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In Beirut, Guterres demands end to Middle East war: Civilians ‘deserve to live without fear’
Speaking to reporters in the capital Beirut following two weeks of widespread destruction triggered by the US and Israeli bombing of Iran,…
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Europe’s Weekly Soundtrack: Global Giants Hold Firm as Local Scenes Push Back
Europe’s listening habits this week continue to orbit a handful of global superstars, with streaming data from Spotify’s Global Weekly chart (latest…
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Slovak Ombudsman Targets 50,000 Faith Rule
A remark in Vienna could reopen one of Slovakia’s longest-running religious-freedom disputes. Slovakia’s long-running dispute over how the state recognizes religion resurfaced…
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OSCE meeting probes democratic lawmaking
At the midpoint of a two-day OSCE human-dimension meeting in Vienna, the focus has settled on a growing concern across Europe and…
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Germany’s €500bn Fund Faces a Reality Check
Germany’s flagship infrastructure fund was meant to help revive Europe’s largest economy. Instead, a sharp new debate has emerged over whether the…
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United Nations
Myanmar at a ‘crossroads’: The world must not forsake civilians there, urges UN expert
Presenting his final report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the outgoing Special Rapporteur who examines conditions in Myanmar, Tom Andrews, urged governments to renew efforts to protect civilians and…
Sparing Saudi: The back channels and deals that mean Saudi Arabia receives minimal Iranian fire
As the conflict between the US-Israel and Iran has widened around the region, with Iran attacking neighbours across the Gulf, Tehran has launched significantly less missile and drone strikes at Saudia Arabia, with…
To protect real identities, AI generated image is used. Delegates approach the Vienna International Centre amid cannabis smoke near the entrance during the 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, on 12 March 2026.
Economy
More Economy newsEU “Buy European” Plan Tests Single Market Rules
Brussels prepares a major procurement shift as industry cheers—and lawyers warn of trade and competition risks The EU is moving…
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Europe
More Europe newsMigration: How Europe Moved from the Illusion of Management to a Policy of Pushbacks
Chronicle by Isaac Hammouch For more than a decade, European migration policy has oscillated between two contradictory imperatives: preserving a…
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The War between Iran, USA and Israel ended the shadow conflict and left a strategic dilemma for Europe
On a cold February night in 2026, the long-running shadow war between Israel and Iran ended in a flash of…
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What to Do If Your Personal Data Is Misused in Europe
You open your inbox and see a message from a company you’ve never heard of — yet they somehow know your name, email, and even your home address.…
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Human Rights
More Human Rights newsScientology launches youth guide promoting EU VALUES
Online initiative explains EU values, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights with official…
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Dobrota psych hospital allegations revive CRPD calls to end institutions
A complaint by Montenegro’s Human Rights Action, prompted by leaked preliminary findings linked to the Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee,…
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UN Human Rights Council Opens 2026 Session in Geneva
From Afghanistan and Sudan to Ukraine and child rights, the 61st regular session maps the year’s global human-rights agenda The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) is convening…
Politics
More Politics newsEU Backs Seven Green Projects With €103 Million
The European Commission has approved more than €103 million for seven strategic projects under the LIFE programme, backing initiatives in…
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EU demands “full clarity” as US tariff turbulence puts trade deal to the test
Commission insists “a deal is a deal” while a key MEP urges the Parliament to pause its vote Brussels, 22…
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Romanian Patriarchate organizes evacuation of pilgrims from the Holy Land
The tension in the Middle East and especially in Israel has caused serious concern among tens of thousands of pilgrims and visitors who are in the Holy Land.…
Religion
More Religion newsIconography of Christ depicted as “King of Kings and Lord of lords”
King of Kings, The Queen Stands at Your Right Hand – a special variant of the Deesis composition, where Christ…
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Khartoum’s Silent War: The Reimposition of Religious Strictures on Women Amidst Civil Conflict
The article examines the re-emergence of Islamist influence in Khartoum during Sudan’s ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces…
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The Right to Mourn: Special Rapporteur Presents Report on Funeral Rights at HRC 61st Session
At the HRC 61st session in Geneva, Special Rapporteur Nazila Ghanea presented a report arguing that freedom of religion extends unequivocally to death. She asserted that denying funeral…
International
More International news20 camels thrown out of beauty pageant over botox
A scandal has erupted at an annual camel beauty pageant in Oman, with 20 contestants disqualified for using botox, the…
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Why Are the United States Now Placing the Muslim Brotherhood on the Terrorist List?
The recent decision by the United States to classify certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations marks an…
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How Fish See
They Use Special Organs Deep-sea fish usually have very large eyes, with very developed lenses and pupils It has already been proven that fish see in color and…
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Disability Rights Missing in EU Migration Pact
As the European Union moves toward full application of its Pact on Migration and Asylum in June 2026, disability-rights advocates are warning…
Sparing Saudi: The back channels and deals that mean Saudi Arabia receives minimal Iranian fire
As the conflict between the US-Israel and Iran has widened around the region, with Iran attacking neighbours across the Gulf, Tehran has launched significantly less missile…
Researchers bringing the Danube back to life
Florian Borgwardt and Tibor Erős, ecologists and life-long freshwater enthusiasts, have set their sights on helping restore the mighty Danube. They are…
Cannabis Smoke at UN Drugs Summit Sparks Outrage in Vienna
At the entrance to the UN drug-policy summit in Vienna, delegates were forced through cannabis smoke they had no wish to inhale.
World News in Brief: Myanmar airstrikes worsen crisis, South Sudan fighting threatens Akobo, Afghan women shut out of justice
The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway…
Exposure to pollution linked to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues
Reducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could improve mental health across Europe, according to an EEA briefing…
Russian Railways sells Moscow railway station, cultural heritage site
The state-owned company "Russian Railways" has put up for sale the Riga railway station in Moscow, citing the company's sales and lease…
‘Toxic rain’ warning from oil depot strikes amid ongoing Middle East war
Speaking to reporters in Geneva, UN Human Rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani raised concerns about the health and environmental impacts of Israeli and…
Europe’s Energy Shock Reopens Nuclear Debate
Europe spent Tuesday confronting a familiar strategic weakness in real time: its exposure to imported energy. As ministers weighed emergency options and…