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A Step Toward Peace: Margara-Alican Border Temporarily Reopens Amid Diplomatic Hopes

In a landmark move signaling progress in Armenian-Turkish relations, the Margara-Alican border crossing between Armenia and Türkiye has been temporarily reopened. The European Union (EU) swiftly welcomed the development, praising it as both a...

European Leaders Rally Global Partners in Support of Ukraine and European Defense

Brussels, 21 March 2025 – In a critical moment for global security, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen convened an online meeting with leaders from Iceland, Norway,...

‘The poison of racism continues to infect our world’, Guterres warns on International Day

21 March marks the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and honours the legacy of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, when South African police opened fire...

Unicef ​​condemns the looting of rescue supplies for children in Sudan

The attack on one of the last operational hospitals in the region has further deepened the current humanitarian crisis launched by the Civil war between rival soldiersThe Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary...

Running to bomb shelters, nothing new for Ukraine’s schoolchildren

There have been a staggering 1,614 recorded attacks on Ukrainian schools up to the end of last year says the report from the UN human rights office OHCHR – part of a legacy...

Kirsty Coventry Makes Olympic History: Youth, Ubuntu, and a First-Round Knockout

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 21, 2025/ -- Kirsty Coventry, the first woman, African, and youngest of the candidates, has emerged victorious as the tenth President of the Olympic Committee. Some may argue this outcome was...

Eliminating racial discrimination: EU calls for renewed action

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the EU has called for renewed action to ensure that the Convention on the elimination of racial discrimination is fully upheld worldwide. Despite...

‘A more competitive union will be a stronger Union’

At the EU summit, leaders focused on the EU’s economic agenda and stressed that the need to invest in defence is closely interlinked with the EU’s competitiveness. They also linked the latest developments...

Madrid to Restrict Screen Time in Primary Schools: New Measures to Limit Digital Device Use

In a pioneering move, the regional government of Madrid has announced plans to significantly reduce the use of computers and tablets in primary schools. Starting in September, these devices will be limited to a...

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

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...

Free societies are good for business says UN rights chief, wrapping up visit to Kyrgyzstan

Speaking in the capital Bishkek, Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights acknowledged the country’s recent economic growth but cautioned that narrowing space for civil society and press freedom could undermine progress.“For...

Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the European Council meeting of 20 March 2025

We have just concluded a productive European Council. We had very useful exchanges with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. And the President of the European Commission presented to the...

Trailblazers: UN’s ‘founding mothers’ remind all people to stand up for human rights

“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home,” said Anna Fierst, quoting her great-grandmother Eleanor Roosevelt’s speech of 1958, in which she highlighted the number of ordinary...

Euro Summit Charts Path Forward for Economic Resilience and Competitiveness Amid Rising Global Uncertainty

Brussels, 20 March 2025 – In a pivotal meeting convened in Brussels today, the Euro Summit issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to fostering economic stability, resilience, and competitiveness across the European Union. Against...

Scientology Volunteer Ministers: A Beacon of Hope Through Charitable Activities in Hungary

KINGNEWSWIRE Press release // The Church of Scientology in Hungary, through its Scientology Volunteer Ministers, plays a vital role in humanitarian efforts and community well-being. Rooted in the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard, their...

The tortured Ukrainians, raped, executed by the Russian kidnappers, the Human Rights Council hears

The Council - the first UN human rights forum - also heard updates to allegations of current abuse in Bélarus, North Korea and Myanmar. According to the commission of inquiry into Ukraine, the applied disappearances...

Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, Human Rights Council hears

The Council – the UN’s foremost human rights forum – also heard updates on allegations of ongoing abuses in Belarus, North Korea and Myanmar.According to the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, enforced disappearances of...

Savings and investments union: better financial opportunities for EU citizens and businesses

 The Commission has adopted a new strategy to channel savings into productive investments. It seeks to increase EU citizens’ participation in capital markets with broader investment options and improved financial literacy, fostering their...

The DNA of organised crime is changing – and so is the threat to Europe

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...

EFNIL Calls for Stronger EU Action on Language Equality

The European Federation of National Institutions for Language (EFNIL) has issued a call to the European Commission and Parliament to ensure that media content and communication devices support all official EU languages. The organization...

Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner meets Eurojust presidency

Europe is secure when every part of the chain works together across borders. Eurojust supports judicial authorities to collaborate and fight organised crime together. On 18 March, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration,...

Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria: A Hidden Threat to Burn Victims from North Macedonia Fire

In the wake of the devastating fire at Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia—a tragedy that has left dozens with severe burn injuries—the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is sounding an...

Human Rights Council focuses on Iran, Syria, Venezuela

Council-appointed experts pointed to grave violations of fundamental rights in Iran, linked to popular protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.Sara Hossein, chair of the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, said that during...

Global Recycling Day – Discover HaDEA-managed projects contributing to a circular economy in the EU

As the world celebrates Global Recycling Day on 18 March, EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA are taking concrete steps towards a more circular economy and reducing waste. In line with the EU's commitment...

HREU Statement on Alignment with EU Sanctions Against Russia: A Unified Stand Amidst Escalating Tensions

Brussels, 18 March 2025 – In a decisive move to counteract Russia’s destabilizing actions in Ukraine, the High Representative of the European Union (HREU) issued a statement today affirming the alignment of several non-EU...
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