, o professor Flogaitis disse: “Estou realmente honrado em receber este prêmio. É um privilégio ser reconhecido pelo trabalho guiado pelos valores de excelência, serviço e lições duradouras de minha família e pátria.”

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Nyxoah to Participate in the Stifel 2025 Healthcare Conference

Nyxoah to Participate in the Stifel 2025 Healthcare Conference

Mont–Saint–Guibert, Belgium – November 3, 10:05pm CET / 4:05pm ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH), a medical technology company that develops breakthrough treatment alternatives for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), today announced that the Company will participate in the Stifel 2025 Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The Company is scheduled to present at 9:20am Eastern Time the same day via webcast.

A live webcast of the event can be accessed by visiting Nyxoah’s Investor Relations website and will be available for replay following the events. The Company will also be available for 1×1 meetings with institutional investors attending the event.

About Nyxoah

Nyxoah is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat OSA. Nyxoah’s lead solution is the Genio system, a patient–centered, leadless and battery–free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world’s most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and cardiovascular comorbidities. Nyxoah is driven by the vision that OSA patients should enjoy restful nights and feel enabled to live their life to its fullest.

Following the successful completion of the BLAST OSA study, the Genio system received its European CE Mark in 2019. Nyxoah completed two successful IPOs: on Euronext Brussels in September 2020 and NASDAQ in July 2021. Following the positive outcomes of the BETTER SLEEP study, Nyxoah received CE mark approval for the expansion of its therapeutic indications to Complete Concentric Collapse (CCC) patients, currently contraindicated in competitors’ therapy. Additionally, the Company announced positive outcomes from the DREAM IDE pivotal study and U.S. FDA approval of a Premarket Approval application.

Caution – CE marked since 2019. FDA approved in August 2025 as prescription–only device.

FORWARD–LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements, beliefs and opinions in this press release are forward–looking, which reflect the Company’s or, as appropriate, the Company directors’ or managements’ current expectations regarding the Genio system; planned and ongoing clinical studies of the Genio system; the potential advantages of the Genio system; Nyxoah’s goals with respect to the development, regulatory pathway and potential use of the Genio system; the Company's commercialization strategy and entrance to the U.S. market; the Company’s intellectual property portfolio; and the Company's results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, performance, prospects, growth and strategies. By their nature, forward–looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward–looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors could adversely affect the outcome and financial effects of the plans and events described herein. Additionally, these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20–F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 20, 2025, and subsequent reports that the Company files with the SEC. A multitude of factors including, but not limited to, changes in demand, competition and technology, or adverse litigation outcomes can cause actual events, performance or results to differ significantly from any anticipated development. Forward looking statements contained in this press release regarding past trends or activities are not guarantees of future performance and should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. In addition, even if actual results or developments are consistent with the forward–looking statements contained in this press release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in future periods. No representations and warranties are made as to the accuracy or fairness of such forward–looking statements. As a result, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to any forward–looking statements in this press release as a result of any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions, assumptions or circumstances on which these forward–looking statements are based, except if specifically required to do so by law or regulation. Neither the Company nor its advisers or representatives nor any of its subsidiary undertakings or any such person's officers or employees guarantees that the assumptions underlying such forward–looking statements are free from errors nor does either accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the forward–looking statements contained in this press release or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments. You should not place undue reliance on forward–looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

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Nyxoah Participera à la Conférence Stifel Healthcare 2025

Nyxoah Participera à la Conférence Stifel Healthcare 2025

Mont–Saint–Guibert, Belgique – 3 novembre 2025, 22h05 CET / 16h05 ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) (« Nyxoah » ou la « Société »), une société de technologie médicale développant des alternatives thérapeutiques révolutionnaires pour l'apnée obstructive du sommeil (AOS) par la neuromodulation, a annoncé aujourd'hui que la Société participera à la conférence Stifel Healthcare 2025 le mardi 11 novembre 2025. La Société fera une présentation à 9h20 ET, le même jour, via webdiffusion.

La webdiffusion en direct de l’évènement sera accessible sur le site web Investor Relations de Nyxoah et pourra être visionnée en rediffusion après les événements. La Société sera également disponible pour des rencontres individuelles avec les investisseurs institutionnels participant à l'événement.

A propos de Nyxoah

Nyxoah opère dans le secteur des technologies médicales. Elle se concentre sur le développement et la commercialisation de solutions innovantes destinées à traiter le Syndrome d’Apnées Obstructives du Sommeil (SAOS). La principale solution de Nyxoah est le système Genio®, une thérapie de neurostimulation du nerf hypoglosse sans sonde et sans batterie qui a reçu le marquage CE, centrée sur le patient et destinée à traiter le Syndrome d’Apnées Obstructives du Sommeil (SAOS), le trouble respiratoire du sommeil le plus courant au monde. Ce dernier est associé à un risque accru de mortalité et des comorbidités, dont les maladies cardiovasculaires. La vision de Nyxoah est que les patients souffrant de SAOS doivent pouvoir profiter de nuits réparatrices et vivre pleinement leur vie.

À la suite de la finalisation probante de l’étude BLAST OSA, le système Genio® a reçu le marquage européen CE en 2019. Nyxoah a réalisé avec succès deux IPO : l’une sur Euronext Bruxelles en septembre 2020 et l’autre sur le NASDAQ en juillet 2021. Grâce aux résultats positifs de l'étude BETTER SLEEP, Nyxoah a reçu le marquage CE pour l’extension de ses indications thérapeutiques aux patients souffrant de collapsus concentrique complet (CCC), pour lesquels les thérapies concurrentes sont actuellement contre–indiquées. En outre, la Société a annoncé les résultats positifs de l'étude pivot DREAM IDE et l'approbation par la FDA américaine d'une demande d'autorisation préalable à la mise sur le marché.

Pour plus d’informations, visitez www.nyxoah.com

Attention – Marquage CE depuis 2019. Approuvé par la FDA en août 2025 en tant que dispositif disponible uniquement sur prescription médicale.

Déclarations Prospectives

Certaines déclarations, convictions et opinions contenues dans ce communiqué de presse sont de nature prospective et reflètent les attentes actuelles de la Société ou, le cas échéant, de ses administrateurs ou de sa direction concernant le système Genio ; les études cliniques prévues et en cours sur le système Genio ; les avantages potentiels du système Genio ; les objectifs de Nyxoah en matière de développement, de parcours réglementaire et d'utilisation potentielle du système Genio ; la stratégie de commercialisation de la société et son entrée sur le marché américain ; et les résultats d'exploitation, la situation financière, la liquidité, les performances, les perspectives, la croissance et les stratégies de la société. De par leur nature, les déclarations prospectives comportent un certain nombre de risques, d'incertitudes, d'hypothèses et d'autres facteurs qui pourraient faire en sorte que les résultats ou événements réels diffèrent sensiblement de ceux exprimés ou sous–entendus dans les déclarations prospectives. Ces risques, incertitudes, hypothèses et facteurs pourraient avoir une incidence défavorable sur les résultats et les effets financiers des plans et événements décrits dans le présent document. En outre, ces risques et incertitudes comprennent, sans s'y limiter, les risques et incertitudes énoncés dans la section « Facteurs de risque » du rapport annuel de la société sur le formulaire 20–F pour l'exercice clos le 31 décembre 2024, déposé auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission (« SEC ») le 20 mars 2025, et dans les rapports ultérieurs que la Société dépose auprès de la SEC. Une multitude de facteurs, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, les changements dans la demande, la concurrence et la technologie, peuvent faire en sorte que les événements, les performances ou les résultats réels diffèrent considérablement de toute évolution prévue. Les déclarations prospectives contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse concernant les tendances ou activités passées ne constituent pas des garanties de performances futures et ne doivent pas être interprétées comme une indication que ces tendances ou activités se poursuivront à l'avenir. En outre, même si les résultats ou développements réels sont conformes aux déclarations prospectives contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse, ces résultats ou développements ne sont pas nécessairement indicatifs des résultats ou développements futurs. Aucune déclaration ni garantie n'est faite quant à l'exactitude ou à l'équité de ces déclarations prospectives. Par conséquent, la Société décline expressément toute obligation ou engagement de publier des mises à jour ou des révisions des déclarations prospectives contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse à la suite d'un changement dans les attentes ou d'un changement dans les événements, les conditions, les hypothèses ou les circonstances sur lesquels ces déclarations prospectives sont fondées, sauf si la loi ou la réglementation l'exige expressément. Ni la Société, ni ses conseillers ou représentants, ni aucune de ses filiales, ni aucun des dirigeants ou employés de ces personnes ne garantissent que les hypothèses sous–jacentes à ces déclarations prospectives sont exemptes d'erreurs, et n'acceptent aucune responsabilité quant à l'exactitude future des déclarations prospectives contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse ou à la réalisation effective des développements prévus. Vous ne devez pas vous fier indûment aux déclarations prospectives, qui ne sont valables qu'à la date du présent communiqué de presse.

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Distinguished Legal Scholar and Advocate for Public Governance Professor Spyridon Flogaitis Receives Prestigious Global Citizen Award

LONDON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, an internationally renowned legal scholar, jurist, and public servant, has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Global Citizen Award. He is the Director and President of the Board of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), an institution fostering legal reform and civic values across continents. This annual tribute, presented by leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners in partnership with the Swiss non–profit humanitarian organization Andan Foundation, recognizes his lifelong commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, and legal access for vulnerable communities.

The prestigious award, which honors an individual who shows exceptional courage and commitment towards improving and supporting the global community, was presented at a gala reception during the 19th annual Global Citizenship Conference in London, which brought together prime ministers, ambassadors, senior government officials, and leading academics, as well as top–tier private client advisors and wealth management professionals.

Professor Flogaitis received the Global Citizen Award for his tireless work in advancing public law, legal education, and institutional reform, particularly in regions facing democratic fragility and post–crisis recovery. As Director and President of the Board of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), he has led groundbreaking initiatives to improve local governance, train civil servants, and increase access to justice for marginalized groups. His efforts have had lasting impact in Southeastern Europe and beyond, fostering legal frameworks that uphold human rights and enable civic participation.

Chairman of Henley & Partners and Founder of the Andan Foundation, Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, praised the awardee’s outstanding contributions. “Professor Flogaitis has demonstrated how the law can be a transformative force for peace, dignity, and inclusion. His commitment to justice, democratic resilience, and cross–border collaboration exemplifies what it means to be a global citizen. We are honored to recognize a leader whose intellect and integrity have shaped institutions and inspired future generations.”

The Global Citizen Award selection process is based on a majority decision of the Global Citizen Award Committee. The award itself consists of a bespoke sculptural medal designed by leading Italian artist Antonio Nocera, an award certificate signed by the Chairman of the Global Citizen Award Committee, and a monetary prize of USD 20,000, which goes towards supporting the awardee’s humanitarian efforts. In addition, Henley & Partners commits to working closely with the awardee for a period of at least one year, raising awareness of their work and supporting them through the firm’s network of more than 70 offices worldwide.

Since its inception, the Global Citizen Award has honored many remarkable individuals. The first laureate was German entrepreneur Harald Höppner, who set up the refugee humanitarian aid project Sea–Watch. Other previous recipients include Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of the Gift of the Givers Foundation, Africa’s largest disaster relief organization; Monique Morrow, Co–Founder of The Humanized Internet, a digital identity project that aims to bring hope to the estimated 1.1 billion individuals in the world who cannot prove their legal identity; Diep Vuong, Co–Founder and President of the Pacific Links Foundation, recognized for her work in Southeast Asia campaigning for the rights of those enslaved by human trafficking; Prof. Dr. Padraig O’Malley, for his efforts around conflict resolution and reconciliation in Iraq, Northern Ireland, and South Africa; and Zannah Bukar Mustapha, for his humanitarian work in Nigeria supporting orphans and advocating for victims of extremist violence. Last year, the award was presented to the The Hon. Mohamed Nasheed, pioneering human rights activist, former President of the Maldives, and Secretary–General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, in recognition of his leadership in global climate action and his tireless advocacy for environmental sustainability and the rights of vulnerable nations.

Thanking Henley & Partners and the Andan Foundation for their recognition, Professor Flogaitis said, ‘I am truly honored to receive this award. It is a privilege to be recognized for work guided by the values of excellence, service, and the lasting lessons of my family and homeland.’

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BTCS to Participate in Upcoming November Conferences

WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology–focused company, short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, today announced that management will be participating in the following November 2025 investor conferences.

Blockchain Futurist
Dates: November 5–6, 2025
Location: DAER + The Hard Rock Guitar Hotel & Casino, Miami, FL

Cantor Crypto Conference
Dates: November 10–12, 2025
Location: The Ritz–Carlton South Beach, Miami, FL

The Premier On–Chain Yield & Staking Conference
Dates: November 15–16, 2025
Location: Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina

EthStaker’s Staking Gathering
Date: November 18, 2025
Location: Malba – Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Clear Street Disruptive Technology Conference
Dates: November 19–20, 2025
Location: Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach, FL

Devconnect ARG
Dates: November 17–22, 2025
Location: La Rural, Buenos Aires, Argentina

To schedule a one–on–one meeting with BTCS’s management team, please email KCSA Strategic Communications at [email protected].

About BTCS Inc.
BTCS Inc. (“BTCS” or the “Company”), short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, is a U.S.–based Ethereum–first blockchain technology company committed to driving scalable revenue and ETH accumulation through its hallmark strategy, the DeFi/TradFi Accretion Flywheel, an integrated approach to capital formation and blockchain infrastructure. By combining decentralized finance (“DeFi”) and traditional finance (“TradFi”) mechanisms with its blockchain infrastructure operations, comprising NodeOps (staking) and Builder+ (block building), BTCS offers one of the most sophisticated opportunities for leveraged ETH exposure, driven by scalable revenue generation and a yield–focused ETH accumulation strategy. Discover how BTCS offers operational and financial leveraged exposure to Ethereum through the public markets at www.btcs.com.

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BTCS Contact:
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Investor Contact:
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KCSA Strategic Communications
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MDC Releases Commentary: Digital Wallet Oversight—What New U.S. Payment App Rules Mean for Casino Transactions

WATERFORD, Ireland, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a division of the OneTwenty Group, today issued a new analysis following the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) finalized rule to supervise large non–bank digital wallet and payment app providers. The rule, which will apply to companies processing over 50 million transactions annually, brings major implications for how online casino payments are managed and regulated.

“The CFPB is sending a clear message: digital wallet providers must meet the same consumer protection standards as banks,” said an MDC spokesperson. “For regulated casinos that depend on these payment channels, that means stricter compliance requirements, more oversight, and a renewed emphasis on security.”

According to the CFPB, the newly covered entities collectively process over 13 billion consumer payments each year. The agency aims to reduce fraud, strengthen privacy protections, and ensure error resolution rights for consumers using digital payment apps and wallets. This includes many of the tools players use to fund or withdraw from regulated casino platforms.

“The overlap between digital wallets and gaming is no longer marginal,” the spokesperson added. “The largest apps are central to how players transact, especially at low–deposit casinos. This rule makes it essential for operators to vet payment partners not just for speed, but for their ability to meet bank–grade regulatory standards.”

The commentary also highlights a broader industry shift toward Account–to–Account (A2A) payments powered by open banking infrastructure. A2A transactions, which enable direct transfers between a player’s bank and casino account, are projected to grow significantly worldwide over the next two years.

“This is more than a policy shift—it’s a signal to future–proof payment strategies,” MDC stated. “Operators who prioritize secure, auditable payment flows now will be better positioned to compete as the compliance bar rises.”

MDC encourages licensed operators and wallet providers to closely evaluate the CFPB’s final rule and its potential effects on payment integration, data security, and player trust.

About MDC
Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a division of the OneTwenty Group, is a trusted global portal that advocates for transparent, licensed, and regulatorily compliant online casino experiences. MDC reviews and recommends platforms that meet high standards for KYC, responsible gaming, and secure payment practices.

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Lawmakers Urged to Consider Emerging Drivers of Child Marriage

Sally Ncube, Equality Now, addresses the Standing Committee Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF). Credit: Equality Now

Sally Ncube, Equality Now, addresses the Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF). Credit: Equality Now

By Cecilia Russell
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 3 2025 – Closing the chapter on child marriages is still a distant ambition in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, and despite great strides at developing and passing legislation to eradicate it, existing and emerging drivers are still at play, making youngsters vulnerable to the practice.

These were key messages from Equality Now at the Standing Committee Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) held in Kempton Park, South Africa, from October 24 to November 1, with the theme of Enhancing the Role of Parliamentarians in Advocating for the Signing, Ratification, Accession, Domestication, and Implementation of SADC Protocols.

Equality Now, in partnership with SADC-PF, launched two policy briefs—Protection measures for children already in marriage in Eastern and Southern Africa and Addressing emerging drivers of child marriages in Eastern and Southern Africa—for Parliamentarians’ consideration during a session aimed at sensitizing and increasing their knowledge on child marriage legislation and trends.

SADC countries adopted the Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children in Marriage in 2016; however, its domestication is uneven, children already in marriages need protection, and emergent drivers of child marriage need to be factored into the legal frameworks and policies.

Equality Now's Divya Srinivasan addresses the Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF). Credit: Equality Now

Equality Now’s Divya Srinivasan addresses the Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF). Credit: Equality Now

Equality Now’s Divya Srinivasan elaborated on the context of the domestication of the SADC model law on child marriage, noting that seven out of 16 countries (or about 45 percent) set the minimum age of 18 without exceptions. Five out of the 16 SADC countries set the age of 18 with some exceptions, with, for example, Botswana specifically excluding customary and religious marriages from the protection.

“Four countries, or around 25 percent, including Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, and Tanzania, provide for the minimum age of between 15 and 18. In these countries, the minimum age of marriage is different for boys and girls, with boys invariably having a higher age limit. In addition to these differences, all four countries allow for traditional and parental consent to lower the age of marriage,” Srinivasan noted.

Bevis Kapaso from Plan International said that since 2016, child marriage has dropped by 5 percentage points, going from 40 percent of all marriages to 35 percent in 2025, making it unlikely that the region will achieve SDG target 5.3, which aims to “eliminate all harmful practices, such as child marriage, early and forced marriage, and female genital mutilation” by 2030.

Most concerning was that the decrease was mainly urban, with the practice remaining fairly entrenched in rural areas.

This meant that children in marriages should be protected, and parliamentarians sensitized the drivers that were halting progress toward ending the practice.

Lawmakers should strive to ensure that married children have the right to void their marriages, retain their rights, access the property acquired during marriage, and not have their citizenship revoked, said Nkatha Murungi, an Equality Now Consultant.

“Children (in these circumstances) often end up stateless,” she said. While child marriage was a “symptom and a driver of entrenched inequality, poverty, and rights violations,” parliamentarians had a role to play in ensuring immediate, targeted measures to protect and empower children already in marriage, including the right to custody of their offspring and access to sexual and reproductive services.

Nkatha Murungi, an Equality Now Consultant, addresses the Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF). Credit: Equality Now

Nkatha Murungi, an Equality Now Consultant, addresses the Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF). Credit: Equality Now

Murungi suggested that lawmakers should also become aware of emerging issues, such as climate change. She said that after the 2019 floods in Malawi, which affected more than 868,900 people and displaced 86,980 individuals, child marriage spiked. Parliamentarians, according to Equality Now, should integrate child marriage prevention into national climate change adaptation and disaster risk management strategies.

It also suggested a gender-sensitive approach to economic empowerment by “supporting climate-resilient economic opportunities and programs for women and girls in affected communities.”

Other concerning emergent and persistent drivers include conflict and insecurity and increased migration and displacement, which often remove children from protective oversight while persistent poverty and inequality drive children into marriage.

The policy brief also warned about the rapid growth of technology, which, “while enabling advocacy and awareness, also facilitates misinformation that normalizes harmful practices, including child marriage.”

Sylvia Elizabeth Lucas, a South African parliamentarian and Vice President of the SADC parliamentary forum, on the sidelines of the meeting, stated that protecting children is non-negotiable; she emphasized that practical legislation and implementation, guided by the “spirit of ubuntu” (compassion and humanity), can effectively protect girl children.

On the sidelines of the meeting, Murungi elaborated that it was important to look at why the traditional approaches were not resulting in the ending of child marriages. Poverty has always been considered a driver, but traditional efforts to end child marriage have not benefited those living in poverty. Education was key to empowerment, not only for keeping children in school and out of marriage but also for giving them options for their futures.

The forum was reminded that it was imperative that the SADC Model Law be updated in their countries to reflect some of these emerging drivers.

“It is also necessary for Parliament and the Executive at the national level to work together to promote anti-child marriage policies and laws and ensure that targeted policy responses fill all prevailing gaps,” the policy brief on emergent drivers concluded.

IPS UN Bureau Report

 


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Financing Tropical Forests now is a COP30 Solution that’s Already Working

The Amazon River in Brazil. Credit: Jhampier Giron M

 
The 30th “Conference of the Parties” (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from 6-21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. It will bring together world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations, and civil society to discuss priority actions to tackle climate change. COP30 will focus on the efforts needed to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C, the presentation of new national action plans (NDCs) and the progress on the finance pledges made at COP29.

By Keith Tuffley
VILLARS, Switzerland, Nov 3 2025 – As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, all eyes are on Brazil’s proposed Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) – a bold plan to reward countries for keeping forests standing. It represents a vital part of the long-term vision we need for global forest protection.

But while TFFF builds the architecture for the decades ahead, a proven solution is already delivering results today through large-scale forest protection programmes – initiatives that link public policy, community leadership and carbon finance.

Known as jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD+), these programmes are designed to mobilise finance now, where it matters most.

The world doesn’t have time to wait. Forests are disappearing at the rate of 10 million hectares a year. To stay on track for 1.5°C, UNEP estimates that tropical regions need $66.8 billion in annual investment in forests by 2030. The good news is that the framework to mobilise that capital is already in motion, through the Forest Finance Roadmap and a portfolio approach that aligns multiple, complementary tools – including TFFF, JREDD+, and restoration finance.

The roadmap is clear – and it’s already working

The Forest Finance Roadmap, launched by 34 governments and partners under the Forest Climate Leaders Partnership, provides a practical framework for aligning policy, capital and accountability. It recognises that no single mechanism can close the gap: we need a suite of solutions that reward both reduced deforestation and long-term forest maintenance.

That portfolio already exists in Brazil. The federal government’s commitment to launch TFFF demonstrates long-term ambition. Meanwhile, states such as Tocantins, Pará and Piauí – among others – are advancing JREDD+ programmes that can channel private finance directly to communities, Indigenous peoples and smallholder farmers – with independent monitoring, benefit-sharing, and verified results under the ART-TREES standard. Tocantins alone covers 27 million hectares across the Amazon and Cerrado, one of the most biodiverse yet threatened regions on Earth.

Why JREDD+ matters now

JREDD+ is a state- or nation-wide approach that rewards verified reductions in deforestation. It links finance directly to government policy and land-use planning, helping entire regions shift from deforestation to sustainable production. Crucially, it also ensures transparency, permanence and equity: credits are issued only after independent verification, and benefits are shared with local communities through Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes.

In practice, JREDD+ allows public and private capital to flow into credible, measurable results – the kind of results that investors, regulators, and communities can trust. It also provides the connective tissue between policies like the EU Deforestation Regulation and the voluntary carbon market, helping companies meet emerging disclosure requirements under TNFD and SBTN while supporting real-world impact.

Complementary, not competing

It’s tempting to frame TFFF and JREDD+ as alternatives. In reality, they are complementary – two sides of the same forest finance coin. TFFF will reward nations for maintaining low deforestation rates, creating long-term incentives for forest-rich countries. JREDD+, on the other hand, generates near-term performance-based finance for verified emissions reductions. Together, they form the backbone of the Forest Finance Roadmap’s portfolio approach: one tool builds long-term durablity, the other creates immediate impact.

This complementarity is already visible on the ground. In Tocantins, upfront investment from Silvania, the nature finance platform backed by Mercuria, has helped establish the state’s environmental intelligence centre (CIGMA), enabling real-time deforestation tracking, and supported more than 40 consultations with Indigenous and traditional communities. These investments are already helping reduce deforestation pressures and build the systems that will sustain long-term forest protection – exactly the kind of early action TFFF will later reward.

From promises to performance

As COP30 approaches, the conversation about forests must shift from ambition to execution. Brazil’s leadership – from national policy to state implementation – is already delivering a blueprint for others to follow. We have the plan. We have the proof of concept. What’s needed is action – to channel capital into JREDD+ now, while supporting the long-term vision of TFFF. Together, these approaches can close much of the forest finance gap by 2030 and anchor a new era of durable, high-integrity nature finance.

The world will gather in Belém to discuss the future of the Amazon. But the real test is what happens after. Whether COP30 is remembered as a turning point or a missed opportunity depends on how quickly we act on the solutions already in our hands

IPS UN Bureau

 


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Keith Tuffley was Partner at Goldman Sachs Australia, Managing Director at UBS, and CEO of The B Team. He is current CEO of Race to Belém