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Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to strip 34 traitors of state awards

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to strip 34 traitors of state awards to Ukraine The document, published on the official website of the Ukrainian president, puts into effect the decision of the...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew congratulated Donald Trump

On November 7, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected US President Donald Trump, wishing him health, strength and success in his upcoming second presidential term. "Recognizing the enormous responsibilities of...

The US excludes the last major Russian state bank from SWIFT

The last of Russia's major state-owned banks, which retains access to the SWIFT system for international payments in the world's major currencies, will become subject to new US sanctions. The White House is considering blacklisting...

Devastating Fatwa: Top Islamic Scholar in Gaza Criticizes Hamas for October 7

А prominent Islamic scholar in the Gaza Strip has issued an atypical and strong fatwa condemning the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war in the enclave. Prof. Dr. Salman al-Dayah,...

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...

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...

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...

Cross-border crime: criminal cases can now be transferred to another EU country

A new EU law permits proceedings in a criminal case initiated in one EU country to be transferred to another EU country if required. This helps ensure that the best-placed country investigates or...

EESC proposes concrete recommendations for building a resilient and sustainable food system for the future

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has laid out a bold vision for transforming the EU's agriculture, fisheries, and food systems to better withstand crises while ensuring sustainability. The opinion "Fostering sustainable...

Malware targeting millions of people taken down by international coalition

A global operation, supported by Eurojust, has led to the takedown of servers of infostealers, a type of malware used to steal personal data and conduct cybercrimes worldwide. The infostealers, RedLine and META, taken down today targeted millions...

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage: preserving meaningful moments

 The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed on 27 October to raise awareness about the significance and preservation risks of audiovisual materials.Audiovisual archives serve as powerful storytellers, capturing the lives, cultures and histories...

Fethullah Gülen, Advocate for Peace and Dialogue, Passes Away at 86

Fethullah Gülen, a prominent Turkish cleric and advocate for interfaith dialogue and education, passed away on October 21, 2024, in a Pennsylvania hospital at the age of 86. Known for his emphasis on peace,...

Historic Referendum in Moldova: EU Membership on the Ballot

Moldova is at a crucial crossroads as polling stations opened today for a pivotal referendum. Voters across the nation are tasked with two significant decisions: determining their next president and deciding whether Moldova should...

Shadows Over Democracy in Mozambique

In a deeply concerning development in Mozambique's political landscape, the European Union (EU) has condemned the recent killings of two prominent figures: Elvino Dias, a legal advisor to Presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, and opposition...

European Council Reaffirms Strong EU Stance on Ukraine, Middle East Stability, and International Law

Brussels, October 17, 2024 – In a decisive meeting held today, the European Council underscored the European Union's unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian aggression, stabilizing the tumultuous Middle East region, and upholding...

The European Migration Dilemma: President Metsola Calls for a Unified European Solution

In a pivotal address to European leaders, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola underscored the critical need for a comprehensive European solution to the migration crisis, while also reaffirming Europe’s unwavering support for Ukraine amidst...

Local self-government in Iceland, Latvia and Malta: Congress adopts new recommendations

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe at its 47th session has adopted recommendations on the application of the European Charter of Local Self-Government by Iceland, Latvia and Malta. The Congress has called on Iceland to incorporate local self-government into...

ESMA responds to the Commission rejection of certain MiCA Technical Standards

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has responded to the European Commission proposal to amend the Markets in crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA) Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)....

Lessons from Ljubljana in uncertain times

Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the official dinner of Banka Slovenije in Ljubljana, Slovenia Ljubljana, 16 October 2024 It is a pleasure to be here this evening. Not far from here, tucked away...

Cecila Dalman Eek elected President of the Chamber of Regions

On October 16th, the Chamber of Regions convened during the 47th session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, marking a significant moment in regional governance. The assembly saw the election of Cecilia...

Parliamentary Assembly President: ‘Our weapons to fight battles are not bullets, but the words that combine to create arguments‘

Addressing the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities at its 47th plenary Session, Parliamentary Assembly President Theodoros Rousopoulos highlighted the most pressing challenges the Assembly and the Congress both needed to face, including democratic backsliding, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the...

Vice-President Věra Jourová's assessment of online information interference in the June 2024 elections for the European Parliament

The Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, visited half of the EU Member States between January and June 2024, in a ‘Democracy Tour' in preparation of the elections for...

EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Reaffirms EU’s Commitment to Ukraine’s Healthcare

Support includes medical evacuations, mental health services, and integration into EU health programs In a video message addressed to the Ukrainian Ministry of Health Conference, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, underscored the...

Pink October: supporting women to beat breast cancer

 "Don’t miss a single screening – not even by a month," says Maria, vice-president of a volunteer cancer support group in her workplace in Brussels. Maria was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 at...

Creative Europe to support around 40 projects to boost literary translation in 2025

The call Circulation of European Literary Works supports the transnational circulation and the diversity of European literary works through the translation,...
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