Jewish Leader Condemns Religious Hate Crimes, Calls for Respect of Minority Faiths in Europe
By Juan Sanchez Gil
Speaking passionately at the European Parliament last week, Rabbi Avi Tawil drew urgent attention to the long history of anti-Semitic hate crimes targeting visibly Jewish children across the continent. He traced Judaism’s deep roots in Europe spanning millennia and appealed for unity and understanding between different religions to realize the promise of an inclusive European society. “Today, especially after 7th October, but already for many, many, many years. Children in the streets of Europe if they choose, or their parents allow them, or just that they work with keeping the streets or they come out of a Jewish school. And
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Religious Freedom Under Fire: Media Complicity in the Persecution of Minority Faiths
By Juan Sanchez Gil
In a speech at the European Parliament, Willy Fautré accuses European media of fostering religious intolerance and calls for ethical journalism standards in covering minority faiths. Find out more about the impact of sensationalism and biased labeling on religious groups in Europe.
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EU Rule of Law Health Check-In by MEPs
By Newsdesk
Brussels – On Monday, members of the European Parliament will convene counterparts from EU member states to review rule of law safeguards across the bloc. The gathering occurs as concerns mount over democratic backsliding in certain European countries. It will “discuss the state of the rule of law in the EU,” according to the parliament’s civil liberties committee, which is organizing the meeting. Included on the agenda are presentations from Belgian, Danish, German, Greek, Irish, and Spanish lawmakers. European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders will also provide remarks via video message. “The first session will focus on the Commission’s annual
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EU Sanctions Enforcement Talks Stall, Draw Parliament Ire
By Newsdesk
Brussels – Negotiations between the European Parliament and EU member states on enhancing sanctions enforcement broke down Thursday evening without agreement. Parliament lawmakers expressed frustration, arguing quicker progress is needed to close loopholes aiding Russia. “The effectiveness of the EU sanctions regime is severely undermined by the patchwork of national legal systems, and by uneven and weak enforcement,” said the parliament negotiating team in a statement. They contend that sanctioned Russian individuals and entities are still able to travel and do business in parts of the EU. Funds also continue flowing to Russia due to uneven enforcement. The disputed legislation
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EU Reaches Deal to Boost Cybersecurity of Digital Products
By Newsdesk
Brussels – European Union lawmakers made progress this week towards mandating stronger cybersecurity measures for internet-connected devices used by millions of Europeans daily. On Thursday evening, the European Parliament and European Council struck an informal agreement on the Cyber Resilience Act, proposed legislation that aims to secure digital products against cyberattacks. The bill would require makers of products with digital features to ensure they are resilient against hackers, provide transparency around their security, and issue regular software updates. “The Cyber Resilience Act will strengthen the cybersecurity of connected products, tackling vulnerabilities in hardware and software alike, making the EU a
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The European Union and the Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict: Between Mediations and Obstacles
By Guest Author
The establishment of territorial sovereignty for each State in the world is a necessity, it is in this regard that Azerbaijan, by regaining control of Nagorno-Karabakh in September after a lightning offensive, can argue that it was seeking to restore its territorial sovereignty lost during the previous conflict. The reconquest could be seen as a legitimate response to the unacceptable status quo situation that had prevailed in the region for many years, and as a manifestation of the international right of each country to guarantee its territorial integrity. Regional stabilization is an essential element for Azerbaijan. The reconquest of Nagorno-Karabakh
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Scientology's IAS charitable organization Celebrates and Commemorates Era of Unprecedented Global Humanitarian Work
By Newsdesk
Thousands celebrate 4 years of IAS’s monumental global humanitarian work using L. Ron Hubbard’s vision. BRUSSELS, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, November 29, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Thousands of Scientologists recently gathered at the historic Saint Hill estate in West Sussex, England to commemorate four years of monumental humanitarian accomplishment by the International Association of Scientologists (IAS). Saint Hill is the home of L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion. Over a weekend of festivities, attendees celebrated recent IAS-sponsored initiatives and their unprecedented worldwide impact. The event opened on Friday evening with an extensive presentation by Mr. David Miscavige, the ecclesiastical leader of Scientologists. He
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The European Union and the Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict: Between Mediations and Obstacles
By Guest Author
The establishment of territorial sovereignty for each State in the world is a necessity, it is in this regard that Azerbaijan, by regaining control of Nagorno-Karabakh in September after a lightning offensive, can argue that it was seeking to restore its territorial sovereignty lost during the previous conflict. The reconquest could be seen as a legitimate response to the unacceptable status quo situation that had prevailed in the region for many years, and as a manifestation of the international right of each country to guarantee its territorial integrity. Regional stabilization is an essential element for Azerbaijan. The reconquest of Nagorno-Karabakh
https://europeantimes.news/2023/11/the-european-union-and-the-azerbaijan-armenia-conflict-between-mediations-and-obstacles/

Mobile machinery circulating on public roads needs to meet road safety standards, MEPs agree
By Newsdesk
The Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection has approved the Parliament's draft negotiating position on road safety for mobile working equipment. Find out more about the proposed new rules and their potential impact on the EU market.
https://europeantimes.news/2023/11/mobile-machinery-circulating-on-public-roads-needs-to-meet-road-safety-standards-meps-agree/

MEPs endorse updated Advance Passenger Information laws
By Newsdesk
New laws to make data collection of air passengers mandatory and harmonised. MEPs want to see proportional data collection in line with EU court rulings. Uniform rules on Advance Passenger Information collection aim to boost the EU’s security and its ability to fight and prevent serious crime. The Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee today adopted two draft reports on collecting Advance Passenger Information (API) to enhance security at the EU’s external borders and to boost the prevention of and fight against crime. They were adopted with 50 votes in favour, 7 against, and 0 abstentions (border management) and 53 votes in
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Honoring Tina Turner's Birthday, A Rock Legacy
By Newsdesk
On what would be her 84th birthday this November 26th, we celebrate Tina Turner, the iconic “Queen of Rock.” Born in 1939 as Anna Mae Bullock, she soared to fame with hits like “Proud Mary” and “Nutbush City Limits.” Despite a challenging marriage, she made a triumphant comeback with her 1984 solo album “Private Dancer,” featuring classics such as “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” Turner’s vibrant performances and roles in films like “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” showcased her versatility. Her biopic, “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” further cemented her status as a music and cultural icon.
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