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Travelling with your pets in Europe

It’s not just EU citizens who enjoy freedom of movement within the European Union. Thanks to the adoption of harmonised EU rules on travelling with pets, your cats, dogs, and indeed, ferrets, also enjoy...

Sexual abuse, electric shocks, chemical restraints in Mental Health Care, report finds

A disclosure by New Zealand's Royal Commission has exposed a distressing past of mistreatment within its mental health and behavioral facilities impacting 200,000 children and vulnerable individuals. "For some people it meant years or even...

French anti-religious MIVILUDES now attacks also the Catholic Church

In a turn of events in the ongoing discussion on religious freedoms in France the government antireligious MIVILUDES is facing criticism for its bias against religion, particularly for expanding its investigation to include traditional...

Investigation Goliath: Suspected ringleaders of international crime group charged with €93 million VAT fraud

(Luxembourg, 9 August 2024) – Three suspected ringleaders of an international criminal group were indicted yesterday at the Regional Court of Dusseldorf (Germany) for a €93 million VAT fraud, following an investigation by the...

Spain says YES to Bahai marriage

In an important step towards promoting religious inclusion and diversity in Spain, the first legally and civilly recognised Bahá'í marriage in the country has taken place. This significant milestone came after the Bahá'í Community...

Pope Francis calls on religions to unite to reduce demand for drugs

While Pope Francis calls for global, undivided drug prevention, during the Paris Olympics some ex-priests and some French anti-religious agencies (under investigation by the Court of Accounts), disregarding the common good, criticise the prevention...

From Athens to Strasbourg: 75 Years of Influence of Greece in Council of Europe

Greece is set to commemorate an occasion as it marks 75 years since it became a member of the Council of Europe on 9 August 1949. The Council was established in London on 5...

Voices of Faith: Scientology joins Transcendence International Interreligious Forum

KingNewsWire – The Transcendence International Interreligious Forum (FIIT) has achieved a major milestone in its mission to foster interfaith dialogue and spiritual understanding during its first Symposium of reflection and spirituality, held at the Phi Campus,...

UKRAINE: Officials of the Office of the President manually monitor courts and law enforcement agencies for illegal seizure (robbery) of private property

Ukrainian businesses report unfounded repressions during Russia’s war on Ukraine August 2024 In July 2024, owners and top managers of Ukrainian enterprises gathered again at a roundtable in Kyiv to declare that not a single high-profile...

Increased risks of human trafficking require concerted action to reduce children’s vulnerability to trafficking

On the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) joins the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Human Beings (ICAT) in calling...

Forum Transcendence Holds its First Conference in Cáceres, Spain

From 26-29 July, the First Conference of the International Interreligious Forum Transcendence (FIIT) took place at the PHI Campus in Acebo, Cáceres. Under the motto "Retreat, Reflection and Spirituality", this event brought together leaders...

Packing Essentials – What To Bring On Your European Summer Trip

A key to efficient packing for your European summer trip is to prioritize lightweight and versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched for various outfits

Access to official documents held by public authorities: Council of Europe evaluates compliance with the Tromsø Convention in 11 states

Strasbourg, 16.07.2024 – The Council of Europe’s Access Info Group (AIG), an independent group of experts created to monitor the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents by its parties, published...

Congress President welcomes liberation of prisoners of conscience in Russia and in Belarus

The President of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Marc Cools, has made the following statement: “On behalf of the Congress, I unreservedly welcome the liberation of municipal councillors from Tomsk, Ksenia Fadeeva...

Cruelty Free Europe urges European Commission to speed up animal testing phase-out plans after stats show stalled progress

Animal protection NGO, Cruelty Free Europe, urges Ursula von der Leyen’s incoming European Commission to accelerate plans to phase out animal testing after the release of statistics for 2021 and 2022 showed that progress...

Equality over discrimination: history must never repeat itself – President Metsola

The European Parliament marks European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day and honours the Sinti and Roma murdered in Nazi-occupied Europe. Today, the European Parliament joins the international community in marking European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day and...

European Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force

Today, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world's first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, enters into force. The AI Act is designed to ensure that AI developed and used in the EU is...

Serbia is preparing a great economic coup in the EU

Serbia plans to take one of the leading places in the supply of lithium to the markets of European countries. The country's president, Aleksandar Vucic, noted the possibility of producing about 58,000 tons of...

Chasing Perfection: David Popovici’s Golden Triumph in the 200m Freestyle at Paris 2024

In the heart of Paris, amidst the roar of a passionate crowd, David Popovici made history by becoming the first Romanian male swimmer to clinch an Olympic gold medal. His impressive performance in the...

Priorities for a More Competitive, Secure, and Free European Union, according to Renew Europe

As Europe navigates through a rapidly changing global landscape, the urgency for a unified and proactive approach has never been clearer. The recent discussions by Renew Europe highlight the fundamental policy priorities aimed at...

Venezuela’s Presidential Election: A Path to Democracy or a Road Paved with Irregularities?

As the dust settles from Venezuela's recent presidential election, the European Union (EU) has provided a critical assessment of the electoral process, emphasizing the ongoing challenges faced by the nation. High Representative Josep Borrell’s...

Poland’s Railway Transformation: A €230 Million Investment in Green Energy

On July 29, 2024, a significant step forward for Poland's railway system was announced with the European Investment Bank (EIB) extending a loan of PLN 1 billion (over €230 million) to Polska Grupa Energetyczna...

EU at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: unity, solidarity and diversity

We do it in our daily life - when we cycle to work or go for a swim. We watch and enjoy it live or on TV. Sport is all around us, representing an...

European Court: Russia to pay 160,000 EUR to 16 Jehovah’s Witnesses, but no chance they will ever see that money

On 18 July 2024, the European Court of Human Rights examined nine complaints filed by Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia who were subjected to illegal searches, arrests, and convictions because of their religious beliefs. The...

After a grand and historic ceremony, the Paris 2024 Games are officially open

Paris 2024 Games - On Friday 26 July, the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 broke out of the stadium to take over the heart of the city for the first time...
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