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Sound of Freedom, Liberating Innocence: A Heroic Journey Against Sex Trafficking

"Sound of Freedom" is a 2023 movie based on the true story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent who quits his job to rescue children from global sex traffickers . The film...

Ukraine: Guterres ‘strongly condemns’ Russian attacks on Odesa and other ports

In making its decision, Russia also withdrew safe passage guarantees for ships carrying grain and other foodstuffs navigating in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.Over the past year, the Initiative has facilitated the...

Don’t play ‘geopolitical games’ with vulnerable lives, urges UN Assembly President

“The lives of those in need should never be reduced to the tactics of geopolitical games,” Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th session of the General Assembly, said.“Humanitarian action must always be guided by...

Ukraine: Do not play with nuclear Armageddon, warns UN Assembly President

Since the outbreak of the conflict, tens of thousands have lost their lives, many more have been wounded, and millions displaced within Ukraine and outside its borders.“We must remember that behind every number lies...

Sudan: Conflict displaces nearly 200,000 alone in the past week

Overall, more than 2.6 million people have been internally displaced since the start of the conflict on 15 April.Meanwhile, more than 730,000 people have fled Sudan for neighbouring countries, according to the UN refugee...

WFP forced to slash food aid as half of all Haitians go hungry

This reduction in aid comes at a time when Haiti is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis, with almost half of its population, approximately 4.9 million people, unable to access sufficient food.Further cuts possible“It’s...

UN chief regrets Russia’s decision to withdraw from grain deal

Following weeks of negotiations, the UN-brokered accord that facilitated the export of more than 30 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain to global markets via three Black Sea ports expired on 17 July.  “Today’s decision...

Sudan: ‘We cannot work under the barrel of a gun,’ UN relief chief says

“For three months now, the people of Sudan have endured unspeakable suffering amid violence that is tearing their country apart,” Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said in a...

After centuries and in Saint Moulay Abdeslam the tribes of the Moroccan Sahara have united around the monarchy

The Alamiyine Shorfas and the Delegation of the Tribes of the Southern Sahara Provinces of the Kingdom of Morocco reaffirm their strong bond within a unified Morocco from north to south, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.

Life and Drugs (part 2), The Cannabis

Cannabis is the most consumed substance in Europe by 15.1% of the population aged 15-34 with 2.1 % being daily cannabis users (EMCDDA European Drug Report June 2023). And 97 000 users entered for...

Sudan: Emergency seed distribution campaign underway as fighting continues

The agency plans to reach and assist over one million vulnerable farmers and their families, estimated at around five million people.Combatting the crisisThe fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and powerful Rapid Support...

Türk: Accountability needed for ‘shocking’ violations by Russian forces in Ukraine

The High Commissioner told the Human Rights Council in Geneva that his office (OHCHR) had documented the arbitrary detention of more than 900 civilians between 24 February 2022 and 23 May this year.He added...

Sudan crisis: You don’t dare ask refugees where the men have gone, say UN aid teams

From the World Food Programme (WFP), Chad Country Director Pierre Honnorat said that 20,000 people crossed into Chad just last week.Speaking to journalists via Zoom from the Zabout refugee camp in Goz Beida, Mr....

Security Council fails to reach consensus on Syria aid lifeline

The disruption comes as humanitarian needs are at an all-time high after more than 12 years of war and in the wake of the devastating double earthquakes that struck the region in February.The UN...

Yemen: Transfer of oil from decaying ship expected to start next week

Carrying over 1.1 million barrels of oil, the supertanker FSO Safer was abandoned off Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hudaydah after the civil war broke out in the country in 2015. Since then, the...

One year of the Black Sea Initiative: Key facts and figures 

Discover the achievements of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has exported over 32 million tonnes of food commodities to 45 countries globally. This initiative has helped lower food prices, unblock vital supplies, and support those in need. #BlackSeaGrainInitiative

Spain, Hate crimes grew by 3.7% in 2022

Grande-Marlaska (Spain's Minister of Interior) presented the 'Report on the Evolution of hate crimes in Spain 2022' during the meeting of the 2nd Follow-up Commission of the 2nd Action Plan to Combat Hate Crimes...

All fines that can be imposed on you in Greece

We bring to your attention some of the most important facts and tips to make your vacation in Greece (if you decided to vacation there) trouble-free: - For exceeding the maximum permitted speed by up...

UN-brokered grain and fertilizer deals ‘indispensable’ to global food security

In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, António Guterres reiterated “the importance of full and continued implementation” of the agreements signed last July in Istanbul, known as the Black Sea Initiative – allowing...

UN relief chief calls for continued support for Syria and other crisis regions

The “relief chief” was speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York just as these two separate lifesaving initiatives are set to expire in the coming days.He also voiced concern over gender-based violence...

The European Times Solidifies Its Position as a Leading Online Media

The European Times, with over 1 million readers and circa 14,000 articles, delivers high-quality news on various topics. It has gained recognition from mainstream media and academic circles, and aims to expand its reach while upholding journalistic integrity. #OnlineMedia

If you are a tourist in Dubrovnik, be careful with your suitcase – you risk a hefty fine

Under a new law, suitcases must be carried rather than dragged through the streets of Dubrovnik's old town in Croatia, and anyone caught rolling their luggage will be fined €265. Anyone planning to visit Dubrovnik...

Guterres appeals for humanitarian, security and political action to end Haiti’s ‘living nightmare’

He said citizens of the Caribbean nation are “trapped in a living nightmare” as armed gangs encircle the capital, Port-au-Prince, blocking roads, controlling access to food and healthcare, and undermining humanitarian support.Mr. Guterres was...

We celebrate World Kiss Day

On July 6, we celebrate World Kiss Day. The date was proposed by Great Britain and was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1988. The holiday quickly gained popularity and began to be celebrated...

A busted women’s trafficking ring in Greece also revealed links to Islamic terrorism

A man arrested by the Greek authorities on Friday for trafficking in women is suspected of Islamic terrorism, reported the electronic edition of Kathimerini. On Friday, with the help of international police cooperation channels, Greek...
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