The news that matter in Europe
The news that matter in Europe
South Korea has the largest increase in the number of immigrants in the world, and Bulgaria in Europe.
This is according to a study by William Russell, who have compiled a ranking of the 10 countries with the largest increase in immigrants since 1990.
According to the data, the number of…
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On November 4, 2024, the Eurogroup convenes in Brussels to address critical macroeconomic developments and the state of the banking union in the euro area. This meeting follows the recent annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, held from October 21 to 26,…
On 25 October, 46-year-old Jehovah’s Witness Roman Mareev was released after having served his prison term but many others are still behind barbed wires: 147 according to the database of religious prisoners of Human Rights Without Frontiers in Brussels.
In Russia, to be a Jehovah’s…
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Brussels is a city brimming with vibrant parks that invite you to take a leisurely Sunday stroll. Whether you’re searching for a peaceful retreat or a bustling green space filled with life, there’s a perfect park waiting for you. In this blog post, you’ll discover some of the best spots to…
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Heavy rains have ravaged 30 of the country’s 36 states, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday.
The Government has reported 269 deaths so far, while over a million people have been affected and more than 640,000 are now displaced.
Major dam breach
Nigeria is among a handful of West…
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has laid out a bold vision for transforming the EU’s agriculture, fisheries, and food systems to better withstand crises while ensuring sustainability. The opinion “Fostering sustainable and resilient food systems in times of crisis,”…
A court on the Greek island of Syros has banned the ringing of church bells on the island unless it is for religious and worship purposes of the temple. The reason for the decision is that the bell is not part of a clock that rings continuously. The bell of the temple in question was […]
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Everyone has heard of anorexia and bulimia. But these eating disorders are far from the only ones.
There are people around the world who can only eat certain colored foods. Still others are addicted to water. About 5% of women between the ages of 15 and 35 are affected by some type of…
Imagine this: every little mistake or failure doesn’t just bother you, it paralyzes you to the point where you can’t move forward. This is the reality for people suffering from atychiphobia – the fear of failure. While it is natural for many to feel uncomfortable when they do not achieve…
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Iranian authorities have executed end of October four people convicted of selling illegal alcohol, which poisoned and killed 17 people last year. More than 190 people who consumed the dangerous drink were hospitalized.
The death sentence against the accused in the case was carried out in…
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The UN Security Council met in emergency session on Ukraine on Wednesday amid unconfirmed reports that troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) – more commonly known as North Korea – are deploying to fight alongside Russia. We followed the meeting as well as…
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A global operation, supported by Eurojust, has led to the takedown of servers of infostealers, a type of malware used to steal personal data and conduct cybercrimes worldwide. With millions targeted, it was one of the largest malware platforms globally. Learn more. Source link
More than 50 personnel from the UN, international and national NGOs, civil society, and diplomatic missions, are being held by the de facto Houthi authorities in the capital, Sana’a.
In addition, four UN staff members have been detained since 2021 and 2023.
Protect aid workers
“Attacks on…
The World Food Programme (WFP) has increased its humanitarian response in Sudan’s conflict-ravaged areas, particularly in Darfur, where the risk of widespread famine looms.
Since the reopening of the Adre border in August, the agency has successfully delivered food assistance to 360,000…
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The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed on 27 October to raise awareness about the significance and preservation risks of audiovisual materials.
Audiovisual archives serve as powerful storytellers, capturing the lives, cultures and histories of people from all over the world….
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Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar outlined how the UN agency has been supporting Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, including following the wave of electronic device explosions this week.
Hundreds of pagers across the country simultaneously detonated on Tuesday, while walkie-talkies and even some solar…
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Brussels, Europe — In a decisive step towards environmental sustainability, the European Commission has announced a significant investment of more than €380 million for133 new projects under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action. This ambitious funding initiative represents…
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Russian pop icon Alla Pugacheva was caught with $20 million worth of antiques. Among the ancient objects are works by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci. The singer tried to transport them abroad. According to experts, Pugacheva’s collection includes museum exhibits from the XVI-XVII centuries,…
Parishioners of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate (UPC-MP) have taken over the largest Orthodox church in Cherkasy – the Mikhailovsky Cathedral, the greater part of which was transferred to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, reported UNIAN on 17th of October.
According to…
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European Union countries cannot generally ban the use of terms such as “schnitzel” or “sausage” for plant-based alternatives, the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) ruled, DPA reported in early October.
Euroleaders with a call for the urgent return of illegal migrants to…
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