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UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid: Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had "limited and ...
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The ‘brain waste’ of skilled migrants in Europe: A new investigation shows how countries hold back educated people from overseas from working in their fields of ...
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Security Council on Iran attack: Israel's UN ambassador emphasizes right to retaliate
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‘Now is the time for maximum restraint,’ says UN Secretary-General Guterres: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Israel and Iran should ...
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Guterres: "Middle East on the brink": Israel reaffirms counterstrike and remains silent on details
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The UN has called on Iran and Israel to show restraint, with the threat of a full-scale direct conflict between the pair looming over the Middle East www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/israel-iran-trade-barbs-at-un-meeting-as-guterres-urges-maximum-restraint
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Escalating hostilities in North Darfur are a ‘fresh cause for alarm,’ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, as he warned that indiscriminate attacks in ... Show more reut.rs/3JFrQy1
Portugal to roll out $1.6 bln tax cut for middle class to boost economy: Portugal's new minority government will approve tax cuts for the middle class worth 1 ...
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Israeli war cabinet probably adjourns without result: The Israeli war cabinet has apparently failed to reach an agreement during consultations on a possible ...
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Besiktas sack ex-Portugal coach Santos: Besiktas have parted ways with former Portugal coach Fernando Santos, the Turkish club said on Saturday.
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Quick Glance: Besiktas part ways with former Portugal coach Santos
- Besiktas announced the departure of former Portugal coach Fernando Santos. The coach, appointed in January at the Super Lig club, leaves the Turkish champions in fourth place with 48 points, trailing Galatasaray by 36 points.
- Having led Portugal to victory in Euro 2016, Santos coached the national team from 2014 to 2022. In January 2023, he took on the role of head coach for Poland. Eight months later, Poland and Santos went separate ways following a defeat in Albania jeopardizing their Euro 2024 qualification.
Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
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Right-wing populist party Chega attracts more and more young people in Portugal: After the parliamentary elections in March, the right-wing populist Chega party ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/rechtspopulistische-partei-chega-begeistert-immer-mehr-junge-menschen-in-portugal
Top candidate of the Hungarian opposition holds out the prospect of early elections
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Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
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After Iran's attack on Israel: Guterres warns of all-out conflict: Following the Iranian attack on Israel, UN Secretary-General Guterres sees the "real danger of ...
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On Wednesday night, activists from Scientist Rebellion, "Scientists For Future Austria" and Extinction Rebellion Austria put blindfolds on numerous statues of ... Show more www.derstandard.at/story/3000000216287/protest-gegen-klimakrise-mit-augenbinden-fuer-wiener-denkmaeler
Campaigners, including Spanish disability rights activist Cristina Paredero, are seeking an EU-wide ban on forced sterilization of people with disabilities ... Show more
Survey for the 2024 European elections: AfD continues to lose, Union is the strongest force
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Quick Glance: Survey on European Parliament Election 2024: AfD Declines, Union Gains
- The AfD's poll numbers decline significantly before the European Parliament election, with CDU and CSU emerging as the strongest force.
- The FDP loses support, while the newly founded BSW party can increase its polling numbers.
- Significant differences in polling results between East and West Germany are evident.
- The satisfaction with the work of EU Commission President von der Leyen is mixed, based on survey results.
Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?: Czech Republic plans to build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition ...
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Quick Glance: Czech Republic: Is Nuclear Energy the Answer for a Green Environment?
- The Czech Republic plans to phase out coal energy within the next 25 years and build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition.
- The government commits six billion euros for the construction of the new nuclear reactors, marking the largest investment since the end of the socialist system.
- Petr Hladík, Czech Minister of the Environment, emphasizes the potential to increase capacity in nuclear power plants and combine them with renewable sources to ensure long-term stable and low energy costs.
- The tender for the construction of the new reactors will be conducted between the French company EDF and the South Korean company KHNP, excluding Chinese and Russian companies from participation. Czech voters, according to a survey, show low concern about climate change.
A world record-holding surfer tackled what could be the biggest wave ever, in Nazaré, Portugal.
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Portugal Opposition Socialists May Back Some Government Measures: Portugal’s Socialist Party said it may give backing in parliament to some measures of the ...
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#unterdenlinden : "Breaking taboos - perspectives for a new Middle East"
Presenter Michaela Kolster discusses with her guests:
- Prof. Michael Wolffsohn ... Show more
Netherlands: Greta Thunberg arrested twice during protests in The Hague: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested twice during a blockade ...
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Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
What Israel has announced for Gaza is "not enough": Because a ceasefire in the war in Gaza is still not in sight, many see Israel's steps announced under ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/06/absolut-verzweifelt-was-israel-fur-gaza-angekundigt-hat-ist-nicht-genug
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attack launched on Israel by Iran, urging all parties to exercise “maximum restraint” ... Show more
‘Crimes against humanity’ may have been committed in Sudan, says UN chief: Antonio Guterres says war is being waged on the Sudanese people, warns of escalating ...
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East following Iran's attacks on Israel: "Neither the region nor the world ... Show more
Creative workshops on voter participation of Generation Z in Europe: As part of this initiative, projects were carried out to encourage young citizens to vote in ...
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/15/kreative-workshops-sollen-die-generation-z-fur-die-europawahlen-begeistern
Quick Glance: Campaigns to Mobilize Young Voters in Europe
- The initiative Changemakers conducts programs to encourage young citizens to participate in the 2024 European elections.
- Gen Z Votes organizes workshops and events to enhance the political participation of young people and amplify their voice in elections.
- The increasing youth voter turnout in recent European elections is attributed to their dedication to EU values and social issues.
- Through hackathons, video workshops, and guerrilla marketing events, Gen Z Votes supports mobilizing young voters and combating misinformation.
Russian Propaganda on the EU Election: The Battle of June 9th: European elections 2024. Russia's disinformation campaigns are becoming more professional - and ...
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel: The UN chief says neither the Middle East region nor the world can afford another war.
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World Central Kitchen Workers Delivered Aid. Then Their Convoy Was Hit.: The deaths of World Central Kitchen workers pushed the number of aid employees killed ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/03/world/middleeast/israel-world-central-kitchen-gaza.html
Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
- A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.
- Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.
- Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.
- The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
Overcoming the Development-Project Implementation Gap | by Jorge Moreira da Silva - Project Syndicate
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Young People to World Leaders: 'Time to Let Youth Lead': "We need more young people represented in all spheres of decision-making—within government ...
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Portuguese PM takes cautious stance on Palestinian statehood compared to Spain: Portugal’s new prime minister told his Spanish counterpart on Monday his country ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/15/portuguese-pm-takes-cautious-stance-on-palestinian-statehood-compared-to-spain
In a speech marking six months since Israel’s war on Gaza began, UN chief Antonio Guterres says ‘nothing can justify the collective punishment’ in the besieged ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/5/israel-has-brought-relentless-death-and-destruction-to-gaza-un-chief
🔴 At least four Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on the al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, reports Palestinian news agency Wafa ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/18/israels-war-on-gaza-live-children-among-7-killed-as-israeli-strikes-rafah
UN chief Antonio Guterres has warned that Palestinians remain on the brink of mass starvation, six months into Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza ... Show more
UN's Antonio UN's Guterres: Nothing can justify October 7 attack: Guterres added that he condemns "the use of sexual violence, torture, injuring ...
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Eucalyptus: Portugal's sustainability dilemma: Portuguese eucalyptus forests are helping to replace plastics, but as the country's climate warms up, this hig
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‘Open your eyes’: Daniil Medvedev rants at officials for second successive day as Russian exits Monte-Carlo Masters
cnn.com/2024/04/11/sport/daniil-medvedev-shouts-at-line-judge-monte-carlo-masters-spt-intl/
Sunday poll for the European elections - Forschungsgruppe Wahlen / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 30 % | SPD 16 % | AfD 16 % | GREENS 15 % | BSW 5 % | DIE LINKE 3 % ... Show more www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/europawahl.htm #EUWahl #EP2024
European Parliament survey: Germans' optimism about Europe is limited: A few weeks before the European elections, many people are rather skeptical about the ...
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Doctors' song "Democracy" is a call to vote in the 2024 European elections: "Your cross against swastikas"
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Europe's wildfires in 2023 were among the worst this century, report says: The 2023 wildfire season in the Europe was among the worst this century ...
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for maximum restraint after Iran's attack on Israel and urged all parties to de-escalate.
Code of conduct for European elections: Only one group does not sign: Ahead of the upcoming European elections, the parties in the EU Parliament have signed a ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/09/verhaltenskodex-fur-europawahl-nur-eine-fraktion-unterzeichnet-nicht
Iran's IRGC seizes an Israel-linked Portuguese-flagged ship, onboard are 17 Indian nationals
Israel braces for an Iranian attack
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World Marks Six Months of 'Relentless Death and Destruction' in Gaza: U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for an "immediate ...
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UN chief appoints former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop as UN special envoy for Myanmar
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Quick Glance: Julie Bishop Assumes Key Role in Myanmar Conflict
- Julie Bishop was appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the special envoy for Myanmar, filling a position vacant for 10 months.
- Former UN Undersecretary-General for Singapore, Noeleen Heyzer, concluded her tenure after 20 months in June 2023.
- Bishop brings extensive political experience and garnered support from Australia's current Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- The escalation of the conflict in Myanmar since the 2021 military takeover has resulted in a nationwide armed confrontation with ongoing devastating impacts.
UN chief warns Mideast on brink of 'full-scale regional conflict': UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday painted a dark picture of ...
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While addressing the UN Security Council on Sunday about Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the Middle ... Show more
Shift to the left with “Syriza”? Greece's opposition mobilizes for European elections
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"Wants to sell German Turks for fools" - AfD courts migrants of all people: Ahead of the European elections in 2024, the AfD is targeting German Turks for votes ...
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Palestinians Return to a Decimated Khan Younis as Hunger Grips Gaza, Death Toll Tops 31,000
democracynow.org/2024/4/8/headlines/palestinians_return_to_a_decimated_khan_younis_as_hunger_grips_gaza_death_toll_tops_31_000
Portugal no longer reluctant over Ukraine’s EU bid, says new diplomacy chief: The new Portuguese government of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro favours Ukraine ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/portugal-no-longer-reluctant-over-ukraines-eu-bid-says-new-diplomacy-chief/
In Gaza and Beyond, War Itself Is the Problem: Condemning “war crimes” is nothing more than a shrug; it’s war itself that must be not simply “condemned ...
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#WIONPulse | Israel calls for sanctions against Iran following the seizure of MSG Aries vessel
The Israel-linked Portuguese-flagged ship had 17 Indian nationals ... Show more wionews.com/videos
Affair about money from Russia: AfD top candidate urges MP Bystron to refrain from appearances
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Quick Glance: AfD: Bystron to Clarify Network Connections
- AfD leadership demands clarification from Bystron regarding allegations of Russian disinformation campaigns.
- Bystron denies the accusations, but there are audio recordings that could be incriminating.
- Reports of money transfers to politicians in various countries, including the AfD, are being discussed.
- Debates about a campaign ban for Bystron and parliamentary hearings in the Bundestag next week.
European court set to rule on landmark climate change cases: Europe’s highest human rights court have thrown out a case brought by six Portuguese youths aimed at ...
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Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year
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Spain Tightens Golden Visa in European Crackdown: Spain plans to revise its Golden Visa program, echoing actions taken by other European nations like Portugal ...
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Portuguese government forecasts 1.5% economic growth for 2024: The Portuguese economy will grow by 1.5% this year, in line with what was projected in the 2024 ...
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Changes to the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris possible: The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris was supposed to take place on the Seine ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/15/100-tage-vor-olympia-fallt-die-eroffnungsfeier-ins-wasser
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said an ‘information war has added to the trauma of the war in Gaza - obscuring facts and shifting blame’ ... Show more
In a speech marking six months since the war on Gaza began, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Israel’s military campaign has brought “relentless death and ... Show more
UN Chief, Antonio Guterres said that he’s “deeply troubled” by reports that the Israeli military is using artificial intelligence to target alleged Hamas ... Show more
War in the Middle East: UN and EU warn of hunger in the Gaza Strip and call for humanitarian aid
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Abramovich re-appeals Ukraine-linked EU sanctions: The Russian oligarch and ex-Chelsea FC owner saw funds frozen for his apparent ties to Putin.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/08/abramovich-re-appeals-ukraine-linked-eu-sanctions
European elections 2024: A huge shift to the right looms in the European elections
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UN Chief ‘Troubled’ by Reports That Israel Used AI in Gaza War: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he’s “deeply troubled” by reports that ...
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Court extends ban on protesting outside Jewish community buildings: On March 5, a group waved Palestinian flags and chanted in front of the Spanish and ...
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Watch: Tetchy Starmer wriggles over Rayner’s tax affairs: Angela Rayner appears unable to shake off questions about her tax affairs — literally ...
spectator.co.uk/article/watch-tetchy-starmer-wriggles-over-rayner/
The Titanic drug poisoning: is one of the greatest mysteries in film history about to be solved?
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/16/the-titanic-drug-poisoning-is-one-of-the-greatest-mysteries-in-film-history-about-to-be-solved
Volt party elects Sophie IN ‘T Veld and the German Damian Boeselager: The Netherlands' Sophie IN ‘T Veld and Germany's Damian Boeselager were chosen by Volt in ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/06/volt-party-elects-sophie-in-t-veldt-and-the-german-damian-boeselager
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