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European Parliament Elects Teresa Anjinho as New European Ombudsman

In a decisive move to enhance transparency and accountability within the European Union, the European Parliament has elected Teresa Anjinho as the new European Ombudsman for the 2025-2029 term. Anjinho, a distinguished Portuguese lawyer...

Georgia Police violence in Tbilisi while President Zurabishvili calls for quick EU actions

Police violence // According to the Public Defender of Georgia (Ombudsperson’s Office) that I visited while in Tbilisi, 225 out of 327 detainees interviewed by their representatives claimed to have been victims of ill-treatment...

Belgium Archbishop Luc Terlinden, A Christmas Message of Hope and Transformation

As Christmas 2024 approaches, Archbishop Luc Terlinden embodies a spirit of hope and renewal that resonates deeply with Belgium's Catholic community. With a background rooted in humility and action, Terlinden’s reflections and leadership signal...

European Parliament Approves New Committees to Address Key Issues Facing Citizens

Brussels — The European Parliament has taken the initiative to approve new committees with the intention of addressing key issues facing citizens. In a constructive move, leaders of political groups have announced the establishment...

OSCE says Worsening War Crimes and Humanitarian Law Violations in Ukraine

Human rights situation in Ukraine deteriorates as attacks intensify amid ongoing persecution in Russian-occupied territories: OSCE human rights office OSCE // WARSAW, 13 December 2024 – The human rights situation in Ukraine has continued to...

European Parliament Re-establishes Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Brussels – In a decisive move to enhance the protection of religious freedom across Europe and beyond, the European Parliament has re-established the Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief. This initiative, confirmed during the...

“Human Rights Are about Building the Future — Right Now” Says Secretary-General, Marking International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December: On Human Rights Day, we face a harsh truth.  Human rights are under assault.  Tens of millions of people are mired...

European Courts’ Landmark Micula Ruling Sends Shockwaves Through Investor Protections

BRUSSELS — Few investment disputes have garnered as much global attention as the case of the Micula brothers, two Romanian  investors based in Sweden, who embarked on a decades-long legal battle against Romania. What began...

TikTok Under Scrutiny by EU During Romanian Elections

EU Commission Intensifies Monitoring of TikTok During Romanian Elections Amidst Concerns of Foreign Interference As the Romanian elections unfold, the European Commission has ramped up its scrutiny of TikTok, invoking the Digital Services Act (DSA)...

The New von der Leyen Commission Set to Begin Work on December 1

The European Union is poised for a fresh chapter as the new von der Leyen Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, prepares to take office on December 1. Following a vote in...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Russia, 147 Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to heavy terms languish behind bars

On 25 October, 46-year-old Jehovah's Witness Roman Mareev was released after having served his prison term but many others are still behind barbed wires: 147 according to the database of religious prisoners of Human Rights Without Frontiers in Brussels. In Russia,...

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...

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...

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...

Deciphering the Origin of Christopher Columbus: A 500-Year Journey

After five centuries of speculation and theories, the true identity of Christopher Columbus has begun to emerge thanks to the documentary "Columbus DNA: his true origin ’, produced by RTVE. This feature-length film, which...

Hungarian Patriots at stake, China police take the streets of Hungary

The presence of Chinese police in Hungary is not just a fleeting event; it marks a potentially transformative moment in Hungary's foreign relations and internal security strategies. As the collaboration between Budapest and Beijing...

Interview with Eric Roux, new elected Chair of the United Religions Initiative (URI)

URI is known as the largest international grassroots interfaith cooperation organization in the world. It brings people of all faiths together in more than 100 countries on all continents. We had the opportunity to...

Dr. Nazila Ghanea Addressed to the Faith and Freedom Summit IV

The Faith and Freedom Summit IV, held on September 24-25 at the Latin American Parliament in Panama City, brought together a diverse coalition of voices advocating for religious freedom and peaceful coexistence. With more than 40 international...

OSCE-ODIHR launched book “Belief, Dialogue, and Security”

A New Guide for Fostering Interfaith Cooperation The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has proudly launched its latest publication, "Belief, Dialogue, and Security: Fostering Dialogue and Joint Action Across Religious and...
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