Why Your Dog Licks You When You Pet It
If you’re lucky enough to share your home and life with a dog, you’ve probably been in this situation: you come home from work after a long day…
Is Algorithmic Bias The New Ethical Quagmire?
Many automated systems you interact with daily make decisions based on algorithms that can reflect and amplify deep-seated societal biases. These biases…
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Can Ethical Equanimity Survive In A Hypercapitalist World?
Capitalism drives innovation and growth, but its hypercharged form prioritizes profit over people. You face constant pressure to compete, consume, and conform.…
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Flak jackets and final goodbyes: Lebanon’s first responders under fire
Recent attacks killed two Lebanese Red Cross volunteers: Youssef Assaf, who died during a rescue operation on 9 March, and Hassan Badawi,…
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Science in Europe and the Fight for Trust
Science in Europe shapes health, energy and security, but its future depends on public trust, funding choices and democratic accountability.
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30,000 people flee fresh violence in Haiti as hunger crisis deepens
Much of the violence has been concentrated in Cité Soleil, an impoverished neighbourhood in the capital, where humanitarian workers are now seeking…
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Society
Is Moral Rectitude An Antiquated Virtue In Modern Society?
Many question whether moral rectitude still holds value in a world driven by speed, convenience, and shifting norms. You face daily choices where integrity competes with expediency. While some dismiss steadfast ethics…
Creation of the World
The creation of the world by a single God, as depicted in the Bible, is one of the central tenets of Judaism and Christianity. The primary…
News
More News newsIbuprofen over 600 is associated with digestive ulcers and hypertension
On April 14, 2025, I published an article on this same page about paracetamol and other drugs, emphasizing its dangers,…
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Hungary at a Political Crossroads
Hungary sits at the centre of Europe’s rule-of-law debate, raising urgent questions on democracy, rights, EU power and regional stability.
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Economy
More Economy newsIncreased import of personnel in Bulgaria: Issuing visas will take only 3 days for seasonal workers
Bulgaria opens doors to foreign workers under pressure from business and Brussels The Bulgarian labor market is facing an acute…
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Inequalities – the Hidden Norm of Our Economic System?
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Human Rights
More Human Rights news“I Am Not Afraid of the Truth”: An Interview with Konstantin Rudnev from Rawson Prison
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URI 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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Bangladesh genocide of 1971 meets the legal definition, and it is past time for the UN to name it
The 1971 genocide in Bangladesh is one of the most brutal, and yet most under‑recognised, mass atrocities of the twentieth century. More than five decades on, the international…
Politics
More Politics newsRussia 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…
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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…
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Dancing for Health: How Hungary’s New Health Minister Is Rebranding Politics Through Joy
BUDAPEST — Politics is traditionally a landscape of stiff suits, calculated speeches, and solemn podiums. However, the historic political shift in Hungary has introduced an entirely different rhythm…
Religion
More Religion newsMetropolitan Hilarion (Alfeev) detained in the Czech resort of Karlovy Vary
A message appeared on the official Telegram channel of Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeev) that he had been detained by the Czech…
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What Jesus Probably Ate According to Historical Records
One of the most well-known figures in history is Jesus of Nazareth, who many scholars believe was born between 6…
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Creation of the World
The creation of the world by a single God, as depicted in the Bible, is one of the central tenets of Judaism and Christianity. The primary creation narrative…
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Society
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What to Do If You Have No Written Work Contract in Europe
You start the job because you need the income. The manager says the paperwork will come “next week”. Then your shifts change, your pay is unclear, overtime is…
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…
