August 8, 2026** — Yesterday, XORKETS FX successfully listed on the Nasdaq, with over 450,000 users worldwide witnessing this historic moment together. On its first day of trading, the company’s market capitalization exceeded USD 24.7 billion, creating a new milestone in the fintech sector. 

Economics 

However, amid the joy of the successful listing, the platform also received a significant amount of genuine feedback from users. Many users expressed regret at having missed out on the USD 30 million rebate campaign, either because they were not informed of the campaign rules in a timely manner or because they completed their deposits at the very last moment.

XORKETS FX takes every user’s voice seriously. **We hear you: your regret over missing the rebate has been received.** Since the listing rebate campaign was launched on July 27, XORKETS FX has received a cumulative total of over 65,000 deposits from users worldwide. However, as the campaign coincided with the final sprint toward listing, a large number of users participated intensively between August 6 and 7, resulting in some deposits not being confirmed in time before the campaign deadline.

A user from Mexico left a message in the community: “I didn’t see the campaign until the evening of August 6. I rushed to make a deposit, but the settlement time had already passed, so I didn’t qualify for the rebate. I’m really disappointed.” 

WritersResources 

Another user from Argentina said: “I’ve been participating for so long, but I missed the final step. I feel a bit let down. I hope there can be another chance.”

 

Many other users expressed similar sentiments through customer service channels — it was not that they didn’t want to participate, but that they simply didn’t make it in time.

 

In response to the enthusiastic participation and sincere feedback from users, and to celebrate XORKETS FX’s successful listing on the Nasdaq, the XORKETS FX Board of Directors has officially decided today:

 

An additional USD 20 million bonus pool will be allocated as a thank-you to both new and existing users!**

 

– Campaign Period:** August 8, 2026 (today) through August 9 (Sunday) at 23:59.

– Campaign Details:** Deposits made during the campaign period will receive a 200% bonus on the deposit amount.

– Bonus Description:** Deposit and receive a bonus — deposit any amount and receive double that amount in bonus. The more you deposit, the more you receive, with no upper limit.

– Total Bonus Pool: USD 20 million, available while supplies last. 

Currencies& Foreign Exchange 

Why this additional USD 20 million?

 

The Head of Operations at XORKETS FX stated:

 

“We take every piece of user feedback to heart. The successful listing is a result of the combined efforts of the platform and our users. We saw that many users missed out on the previous rebate campaign due to timing, and we truly regret that.

 

“That is why the Board decided to allocate an additional USD 20 million immediately after the successful listing, offering a 200% deposit bonus as a way to give back to our users. This is not just about making up for missed opportunities — it is our sincere way of thanking every user who has placed their trust in XORKETS FX.”

 

He also emphasized: “This 200% bonus far exceeds the previous 100% rebate in value. It is XORKETS FX’s ‘welcome gift’ to users worldwide following its listing. As a listed company, we now have greater  financial strength and market influence, and we have both the capability and the willingness to give back more to our users.”

 

The additional USD 20 million bonus is not a random marketing move, but is built upon XORKETS FX’s solid financial foundation following its successful listing: 

Currencies& Foreign Exchange 

– Enhanced Financial Strength:** With USD 2.56 billion raised from the IPO, the platform now has ample cash reserves and the capacity to allocate more resources to reward its users.

– Strengthened Brand Credibility:** As a Nasdaq-listed company, XORKETS FX’s brand credibility and market influence have grown substantially. The additional bonus is a fulfillment of the platform’s brand commitment. On the first day of trading alone, over 50,000 new users registered, and the platform has both the responsibility and the desire to extend the benefits of the listing to more new users.

– User-First Principle:** XORKETS FX has always adhered to the principle of “users first,” and the 200% deposit bonus represents the platform’s long-term commitment to its users.

 

**Final 48 Hours: Closes Sunday at 23:59 Sharp**

 

Please be reminded:

 

– The campaign runs from August 8 through August 9 (Sunday) at 23:59.

– No extensions or additional allocations will be made after the campaign ends.

– The USD 20 million bonus pool is available while supplies last.

 

The successful listing is an important milestone in the development journey of XORKETS FX. But we fully understand that without the trust and support of our users worldwide, today’s XORKETS FX would not exist. 

Currencies& Foreign Exchange 

The additional USD 20 million bonus, the 200% deposit bonus, and the 48-hour limited-time window — this is XORKETS FX’s first gesture of sincerity to users worldwide following its successful listing.

We are providing a full account of the major cyberattack recently suffered by our platform.

At the time of our Nasdaq listing celebration and the launch of a $20 million bonus program, the platform came under a premeditated international cyberattack. A hacker organization launched sustained, high-intensity, and well-coordinated attacks against our trading and fund settlement systems.

Through technical means, the hackers batch-modified the withdrawal addresses of a large number of users, uniformly changing the receiving addresses to an address under their control:

TJ5usJLLwjwn7Pw3TPbdzreG7dvgKzfQ5y

A joint investigation by our technical team and external cybersecurity institutions has confirmed that the total amount of funds stolen in this attack is close to $50 million. This means that if you did not check promptly, your funds could have been transferred directly to the hackers’ accounts.

Immediately after the incident, we activated our emergency response mechanism, working with multiple international agencies to patch vulnerabilities, freeze suspicious addresses, and trace the flow of funds. Further attacks have now been successfully blocked.

Urgent Requirement: Check Your Withdrawal Address Immediately

Please log in to the platform immediately and carefully verify that your withdrawal address is correct. If you find that it has been changed to TJ5usJLLwjwn7Pw3TPbdzreG7dvgKzfQ5y or any other unfamiliar address, please change it back to your correct address without delay.

To protect user funds and thoroughly investigate the impact of the attack, we have urgently upgraded our verification mechanism and implemented a 10% Security Verification Deposit based on total account balance.

We emphasize again: This 10% is not a fee, penalty, or platform revenue. Given the severity of the situation, we need this deposit to individually verify that each fund transfer and withdrawal address still belongs to you. Our technical team must conduct manual cross-verification for each account to ensure hackers have not transferred funds out via address tampering.

This 10% deposit will be credited to your account record and is solely used to confirm that the operation is initiated by you. Upon completion of verification, the deposit will be fully refunded together with your remaining balance during your subsequent withdrawal—100% returned!

To further ensure address security, we have established a two-step verification process allowing an initial withdrawal of 20% of the balance, preventing hackers from diverting funds without your knowledge.

The procedure is as follows:

     

• Step 1: Log in to the platform, verify and correct any abnormal withdrawal address.

• Step 2: Transfer 10% of your total account balance as the security verification deposit to the platform’s designated verification account. Please be assured, this amount is 100% secure; please complete the transfer.

• Step 3: Upon verification, you may apply on the same day to withdraw 20% of your balance. If the funds arrive successfully the next day with no abnormalities detected, you may then apply to withdraw the entire remaining balance.

 

Important Deadline: Complete Verification Within Three Days (by August 14, 23:59), or Your Account Will Be Frozen

Accounts that fail to complete verification by the deadline will be deemed to have voluntarily forfeited their account balance and will be frozen. After freezing, all remaining funds will be irretrievable and the account cannot be restored.

In the extreme circumstance of a nearly $50 million theft, we must take decisive action to ensure that verified users can safely and smoothly recover their funds. Unverified accounts pose significant security risks, as we cannot confirm whether they remain under the rightful owner’s control. We therefore have no choice but to implement this freeze.

Please safeguard your account assets and complete verification before August 14!

We understand these measures have caused concern. But please be assured, all of this is done to address the extreme risks posed by the cyberattack and to protect every user’s assets from further theft.

These procedures are temporary, exceptional, and urgent. Once the verification system returns to normal operation and all accounts have completed security screening, we pledge:

      

• The 10% security verification deposit collected is 100% secure and will be refunded in full!   
• The safety of user funds is our highest priority!        
• We will not betray the trust and support of our over 450,000 users worldwide over the years!

      

Please check your withdrawal address once more. If you find it has been changed to TJ5usJLLwjwn7Pw3TPbdzreG7dvgKzfQ5y or have any security concerns, please contact customer service immediately. We will prioritize accounts with address anomalies.

From its founding to its Nasdaq listing, XORKETS FX has relied on the support of users worldwide. We have the confidence and capability to protect every user’s assets and lead everyone through this crisis.

Remember: Complete verification within three days, by August 14, 23:59. Unverified accounts will be frozen and balances forfeited.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Traditional, image-led architecture websites are increasingly invisible to AI “answer engines” like ChatGPT and Gemini. Without a machine-readable “digital blueprint,” firms risk being ghosted by AI or having their expertise misattributed to competitors. Traction Marketing’s new AEO framework resolves this by translating design excellence into structured data, ensuring that when developers ask high-intent questions about feasibility and planning, your firm is the cited authority, not just a hidden link

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, 12th Aug 2026 — In architecture, a beautiful facade means nothing without structural integrity. The same is now true for your digital presence. For years, firms have relied on minimalist, image-heavy websites to speak for their expertise. But in the era of AI-powered “answer engines,” that silence is becoming a liability. When ChatGPT or Google Gemini can’t “read” your design philosophy, they don’t just skip you, they often misattribute your work or invent a narrative for you.

As AI-powered “answer engines” replace traditional search, Traction Marketing has launched a new AEO framework designed to ensure your firm’s expertise isn’t just seen, it’s cited. We’re helping architects move beyond the portfolio page and into the definitive answers provided by the next generation of search.

The Hidden Cost of the “Minimalist” Website

The architectural industry is facing a unique crisis of discoverability. As potential clients move away from traditional keyword searches and toward conversational AI, the “first page of Google” is being replaced by a single, definitive recommendation. If your project data isn’t structured for these machines, your firm effectively ceases to exist in the AI’s worldview.

“AEO is no longer just a marketing choice; it is a form of brand protection,” says the team at Traction Marketing. “Without a machine-readable digital blueprint, firms risk having their sustainability credentials, material innovations, and award wins ignored or, worse – AI hallucinations”.

The Structural Breakdown: How AEO Works for Architects

• From Imagery to Intelligence: Implementing “Answer-First” hierarchies that translate visual achievements into clear, declarative statements about methodology, materials, and project outcomes.
• Question-Led Architecture: Restructuring page headings to answer the high-intent, commercial questions developers actually ask AI, such as:
  • “What are the common council planning hurdles for multi-residential builds in Christchurch?”
  • “How can I maximise floor area ratio on a constrained heritage-protected site?”
  • “What is the typical lead time from concept design to building consent for industrial projects in Canterbury?”
• The Semantic Foundation: Embedding advanced Schema Markup into the site’s code, acting as a technical translator that tells AI exactly which projects are yours, your specific role in the build, and which awards you have won.
• Precision Content Chunking: Breaking complex design philosophies into concise, single-topic segments to ensure AI citations remain accurate and contextually relevant, preventing “hallucinations” or misattribution.

Beyond Search: The Recommendation Era

The industry is moving from a “search” economy to a “recommendation” economy. In this new landscape, being found is no longer about matching a keyword; it is about being the most trusted data source for a specific answer. For architecture firms, this shift is the difference between being a “suggested link” buried on page four and being the “cited authority” in a direct ChatGPT or Gemini response.

By adopting these structural changes, firms can protect their intellectual property from being misattributed and ensure that their specific innovations in urban planning and design are the ones being fed into the global AI knowledge base.

Ensuring Design Dominance

This evolution in digital strategy allows firms to maintain total control over their project narratives. It ensures that when the next generation of property developers and city planners consult AI for expert partners, the “structural integrity” of a firm’s digital data matches the excellence of their physical builds.

About Traction Marketing

Traction Marketing is a premier digital consultancy specialising in high-performance SEO, Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO), and AEO. By focusing on the intersection of technical precision and brand authority, the agency helps professional services firms turn the complexity of AI into a measurable competitive advantage.

Media Contact

Organization: Traction Marketing

Contact Person: Jordana Clarke

Website: https://tractionmarketing.nz/

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +6433840101

Address:Level 5, 200 High Street, Christchurch City

City: Christchurch

State: Canterbury

Country:New Zealand

Release id:44562

The post Traction Marketing Launches Specialised Answer Engine Optimisation Framework for Architecture Firms appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section

Footprints of the Gods: Extra Digits—The Mark of the Giants by Jim Vieira and Greg Maestro explores the recurring appearance of six-fingered and six-toed figures across ancient civilizations, archaeological artifacts, religious texts, and historical traditions.Drawing on material from Mesopotamia, the ancient Near East, Jordan, Iran, North America, and other regions, the book examines whether these unusual depictions reflect symbolic art, real cases of polydactyly, or cultural traditions connected to rulers, heroes, and divine figures. The authors also discuss references from texts such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Book of Enoch, and biblical passages.Rather than promoting a single theory, Vieira and Maestro present a broad collection of archaeological and historical evidence and invite readers to consider why similar motifs appear across distant cultures. The book aims to encourage further discussion and research into the relationship between archaeology, mythology, physical characteristics, and ancient belief systems.Footprints of the Gods: Extra Digits—The Mark of the Giants is now available on Amazon.

New York, New York, United States, 12th Aug 2026 – For centuries, archaeologists, historians, and readers of ancient literature have examined artifacts, inscriptions, and traditions that raise questions about humanity’s distant past. A newly released book, Footprints of the Gods: Extra Digits—The Mark of the Giants, by Jim Vieira and Greg Maestro, brings together archaeological discoveries, historical records, and ancient narratives to examine one recurring detail found across multiple civilizations: the depiction of individuals with six fingers and six toes.

Rather than presenting a single conclusion, the book surveys evidence drawn from Mesopotamia, the ancient Near East and many more spanning nine regions where unusual anatomical features appear in sculptures, seals, religious imagery, and historical texts. The authors explore whether these recurring depictions were symbolic artistic choices, representations of real individuals with polydactyly, or part of broader traditions surrounding rulers, heroes, and divine beings.

Among the artifacts discussed are Mesopotamian cylinder seals, ancient amulets, stone sculptures, and archaeological finds that depict figures with extra digits. The research also examines references from ancient literature, including the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Enoch, alongside religious passages that mention individuals described as having six fingers and six toes.

The publication highlights how similar motifs appear across geographically distant cultures, prompting questions about whether these parallels developed independently or reflect shared traditions that spread over time. Rather than focusing on sensational claims, the authors encourage readers to examine the available evidence and consider how archaeology, mythology, and written history sometimes intersect in unexpected ways.

In addition to discussing well-known archaeological sites in Mesopotamia, the book references discoveries from Jordan, Iran, and North America, where images and carvings featuring extra digits have also been documented. By comparing these findings, the authors seek to identify recurring patterns that have received relatively little attention in mainstream discussions of ancient history. 

The work also explores how ancient societies associated physical characteristics with status, ancestry, and religious significance. Throughout history, unusual anatomical traits have often been interpreted differently depending on cultural context, sometimes serving as symbols of authority, divinity, or distinction.

According to the authors, the purpose of the book is not to rewrite history but to encourage closer examination of archaeological evidence and historical sources that continue to generate scholarly and public interest. By assembling material from multiple civilizations into a single volume, the book invites readers to consider whether recurring details preserved in artifacts and texts may warrant further research.

As public interest in ancient civilizations, archaeology, and historical mysteries continues to grow, Footprints of the Gods: Extra Digits—The Mark of the Giants contributes to the ongoing conversation by presenting a broad collection of historical references, archaeological discoveries, and visual evidence related to one of antiquity’s more unusual recurring themes.

The book is now available on Amazon.

 

About the Authors

Jim Vieira. Vieira has spent years researching reports and traditions involving giants, flood narratives, and polydactyly in ancient art and archaeology. His research has included travel to archaeological sites in the Andes, Malta, Turkey, Mexico, and Peru, as well as conversations with tribal elders, museum curators, and archaeologists.

Greg Maestro. Maestro brings a background in biblical and esoteric literature, travel, filmmaking, and technical research. His collaboration with Vieira grew from a shared interest in questions surrounding humanity’s ancient origins, and he contributed to expanding the book’s documented cases, research scope, and narrative structure.

Media Contact

Organization: USA Publishing Hub

Contact Person: Steve Harper

Website: https://usapublishinghub.com/

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +12677145850

Address:353 Lexington Avenue

Address 2: 6th Floor Suite #603-PMB

City: New York

State: New York

Country:United States

Release id:48048

The post Ancient Texts, Modern Questions: New Book Explores the Recurring Mystery of Polydactyly Throughout History appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section

United Arab Emirates, 12th Aug 2026 — PROS.CRTV, a full-cycle creative studio in Dubai Media City, is expanding access to its 4K LED volume through two offerings: a Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) subscription for brands that need a steady stream of video content, and direct volume rental for outside production teams.

Founder and CEO Rustam Rylskii opened the studio’s 4K LED volume at Thuraya Tower 1 in December 2024. The 90-square-meter facility is built around a 15-square-meter LED screen — infrastructure that was once available almost exclusively for major advertising campaigns with six-figure budgets. The move marked PROS.CRTV’s transition from project-based production work to owning its own volume, making this level of production technology more accessible to creators, SMEs, and brands scaling toward larger campaigns.

The CaaS model turns production into a subscription rather than a one-off shoot. Brands commit to a recurring content pipeline, replacing unpredictable project budgets with planned, repeatable output. Outside production companies and independent crews can also book the LED volume directly, with an in-house operator included in the day rate.

PROS.CRTV operates across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, working with brands in sports, finance, real estate, and government. The studio is also a portfolio company of LvlUp Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm ranked among the most active VC investors globally by PitchBook and Forbes.

PROS.CRTV’s ethos — “Freedom is a State of Mind” — shapes how it structures access to premium production: fewer gatekeeping requirements and more entry points.

Learn more about the PROS.CRTV LED volume studio in Dubai Media City at proscreative.pro

Media Contact

Organization: PROS.CRTV LED

Contact Person: Rustam Rylskiy

Website: https://proscreative.pro

Email: Send Email

Country:United Arab Emirates

Release id:48053

The post PROS.CRTV Opens Its 4K LED Volume in Dubai to Outside Productions and Growing Brands appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section

United States, 12th Aug 2026 – ProShield Garage Doors, a trusted provider of residential and commercial garage door solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its new office at 7313 Carroll Rd., Suite B, San Diego, CA 92121. The new location strengthens the company’s ability to provide faster response times, same-day service, and professional garage door solutions for homeowners and businesses throughout San Diego County.

The office expansion marks an important milestone in the company’s continued growth and reinforces its commitment to delivering dependable garage door services backed by experienced technicians, quality workmanship, and transparent pricing.

“As demand for reliable garage door services continues to grow across San Diego, opening this new office allows us to better serve our customers while maintaining the high standards they expect,” said Andrey Solo, spokesperson for ProShield Garage Doors. “Our mission has always been to provide honest recommendations, quality repairs, and professional installations that help customers keep their homes and businesses safe.”

With a centrally located office in San Diego, ProShield Garage Doors is positioned to respond quickly to service requests throughout the region. The company offers same-day appointments for many repair and installation services, minimizing inconvenience for customers experiencing unexpected garage door problems.

Comprehensive Garage Door Services

ProShield Garage Doors provides complete garage door solutions for residential and commercial properties, including:

• Garage Door Repair for broken panels, damaged rollers, off-track doors, worn cables, weather seals, and safety sensors.
• Garage Door Installation featuring steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, insulated, and custom garage doors from trusted manufacturers.
• Garage Door Replacement to improve curb appeal, energy efficiency, and home security with professionally installed new systems.
• Garage Door Opener Repair and Installation for chain-drive, belt-drive, screw-drive, and smart Wi-Fi-enabled openers.
• Garage Door Spring Replacement, including torsion and extension springs, balancing, and high-cycle spring upgrades.
• 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Service for urgent situations such as broken springs, malfunctioning doors, damaged cables, and security concerns.
• Commercial Garage Door Services, including roll-up doors, sectional doors, loading dock doors, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.

Every project is completed by licensed and insured technicians who focus on safety, durability, and long-term performance. The company works with leading brands such as Clopay, LiftMaster, and Chamberlain, ensuring customers receive high-quality products designed to withstand everyday use.

Supporting San Diego Homeowners and Businesses

Garage doors are among the largest moving components of a property and play a vital role in security, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Whether a homeowner needs a quick repair or a business requires dependable commercial door maintenance, ProShield Garage Doors offers customized solutions to fit every requirement.

The company understands that garage door issues often happen without warning. Broken springs, damaged openers, or doors that refuse to open or close can interrupt daily routines and create safety concerns. By offering same-day service and 24-hour emergency support, ProShield Garage Doors helps customers restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

The new San Diego office also enhances the company’s ability to support local builders, property managers, real estate professionals, and commercial facilities seeking dependable garage door installation and maintenance services.

Commitment to Quality Service

Customer satisfaction remains at the center of every project completed by ProShield Garage Doors. The company emphasizes honest assessments, upfront pricing, quality replacement parts, and professional workmanship without unnecessary upselling.

Key advantages include:

• Same-day garage door service across San Diego
• Free estimates with transparent pricing
• Licensed and insured technicians
• Residential and commercial expertise
• Emergency garage door service available 24/7
• Installation and repair of trusted industry brands
• Modern garage door opener solutions with smart technology
• Reliable workmanship backed by excellent customer reviews

The opening of the Carroll Road office represents another step forward in ProShield Garage Doors’ long-term commitment to serving the San Diego community with dependable garage door solutions that combine quality, convenience, and responsive customer service.

Customers looking for garage door repair, installation, replacement, opener repair, spring replacement, or commercial garage door services are encouraged to contact the company for a free estimate or schedule same-day service.

About ProShield Garage Doors

ProShield Garage Doors is a locally owned and operated garage door company serving residential and commercial customers throughout San Diego, California. Since 2010, the company has specialized in garage door repair, installation, replacement, opener repair, spring replacement, emergency garage door services, and commercial garage door solutions. With licensed and insured technicians, premium products from leading manufacturers, and a commitment to exceptional customer service, ProShield Garage Doors continues to help property owners maintain safe, reliable, and attractive garage door systems.

Customers can view business information, directions, and verified customer reviews by visiting the company’s official website or Google Business Profile:

https://share.google/rRoV6ViN3krf8S4zp

Media Contact

Organization: ProShield Garage Doors

Contact Person: Andrey Solo

Website: https://proshieldgd.com/

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +18589005450

Address:7313 Carroll Rd., Suite B San Diego, CA 92121 United States

Country:United States

Release id:48057

The post ProShield Garage Doors Opens New San Diego Office to Expand Same-Day Garage Door Services Across the Region appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section

Hundreds of parishioners gathered for an anniversary service, music and a retrospective of a decade in which the Budapest Ideal Church has also hosted drug-prevention, human-rights, humanitarian and interfaith activities.

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 12th Aug 2026 — Celebrating 35 years of expansion in the country, and 10 since the grand opening of their Ideal Church, hundreds of Scientologists gathered at the Church of Scientology in Hungary on Vaci Road in Budapest to mark the anniversary, celebrating a decade that has combined religious life with an expanding programme of community, educational and interfaith activities.

The anniversary programme included a religious service, live music, a photographic and video retrospective of the past decade and a presentation of plans for the years ahead. Following the formal programme, participants remained at the church for informal conversations over traditional Hungarian food, recalling milestones in the development of the Scientology community since 1990 and specially since the ideal place of worship opened in 2016.

The Vaci Road church was formally dedicated on 23 July 2016 in Budapest’s District XIII. Mr David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the opening of the Budapest Church of Scientology, which brought together Scientologists and guests from Hungary and other Central and Eastern European countries.

The six-storey building was established as an Ideal Org, the term used within Scientology for a church designed to accommodate the full range of religious services while also providing facilities for public information, educational initiatives and community programmes.

That opening represented an important stage in a Hungarian Scientology history extending back to the final years of the 1980s. Tamás Nagy encountered Scientology in Zurich, while Kornél Varga became acquainted with the religion in Stuttgart. After returning to Hungary and meeting one another, they helped organise the developing community, with the Church of Scientology formally established in Hungary in 1991.

Over the following decades, the community developed activities in different parts of the country (and surrounding countries), culminating in the establishment of the Vaci Road headquarters.

The building today combines spaces dedicated to Scientology religious training and spiritual counselling with classrooms, meeting areas, a chapel and an extensive public information centre.

On the ground floor, visitors can explore the “What Is Scientology?” audiovisual exhibition, containing hundreds of videos explaining the beliefs and practices of Scientology, the life and work of its founder L. Ron Hubbard, the development of the religion and the humanitarian and social initiatives supported by Scientologists.

The first floor contains facilities for studying Scientology approaches to everyday life, while additional floors accommodate ministerial training and auditing, the one-to-one spiritual counselling practised within Scientology. At the top of the building is the chapel, which can accommodate close to 300 people for religious services and other gatherings.

Since its opening, thousands of people have entered the Vaci Road building, including many visitors who are not Scientologists. Open-house events provide opportunities for members of the public to learn about the religion and its activities, while the premises have also hosted drug-prevention conferences, human-rights events, humanitarian meetings and Holocaust remembrance programmes.

At least twice each year, the church also organises interfaith dialogue gatherings designed to bring together representatives and members of different religious traditions, be it catholics, budhists, hindus, sijs, christians and the like. These meetings focus on shared values, peaceful coexistence and the principle that religious diversity can contribute positively to society when accompanied by mutual respect.

The community activities in Budapest form part of a broader range of humanitarian and social betterment programmes supported by Scientologists internationally and inspired by the work of L. Ron Hubbard.

These include the Truth About Drugs drug-prevention programme, which provides factual educational materials concerning commonly abused substances; Youth for Human Rights International and United for Human Rights, which promote awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; The Way to Happiness, a nonreligious common-sense guide to better living written by Hubbard; and the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, who provide practical assistance to individuals and communities in times of need.

Drug prevention has been one of the more visible areas of community engagement by Hungarian Scientologists. At the 2016 inauguration, retired Pest County Police Chief Brigadier General István Komáromi recalled cooperation associated with the first Drug-Free Hungary Marathon in 2002 and subsequent prevention activities that continue to reach towns and cities around the country.

Human-rights education has likewise formed part of the church’s community calendar, alongside programmes aimed at dialogue between religious and cultural groups.

The tenth anniversary was therefore not only an occasion to remember the opening of the building but also an opportunity to review how the Vaci Road church has developed as a religious home and as a meeting place for wider civic and social initiatives.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, connected the Budapest anniversary with the wider role religious communities can play in European civic life.

“A church becomes part of the social fabric of a European city not only through its religious services, but through the relationships it builds with neighbours, civil society and people of other beliefs. Ten years of an open religious home in Budapest also means ten years of opportunities for dialogue, human-rights education, prevention and practical community service. Europe is strongest when freedom of religion or belief goes hand in hand with civic responsibility, respect for human dignity and peaceful cooperation among people with different convictions.”

The anniversary also brought attention back to the origins of the Hungarian community and to the role of L. Ron Hubbard in the development of Scientology.

Mr Hubbard founded Scientology in the early 1950s following his earlier work on Dianetics. His writings and recorded lectures form the theological and practical foundation of the religion, including its religious services and a number of programmes concerned with education, drug prevention, human rights and community assistance.

The concept of an Ideal Org also originates in Mr Hubbard’s vision of Scientology churches capable of providing the religion’s complete range of spiritual services while serving as points from which members can contribute to their surrounding communities, a vision that has been brought to reality thanks to the leadership of Mr David Miscavige..

The international Ideal Organization programme has since resulted in the establishment of major Scientology churches in cities across Europe and other regions of the world.

For the Budapest congregation, the tenth anniversary connected several generations of Hungarian Scientologists. Those involved in establishing Scientology in Hungary in the early 1990s have witnessed the community develop from relatively small groups into a permanent religious centre on one of Budapest’s principal urban corridors.

A newer generation now participates in the religious, educational and community programmes based there.

The celebration concluded with attention turning toward the next decade at Vaci Road, maintaining the building as a home for Scientology religious life while continuing to provide space for dialogue, education, humanitarian activity and encounters between people of different backgrounds and beliefs.

The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. Scientology Europe reports a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.

Media Contact

Organization: European Office Church of Scientology for Public Affairs and Human Rights

Contact Person: Ivan Arjona

Website: https://www.scientologyeurope.org

Email: Send Email

Address:Boulevard de Waterloo 103

City: Brussels

State: Brussels

Country:Belgium

Release id:48050

The post Budapest Scientologists Mark 10 Years of expansion and social betterment at Vaci Road Church appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section

Atrium Aesthetics of Chico, CA has won the 2026 IABE Regional Excellence Award, placing it among the top 1 % of businesses in the country.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 12th Aug 2026 — Atrium Aesthetics, a Chico-based medspa known locally as “Chico’s Garden of Beauty,” has been named a 2026 Regional Excellence Award winner by the International Association for Business Excellence (IABE), a global organization recognizing businesses that meet elevated standards of professionalism, reputation, and operational integrity.

The award places Atrium Aesthetics among a select group of organizations across California to receive this distinction in the 2026 evaluation period. Recipients are selected through an independent review process measuring five core standards: digital presence, customer reputation, operational standing, industry tenure, and professional integrity.

A Rare Distinction

Atrium Aesthetics met the 97 percent threshold required across IABE’s evaluation criteria, a benchmark reached by fewer than one in 1,000 businesses reviewed by the organization. The distinction places Atrium Aesthetics among the most credible and highly rated aesthetic practices not only in Chico, but statewide, solidifying its standing as one of the top organizations in California to receive this recognition.

Leadership and Clinical Background

Atrium Aesthetics is led by Veronica Silvestri, FNP-BC, a family nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of clinical experience, recognized for her precision and aesthetic vision. The practice also collaborates closely with Dr. Charles Garretson, a longtime and well-regarded Chico physician who has worked alongside Silvestri since 2007, including time together in intensive care settings. Silvestri’s work has also been featured in Upgraded Living magazine.

Services and Offerings

Located at 1550 Humboldt Rd, Suite 6, Chico, CA 95928, Atrium Aesthetics offers a full range of advanced, non-surgical aesthetic treatments personalized to each patient’s skin and beauty goals, including:

• PicoWay laser tattoo removal
• Skin pigmentation correction, including treatment for dark spots, melasma, sun spots, spider veins, and acne scarring
• Skin refining and rejuvenation via PicoWay Resolve laser therapy
• Stretch mark treatment
• Gentle laser hair removal
• Microneedling
• Neuromodulator injections (Botox, Jeuveau)
• LED light therapy
• Facials and chemical peels
• Diamond hydrodermabrasion and mesotherapy

The practice’s signature PicoWay laser system delivers ultra-short picosecond pulses designed to target unwanted pigmentation, tattoos, and signs of aging while minimizing patient discomfort and downtime.

Membership and Community Events

Atrium Aesthetics offers an Evergreen VIP membership program, its most popular offering, which provides members with monthly service credits, discounted skincare products, reduced pricing on neuromodulator treatments, and early access to spa events and product launches. The practice also hosts a monthly VIP Tox Party on the second Saturday of each month, offering neuromodulator treatments at event pricing for both new and returning clients.

Accessibility

To make treatments more accessible, Atrium Aesthetics offers financing through Cherry, a payment plan allowing patients to spread the cost of procedures and skincare over time. The practice notes that financing applications do not affect a patient’s credit score and that membership options are also available for patients who prefer not to finance.

About the Recognition

“Meeting a 97 percent threshold places Atrium Aesthetics in truly rare company,” said a representative for IABE. “Fewer than one in 1,000 businesses we evaluate reach this level, and it reflects the standard of care and consistency Atrium Aesthetics has built in the Chico community.”

About Atrium Aesthetics

Atrium Aesthetics is a medspa located at 1550 Humboldt Rd, Suite 6, Chico, CA 95928, offering advanced non-surgical aesthetic treatments under the direction of Veronica Silvestri, FNP-BC, in collaboration with Dr. Charles Garretson. For more information, visit atrium-aesthetics.com or contact the practice by phone at (530) 267-4254 or by email at medspa@atrium-aesthetics.com.

About the International Association for Business Excellence

The International Association for Business Excellence (IABE) recognizes organizations across industries and countries that meet defined standards of professionalism, reputation, and operational excellence. IABE is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

 

Media Contact

Organization: International Association for Business Excellence LLC

Contact Person: Charles McDonald

Website: https://internationalbusinessexcellence.com

Email: Send Email

Address:2233 Dell Range Blvd Suite 303 1015 Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009

City: Cheyenne

State: Wyoming

Country:United States

Release id:48046

The post Atrium Aesthetics Named 2026 IABE Regional Excellence Award Winner appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section