Juan Sanchez Gil

Juan Sanchez Gil - at The European Times News - Mostly in the back lines. Reporting on corporate, social and governmental ethics issues in Europe and internationally, with emphasis on fundamental rights. Also giving voice to those not being listened to by the general media.

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Asia

Is Junaid Hafeez Condemned Forever?

Junaid Hafeez, a former professor of English Literature at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), has spent more than a decade in solitary confinement, trapped in a legal limbo that epitomizes Pakistan's…

20 February 2025 · 3 min read

Culture

The 21 film, A Testament to Faith and Sacrifice

"The 21" is not just a film; it is an unflinching testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the power of faith in the face of unimaginable suffering, and…

15 February 2025 · 4 min read

Editor's choice

Brussels’ Drugs Crisis: Between Law Enforcement and Long-Term Solutions

The Growing Drug Problem in Brussels Brussels is facing a deepening crisis related to drug trafficking, consumption, and associated violence. With €1.2 billion spent on illegal drugs in Belgium in…

13 February 2025 · 5 min read

Editor's choice

European Commission Launches €3 Million Call for a Festival Promoting Media Freedom

In a bold initiative to bolster media freedom and pluralism across the European Union, the European Commission has launched a call for proposals for a European Festival of Journalism and…

6 January 2025 · 4 min read

ENTERTAINMENT

Ilona Raasch, Music with a Mission and the Universal Language of the Violin

In the world of violinists, where talent and passion meet, Ilona Raasch stands as a shining example of artistic excellence and versatility. This Hamburg-based concert violinist captivates audiences across continents…

4 January 2025 · 3 min read

Editor's choice

Terrorist Psychiatrist Case in Magdeburg Challenges Germany’s Security Measures

The recent attack in Magdeburg involving terrorist Psychiatrist Al-Abdulmohsen has highlighted the urgent need for Germany to reassess its security measures. The incident raises important questions regarding integration, extremism, and…

21 December 2024 · 4 min read

Economy

The Global Economy’s Crossroads—A Call for Bold Action

As 2024 winds down, the global economy finds itself at a crossroads. While progress in taming inflation and stabilizing growth is evident, it’s hard to ignore the risks looming over…

20 December 2024 · 3 min read

Editor's choice

European Parliament Elects Teresa Anjinho as New European Ombudsman

In a decisive move to enhance transparency and accountability within the European Union, the European Parliament has elected Teresa Anjinho as the new European Ombudsman for the 2025-2029 term. Anjinho,…

19 December 2024 · 3 min read

Revisiting Marriage, Insights from Pope Francis’s 2024 Visit to Belgium

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News

Revisiting Marriage, Insights from Pope Francis’s 2024 Visit to Belgium

A recently released publication is inviting fresh reflections on marriage and relationships, inspired by Pope Francis’s visit to Belgium earlier in 2024. The Pope’s visit was a moment of significance…

15 December 2024 · 3 min read

Editor's choice

European Parliament Re-establishes Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Brussels – In a decisive move to enhance the protection of religious freedom across Europe and beyond, the European Parliament has re-established the Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief. This…

11 December 2024 · 4 min read