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The violence has seen exchanges of fire between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants – and the use of bulldozers in refugee camps for the first time in 20 years which have destroyed public services, including vital electricity and water networks. Israel’s defence minister said on Sunday forces could remain in the camps for the “coming […]

During the first half of 2025, Poland is holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time. As president, Poland is steering work across all levels of the Council’s operations, aiming to foster collaboration and consensus among EU Member States. With the official motto “Security, Europe!”, the Polish presidency […]

This morning, he spoke with a professor at the University of Oregon about codependence and, while I had a rather complex idea of ​​that topic, he summed it up in the “Dependency of another”, Especially circumscribing it to a relationship. However, the codependent is in itself an addict that tries to take refuge in others […]

February 2025 21 February 2025 Market operations Extension of liquidity lines until January 2027 On 23 January 2025 the Governing Council approved the extension of the ECB repo lines with eight non-euro area central banks (Magyar Nemzeti Bank, Banca Națională a României, Bank of Albania, Andorran Financial Authority, National Bank of the Republic of North […]

“I’m trying not to cry, but I can’t help it. I’m glad I have tissues on hand,” admits Natalia Datchenko, a Ukrainian staff member of the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, struggling to hold back her tears as she recounts the explosions that awoke many Ukrainians three years ago, heralding the start of the conflict. Courtesy […]

Since the end of January, a wave of extreme brutality has led to widespread loss of life and the displacement of over 6,000 people in the capital, Port-au-Prince. “We are deeply alarmed and appalled by the unacceptable and inhumane intensity of violence in Haiti,” the Haiti Humanitarian Country Team, which is made up of UN […]

The campaign has been extended until Wednesday to ensure full coverage, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists at the regular news briefing in New York, citing UN humanitarian coordinators.   As of Monday, the third day of the campaign, some 548,000 children had been inoculated, or 93 per cent of the target population. Aid efforts […]

In today’s world, social media is more than just entertainment—it’s a part of our daily routine. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok promise connection, inspiration, and even opportunities. But beneath the surface, they create a cycle of distraction, wasted time, and misinformation that keeps people engaged for all the wrong reasons. The Endless Scroll: How You’re […]

On the opening day of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Secretary-General rounded on “warmongers who thumb their nose at international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter”. To date, Ukraine has seen more than 12,600 civilians killed, many more injured and entire communities reduced to rubble, Mr. Guterres told the UN’s top […]

In Guinea-Bissau, in June 2019, a training session on understanding and applying the values promoted by Human Rights was provided to a hundred women. The main objective of this training was to educate women politically and mobilize them within an emerging democracy in Guinea-Bissau. This training aimed to raise awareness of Human Rights values and […]

“While a number of countries argue that it lies within their national sovereignty, from my perspective, it is incompatible with human dignity and the right to life,” the High Commissioner told Member States, during a discussion about the contribution of judiciaries to advancing human rights over the issue. The punishment had “no place” in the 21st […]

The resort town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, traditionally popular with Russian tourists, is known for its thermal springs and colonnades. However, it has recently been receiving increasing attention from the Russian Orthodox Church as the Czech authorities continue to implement one of the strictest sanctions regimes against Russia in Europe, writes the […]

No matter, how we look at it, this withdrawal would have an impact on Marginalized Communities. It also reflects the challenges of achieving consensus on sensitive issues within the EU. While the reasons for the withdrawal are rooted in political and procedural complexities, the decision has significant implications for the protection of fundamental rights and the EU’s credibility as a leader in human rights. The EC’s next steps and its commitment to addressing these gaps in anti-discrimination law will be crucial in determining the future of equality in Europe.

  We’re celebrating here: on 25 February, our very own Europa website is turning 30. What started as a website small enough to fit on a CD-Rom is now a web domain that includes 800 websites, attracting around 300 million visitors a year. Throughout the last 30 years, the Europa website has remained true to […]

Source: EFSA. EFSA has released an update of its Xylella species host plant database, which tracks plant species affected by the plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa. The latest update, covering research published between January and June 2024, includes data from 27 scientific publications and recent outbreak notifications. Key findings: Background Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterial pathogen that causes severe diseases in a wide […]

The Council appointed a new EU Special Representative for Central Asia, and extended the mandate of the EUSR for the Gulf region. Source link

Israel: Press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas after the EU-Israel Association Council Source link

Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) hosted a high-level event at the European Parliament, shedding light on the severe and systematic human rights violations faced by minorities in Bangladesh. The discussion centered on the pivotal 2024 elections and the subsequent national uprising, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention to safeguard marginalized communities.

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The EU has condemned Russia’s unprovoked aggression, imposed wide-ranging sanctions, and offered unwavering support to Ukraine. The EU will stand with Ukraine until it achieves a just and lasting peace. Source link

The Council decided to suspend a number of restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria. Source link