Europe
Norway’s FoRB Policy Sets a Global Standard
Norway has made freedom of religion or belief a sustained part of its international development and human-rights policy. Its approach is not framed as the promotion of religion, but as…
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Denmark’s Anti-Racism Plan Under International Scrutiny: What the UPR Reveals
Denmark's first National Action Plan Against Racism faced scrutiny at the UN UPR in May 2026. Forty-four states raised concerns about racial discrimination, with Western and non-Western countries converging on…
Environment
City sinks by more than 2 cm per month – the ground is literally swallowing it
Mexico City continues to sink, and a new satellite now shows with high precision where the ground under the city is sinking the fastest. The data comes from the joint…
Environment
Progress in improving Europe’s air quality, but further action needed to address 2030 limits, ground-level ozone | Press releases
Press releasePublished 30 Apr 2026ImageKristýna Koubková, Environment&Me 2025 / EEAMost air quality monitoring stations in Europe achieve current EU legal standards for key air pollutants. However, the levels of key pollutants — like particulate matter, benzo(a)pyrene and especially ground-level…
Environment
Creating win-win for business and people key to success of circular economy | Press releases
Press releasePublished 21 Apr 2026Imageby Slidebean on UnsplashTurning Europe’s circular economy ambitions into reality will depend on making it people-focused — in particular — making sure European Union rules in…
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Sarla Technologies Joins the AVEVA Partner Ecosystem as a System Integrator with Focus on AVEVA PI System
Sarla strengthens its digital manufacturing capabilities by enabling real-time industrial data infrastructure and analytics using the AVEVA PI System. Becoming part of the AVEVA partner ecosystem as a System Integrator…
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Denmark’s anti-racism action plan falls short due to Islamophobia exclusion
Denmark’s 2025 National Action Plan Against Racism remains flawed by its exclusion of Islamophobia. While addressing anti-Semitism and Greenlanders' rights, it lacks targeted measures against anti-Muslim discrimination, creating a dangerous…
Europe
England Launches Hyper-Targeted Initiative to Combat Knife Crime in Schools
** The UK Home Office has unveiled a £1.2m initiative aimed at reducing knife crime in schools across England. By using advanced mapping technology, the programme will provide targeted support…
science-technology
Squeezing more from arthritis drugs to help patients live better
Over the past two decades, a wave of new drug treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has allowed many people to live free from pain, joint swelling and long-term disability. But…
Africa
Sudan’s Escalating Conflict: Drones, External Support, and the Path to Accountability
Nearly three years into Sudan's conflict, escalating drone strikes and external arms support have created the world's largest humanitarian emergency. Experts warn of potential genocide, while limited aid access hinders…