Europe
Cyber-attacks: Council prolongs framework for sanctions for another year
The Council prolonged restrictive measures over various cyber-attacks threatening the EU and its member states for another year until 18 May 2022.
Year: 2021
News
‘A war of religion’: Iran accused of trying to convert young members of Baha’i minority to Islam
Iranian authorities appear to be stepping up a campaign of repression against an embattled religious minority, allegedly attempting to identify young members of the faith and convert them to Islam…
Europe
Legal migration: Council presidency and European Parliament reach provisional agreement on scheme to attract highly qualified workers
The blue card directive aims to attract and retain highly qualified workers, particularly in sectors facing skills shortages.
Europe
U.S., European Union slowdown on tariffs good news for bourbon industry
<!-- content -->LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/Wire Services) — What could have been an even more serious hangover from former President Donald Trump’s trade wars three years ago got a hint of…
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Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries
Although COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline globally for a second consecutive week, the UN health agency chief said on Monday that “a huge disconnect” is mounting between some…
Christianity
COMECE contribution on fighting child sexual abuse online
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of European Union (COMECE) submitted on Wednesday 14 April 2021 a contribution to the EU Commission’s public consultation on Child sexual abuse online, stressing…
Europe
Media advisory – Informal video conference of foreign affairs ministers of 18 May 2021
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
Europe
Hydrogen energy: what are the benefits for the EU?
Find out what the benefits of hydrogen energy are and how the EU wants to make the most of it to support the green transition. Clean energy: essential for a…
Europe
Somalia: The European Union launches two projects combatting Sexual and Gender Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation in Somaliland
Today, the European Union, in partnership with the Somaliland Ministry of Employment, Social Affairs and Family, launched two new projects to combat Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and all forms…
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Religious News From Around the Web May 17, 2021
Vatican Cautions Bishops on Refusing Communion, German Catholic Priests Defy Rome to Bless Gay Couples, Supreme Court to Take up Abortion Cases, China Eliminates Religion from School Grounds, Lutherans Elect…