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In the context of his visit to Bulgaria, European Council President António Costa visited the Trakia University in Stara Zagora. Addressing the press, he highlighted the importance of strengthening Europe’s economy, security and cohesion. He also praised Bulgaria’s efforts in innovation, research and defense, emphasising its contribution to a more prosperous and secure EU. Source […]

It begins with a phone call. A voice, calm and persuasive, tells the émigré to come home. Sometimes the pressure is gentle. Sometimes it turns to menace. Thousands of miles from Beijing, opponents of China’s Communist Party discover they are never truly beyond its reach. New investigations by an international consortium of journalists have revealed […]

Rome, April 28, 2025 — Following the solemn funeral of Pope Francis this past Saturday, and which was attended mainly by catholics but warmly accompanied christians of all denominations, muslims, budhists, hindus, bektashi, scientologists and others , the College of Cardinals has announced that the conclave to elect his successor will officially commence on May […]

Today’s technology runs on rare earth elements dug out of the ground. They are vital for the computers, electric motors and batteries we use every day, and demand is only likely to grow as Europe moves towards greener technologies. The LIFE INSPIREE project sets out to “mine” these valuable metals from inside the very computers […]

European Council President António Costa met with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rossen Jeliazkov in Sofia. During a press conference following their meeting, President Costa outlined the programme for his official visit to Bulgaria over the following two days, which will focus notably on competitiveness and European defence. Source link

European Council President António Costa met with the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev in Sofia. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the key role Bulgaria plays within the EU and praised the country for its recent achievements, namely the accession to Schengen area and the progress towards adopting the euro. Source link

Germany has long been regarded as a bastion of constitutional democracy and a vocal defender of human rights on the international stage. Yet one discriminatory practice has persisted quietly within its borders for decades: the use of so-called “sect filters.” These declarations, demanded by certain public bodies and private employers, require individuals to disavow any […]

European Immunization Week is an initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the vital role immunisation plays to prevent diseases and protect life. This year’s EIW runs from 27 April to 3 May.  Vaccination is not only an act of self-protection but also one of solidarity, and one which  offers […]

Violent clashes between armed militias and forces of the military Government have escalated dramatically across North Darfur in recent weeks as Sudan marked two years of civil war. The El Fasher and Zamzam camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) who were forced to flee their homes because of the conflict, were disproportionately affected. “The bombs were […]

Speaking in Port Sudan after a visit to Khartoum, Samantha Chattaraj, Emergency Coordinator for the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan, said that “vast parts of the city are destroyed. Levels of hunger and desperation are extremely high,” but she added “people remain hopeful.” Sudan is currently the only country in the world where […]

The Council has today prolonged EU restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar for one year, until 30 April 2026. Source link

Speaking to journalists in Gaza City, Jonathan Whittall, local Head of Office for the UN aid coordination wing, OCHA, painted a dire picture of life under what he called a “total and complete blockade” now approaching its third month. “The coming days in Gaza are going to be critical. Today people are not surviving in […]

Azerbaijan: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the joint press conference with Minister for Foreign Affairs Bayramov Source link

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is just one of the UN agencies working to help the most vulnerable in worst-hit central areas, but much more help is needed. “When it rains, they can’t sleep, and when the rain stops, they still can’t sleep because they feared the wind might have their only shelter away,” […]

EIB European Investment Bank and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna seal new financing agreement worth PLN 2.25 billion (over €525 million). EIB loan will support Poland’s energy transition, helping strengthen economic competitiveness and security. The European Investment Bank (EIB) granted PLN 2.25 billion to Poland’s top utility PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) to support renewable energy production. The favourable loan […]

“We’re pushed to our limits,” said Ayaki Ito, Director for Emergencies for the UN refugee agency, UNHCR. One mother was so desperate to reach safety she crossed the 100-metre wide Rusizi river separating DRC and Burundi with her three small children and their belongings, Mr. Ito told journalists in Geneva: “I saw this plastic sheeting […]

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published new draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) that define when crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) have to appoint a central contact point. A central contact point can be an important tool in the fight against financial crime. CASPs established in one EU Member State can provide services in another EU […]

On the southern edge of Tirana, the Albanian capital, where the concrete blocks of the city give way to hills and scattered olive groves, there is a place that seems oddly suspended in time. A low, whitewashed building with arched colonnades and a modest green dome houses the world headquarters of the Bektashi Order—a Sufi […]

In 2024, 122 million people were forcibly displaced — a number expected to rise in the coming years, according to Bob Rae, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), addressing a meeting on the pressing issue in New York on Thursday. As population movements become much more complex due to wars disproportionately impacting […]

On Friday, WFP announced it had delivered its last remaining supplies to kitchens preparing hot meals which are expected to be completely gone within days. The UN agency warned that it may be forced to end critical assistance to families unless urgent action is taken. Back to ‘breaking point’ “The situation inside the Gaza Strip […]