The news that matter in Europe
The news that matter in Europe
If you’ve read any stories about quantum research lately, in Columbia News or elsewhere, you may have heard the term 2D or two-dimensional materials.
An illustration of the atomic structure of graphene, a form of ultra-strong 2D carbon.
In January, Columbia chemists published a study about…
Source link
“It’s difficult to imagine that Gazans will survive this crisis without UNRWA…(we) have received reports that people in the area are grinding bird feed to make flour,” said Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza and UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied…
Source link
A court in Istanbul sentenced Ibrahim Keloglan, who brutally killed the cat named Eros, to 2.5 years in prison for “Intentional killing of a pet.” The defendant was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months of imprisonment. The decision was met with a great reaction from the public in…
Source link
Spokesperson for Volker Türk in Geneva, Jeremy Laurence, told journalists that an already catastrophic situation could “slide deeper into the abyss” in the coming days if Israeli forces make their move on the southern border city, carrying through with their threat to invade, unless Hamas…
Source link
Purring animals often appear confident and fearless. But in reality, they can be shy and fearful of their surroundings. There are several reasons for this, but sometimes it’s just their genetics. Other times it is due to a traumatic past. Fortunately, there are many ways you can interact with…
Source link
VALLETTA/WARSAW/ANKARA, 15 March 2024 – Amidst an increase in prejudice and violence against Muslims in a growing number of countries, greater efforts are needed to build dialogue and counter anti-Muslim hatred, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe said in a statement on…
Source link
The population of the world is aging. The World Health Organization estimates that by 2030 one in six people will be over 60.
The home health care sector is complex, with many layers of issues. These range from staffing and licensing to liability concerns. You’ll still need a business…
Source link
“Therapy” dogs have started working at Istanbul Airport, Anadolu Agency reports.
The pilot project, which launched this month in Turkey at Istanbul Airport, aims to ensure a calm and pleasant journey for passengers experiencing flight-related stress with the help of their four-legged…
Source link
Nearly a decade of fighting between Government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, pitted against Houthi rebels who control much of the country, has left 18.2 million Yemenis in need of life-saving assistance and protection, and 17.6 million are estimated to face acute food insecurity.
The…
Source link
Ban on the most harmful chemicals such as endocrine disruptors
Smart toys to comply with safety, security and privacy standards by design
In 2022, toys topped the list of dangerous products alerts in the EU, comprising 23% of all notifications
The draft rules aim to decrease the…
Source link
Watching beautiful birds flit and chirp in your own backyard can bring such joy and tranquility to your daily life. Whether you’re an experienced bird watcher or just starting out, knowing how to attract these feathered friends to your yard is key. From providing the right food and water…
Source link
The repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women
MEPs are gravely concerned by the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Afghanistan. The Taliban have, they say, dismantled the judicial system, ordered judges to fully implement Sharia law and…
Source link
DISCLAIMER: Information and opinions reproduced in the articles are the ones of those stating them and it is their own responsibility. Publication in The European Times does not automatically means endorsement of the view, but the right to express it.
DISCLAIMER TRANSLATIONS: All articles in…
Source link
The Security Council meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM. Describing the evidence of unspeakable violence she had witnessed against Israeli civilians, the top UN official on sexual violence in war said she was also “horrified by the injustice of women and children killed in Gaza” since 7…
Source link
Fifty European specialists in religious minorities are meeting this week in Pamplona at an international conference organised by the Public University of Navarra (UPNA) and dedicated to the legal situation of religious denominations without a cooperation agreement with the State.
Religious…
Source link
Space engineers from China have developed a robot to protect cultural monuments from harmful environmental influences, reported end of February Xinhua.
Scientists from Beijing’s space program have used a robot originally designed for orbital missions to protect artifacts from ancient…
Source link
Lithuanian customs has seized the first car with Russian license plates, the agency’s press service announced on Tuesday, AFP reported.
The detention took place a day ago at the Miadinki checkpoint. A citizen of Moldova intended to go to Belarus in an Audi Q7 car with Russian license…
The revised regulation aims to make import and export of firearms in the EU more transparent and more traceable, reducing the risk of trafficking. Under the updated and more harmonised rules, all imports and a vast majority of export of firearms for civilian use will be subject to closer…
Source link
Immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries
In a resolution put to a vote at midday, MEPs denounce the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the risk of imminent starvation. They are set to call on Israel to open all crossings to Gaza…
This is why there must be a “swift, comprehensive investigation” by the UN and an independent external review by a non-UN body into UNRWA, including the allegations that a number of employees participated in the 7 October terror attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups on…
Source link