MILAN, Italy — 12 February 2026 — A volunteer network of around 300 people (and increasing) has been active since January in a nationwide drug-prevention initiative in Italy, distributing educational materials titled “The Truth About Drugs”. Reports show that more than 500,000 informational booklets have already been handed out, with Milan leading the effort and additional Italian cities increasingly involved. The outreach is supported by the European Office of the Church of Scientology as part of its long-running backing for community-based drug education and prevention initiatives inspired by L. Ron Hubbard. The campaign is a prevention-through-information effort: providing clear, accessible explanations of commonly abused substances, their short- and long-term effects, and the risks to ...

Habitto Announces Savings Account Interest Rate Revision Effective February 1, 2026 Tokyo, Japan, 12th Feb 2026 – Habitto today announced a revision to the interest rates on its Habitto Savings Account, effective February 1, 2026. With this update, Habitto continues to support customers in building healthier savings habits and long term financial stability. Updated interest rates Balances up to JPY 1,000,000: 0.6 percent per annum (0.478 percent after tax) Portion exceeding JPY 1,000,000: 0.3 percent per annum (0.239 percent after tax) The revised interest rates are automatically applied to all existing Habitto account holders from the effective date. Customers opening a new account will receive the updated rates immediately upon account activation. Comment from Habitto leadership Liam ...

Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia, 12th Feb 2026 – Trustco Group Holdings Ltd (“Trustco”) confirms that Meya Mining Limited (“Meya”), in which Trustco holds a minority interest, has secured a USD 25 million (NAD 400 million) financing facility with Ecobank Sierra Leone Limited, supported by Ecobank Ghana Plc. The funding marks a significant milestone as Meya advances toward full commercial diamond production under its 25-year exclusive mining license in Sierra Leone’s Kono District. The signing ceremony took place on the opening day of the Africa Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. According to Meya, the facility will be deployed toward advanced diamond processing equipment, mining vehicles and supporting infrastructure. Meya’s shareholders have to date invested in excess of USD 100 mil...

Spain, 12th Feb 2026 – DondeGo, a digital media platform dedicated to local culture and events, has expanded its cultural event listings across multiple Spanish cities. The platform now features a broader selection of concerts, exhibitions, festivals, street programs, and regional cultural celebrations, providing updated event information for residents and visitors. Spain hosts thousands of cultural events annually across major metropolitan areas and regional communities. Recent data collected from city event calendars indicates that approximately 4,800 cultural events have taken place across Spanish cities in recent months. DondeGo continues to compile and publish event listings designed to present this activity in a centralized digital format. The platform gathers event information from ...

SkyYield will define process controls and verification for ZBLAN optical fibre manufacturing in microgravity United Kingdom, 12th Feb 2026– OrbiSky has been awarded a UK Space Agency contract for “SkyYield” to define an end-to-end payload concept for manufacturing ZBLAN optical fibre in Low Earth Orbit, including the process controls and verification needed for commercial adoption. The work targets a practical bottleneck for in-orbit manufacturing: producing credible, auditable evidence that what was made in space meets acceptance requirements for real missions and real customers. Sylvester Kaczmarek, Chief Executive Officer at OrbiSky, said: “SkyYield is about turning the unique conditions of microgravity into real-world capability. With UK Space Agency support, we’ll define a credible, ...

Classic Marcite, led by Mike Folta, is expanding its premier pool resurfacing and refinishing services to the Dr. Phillips, FL area, offering high-end Pebble Tec finishes and expert craftsmanship. Orlando, FL, United States, 12th Feb 2026 — As Central Florida homeowners prepare for a season of sun and outdoor entertaining, Classic Marcite is proud to announce its expanded focus on providing high-end pool restoration services to the prestigious Dr. Phillips community. With over 30 years of industry leadership and a portfolio of more than 100,000 successfully completed projects, the company is reaffirming its commitment to transforming aging aquatic spaces into luxurious, resort-style retreats. Under the leadership of owner Mike Folta, Classic Marcite has become the go-to provider for resid...

Lead Contributor Cody Burgat emphasizes commitment to structured informational publishing United States, 12th Feb 2026 – FinanceAndMarkets.com has introduced updated editorial standards designed to support consistency and clarity across its financial information platform. The updated framework outlines internal publishing guidelines aimed at maintaining organized content presentation and structured topic segmentation. The platform stated that the changes reinforce its commitment to providing clearly categorized informational material across its coverage areas. According to the company, the editorial updates focus on maintaining alignment in tone, formatting, and topic structure throughout the site. These refinements are part of an ongoing effort to ensure operational consistency as the pla...

Lead Contributor Cody Burgat outlines ongoing platform refinements United States, 12th Feb 2026 – FinanceAndMarkets.com has implemented updates to its website navigation and layout as part of continued efforts to refine the platform’s user experience. The enhancements include structural adjustments to menu organization, content placement, and internal linking across key sections of the site. These updates aim to improve readability and accessibility for users accessing the platform across devices. According to the company, the refinements are part of a broader initiative to maintain operational consistency within its WordPress-based framework. The improvements are intended to streamline content flow while preserving a clear editorial structure. “Maintaining a clean and intuitive layout is ...

Lead Contributor Cody Burgat notes continued focus on structured editorial growth United States, 12th Feb 2026 – FinanceAndMarkets.com has announced an expansion of its market and business content categories as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen the platform’s editorial structure. The independent financial information platform has broadened its coverage areas to provide more organized access to topics related to business developments, economic trends, and general market updates. The changes are designed to improve content discoverability and maintain consistency across sections of the site. According to the company, the expanded category framework supports clearer segmentation of topics while preserving a streamlined user experience. The goal is to ensure that readers can navigate su...

Japan, 12th Feb 2026— Gigago, a global eSIM service provider, has officially launched its Japanese-language website to better serve Japanese tourists seeking convenient, affordable, and reliable mobile connectivity while traveling internationally. The newly published multilingual platform is designed specifically for the Japan tourist market, allowing travelers from Japan to easily purchase and activate eSIM data plans before or during their trips abroad. With the launch of the Japanese site, Gigago strengthens its commitment to removing language barriers and improving the digital experience for Japanese travelers worldwide. A Localized Platform for the Japan Travel Market The Japanese-language website provides a fully localized experience, enabling users to browse products, understand dat...