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From Geopolitical Tensions to Economic Challenges, What the EU Council Addressed in March 2025

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On March 20, 2025, the EU Council convened in Brussels to deliberate on a wide array of pressing global and regional issues. The meeting, encapsulated in document EUCO 1/25, reflected Europe's ongoing commitment to...
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The DNA of organised crime is changing – and so is the threat to Europe

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Europol’s EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) 2025, published today, reveals how the very DNA of crime is shifting – reshaping the tactics, tools and structures employed by criminal networks. The EU-SOCTA offers one...
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Caritas Europa Criticizes EU’s Shift in Asylum and Return Policies

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Brussels, The European Commission is set to unveil new proposals today regarding the EU Return Directive, sparking concern among human rights organizations. Caritas Europa, a leading network advocating for social justice and migration rights,...
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Scotland’s Skye House: A Revealing Look at the Abuse Within Child Psychiatry

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In Glasgow, Scotland, a scandal that has captured the nation’s attention is now calling for urgent reforms to the country’s child psychiatric care system. Skye House, a psychiatric facility for children, is at the...
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Hungary’s Refusal to End Religious Discrimination and the Politicization of Human Rights Debates

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The UN’s latest discussions on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) once again revealed two troubling trends: Hungary’s continued refusal to address serious religious discrimination, and the misuse of the FoRB space by multiple states to wage geopolitical battles, rather than...
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First Person: Voices of the forgotten in Haiti, ‘crying out in the silence of distress’

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Armed groups now control much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, including key roads leading in and out of the city, making it nearly impossible for people to find safety.For the past 14 years, Rose, a...
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The Hidden Trap: How Instagram and TikTok Are Wasting Your Time and Warping Your Perception of Reality

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In today’s world, social media is more than just entertainment—it’s a part of our daily routine. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok promise connection, inspiration, and even opportunities. But beneath the surface, they create a...
Asia

Is Junaid Hafeez Condemned Forever?

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Junaid Hafeez, a former professor of English Literature at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), has spent more than a decade in solitary confinement, trapped in a legal limbo that epitomizes Pakistan's intolerance, judicial inefficiency, and...
Culture

The 21 film, A Testament to Faith and Sacrifice

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"The 21" is not just a film; it is an unflinching testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the power of faith in the face of unimaginable suffering, and the enduring legacy of...
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Brussels’ Drugs Crisis: Between Law Enforcement and Long-Term Solutions

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The Growing Drug Problem in Brussels Brussels is facing a deepening crisis related to drug trafficking, consumption, and associated violence. With €1.2 billion spent on illegal drugs in Belgium in 2023 (according to the National...
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Infomaniak inaugurates a revolutionary data center that recovers 100% of its energy to heat buildings

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On January 28th in Geneva, Infomaniak officially inaugurated a new data center in the presence of the public authorities and key project stakeholders. Its peculiarity? It recovers 100% of the electricity used in order...
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Nationwide Strike Grounds Brussels Airport: No Departures on Thursday Amid Mass Protests

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Brussels, 12 February 2025 — In anticipation of a massive national protest against the new federal government's policy reforms, Brussels Airport has confirmed that no passenger flights will depart on Thursday, 13 February. The...
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COMECE Appeals to EU for Immediate Intervention in Goma, DRC Conflict

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As the European Parliament prepares to vote on a resolution regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) later this week, His Eminence Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences...
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AC/DC Set to Rock Europe in 2025 – Get Ready for the Ultimate Concert Experience!

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Europe, brace yourselves—rock and roll’s ultimate powerhouse, AC/DC, is charging back onto the stage in summer 2025! With their electrifying Power Up Tour, the legendary band is set to reignite stadiums across the continent,...
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European Lawmakers Condemn Escalating Persecution of Bahá’í Women in Iran

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BRUSSELS – In an unprecedented display of solidarity, 125 Members of the European Parliament and national parliaments across Europe have endorsed a statement by United Nations Special Rapporteurs and experts, condemning the escalating persecution...
America

How New U.S. Trump Tariffs Could Affect European Businesses and American Consumers

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In a move that could significantly alter transatlantic trade dynamics, former President Donald Trump has announced intentions to impose tariffs on European imports, citing concerns over trade imbalances and the European Union's (EU) trade...
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Surviving Hell: The Story of Shaul Spielmann, a Holocaust Survivor Who Defied Death at Auschwitz

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As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, survivors like Shaul Spielmann, now 94, share their harrowing tales of resilience and survival. His story is a stark reminder of the...
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European Commission Launches €3 Million Call for a Festival Promoting Media Freedom

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In a bold initiative to bolster media freedom and pluralism across the European Union, the European Commission has launched a call for proposals for a European Festival of Journalism and Media Freedom. This three-edition...
Culture

As Midnight Strikes: Europe’s Diverse New Year’s Celebration and Traditions

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Europe’s Diverse New Year’s Celebration. Across Europe, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with a dazzling variety of customs, each deeply rooted in the culture and history of its country. From Spain’s grape-eating race to...
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Statistics about the harsh repression of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia in 2024

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From the point of view of the Russian judicial system, Jehovah's Witnesses are more dangerous than any other religious group. Over 140 prisoners and record sentences of over 8 years. As of December 16, 2024,...
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Baha’i Mahvash Sabet recovering from heart surgery will be imprisoned again in Iran

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Mahvash Sabet is recovering from heart surgery: Iran’s government must let her do so in peace by never returning her to prison. GENEVA—23 December 2024—Mahvash Sabet, a 71-year-old Iranian Baha’i prisoner of conscience jailed by...
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Terrorist Psychiatrist Case in Magdeburg Challenges Germany’s Security Measures

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The recent attack in Magdeburg involving terrorist Psychiatrist Al-Abdulmohsen has highlighted the urgent need for Germany to reassess its security measures. The incident raises important questions regarding integration, extremism, and public safety, further intensifying an already complex national discourse. Sociologist Dr. Lena Koch emphasizes the importance of addressing the underlying causes behind such incidents, emphasizing that it is not solely about the actions of one individual, but rather the systemic failures that enabled this tragedy to occur.
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European Parliament Elects Teresa Anjinho as New European Ombudsman

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

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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...
Christianity

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

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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...
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