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Greece, 30,000 evacuees in Rhodes on fire
30,000 people directly threatened by a fire on the island of Rhodes. The authorities were able to shelter them or evacuate them from the island, where a forest fire has…
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International
Unesco “strongly condemns” Russian World Heritage strikes in Odessa
NESCO "strongly condemned" the Russian strikes carried out "early Thursday morning" against the city centre of Odessa, which has been a World Heritage site since January 2023
Environment
Treaty against plastic pollution, a timid victory
From May 29 to June 2, 175 countries reached agreement on an international treaty to combat plastic pollution.
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Buddhism
“Bodhichitta is the Main Cause of a Buddha”, Stressed His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from the gates to his residence to the Main Tibetan Temple, to give a teaching by way of celebration.
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Europe
New legislation on seizing criminal assets to speed up their freezing and confiscation
To speed up the freezing and confiscation of criminal assets and close loopholes, MPs on Tuesday adopted a draft position on new rules
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Europe
European Charlemagne Youth Prize: meet the 2023 winners
A Belgian language app for refugees has won the 2023 European Charlemagne Youth Prize.
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Sweden wins Eurovision 2023 in front of Finland
The final of the great musical contest was played between Sweden, Finland and Israel.
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Europe
Religious discrimination and police violence… France criticized at the UN
Several countries deplored on Monday religious discrimination and police violence during the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, May 1
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Trans-European transport projects: first go-ahead to new rules
Major EU transport infrastructure projects should focus more on sustainable transport, avoid delays and establish links with Ukraine and Moldova, say transport MEPs.
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War in Ukraine: mobilisation orders in Russia to be sent electronically
Russian deputies voted on Tuesday for a bill allowing mobilisation orders to be sent electronically. The measure will make it easier to enlist in the army.