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A Spark in Athens: Greeks Unite for Human Rights Awareness

Brussels, Belgium, 19th Dec 2024 — KINGNEWSWIRE // In the heart of the city, beneath the watchful gaze of the Acropolis, a new movement is taking shape. On Sunday, December 15, 2024, 21 determined Greeks...

EU brings in Flight Emissions Label to inform passengers of flight emissions

Today, the Commission adopted a Regulation putting in place a Flight Emissions Label (FEL), which offers a clear and trustworthy methodology for calculating flight emissions. Airlines operating flights within the EU or departing from...

Europe Needs an Energy Transformation That Unites, Not Divides – The CEE Perspective

The key task for the new European Commission is to advance the green energy transition in a way that fosters unity and reduces social inequalities, especially in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) – a...

Parliament honours Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado | News

Opening the award ceremony of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024, President Metsola said: "In their quest for justice, democracy and the rule of law, Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina...

Electricity grid patents surging as countries target artificial intelligence solutions

Europe, Japan and the US lead in power network patents, with China emerging as a strong player in smart grids New patents to integrate artificial intelligence into power grids have grown sixfold in recent years,...

EU’s longest-running discrimination case passes to the in-tray of Commissioner Mînzatu

A letter from Gianna Fracassi, Secretary-General of Italy’s largest trade union, FLC CGIL, has brought the high-profile case of the long-running discrimination against non-national university language lecturers(“Lettori”) in Italian universities to the immediate attention...

Georgia, Election of an ex-footballer as the new president booed by demonstrators

By Willy Fautré from Tbilissi - During yesterday’s demonstrations at the parliament, some citizens have brought diplomas – to mark the fact that the “Georgian Dream” presidential candidate, ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili, is just a...

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...

New rules for better cross-border enforcement of traffic laws

The European Commission welcomes the Parliament and Council's final adoption of the Directive to strengthen cross-border enforcement of road traffic rules.While previous EU rules improved compliance with road safety regulations by non-resident drivers,...

New EU rules will reduce packaging waste

The EU has signed off on new rules that will significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste. They set binding re-use targets, restrict certain types of single-use packaging and require economic operators to...

UK Appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB

UK Government appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB (Freedom of Religion or Belief), reinforcing global commitment to religious rights advocacy.

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...

Commissioner Christophe Hansen: Building together the future of farming, food and EU rural areas!

A Personal and Professional Dedication to Agriculture In a powerful address at one of Europe’s largest agricultural and food policy forums, Commissioner Christophe Hansen shared his personal and professional commitment to shaping the future of...

A Vote of Confidence, What’s at Stake for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz?

As Germany faces significant economic challenges, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has taken the rare step of submitting a vote of confidence to parliament. The decision, marking the first time a German Chancellor has done so...

EU updates Air Safety List

The EU has issued an updated list of airlines considered unsafe and banned from flying in the EU. The latest update adds Air Tanzania to the list due to safety concerns identified by the...

EU launches humanitarian air bridge to carry vital supplies to Syria

The EU has launched a humanitarian air bridge carrying vital supplies, such as food, medicines, and shelter items, to the people of Syria. The situation on the ground there remains volatile and the...

How you scroll matters: passive social media use linked to loneliness

Passive consumption of social media seems to reinforce feelings of disconnection, according to a JRC policy brief which examines the relationship between social media use and loneliness. Social media has become an inescapable part...

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...

Bulgaria and Romania to fully join Schengen area on 1 January

EU countries have agreed to remove checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and Romania from 1 January 2025. Checks on persons at EU internal air and sea...

The European Council celebrates its 50th anniversary

Find out how the European Council was created and how it has developed into the strategic EU institution it is today. Source link

Support from the EU Solidarity Fund helps Slovenia and Greece recover from climate-related disasters

The Commission paid €328 million in EUSF support to Slovenia to help the country recover from the floods that occurred in August and September of 2023. An additional €76 million was transferred to Greece to ease the financial...

A safer digital future: new cyber rules become law

 New EU cybersecurity rules take effect today, which will make everything from baby-monitors to smart watches safer. With the entry into force of the Cyber Resilience Act, specific mandatory cybersecurity requirements will now...

Iran, the EU and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

“The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) should be recognized by the EU as a terrorist group” was the main message of a conference hosted at the European Parliament by MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen on 4...

EU adapts product liability rules to digital age and circular economy

 New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy.The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate those who have...

Action against ‘phone phishing’ gang in Belgium and the Netherlands: eight arrests | Eurojust

In a concerted operation, Belgian and Dutch authorities have cracked down on an internationally operating ‘phone phishing’ gang, leading to the arrest of eight suspects. In addition to ‘phishing’, or trying to gain...
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