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Sergei Shoigu was greeted with red carpets and the Russian national anthem North Korea has rolled out the red carpet for Russia’s defense minister, with representatives from Moscow and Beijing set to attend events marking the anniversary of the Korean War, the first known foreign visitors to the country since its border was closed due […]

The European Commission’s move to phase out chemical animal testing is praised, but concerns remain over the lack of action on cosmetic animal testing. This article explores the initiatives and citizens’ demands for cruelty-free cosmetics and comprehensive animal welfare reform.

It’s a cool and breezy night outside, one where there’s nothing more tempting than snuggling up in bed or on your couch. You make yourself a cup of tea, take your favorite book in hand and indulge in coziness and relaxation. Until it’s time to get up to get something. Or to go to the […]

Quantum physics is not new, but we have only recently become able to control quantum phenomena and thus use them to develop new technologies. One of the areas in which quantum technology is most mature and ready for application is quantum sensors, where quantum phenomena can help make the sensors ultra-sensitive, enabling them to see […]

A week ago, the Solomensky District Court in Kyiv granted the prosecution’s request to change the remand of the abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Vyshgorod and Chernobyl Metropolitan Pavel (Lebed) from house arrest to pretrial detention. The court allowed him to post bail of 33 million hryvnias (just over $800,000) to remain under house arrest. […]

Russians are probably buying counterfeits. They have sharply reduced their purchases of cognac and vodka, writes Vedomosti newspaper. According to Rosstat data, quoted by the newspaper, sales of vodka decreased by 16.4% during the year, and of cognac – by 20.3%. Such a noticeable decrease is probably due to the shadow market, experts of the […]

Discover the profound connection between colors and symbolism in art. Explore how artists use this language to convey emotions and tell stories.

But this activity masks a wider malaise in government. Structural changes across key parts of the Home Office have reportedly complicated joint working with counterparts across the system. Staff in Whitehall departments lament a lack of mechanisms for prioritisation pending the updated strategy, with the current strategic approach followed by different parts of the system […]

Religious freedom is a fundamental human right, and while the European Union (EU) is known for its efforts to promote this liberty internationally, some of its member states still grapple with discriminatory policies impacting religious minority groups. Mollie Blum, a researcher for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), delves into this pressing issue, […]

On Friday 21 July, Patriarch Sako of the Chaldean Catholic Church arrived in Erbil after the recent revocation of a crucial decree guaranteeing his official status and his immunity as a religious leader. In search of a safe haven, he was warmly welcome by Kurdish authorities. On 3 July, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid revoked […]

30,000 people directly threatened by a fire on the island of Rhodes. The authorities were able to shelter them or evacuate them from the island, where a forest fire has been raging for five days. Hundreds of people were hurriedly evacuated from the island of Rhodes on Saturday afternoon 23 July to escape the flames, […]

Concerns over legislation The Illegal Immigration Bill eliminates access to asylum for anyone who arrives “irregularly” in the UK, meaning they passed through a country – however briefly – where they did not face persecution.   The bill bars migrants from presenting refugee protection or other human rights claims, regardless of their circumstances. It has […]

In an alert, the agency emphasized that heatwaves are amongst the deadliest natural hazards and WMO Senior Heat Advisor, John Nairn, told reporters that extreme temperatures are poised to grow in frequency, duration and intensity. “Repeated high night-time temperatures are particularly dangerous for human health because the body is unable to recover from sustained heat”, […]

NESCO « strongly condemned » the Russian strikes carried out « early Thursday morning » against the city centre of Odessa, which has been a World Heritage site since January 2023

In a world where ideologies and sects often stir controversy and confusion, understanding the intricacies of these phenomena becomes paramount. The European Times had the rare opportunity to sit down with Peter Schulte, an esteemed social scientist and former Weltanschauungsbeauftragter (what many called a “sect/cult commissioner”), who delved into the depths of these subjects for […]

Elections in Spain / As Spain gears up for its next general elections, scheduled to take place on the 23rd of July, 2023, political parties are preparing to engage in a fierce battle for seats in the Congress of Deputies. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the electoral process in Spain, highlighting key aspects such as the political landscape, […]

The EU must have nature restoration measures in place by 2030 covering at least 20% of its land and sea areas, say MEPs.

To reduce car emissions, the EU is banning the sale of new combustion-engined cars and vans from 2035 in order to make the road transport sector climate neutral.

Norway’s geopolitical position as both a neighbour of Russia and a member of NATO places it at the forefront of Moscow’s self-assertive and aggressive foreign and security policy. However, Norway’s NATO membership reduces Russia’s room for manoeuvre to actions below the threshold of armed conflict. In this article, Runar Spansvoll examines how Russia has made […]

For instance, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative was launched in 2002 to facilitate the voluntary disclosure by governments and firms of the beneficial owners of extractive companies. Sadly, the initiative only targets oil, gas and mineral resources, with IUU fishing having been ignored. Meanwhile, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) highlights efforts to increase transparency around […]