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First go-ahead to renewing trade support for Ukraine and Moldova
MEPs on the International Trade Committee endorsed the extension of trade support for Ukraine and Moldova in the face of Russia's war.
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Putin pardons 52 convicted women
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree pardoning 52 convicted women, it was reported on 08.03.2024 today, on the eve of International Women's Day, TASS writes. "When making the decision…
Ahmadiyya
Pakistan’s Struggle with Religious Freedom: The Case of the Ahmadiyya Community
In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with numerous challenges concerning religious freedom, particularly regarding the Ahmadiyya community. This issue has once again come to the forefront following a recent decision…
Human Rights
We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha
Speaking to journalists during a two-day meeting with regional and national special envoys for Afghanistan, António Guterres said that there was consensus among delegates over what needs to happen, although…
Europe
EU Reaffirms Strong Support for Democratic Belarus Amid Rising Repression
In a decisive move, the European Union has once again voiced its firm backing for the Belarusian people's aspirations for democracy, sovereignty, and human rights. The Council's latest conclusions underscore…
Asia
EU Expresses Outrage and Calls for Investigation into Alexei Navalny’s Death
In a statement that has sent ripples across the international community, the European Union has expressed its profound outrage over the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure.…
Europe
EU-MOLDOVA – Does Moldova repress media freedom or sanction abusive propaganda? (II)
At the end of February 2022, after Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the Moldovan parliament introduced a state of emergency for a period of 60 days. During this period,…
Health
Abuse, lack of therapy and staff in Bulgarian psychiatry
Patients in Bulgarian psychiatric hospitals are provided with nothing even approaching modern psychosocial treatments Continued abuse and tying of patients, lack of therapy, understaffing. This is what a delegation of…
Europe
Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities
Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgium Presidency of the Council.
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Malta begins its OSCE Chairpersonship with a vision for strengthening resilience and enhancing security
VIENNA, 25 January 2024 – The OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, presented the country’s vision for its 2024 Chairpersonship at the…