Europe
French MEP Véronique Trillet-Lenoir Passes Away at 66
French MEP Véronique Trillet-Lenoir, a regarded figure, in healthcare and politics, sadly passed away at the age of 66. The announcement of her passing was made today on August 9...
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International
Putin signed a law requiring schoolchildren to do community service
In addition, the study of a subject called "Essentials of National Security and Defense" is being introduced in schools. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law requiring schoolchildren to...
Economy
Italy secures €247 million for modernization and safety on A32 motorway
Italy has secured €247 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB), Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), UniCredit, SACE, and Società Italiana per il Traforo Autostradale del Frejus S.p.A (SITAF) for...
Asia
Renewed Efforts Underway for EU-Philippines Free Trade Deal to Boost Strategic Ties
The EU and Philippines plan to restart negotiations for a free trade agreement, aiming to strengthen ties and deepen trade relations in Southeast Asia.
Europe
Parliament to evaluate new Bulgarian commissioner candidate Iliana Ivanova
The European Parliament's industry and culture committees will evaluate Iliana Ivanova as the Bulgarian commissioner-designate. Find out more here.
Africa
Europe’s Dilemma: Confronting Sudan’s Kizan Islamists
Sudan is an opportunity for the Brotherhood to expand its influence. The sanctions imposed on Sudan do not provide solutions to rein in the Brotherhood (Al-Kizan), whose movements took military dimensions...
International
North Korea warmly welcomed the Russian delegation
Sergei Shoigu was greeted with red carpets and the Russian national anthem North Korea has rolled out the red carpet for Russia's defense minister, with representatives from Moscow and Beijing...
Europe
The future of North Macedonia is in the EU, say the European Socialists
Executive Secretary General of the Party of European Socialists (PES), Giacomo Filibeck, met yesterday with the Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovacevski. Meeting in Skopje, Executive Secretary General Filibeck and...
Health
Sex reassignment surgeries banned in Russia
The lower house of the Russian parliament - the State Duma - adopted on 14.07.2023 in the third, final reading a bill that would prohibit the performance of sex-change operations,...
Christianity
Ukraine has moved the celebration of Orthodox Christmas from January 7 to December 25
The aim of the bill introduced by President Volodymyr Zelensky is to "distinguish from the Russian heritage" The Parliament of Ukraine voted yesterday to change the date of the Orthodox...