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The Catholic Church and the world at large are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who, as reported by Vatican News, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The news of his passing...
As Europeans wake up to the joyful sounds of church bells and the sweet scent of blooming flowers, they mark a momentous occasion: Easter Sunday. On this glorious day, Christians across the continent come...
In an age when classical pianists are often shaped by conservatory polish and safe repertoire choices, Cyprien Katsaris has long danced to a different rhythm — and not just metaphorically. The French-Cypriot virtuoso has...
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2025-2030 working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation.
The plan provides a list of products that should be prioritised to introduce ecodesign requirements and energy labelling...
When Nasser Al-Khelaïfi took the reins of Paris Saint-Germain in 2011, the club was far from the global giant it has become today. Thirteen years later, PSG represents a unique success story, blending sporting...
In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements and relentless pursuit of efficiency, there is a growing thirst for something deeper—an exploration of the human soul’s yearning for meaning. Enter espiritualitats.cat , a groundbreaking...
Peace in Europe is needed and possible. It is the basis of stability, the goal of security and a precondition for prosperity of countries. On May 9, 1950, the then French Foreign Minister Robert...
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released its 2025 annual report, painting a grim picture of religious repression and discrimination worldwide.
From state-controlled religious policies in China to the persecution of...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...