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One year after the Russian shelling of Odesa and its Cathedral, still no financial assistance from UNESCO

The world community strongly condemned Russia’s shelling of the historical center of Odesa which damaged and disfigured the Orthodox Transfiguration Cathedral. Many Western delegations visited Odesa but only two Western states promised their assistance. By...

European Commission Probes Delivery Hero and Glovo for Potential Anticompetitive Practices

In a bold move to safeguard competition in the burgeoning online food delivery market, the European Commission has launched a formal antitrust investigation into two of Europe's largest food delivery companies, Delivery Hero and...

EU Intensifies Pressure: Six-Month Extension of Russia Sanctions

Brussels, – The European Council has chosen to extend its ranging sanctions, against Russia, for an additional six months due to the ongoing aggression and destabilizing actions by Russia in Ukraine. These measures,...

Joe Biden Exits 2024 Presidential Race, Shaking Up U.S. Political Landscape

In a turn of events in American politics, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. His announcement, shared on the media this Sunday afternoon, gives Donald Trump a...

Israel/Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice

The European Union takes good note of the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice in respect of the “Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian...

EU Calls for Renewed Commitment to a Unified Cyprus Amid 50th Anniversary of 1974 Division

This week marks the solemn commemoration of the tragic events of 1974, a pivotal moment in Cyprus's history that continues to reverberate half a century later. The European External Action Service (EEAS) has issued...

Victory in the Supreme Court: CCHR’s criticism of psychiatric abuse not without factual basis

SALUDMENTAL ( Original in Spanish ) The Plenary Session of the Civil Division of the Supreme Court, in its ruling STS 960/2024 of July 9th and published on the 12th in response to the appeal after its defeat...

Empower. Unite. Transform 2024: Youth Ambassadors Unite for Human Rights, Justice and Peace at UN in New York

KingNewsWire. 52 young representatives from 35 nations joined by over 400 government officials, educators, and human rights advocates from around the world convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the 18th...

Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Metsola following the European Parliament Plenary vote

On the eve of a critical European summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a pivotal speech addressing the continent's pressing challenges and future direction. Speaking to an audience of policymakers, diplomats,...

Codependency, a problem for faith-based organizations (Part 1)

In 1996, I was publishing a report entitled AP, a disease for the 21st century. I was working as a press officer in an office for an addiction clinic when, doing a television series...

German MEP Dennis Radtke takes on influential role in the European Parliament

STRASBOURG/BRUSSELS/BERLIN/DÜSSELDORF/BOCHUM. Yesterday, Wednesday (17 July 2024), Dennis Radtke MEP from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in Germany was confirmed as social policy spokesperson for the EPP Group in Strasbourg, where the European Parliament is being constituted this...

Infomaniak bets on AI and launches an Artificial Intelligence as a Trust Service as powerful as ChatGPT

Infomaniak // Companies handling sensitive data can now integrate a generative AI into their applications, hosted entirely in Switzerland and guaranteeing data control. More competitive than Mistral and OpenAI, Infomaniak's AI as a Service...

Roberta Metsola re-elected as President of the European Parliament

On Tuesday, MEPs re-elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) as President of the European Parliament until 2027, with 562 votes in the first round. Roberta Metsola won the election in the first round of voting, where...

European Parliament begins its 10th term

European Parliament Convenes in Strasbourg: New President to be Elected amid Growing Diversity On a momentous Tuesday in Strasbourg, the European Parliament, following the recent European elections held on 6-9 June, officially commenced its proceedings....

Unsilenced: Psychiatric-abuses Watchdog Wins Supreme Court Battle in Spain

The Supreme Court of Spain asserts in its ruling 960/2024 pf the Plenary of the Civil Chamber, that the public debate in which CCHR International and CCHR Spain are participating are of "undoubted general...

The intoxicated society

In modern societies, it has become fashionable to go to the family doctor and leave his office with a prescription for medicine. That makes us live the day with peace of mind. But what...

Europeans over 30 understand climate change better than younger generations, EIB survey finds

EIB // The fight against climate change requires collective action — from governments, institutions, businesses and individuals. A good understanding of the climate challenge is essential for people to make informed choices. To assess...

Foundation for a Drug-Free World Achieves United Nations Consultative Status

KingNewsWire // The year 2024 marked a memorable moment for the International Day Against Drugs as it celebrated a noteworthy achievement on June 25th. A day before the UN’s Day Against Drug Abuse, the...

UN rights chief calls for end to Ukraine war following latest airstrikes

Mr. Türk said these “relentless” attacks were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the country, tearing apart infrastructure, and creating a host of socioeconomic challenges.  Between March and May, 436 civilians were killed and...

Argentina – BAYS Yoga School, Nullity of elevation to trial confirmed by the Cassation Court

Controversial accusations of criminal activities and prosecutions rejected for the second time. A setback for the prosecutors On 5 June last, the National Chamber of Cassation for Criminal and Correctional Matters confirmed the nullity of...

World News in Brief: UN responds to Bangladesh floods, sports and human rights, polio vaccination in Angola

About 1.4 million people are estimated to have been left in dire straits, as heavy rains lashed Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, as well as areas upstream, in India.“Our priority is to ensure that...

Boost the Potential of Your Retail Store: Best Ways to Consider

When it comes to maximizing your retail store’s potential, you need to blend several factors – such as innovation, strategy, and customer-centric techniques.  As technological advancement is on the rise, wide-ranging strategies can contribute to...

World News in Brief: Doha talks on Afghanistan, human rights in Belarus, Rohingya refugees in India, global trade rises

“This morning, we heard views from members of Afghan civil society, women and men, who provided us – the special envoys and the UN – with valuable insights on the rights of women...

More effective cancer treatment with iontronic pump

When low doses of cancer drugs are administered continuously near malignant brain tumors using iontronic technology, cancer cell growth drastically decreases

UN rights chief urges free and open space for debate in Venezuela

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reported increasing restrictions on civic spaces, urging stakeholders to reverse course.“My Office (OHCHR) continues to receive reports of detentions as election day approaches, including of...
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