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Istanbul Convention: experts praise Spain’s commitment to combatting violence against women, call for improving the training of professionals

In a new report the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO) welcomes the Spanish authorities’ steady commitment and the progress achieved in measures to prevent and combat violence against...

2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe, but 2024 provides some relief

The 2023 wildfire season ranks among the EU's worst in over two decades, fuelled by climate change. Fires devastated vast areas, threatening ecosystems and lives. As fire risks rise, Europe must prevent and prepare...

UN General Assembly Takes a Stand: New Resolution Addresses Trafficking and Forced Religious Conversions

Washington, D.C., November 20, 2024 – In a step forward for the advancement of human rights worldwide, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)s Third Committee has approved a groundbreaking resolution on Child, Early, and Forced...

A Ruby Celebration: Scientology Marks 40 Years of Advocacy and Achievement through the IAS

KINGNEWSWIRE Press release // On a crisp autumn night in East Grinstead’s embrace of England saw an assembly gather as the members of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) convened to mark a significant...

UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion

The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according to media reports.‘Not just numbers’Conflict erupted in Ukraine over a decade ago following Russia’s occupation of...

Words That Shape the Future: Antonella Sberna’s Vision for Interreligious Dialogue in Europe

At the event titled "Why Words Matter," organized by the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), European Parliament Vice President Antonella Sberna delivered a thought-provoking speech that underscored the transformative role of language and dialogue in...

Ukraine, Suspicion of Fabrication of a Criminal Case

Oleg Maltsev, an internationally recognized Ukrainian scholar in bad health, is in pre-trial detention in a prison denounced as unsanitary by the European Court of Human Rights in 2021. He may be driven to...

Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of the disputed 9 October presidential elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo emerge the winner amid widespread allegations of fraud. Frelimo has...

Pay attention to the gender pay gap

 Equal pay for equal work is one of the EU’s founding principles. And yet, imagine if you stopped getting paid for the year today? Instead of getting paid for a full year, you...

Borrell Addresses Transatlantic Relations Post-Trump Election: A Call for European Unity and Preparedness

Brussels, November 13, 2024 – In a pivotal speech delivered at the European Parliament plenary session, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell addressed the implications of Donald J. Trump’s re-election for transatlantic relations and European security. Borrell...

Parliament pays homage to the victims of the floods in Spain

President Metsola opened the 13-14 November plenary session in Brussels with a minute of silence for the victims of the flood tragedy in Spain. Following the devastating floods that swept through towns in Valencia and...

Scientology Mission of Bergamo, Italy, celebrates 35 years since first opening

Bergamo, ITALY, KINGNEWSWIRE // On Sunday, November 10, hundreds of Scientologists gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the presence of the Church of Scientology Mission in Bergamo. In fact, Scientology’s presence in Bergamo began...

Public execution in Afghanistan condemned as ‘clear human rights violation’

The latest incident comes amid growing international concern over the use of capital punishment in the country since 2021, when the Taliban swept back into power 20 years on from the allied invasion...

Tragic End in Torrent: Bodies of Missing Children Izan and Rubén Found After DANA Floods

Valencia, November 13, 2024 // In a heartbreaking turn of events, the bodies of Izan and Rubén Matías, two young children swept away during the devastating DANA floods in Torrent, have been found lifeless...

EU Proposes Digital Portal to Simplify Worker Postings Across Borders

The European Commission has proposed a new digital portal that will make it easier for companies to temporarily send workers to other EU countries. This proposal aims to simplify the paperwork involved in moving...

Valencia Cut-off Low, Mobility Restrictions Intensified Due to Climate Alert in 20 Municipalities

Burguera, November 13, 2024 — A severe weather alert has led to intensified mobility restrictions across 20 municipalities in the Comunitat, as authorities respond to the ongoing atmospheric conditions. The restrictions will be in effect...

Torino and Braga win European Capital of Innovation Awards

Today, the Commission has revealed the winners of the 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating a decade of recognising cities that lead the way in delivering innovative solutions for their citizens. This year's top...

Sudan’s displaced have endured ‘unimaginable suffering, brutal atrocities’

Nineteen months since conflict erupted between rival militaries the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the transfer of power to civilian rule, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) expressed deep...

COP29: EU to support continued global climate action and push for ambitious finance and investment goals

At the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on 11-22 November in Azerbaijan, the European Union will work with international partners to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement of limiting global average temperature rise...

Fintech Boom Drives Financial Inclusion in Africa, Yet High Funding Costs Block Climate and Digital Progress

In a newly released report, the European Investment Bank (EIB) reveals that Africa’s fintech sector has nearly tripled in size since 2020, bringing vital financial services to underserved communities across the continent. However, the...

Von der Leyen Charts Strategic Path for Europe’s Future at Budapest EPC Meeting

At the European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Budapest, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined a strategic vision for Europe's future, emphasizing transatlantic relations, economic resilience, and defense preparedness. Von der Leyen began...

Pope Francis and the Peace Algorithm, A Renewed Path to Global Harmony

A New Global Mediator Today’s world faces profound challenges, with one of the most significant being the crisis in international institutions established after World War II. The United Nations increasingly struggles to de-escalate military tensions,...

Floods Strike Valencia, and Scientology Volunteer Ministers Respond with Compassion

KINGNEWSWIRE // Valencia, Spain – Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) have coordinated over 3000 hours of volunteer work so far in Valencia and the applications of volunteers keep growing, while still much more is needed. VMs in...

New EU Environment Commissioner: Time to Learn Lessons?

Over the past 5 years, the von der Leyen Commission has passed more environmental regulations than any in history. The Green Deal was a triumph of soaring rhetoric and self-satisfaction. But the Regulations themselves...

Germany Systemic mass-scale religious segregation condoned by the European Union for 10 years

As of 5 October 2024, 512 public tenders submitted by Germany to the EU in the nine first months of the year were accepted and published by the EU Tenders Transparency Portal despite their...
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