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3 eCommerce Technologies Shaping Online Stores Today

Technology has always shaped the way the retail sector operates and, in the digital age this has led to the ever-increasing take-up of eCommerce platforms to do business over. Not every online store might...

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...

Human Rights Crisis: EU Rebukes Israeli Proposal to Starve Gaza Civilians

In a rebuke highlighting the European Union's dedication to humanitarian values and international law the EU High Representative expressed serious concern about the controversial comments made by Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich at the...

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...
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Food allergies: increasing confidence in allergen testing

The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission is developing a measurement system to support allergic consumers and food companies. This measurement system will allow the production of reliable and comparable data across thousands of...
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Volker Türk | European Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma 2024

On 2 August, we commemorate the last 4,300 Sinti and Roma in the German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, who were murdered by the SS on that night in 1944 despite their fierce resistance. In...

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...

Ten Years On: The Ongoing Challenge for Yazidi’s Post-Da’esh

August 3, 2024 marks the remembrance of the Yazidi tragedy, commemorating a chapter, in Iraq's past. A decade ago, on this date in 2014, Da’esh (ISIS) terrorists perpetrated atrocities against the Yazidi community in...

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...

EIB and Haizea Team Up, with a €35 Million Green Loan to Boost Wind Energy Production in Europe

Green Loan - In a move to support the wind energy sector, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Haizea Wind Group have officially agreed on a €35 million green loan aimed at advancing manufacturing...

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...

Elias Castillo: A Stalwart of Latin American Legislative Leadership

Latin America has always been known for its political landscape and intricate legal systems and few leaders represent the ideals of collaboration and legislative proficiency as well as Elias Ariel Castillo González. With more...

Unveiling the Power: How Religious Freedom Shapes Policy Decisions, in Europe

Religious liberty holds a role, in communities granting individuals the freedom to practice their faith without state intervention. This fundamental right influences the formulation of policies by authorities influencing aspects such as human rights...

Global Leaders to Convene in Panama for Faith and Freedom Summit IV

Panama City, Panama – In a world where religious freedoms are increasingly under threat, the Faith and Freedom Summit IV is set to provide a crucial platform for dialogue and action. Scheduled for September 24-25,...

Venezuela’s Electoral Process Marred by Repression and Lack of Transparency

The Office of the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) has received a report from the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation regarding the presidential electoral process in Venezuela in 2024....

OAS Report Shakes Venezuelan Election Results: Trust in Democracy Eroded

According to a report released by the Organization of American States (OAS) the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation (DECO) stated that the outcome of the Venezuelan presidential elections conducted on July 28 2024...

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...
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