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Metropolitan Pavel (Lebed) was detained in pre-trial detention

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. […]

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Has the Government Forgotten about Serious and Organised Crime?

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 […]

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US concerned about Religious Freedom in 2023’s European Union

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, […]

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UK Bill ‘significantly erodes’ human rights and refugee protections, UN agencies warn

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 […]

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Health risks on the rise as heatwave intensifies across Europe: WMO

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”, […]

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Sociology Unplugged: Peter Schulte’s Eye-Opening Interview on “sects” and “cults”

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 […]

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Overview of today’s (23rd July 2023) Elections in Spain

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, […]

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Studying Moscow’s Coercive Campaign Against Norway: The Bear is Awake

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 […]

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In Hot Water: Climate Change, IUU Fishing and Illicit Finance

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 […]

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