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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...

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...

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...

Bangladesh under Fire: A Call for Justice and Accountability

Recent developments in Bangladesh have raised significant alarm within the international community, particularly regarding the announcement of a controversial "shoot on sight" policy. As violence escalates, the High Representative's statement during the ASEAN Regional...

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...

The leadership of Mount Athos requested additional information from the police about the action against “Esphigmen”

The Greek police have sent a letter to the Holy Kinotis (the community of representatives of the 20 Athos monasteries that make up the leadership of Mount Athos) asking for assistance in complying with...

Deacon Andrey Kuraev was accepted into the clergy of the Exarchate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Lithuania

On July 23, 2024, Archdeacon Andrey Kuraev was admitted to the clergy of the Exarchate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Lithuania in response to his request, according to an official announcement of the Exarchate....

The Russian patriarch to Putin: You are the first truly Orthodox president

On July 28th Russian Patriarch Kirill awarded Vladimir Putin with the Church Order "St. Alexander Nevsky - First Class" in St. Petersburg, expressing his satisfaction with the complete agreement between the church and the...

2024 Rule of Law Report: EU better equipped to face rule of law challenges

The Commission has published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report which monitors significant developments and takes stock of the rule of law situation in all EU countries. It shows that the EU is much better prepared to detect, prevent...

Peace that comes from heaven

By Taras Dmytryk, Lviv, Ukraine When we speak of the peace that comes down from heaven, we consider this peace to be the grace of God, given to us by God himself. “My peace I...

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...

The Conference of European Churches: The responsibility for what is happening is not only the political leaders

The Conference of European Churches (CEC) issued a statement condemning Russia's attack on the Ohmatdet Children's Hospital in Kyiv. Its chairman at the moment is the archbishop of Thyatira and Great Britain Nikitas (Ecumenical...

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...

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...

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,...

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

STRASBOURG/BRUSSELS/BERLIN/DÃœSSELDORF/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...

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....

For the first time in 40 years, the Olympics will not be broadcast in Russia

Not a single TV channel, streaming platform or cinema in Russia will show the competitions from the Summer Olympics in Paris, which begin on July 26, sports.ru writes. This happened for the first time...

Keir Starmer Secures Historic Labour Victory, Ending 14 Years of Conservative Rule in UK

London - In a seismic shift in British politics, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, has achieved a resounding victory in the UK general election, bringing an end to 14 years of Conservative...

Hungary: EU’s Most Corrupt Nation Faces Scrutiny as it Takes the Presidency of the Council

Budapest - Hungary remains the European Union’s most corrupt country, according to the 2023 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released last January by Transparency International. Despite some judicial reforms aimed at securing EU funds, systemic...

France: Analyzing the Historic Score of Rassemblement National in the Legislative Elections: A European Perspective

In the realm of European politics, the recent French legislative elections have captured the attention of political analysts and observers alike. The rise of the Rassemblement National (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, has...
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