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86 nations urge safer AI at New Delhi summit, but stop short of binding rules
86 nations urge safer AI at New Delhi summit, but stop short of binding rules
Dozens of countries have called for the development of “safe, trustworthy and robust” artificial intelligence, endorsing a joint...
Read More... EU clears path for Germany’s long-term control of Rosneft refineries, securing Berlin’s fuel supply
EU clears path for Germany’s long-term control of Rosneft refineries, securing Berlin’s fuel supply
The European Union has given Germany the green light to cement long-term control over the German assets of Russian oil giant Rosneft,...
Read More... Dutch mayors sound alarm on polarization and threats to democracy ahead of local elections
Dutch mayors sound alarm on polarization and threats to democracy ahead of local elections
As local elections draw closer, mayors across the Netherlands are issuing stark warnings about a political climate they say is becoming...
Read More... Slovakia warns it will cut emergency power to Ukraine if Druzhba oil transit is not restored
Slovakia warns it will cut emergency power to Ukraine if Druzhba oil transit is not restored
Slovakia has warned it may halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine if oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline is not restored by Monday,...
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Treasury grip on transport funding is holding back UK regional economies, think tank says
Treasury grip on transport funding is holding back UK regional economies, think tank says
Central control by the UK Treasury over transport funding is slowing economic growth in the regions, according to a new report from the...
Read More... EU flag confiscated at Milan-Cortina Olympics venue
EU flag confiscated at Milan-Cortina Olympics venue
An evening meant to celebrate sport and youth enthusiasm turned into a public controversy at the Olympic ice hockey venue in Milan. On...
Read More... Russia escalates hybrid attacks across Europe, Dutch intelligence warns
Russia escalates hybrid attacks across Europe, Dutch intelligence warns
The threat posed by Russian “hybrid activities” against European countries is growing in scale, intensity, and audacity, according...
Read More... Belgium’s budget passes EU test as Commission signals leeway on 2025 overshoot
Belgium’s budget passes EU test as Commission signals leeway on 2025 overshoot
The European Commission has given a broadly positive verdict on Belgium’s public finances, saying the country’s federal budget remains...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More... -
Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More... -
Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More... -
World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More... -
World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More... -
Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More... -
Women in science and engineering hit record 7.9 million in the EU, new data show
The presence of women in science and engineering across the European Union continues to grow, reaching a new milestone in 2024. According to theRead More...
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86 nations urge safer AI at New Delhi summit, but stop short of binding rules
86 nations urge safer AI at New Delhi summit, but stop short of binding rules
Dozens of countries have called for the development of “safe, trustworthy and robust” artificial intelligence, endorsing a joint...
Read More... EU clears path for Germany’s long-term control of Rosneft refineries, securing Berlin’s fuel supply
EU clears path for Germany’s long-term control of Rosneft refineries, securing Berlin’s fuel supply
The European Union has given Germany the green light to cement long-term control over the German assets of Russian oil giant Rosneft,...
Read More... Dutch mayors sound alarm on polarization and threats to democracy ahead of local elections
Dutch mayors sound alarm on polarization and threats to democracy ahead of local elections
As local elections draw closer, mayors across the Netherlands are issuing stark warnings about a political climate they say is becoming...
Read More... Slovakia warns it will cut emergency power to Ukraine if Druzhba oil transit is not restored
Slovakia warns it will cut emergency power to Ukraine if Druzhba oil transit is not restored
Slovakia has warned it may halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine if oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline is not restored by Monday,...
Read More... Treasury grip on transport funding is holding back UK regional economies, think tank says
Treasury grip on transport funding is holding back UK regional economies, think tank says
Central control by the UK Treasury over transport funding is slowing economic growth in the regions, according to a new report from the...
Read More... EU flag confiscated at Milan-Cortina Olympics venue
EU flag confiscated at Milan-Cortina Olympics venue
An evening meant to celebrate sport and youth enthusiasm turned into a public controversy at the Olympic ice hockey venue in Milan. On...
Read More... Russia escalates hybrid attacks across Europe, Dutch intelligence warns
Russia escalates hybrid attacks across Europe, Dutch intelligence warns
The threat posed by Russian “hybrid activities” against European countries is growing in scale, intensity, and audacity, according...
Read More... Belgium’s budget passes EU test as Commission signals leeway on 2025 overshoot
Belgium’s budget passes EU test as Commission signals leeway on 2025 overshoot
The European Commission has given a broadly positive verdict on Belgium’s public finances, saying the country’s federal budget remains...
Read More... Must Read
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
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Women in science and engineering hit record 7.9 million in the EU, new data show
The presence of women in science and engineering across the European Union continues to grow, reaching a new milestone in 2024. According to theRead More...
In an unexpected address at the Society of Editors' 25th anniversary conference, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a stern warning against the exploitation of new technologies
Read more: Rishi Sunak sounds alarm on tech-enabled propaganda and 'deep fakes'
Switzerland's Universities of Zurich and Geneva are embarking on a pioneering initiative called the 'Citizen Council 2025' project starting in November.
Read more: Swiss Universities explore new democratic models with Citizen Council experiment
Belgium braces for significant milestones in 2024. Beyond assuming the European Union presidency, crucial elections at European, national, and regional tiers are scheduled for
Read more: Exploring Belgian politics: conventional pillars versus left and right
Belgian author David Van Reybrouck emphasized the need for the democratization of climate policy during an informal meeting of European environment ministers.
Read more: Author David Van Reybrouck advocates for climate policy democratization
In societies valuing democracy and openness, the freedom of expression and active participation are fundamental rights. However, within Europe, democracy faces challenges
Read more: New measures enhancing transparency for safeguarding European democracy