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Opening of 6-9 June plenary session in Strasbourg
President Metsola expressed her condolences to those injured and to the relatives of those who died in a train accident in Bavaria on 3 June, at the opening of the…
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Reports of sexual violence in Ukraine rising fast, Security Council hears
Allegations of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine are mounting, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Monday, expressing regret over a stark discrepancy between that painful…
Council of Europe
Monument to Latvian legionnaires in Belgium – local authorities want to remove
Members of the Historical Remembrance Group of the European Parliament appealed to the self-government of the Belgian city of Zedelgem with a request to preserve the monument "Latvian Hive of…
Economy
Inflation: Among us for some time now
In my country, Portugal, inflation has hit us quickly and wildly. According to DECO, the Portuguese consumer protection agency, an essential basket of food costs 12,2% more today than it…
Council of Europe
Lech Walesa called on the EU to dissolve itself
Poland believes that a new alliance should be formed with France and Germany at its core The European Union (EU) must dissolve itself and create a new union with France…
Council of Europe
Sale of crickets for eating in Brussels has been allowed
Insects can now be bought from stores and eaten for breakfast The European Commission has approved the sale of domestic crickets (Acheta domesticus) as a novel food in the EU.…
Environment
Sweeden: empowering young people to influence environmental policy
In Sweden, a non-profit provides young people the tools and platform to weigh in on environmental policy. Anders Varger, a Swedish high school teacher and entrepreneur, was noticing a trend.…
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Interview: ‘Any way you look at it, wars are evil’, UN Ukraine Crisis chief
Amin Awad was appointed the UN Crisis Coordinator in Ukraine . Marking 100 days since the 24 February Russian invasion of Ukraine, UN News spoke exclusively and in-depth to Mr.…
Europe
Ukraine: At least two children killed in war every day, says UNICEF
In Ukraine, nearly 100 days since the Russian invasion, at least two children have been killed every day with many more injured, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday, the International Day…
Europe
Ukraine: ‘Perfect storm’ threatens economic devastation in developing world
Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine is causing immense suffering and devastation there, but also creating a “perfect storm” which threatens economic devastation of “many developing countries”