How the EU is Addressing Fundamental Rights Challenges in 2023. Targeted Support for Refugees, Tackling Child Poverty and Hate, and Protecting Digital Rights
By Robert Johnson
The Fundamental Rights Report 2023 by FRA reflects on the progress and challenges of human rights protection within the European Union in 2022. Key issues include the implications of the Ukraine conflict, rising child poverty, hate crime, and technological advancements.
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MEP Peter van Dalen's Farewell to the European Parliament
By Juan Sanchez Gil
MEP Peter van Dalen (Christian Union) has announced today on his website his departure from the European Parliament, concluding a remarkable tenure spanning over 14 years. Upon the request of the national executive of the Dutch Christian Union, Van Dalen makes way for Anja Haga, the next candidate on the party’s list, to continue their
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70 years of the European Parliament celebrated at the Royal Palace
By European Parliament
To mark the 70th anniversary of the European Parliament and in the run-up to the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union to be held in the first half of 2024, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will be received by Their Majesties the King and Queen at the Château de Laeken. Parliament political
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Argentina and its Yoga School: Happy 85th birthday, Mr Percowicz
By Willy Fautre
Today, on 29 June, Juan Percowicz, the founder of the Yoga School of Buenos Aires (BAYS), is 85 years old. Last year, six weeks after his birthday, he was arrested with 18 other people from his yoga school and detained for 18 days in a cell with nine other prisoners in inhuman conditions. When he was released from the Argentinian prison
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Lebanon, Omar Harfouch fully supported at a recent event in the European Parliament
By Newsdesk
A large group of Members of the European Parliament, judges, and officials gathered in Brussels on Tuesday evening to support Omar Harfouch, the Leader of the Third Lebanon Republic initiative, who is being politically and judicially repressed for his fight against corruption in Lebanon. A conference was held on Tuesday evening at the European Parliament
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To rebel against injustice… Harfouch receives great support from the French Foreign Affairs Committee member at the Senat
By Redaction Almowatin Bxl-Media
In an extraordinary meeting organized by the “International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism” (LICRA), and a member of the French Senate Nathalie Goulet, a number of prominent personalities met with the Leader of the Third Lebanese Republic initiative, Omar Harfouche, who announced his defiance of the controversial law that prohibits the accidental presence of any
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What is a paella and how to prepare and cook one?
By Juan Sanchez Gil
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in Valencia. It is a rice-based dish that can be made with different ingredients, such as seafood, meat, vegetables, or a combination of them. Paella is usually cooked in a large shallow pan over an open fire or a gas burner. The rice absorbs the flavours of
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According to EU, the Pentecost Nigerian massacre has nothing to do with religion
By Guest Author
Dozens of Christians were massacred in a church, attending service, standing under a crucifix with their children, and Europe says it is ” shocked. ” But ” the root causes of this insecurity in Nigeria are not based on religion. Sometimes there are religiously motivated attacks, however, they are mainly due to local circumstances, for
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AIDO network issues declaration of Mombasa on Human Rights
By Newsdesk
PRESS RELEASE – Mombasa / AIDO Network International, with its head office in London and chapters in Europe, Africa, and the Americas held its 5th International Convention in Mombasa, Kenya. Human rights issues were at the top of the agenda. Culminating in the historic Declaration of Mombasa on Human Rights, the conference raised important issues
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Martyrdom of Bahai women and the Iranian regime
By Newsdesk
A bit of History In 1844, a young merchant from Shiraz, Seyyed Ali Mohammad, after having a vision, proclaimed himself to be the Báb, someone whom God would have charged with preparing the way for the one who was to come. To use a simile related to Christianity, he would be, as John the Baptist
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Argentina, 9 women sue a state institution abusively calling them ‘victims of sexual abuse’
By Willy Fautre
Five women older than 50, three in their forties and one in mid-thirties are suing on appeal two prosecutors of the state agency PROTEX on unfounded claims of their being victims of sexual abuse in the framework of a yoga school. Their complaint had previously been turned down by a court of first instance. Beyond
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Giorgia Meloni, "Religious freedom is not a second-class right"
By Giorgia Meloni
Religious Freedom / Freedom of Religion or Belief / Good morning to all. I greet and thank “Aid to the Church in Need” for the extraordinary work it has carried out since 1947 and for the great service it offers to institutions, the media and public opinion with the publication of its Report on Religious
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Out-of-School Education in Uzbekistan
By Juan Sanchez Gil
In a story from Euronews, it is reported that the country of Uzbekistan is undergoing a transformation with its out-of-school education and training offerings. Bacmal avlade centers, which translates to “harmonious generation” in Uzbek, are spread across the country and provide children with a variety of after-school activities. From learning robotics, to chess, to hair
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One-day event in Brussels to promote women's empowerment in sports sector
By Newsdesk
Over the last decade, women’s involvement in the sports sector has grown exponentially, but numbers point out that, in Europe, this sector still experiences no gender balance. The gender gap manifests its seriousness notably in two different directions, among others: 1. The sedentary lifestyle of female children and adolescents Standing to the WHO Guidelines on
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Scientology organizes event at OSCE/ODIHR Meeting in Vienna
By Newsdesk
VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 22, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings are mandated meetings, dedicated to discussing the implementation of OSCE “human dimension commitments” and sharing recommendations on key substantive concerns relevant to the selected topics. The third “Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting” of 2023, organized by the OSCE Chairpersonship of North Macedonia, OSCE Office for Democratic
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UK Bar Council raises concern over treatment of Ahmadi Muslim lawyers in Pakistan
By Newsdesk
The Bar Council is profoundly concerned by recent announcements in parts of Pakistan that Ahmadi Muslims lawyers must renounce their religion in order to practise at the Bar. Both the District Bar Association of Gujranwala and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council issued notices that anyone applying for admittance to the Bar must positively assert they
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The electric chair, psychiatric electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and the death penalty
By Gabriel Carrion Lopez
On 6 August 1890, a form of execution called the electric chair was used for the first time in the United States. The first person executed was William Kemmler. Nine years later, in 1899, the first woman, Martha M. Place, was executed in Sing Sing Prison. But it was not until 45 years later, in
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Christians in Syria doomed to disappear in 20 years
By Willy Fautre
Christians in Syria are doomed to disappear within two decades if the international community does not develop specific policies to protect them. This was the call for urgent assistance from Christian Syrian activists who had come to Brussels to testify at the conference organized by the COMECE, L’Oeuvre d’Orient and Aid to the Church in
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Haiti: ‘Take urgent action now’ urges ECOSOC President

Haiti: ‘Take urgent action now’ urges ECOSOC President
By United Nations News

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Mediterranean migrant shipwreck: Swift action needed to prevent new tragedy

Mediterranean migrant shipwreck: Swift action needed to prevent new tragedy
By United Nations News

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Ukraine: 700,000 people affected by water shortages from dam disaster

Ukraine: 700,000 people affected by water shortages from dam disaster 
By United Nations News

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UN chief insists on solidarity with people of Syria, with ‘no time to spare’

UN chief insists on solidarity with people of Syria, with ‘no time to spare’
By United Nations News

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Almost 3 million children ‘desperately need protection and support’ in Haiti

Almost 3 million children ‘desperately need protection and support’ in Haiti
By United Nations News

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Engineer unwinding causes, solutions to bolt loosening

Engineer unwinding causes, solutions to bolt loosening
By Newsdesk

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MEPs look ahead to next EU summit

MEPs look ahead to next EU summit
By European Parliament
On Wednesday, MEPs outlined their expectations for the 29-30 June EU summit, in light of recent events in Ukraine and progress towards concluding the EU’s Migration Pact.
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Kosovo’s President, We need a credible EU roadmap for our region’s future

Kosovo’s President, We need a credible EU roadmap for our region’s future
By European Parliament
On Wednesday, the President of the Republic of Kosovo,Vjosa Osmani, addressed the European Parliament in a formal sitting in Strasbourg.
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Survey shows households are willing to shift to greener lifestyles but that cost and convenience are key

Survey shows households are willing to shift to greener lifestyles but that cost and convenience are key  
By Guest Author
While households are willing to adjust their behaviour to adopt greener lifestyles, governments need to do a lot more to encourage more sustainable choices.
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Türk calls for action to enable ‘equal and meaningful’ participation of women in public life

Türk calls for action to enable ‘equal and meaningful’ participation of women in public life
By United Nations News

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Scientology wedding, "it really unites two universes"
By Newsdesk
A wedding occurred in the Scientology Church of Copenhagen. How does it work? Who are the Ministers performing ceremonies? How do Scientologists view marriage? COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, June 15, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Last Saturday in Denmark, the Church of Scientology, located at the oldest square, Nytorv, in the centre of the Copenhagen Middle Ages city, was fully packed with a
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Lebanon, Omar Harfouch garnered numerous support during his visit to the EP
By Newsdesk
On June 13th 2023, following the plenary session organised in the European Parliament in Strasbourg about the situation in Lebanon. Omar Harfouch, a political and human rights activist, met with a series of MEPs in the European Parliament in order to raise awareness concerning the human rights situation in Lebanon and the need to act
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Earth has a new quasi-moon that will orbit us for at least another 1,500 years

Earth has a new quasi-moon that will orbit us for at least another 1,500 years
By Gaston de Persigny

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A Catholic priest from Belarus testified at the European Parliament
By Willy Fautre
European Parliament / Belarus // On 31 May, MEPs Bert-Jan Ruissen and Michaela Sojdrova organized an event at the European Parliament about religious freedom in Belarus titled “Help the Christians in Belarus.” One of the speakers was Vyacheslav Barok, a Roman Catholic priest who had to leave the country in 2022 and is now living in Poland.
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Chemical analysis confirmed the site of death of the XIX Roman legion
By Newsdesk
Roman legion – German scientists conducted a chemical analysis of artifacts found at the site of the probable death of Roman troops during the battle in the Teutoburg Forest in the ninth year of our era. Research has confirmed that the Germans destroyed the XIX Legion in the settlement of Kalkrise, the first archaeological evidence
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The attack on Calle del Correo, on September 13, 1974, an anniversary that nobody remembers.
By Gabriel Carrion Lopez
On September 13, 1974, two activists from the terrorist group ETA entered the Cafeteria Rolando, located right at the top of Calle del Correo, next to what at that time was the headquarters of the General Directorate of Security. today in the Community of Madrid, right at km 0 of Puerta del Sol. They left
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The mayor from Elche apologizes, but is it enough to ask for forgiveness?
By Gabriel Carrion Lopez
For many years I have stayed away from Elche politics and its ins and outs. But writing from time to time about issues related to the city of Elche has to be a hygienic and tasteful exercise for me. I have read on the SER page that Carlos González has apologized for telling the people
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Morocco, Alamia held 11th Horse-riding festival of MATA
By Newsdesk
MATA Festival // The “ALAMIA association for social and cultural action” organised the 11th edition of the international Mata horse-riding festival from 02 to 04 June 2023 in the Zniyed locality, commune of Larbaa de Ayacha, province of Larache. This is a unique game that calls on the courage and intelligence of those who play
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One year ahead of European elections, citizens aware of EU impact on their lives

One year ahead of European elections, citizens aware of EU impact on their lives
By European Parliament
The European Parliament released today its Spring 2023 Eurobarometer survey showing citizens’ strong support for democracy and a high awareness of the upcoming European elections.
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Life and Drugs, Part 1, An Overview

Life and Drugs, Part 1, An Overview
By Christian Mirre

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Argentina, a yoga school in the eye of a media cyclone
By Willy Fautre
Since last summer, the Buenos Aires Yoga School (BAYS) has been pilloried by Argentinian media outlets which have published over 370 news and articles vilifying the school for allegedly trafficking in people for sexual exploitation. The reality of a big show staged by a prosecutor on the basis of false testimonies from a former disgruntled
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Argentina, a yoga school in the eye of a media cyclone
By Newsdesk
Since last summer, the Buenos Aires Yoga School (BAYS) has been pilloried by Argentinian media outlets which have published over 370 news and articles vilifying the school for allegedly trafficking in people for sexual exploitation. The reality of a big show staged by a prosecutor on the basis of false testimonies from a former disgruntled
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Scientology in Hungary recently celebrated Children’s Day
By Newsdesk
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, June 8, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — On the occasion of Children’s Day, the Scientology volunteer ministers distributed balloons around the church to children and grownups. Those volunteering had a very emotional day by creating smiles all around them since after all, Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard once wrote: “When children become unimportant to a society, that society has forfeited
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What is the Impact of Teaching our Children All About Religion?
By Juan Sanchez Gil
Teaching children all about religion and religious diversity is crucial in promoting respect and understanding for all faiths. Discover the impact of this important lesson in this article.
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Life and Drugs, Part 1, An Overview
By Christian Mirre
 It is better and more useful to meet a problem in time than to seek a remedy after the damage is done.  A Latin saying of the mid-13th Century. According to the Council of the European Union(Review August 2022), Drugs are a complex social and health phenomenon that affects millions of people in the EU.
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15 million people in Syria are in need of humanitarian assistance
By Newsdesk
15 million people in Syria are in need of humanitarian assistance – MEP György Hölvényi together with AVSI Foundation held a conference, titled “What kind of help are Syrians asking for?” on Tuesday at the European Parliament. During the event ahead of the Brussels VII Donor Conference Supporting the future of country and the region, the
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Ukraine refugees in the EU need more support
By Newsdesk
Today, Caritas Europa launches its new analysis on the implementation of the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), based on a survey carried out in 21 countries. A vast majority of refugees struggle to access affordable accommodation and other rights. We call for continued support to all people in need of protection. Since the start of the
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Turkey, Physical and sexual violence by police against 100+ Ahmadi asylum-seekers
By Willy Fautre
On 24 May, over 100 members of the Ahmadi Religion – women, children and elderly people – from seven Muslim-majority countries, where they are considered heretics, presented themselves at the Turkish-Bulgarian border to lodge a claim for asylum with the Bulgarian Border Police but they were denied access to it by the Turkish authorities. A
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MEP Maxette Pirbakas deciphers EU agricultural policy
By Newsdesk
French MEP Maxette Pirbakas, a member of the Committee on Regional Development and national president of the Rassemblement pour les français d’Outre-mer (RPFOM), was invited to take part in the monthly programme and discuss the problems facing agriculture in Europe. Hosted by journalist Radouan Bachiri, the programme aims to discuss current affairs within the European
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Freedom cannot be taken for granted, says President of COMECE
By
“Freedom cannot be taken for granted” The President of COMECE pays tribute to the Peaceful Revolution on his visit to Saxony As his visit to Plauen and Dresden comes today to an end, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, as President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the EU, pays tribute to the start of the
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Antidepressants and mental health, a damn billion-dollar business
By Gabriel Carrion Lopez
The consumption of antidepressants keeps increasing in a world that looks easier for the pill than for finding the actual problem and solving it. In 2004, the Medicines Agency carried out a study in which it made it clear that the consumption of antidepressants had increased threefold in the world. At that time we still
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Those fined in Turkey for not following the rules during the pandemic will be able to get their money back

Those fined in Turkey for not following the rules during the pandemic will be able to get their money back
By Newsdesk

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In Moscow, a miraculous icon, which previously belonged to a Ukrainian temple, was stolen under the nose of the FSB

In Moscow, a miraculous icon, which previously belonged to a Ukrainian temple, was stolen under the nose of the FSB
By Newsdesk

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Egypt starts construction on the world's longest man-made river

Egypt starts construction on the world's longest man-made river
By Newsdesk

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Tropical tuna targeted, Bloom complains of flagrant fraud by vessels
By Newsdesk
Tuna // Press release by Bloom – On 31 May, BLOOM and  Blue Marine Foundation have lodged a complaint with the Public Prosecutor at the Paris judicial Court against all 21 vessels in the tropical tuna fishing fleet registered in France, for illegally switching off their AIS (Automatic Identification System) locator beacons. French tropical tuna vessels are breaking the law
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Lettori, 7 MEPs ask Commissioner Schmit for Justice at EU Court
By Henry Rodgers
Lettori case // 7 of Ireland’s 13 MEPs have signed a Rule 138 parliamentary question to Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, asking if the Commission will immediately refer the long-running Lettori discrimination case to the Court of Justice of the European Union(CJEU) for what would be a fifth ruling in the line
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