EU adopts 10th package of sanctions against Russia February 2023
By Newsdesk
On the sad commemoration of one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Council adopted today a tenth package of additional restrictive measures giving another turn of the screw to the government of the Russian Federation and those responsible for Russia’s continuing war of aggression. PUTIN IS ESCALATING THIS ILLEGAL AGGRESSION, WEAPONISING WINTER, FOOD
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UN special adviser denounces genocide denial in Bosnia
By Newsroom
Raising concerns over such continuous reports of revisionism concerning atrocity crimes perpetrated during the three-year-long conflict that began in 1992, she also pointed to recent incidents reported following a decision to amend the Law on the Center for the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial and Cemetery for the Victims of the 1995 Genocide. “The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia determined
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Italy again protracts the resolution of the Lettori case
By Henry Rodgers
Over a month from the deadline given by the European Commission for the payment of settlements to foreign-language lecturers(Lettori) for decades of discriminatory treatment, the Meloni government last Thursday passed a Decree-Law that sets a 90-day period within which administrative arrangements to pay the compensation must be finalized. In its January press release announcing the
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BitterWinter.org exposes how FECRIS fabricated a cover-up of Russian links
By Newsdesk
Yet once more, the specialized human rights magazine BitterWinter.org, founded by expert Massimo Introvigne, broke the news this morning with the latest “fabrication” of FECRIS. We encourage readers to access the full article in the following hyperlink. The antireligious organization FECRIS, practically funded in full by French government agency MIVILUDES (currently in the portfolio of
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Gas from grappa? An alcohol producer turns waste into biomethane
By Gaston de Persigny
The company “Bonollo”, known for the production of traditional Italian grappa, and the gas transmission company “Italgas” opened the first biomethane plant at the distillery, reported Reuters. This could prove to be an important step towards increasing the production of renewable natural gas in Italy. Biomethane, which in this case is made from the liquid
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The Challenges and Opportunities Facing European Newsrooms Today
By Juan Sanchez Gil
From declining print readership to the rise of digital platforms, European newsrooms are navigating a complex environment. Discover the key issues they face in this insightful piece.
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From Prince to King, The Journey of Charles III to the Crown
By Newsdesk
The wait is over! King Charles III has finally been crowned. Learn about his journey to the throne and what his reign may hold for the future of the kingdom.
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UN Security Council hears echoed demands to end war in Ukraine
By Newsroom
“Life is a living hell for the people of Ukraine,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Council, which has held more than 40 debates on the conflict since Russia’s full-scale invasion one year ago. On the occasion, the 15-member organ held a ministerial-level meeting on the heels of the UN General Assembly’s new demand that Russia immediately leave Ukraine, adopted
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Study Finds That Exercise Curbs Insulin Production
By Newsdesk
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels in the body. A new study conducted by the University of Würzburg suggests that exercise could curb the production of this hormone. Insulin is a vital hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating sugar metabolism in humans and other organisms. The
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Dawn of Solid-State Quantum Networks – The Holy Grail of Quantum Information Sciences
By Newsdesk
Researchers demonstrated high-visibility quantum interference between two independent semiconductor quantum dots — an important step toward scalable quantum networks. Last year’s Nobel Prize in Physics celebrated the fundamental interest of quantum entanglement, and also envisioned the potential applications in “the second quantum revolution” — a new age when we are able to manipulate the weirdness
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World leaders back ‘blueprint for recovery, renewal, resilience’ in least developed countries
By United Nations News
The Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded on Thursday with countries adopting concrete measures to implement the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) – which aims to renew and strengthen commitments between LDCs and their development partners – marking a transformative turning point for the world’s most vulnerable countries.  The Doha Political Declaration
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