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Orthodoxy and modern psychology
Archpriest Vadim Leonov is a doctor of theology, associate professor, vice-rector for scientific and theological work at the Sretensky Theological Seminary, Moscow. The article is based on a report presented…
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Council of Europe in big controversy on human rights abuse
A Committee of the Council of Europe is about to complete the work on a possible new legal instrument, that if approved will authorize states the continued use of practises…
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The first bicycle ambulances into operation
The first Turkish bicycle lines were put into operation this week on the "princely" islands of Buyukada and Heibeliada near Istanbul. Equipped with four bicycles, a team will be available…
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Commit to Quit smoking this World No Tobacco Day
Today on May 31, WHO/Europe celebrates World No Tobacco Day. Under the tagline “Commit to Quit”, the aim of this year’s campaign is to support 100 million people worldwide in…
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Ireland leads the way on tobacco cessation programmes
As a recognized global leader in tobacco control, Ireland has worked hard to develop comprehensive treatment for tobacco dependence. The country’s efforts are underpinned by ambitious goals: it aims to…
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Drones deliver blood to prevent maternal death in Botswana
Drones are providing life-saving care to women in remote parts of the southern African country, Botswana, who otherwise may die in childbirth, thanks to support from the United Nations.
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COVID-19: Pharmaceutical companies urged to support knowledge-sharing platform
Dramatically increasing global manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments, and ensuring equitable access, is the fastest way to end the pandemic, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Council of Europe wants to enforce harmful coercive psychiatric treaments – UN experts oppose
Independent UN human rights experts called on Friday for a European body of intergovernmental experts to stop legislation supporting coercive mental health measures.
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Europe’s farm fail
EU governments showed their true colors on reforming the bloc's mammoth farm policy this week — and that color's not green. Four days of negotiations billed as the prime moment to…
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UN chief underlines need to step up COVID-19 vaccine production, equitable distribution
The world is far from achieving equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, a tragedy that must be avoided at all costs, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday during an online…