International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion
What the international contact group on freedom of religion or belief does, why it matters, and where its limits show in global rights diplomacy.
Russia returns to gymnastics with anthem and flag
The Executive Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (World Gymnastics) has allowed Russian athletes to participate in international competitions with the national…
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New crow discovery amazes the world
Birds use their unique skills to predict where there will be kills like Nostradamus Crows in Yellowstone National Park have far more…
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From Hollywood glamour to the cassock: Millionaire gives away his fortune and becomes a priest
American entrepreneur and millionaire Scott-Vincent Borba, one of the well-known names in Hollywood, has decided to give up his fortune to devote…
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Romania marked national day of remembrance for communist prison martyrs
On May 14, Romania marked the National Day of Tribute to Communist Prison Martyrs in memory of the thousands of people arrested…
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11,000-carat ruby found in Burma
A huge ruby discovered in Burma has been described as the second largest ever found in the troubled Asian country. The ruby…
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Culture
Russia sees Satanism in Eurovision
People are living in the times of witch burnings, but there's nothing we can do about it if they like it. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has found "Satanism" in Eurovision after…
Why the care economy in Europe matters now
Why the care economy in Europe now demands scrutiny - from labour shortages and ageing to gender equality, public budgets and rights.
News
More News newsThirty Years, Millions Spent, No Overthrow: The Scientology Story Tagesschau Refused to Tell
Germany’s public broadcaster reported the end of federal surveillance, but preserved the very stigma that decades of intelligence monitoring helped…
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Guide to European Ombudsman Complaints
A clear guide to European Ombudsman complaints - who can complain, what maladministration means, how the process works, and what…
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Economy
More Economy newsEU: Hermes Study Centre Supports Cyprus Compromise on Tobacco Excise Revision
The EU and Hermes Study Centre Support the Cyprus Compromise on the Revision of Tobacco Excise Duties Through a Position…
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History of Elderly Care in Bulgaria
Series - Hidden from the Economy
Human Rights
More Human Rights newsURI Europe Regional Assembly, “Sacred Earth, Shared Humanity” and the presentation of the PARTESS-COM project
By BRIDGES team During the URI Europe Regional Assembly, “Sacred Earth, Shared Humanity: URI Europe Responses to Violence and Harm,” held from…
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The Case of Konstantin Rudnev: Russian Transnational Repression in Argentina
Written by Marco Respinti
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“I Am Not Afraid of the Truth”: An Interview with Konstantin Rudnev from Rawson Prison
Written by Marco Respinti
Politics
More Politics newsPatriarch Daniil attends the swearing-in of the new Bulgarian government
His Holiness Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil was present in the National Assembly during the voting and swearing-in of the new, 107th,…
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Gadzhi Gadzhiev: “I will no longer allow either my honour or Kazakhstan’s reputation to be discredited”
"Hello, Mr Gadzhi Gadzhiev. Thank you for granting this in-depth interview to Opinion Internationale. This is the first time you…
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What to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe
The keys are back. The room is empty. You have cleaned the flat, sent your new address, and waited for the money you need for your next home.…
Religion
More Religion newsWhat Is Freedom of Religion?
What is freedom of religion? A clear explanation of the right, its legal limits, and why it matters for democracy,…
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Norway’s FoRB Policy Sets a Global Standard
Norway has made freedom of religion or belief a sustained part of its international development and human-rights policy. Its approach…
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Falun Dafa Day Highlights Faith Under Pressure
World Falun Dafa Day, marked on May 13, has become both a spiritual celebration and a human-rights reminder. For practitioners of Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong,…
Society
More Society newsReproducing Society, Securing the Economy – Social Reproduction in Practice
Series - Hidden from the Economy
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Where Society Meets the Economy – Exploring the Socio-Economic
Series - Hidden from the Economy
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Are We Just Money?
Series - Hidden from the Economy
What to Do If… in Europe
More What to Do If… in Europe newsWhat to Do If Your Employer Doesn’t Pay You in Europe
The payslip arrives — but the money does not. Days pass, then weeks. Rent is due, bills are stacking up,…
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What to Do If Your Bank Account Is Frozen in Europe
You try to pay for groceries or rent — and your card is declined. You check your banking app: your…
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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe
You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen, or maybe you simply left it behind. Whatever…
