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Iran Under Fire: The United States, Israel and the War
Cynicism, illusions, and imperialist ambitions are accompanying the bombs raining down on Iran in this war between gangster states. Public feuding between…
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Exposure to pollution linked to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues | Press releases
Press releasePublished 03 Mar 2026ImageGrzegorz Moroń, Well with Nature / EEAReducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could…
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Iran and Moroccan Islam: A Dangerous Contradiction“Opinion piece by Isaac Hammoush”
In recent weeks, several Moroccan cities have witnessed demonstrations where, beyond the traditional solidarity with Palestine, slogans and symbols have expressed explicit…
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World News in Brief: Gaza crossings closed, fighting in Sudan continues, Afghanistan quake victims
Speaking at the regular noon briefing in New York on Monday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that Israeli authorities have closed all…
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Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced and aid compromised
UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani also recalled the horror of a strike on Saturday which reportedly killed and injured dozens…
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Reply to latest parliamentary question on the high-profile Lettori case shows that the European Commission unquestioningly accepted Italy’s evidence in the unprecedented and historic third infringement case for violation of the Treaty…
Fears grow for ordinary Afghans after further clashes with Pakistan
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was “deeply concerned by the escalation…and the impact that violence is having on civilian populations.”He called for an immediate cessation of…
Economy
More Economy newsEU “Buy European” Plan Tests Single Market Rules
Brussels prepares a major procurement shift as industry cheers—and lawyers warn of trade and competition risks The EU is moving…
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EU Waters Down Supply-Chain Due-Diligence Rules
Member states narrow scope, delay deadlines, and drop climate-plan duty as business groups cheer and rights advocates warn of reduced…
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Europe
More Europe newsUnlike von der Leyen, Alain Berset names envoy to defend Europe’s religious minorities
Council of Europe move targets antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, and wider religious intolerance As hate incidents and polarisation spill across borders,…
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What to Do If an Airline Denies EU261 Compensation
BRUSSELS, late evening. You’ve landed hours late, your plans are wrecked, and then the airline email arrives: “compensation not due.”…
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Berset Warns Europe Needs Legal Unity as Middle East War Spreads
Strasbourg, 1 March 2026 — As hostilities intensify across Iran, Israel and the wider Gulf, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset is urging Europe to move beyond…
Human Rights
More Human Rights newsScientology launches youth guide promoting EU VALUES
Online initiative explains EU values, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights with official…
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Dobrota psych hospital allegations revive CRPD calls to end institutions
A complaint by Montenegro’s Human Rights Action, prompted by leaked preliminary findings linked to the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee,…
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UN Human Rights Council Opens 2026 Session in Geneva
From Afghanistan and Sudan to Ukraine and child rights, the 61st regular session maps the year’s global human-rights agenda The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is convening…
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). Photo credit: THIX Photo
Politics
More Politics newsBrussels Region Forms New Government After Prolonged Deadlock
After months of uncertainty, the capital’s politics is being reshaped at two levels: the City of Brussels and the Brussels-Capital…
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Juan Antonio Peña Medina: Telde’s Accessible Mayor
From journalism to City Hall, with a “close to the street” approach
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EU demands “full clarity” as US tariff turbulence puts trade deal to the test
Commission insists “a deal is a deal” while a key MEP urges the Parliament to pause its vote Brussels, 22 February 2026 — The European Commission is pressing…
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Featured Image: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrive together at the EU leaders' retreat at Alden Biesen Castle, Belgium, February 12, 2026. (European Council)
Religion
More Religion newsEileen Gu and Buddhism: Letting Go in the Limelight
A single, understated line from a social-media Q&A—“I recently embraced Buddhism”—took on new weight amid Olympic scrutiny and a moment…
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UN Report on Minority Rights Flags Systemic Gaps as Human Rights Council Convenes in Geneva
The new OHCHR report, Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, reveals a critical gap…
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Conversations on the Transmigration of Souls and Communication with the Afterlife (Buddhism and Spiritualism) – 3
By Boris Ilyich Gladkov Conversation Three 1. Last time, I concluded my talk on communication with the afterlife with these words: "Spiritualism is not a pastime; it is…
International
More International newsSpanish city named Europe’s best destination for 2026
The Spanish capital was named the best destination in Europe for 2026 by European Best Destinations, which has published an…
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Tahnoon bin Zayed and the Strategy of Regional Stability
The meeting between Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates, and Hazem Al-Sharaa,…
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GMO tomatoes with popcorn flavor created
Chinese scientists have created a genetically modified variety of tomatoes with a popcorn flavor, using the CRISPR/Cas9 tool, the development of which was awarded the Nobel Prize in…
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1000 Days of War in Sudan Documenting Genocide, Demanding Justice
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Forgotten conflict in South Sudan at ‘a dangerous point’, Türk warns
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Eight years of captivity: Finding freedom and healing in Ukraine
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South Sudan: Funding gaps threaten nearly 2 million displaced people
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Europe’s Weekly Soundtrack: Bad Bunny Holds the Crown as “DtMF” Leads the Week
Week of late February 2026, as reflected in Apple Music Europe (2026/02/27) and Spotify’s weekly charts for Global (2026/02/26) and Belgium (2026/02/26).…
Ukraine – Putin losing his teeth on Ukraine for 4 years. A commemoration in Brussels
AI generated image Four years ago, when Russian tanks crossed into Ukraine, the Kremlin imagined a swift, crushing bite—one decisive chomp that…
Humanitarian pressures grow as Cuba continues to struggle with energy shortages
Francisco Pichón cited growing risks to healthcare, water services and food distribution as the country’s energy reserves continue to fall.The UN’s top…
Bridges of Harmony
A Concert in Honor of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW)
Ukraine wakes to more violence as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters fifth year
“Four years ago, people in Europe woke up in another world because generations like mine have always had the privilege to live…
From fragmented to connected: a shared hub for Europe’s AI
Across Europe, researchers are using AI to tackle everything from underwater noise pollution to media fact-checking and smarter farming. Until recently, there…
Sudan: SAF drones target civilians despite claims they are protecting the population
In the space of a week, Sudan’s Kordofan region has witnessed a devastating wave of drone strikes and indiscriminate attacks on civilians…
Somalia: Number of people going hungry nearly doubles in a year
More than 1.8 million children under five are also at risk of acute malnutrition between now and June, according to latest analysis published on Tuesday by the IPC food security monitoring…
Concerns raised about ‘coercive’ repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania
As of the end of November 2025, there were over 140,000 Burundian refugees in neighbouring Tanzania, who have fled over years of…