Europe
Combating Corruption In The EU
Background For The Round Table June 18 2021 The European Union is under siege from populism, nationalism, corruption, nepotism and opaque links between politicians, industry, oligarchs and financial moguls, all…
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TikTok gets one month to respond to claims of EU consumer rights breaches
Brussels: TikTok has been given a month to respond to multiple complaints from the European Union's (EU) consumer groups that it allegedly violated the bloc's consumer laws and also allegedly…
Europe
EU provides emergency assistance to flood victims in Sri Lanka
Following the devastating floods which struck Sri Lanka in mid-May, the European Commission is providing €80,000 (close to Rs. 19.5 million) in humanitarian funding for emergency assistance. The aid will…
Europe
Thousands Rally in Ljubljana Weeks Before Slovenia Takes The EU Presidency
Thousands rallied in Slovenia's capital Friday against right-wing Prime Minister Janez Jansa, reflecting mounting pressure on the government weeks before the country takes over the European Union’s rotating presidency. Some…
International
Is Europe a Christian continent?
Undoubtedly, the region has been dedicated to Christianity since the earliest days of this faith. The Apostle Paul brought the religion to the Europeans around 50 AD. That was the…
Europe
European Union set to reveal new strategy to combat antisemitism
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, recently addressed the global issue of rising antisemitism, reiterating the EU's support for combatting it, and for supporting the Jewish community. Speaking…
Health
COVID-19: Pharmaceutical companies urged to support knowledge-sharing platform
Dramatically increasing global manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments, and ensuring equitable access, is the fastest way to end the pandemic, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Council of Europe wants to enforce harmful coercive psychiatric treaments – UN experts oppose
Independent UN human rights experts called on Friday for a European body of intergovernmental experts to stop legislation supporting coercive mental health measures.
Europe
European Union Regulator Authorizes Vaccine for Children 12 to 15 Years Old
The European Medicines Agency approved on Friday the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children aged 12 to 15, in what the drug regulator called “an important step forward…
News
Miller & Miller’s online Watches & Jewelry auction, June 12, features watches by Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tag Heuer, Omega
Patek Philippe Reference 3940 perpetual calendar men’s watch with 18kt white gold case and clasp, originally purchased in 1999 from Tourneau (N.Y.) (est. CA$35,000-$45,000). Rolex Reference 1680 red Submariner Date…