Economy
Greece’s gold mines are revived
The Greek parliament has approved a revised contract with Canada's Eldorado Gold Corp., paving the way for a major investment in mining that has been suspended for years due to…
Economy
EU sprinkles Skopje with cold water: Deal with Bulgaria on your own
The European Union's (EU) ambassador to Skopje, David Gere, called on the country's authorities to resolve the dispute with Bulgaria so that accession talks can begin. "Where are we at…
Economy
The founders of а cryptocurrency exchange disappeared with 3.6 billion dollars
They initially announced that there was a hacker attack Investors in one of South Africa's most popular cryptocurrency exchanges are likely to have lost $ 3.6 billion after the platform's…
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Books
5 Books of the Bible Every Senior Should Study
Most people love a good book. We can be swept away in a story full of intrigue, betrayal, murder, and perfect twists. Then the ending fulfills every promise made by…
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Human Rights
Eswatini: Right to protest must be respected
Download logo With pro-democracy protests intensifying, seven people have critically been injured and one person reportedly killed after police fired teargas and live ammunition at protesters last night. Amnesty International…
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Human Rights
Mali: Rampant impunity for human rights violations poses grave risk for protection of civilians- Bachelet
Download logo The rise in human rights violations and abuses in Mali since last August is deeply concerning, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on Tuesday. There…
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Human Rights
Egypt: Haphazard and flawed Covid-19 vaccine rollout fails to prioritize most at-risk
Download logo The Egyptian authorities’ haphazard handling of the country’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout and failure to outline a clear national strategy has meant that at risk and marginalized people have…
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Human Rights
Ethiopia: As Mekelle changes hands, civilians remain in urgent need of protection
Download logo Commenting after regional forces took control of Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, from Ethiopian government forces yesterday, Sarah Jackson, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East Africa,…
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Human Rights
Cruelty and Coercion: How ICE Abuses Hunger Strikers
On President Biden’s 100th day in office, Nilson Barahona-Marriaga joined demonstrators who greeted the president at a rally in Atlanta. “End detention now!” they chanted. “Communities are afraid!” A 39-year-old…
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News
‘equally horrific pandemic’ threatening women
As the world grapples unevenly with the effects of COVID-19, “a parallel and equally horrific pandemic” has threatened half the world’s population, the UN chief said on Tuesday, in the lead up to…