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The winning film of the 2024 LUX Award will be announced in the Brussels Hemicycle, with representatives from the five nominated films and MEPs present.

MEPs want to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines

The Romanian Church decided to establish its jurisdiction on the territory of Ukraine, intended for the Romanian minority there.

Benefits of having a furry feline friend extend beyond cuddles and purrs; owning a cat can significantly improve your mental health.

Purring animals often appear confident and fearless. But in reality, they can be shy and fearful of their surroundings. There are several reasons for this, but sometimes it’s just their genetics. Other times it is due to a traumatic past. Fortunately, there are many ways you can interact with shy cats. When interacting with a […]

“Therapy” dogs have started working at Istanbul Airport, Anadolu Agency reports. The pilot project, which launched this month in Turkey at Istanbul Airport, aims to ensure a calm and pleasant journey for passengers experiencing flight-related stress with the help of their four-legged friends. As part of the pilot project, five specially trained “therapist dogs” started […]

The report to the Human Rights Council said violations and crimes under international law committed in the protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in September 2022 include extra-judicial and unlawful killings and murder, unnecessary and disproportionate use of force, arbitrary deprivation of liberty, torture, rape, enforced disappearances and gender persecution. “These acts […]

Media sources reveal that SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is engaged in the construction of a network comprising hundreds of spy satellites for a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 14, 2022. Credits: NASA TV The network project […]

On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to better prevent and reduce waste from textiles and food across the EU.

“I am appalled by the recurrent mass abductions of men, women and children in northern Nigeria. Children have been abducted from schools and women taken while searching for firewood. Such horrors must not become normalised,” he said. News reports indicate at least 564 people have been abducted since 7 March. More than 280 pupils were […]

Parliament voted with 347 votes in favour, 117 against and 99 abstentions to amend the Commission’s proposal to suspend import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for another year, from 6 June 2024 to 5 June 2025. MEPs referred the report back to the Committee on International Trade to start negotiations […]

“I am appalled by the recurrent mass abductions of men, women and children in northern Nigeria. Children have been abducted from schools and women taken while searching for firewood. Such horrors must not become normalised,” he said. News reports indicate at least 564 people have been abducted since 7 March. More than 280 pupils were […]

Watching beautiful birds flit and chirp in your own backyard can bring such joy and tranquility to your daily life. Whether you’re an experienced bird watcher or just starting out, knowing how to attract these feathered friends to your yard is key. From providing the right food and water sources to creating a welcoming habitat, […]

A cat walking in circles around you probably wants your attention. Walking at your feet and rubbing them is a typical feline greeting

Lack of access to smartphones or the internet poses a challenge for visually-impaired individuals. However, a solution has emerged in the form of an Artificial Intelligence-powered mobile phone capable of functioning offline. Using apps – illustrative photo. Image credit: NordWood Themes via Unsplash, free license Launched by Canada-based Viamo in Nigeria recently, this service enables […]

EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing.

The draft rules aim to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market and better protect children from toy-related risks. On Wednesday, Parliament approved its position on revamped EU rules on toy safety with 603 votes in favour, 5 against and 15 abstentions. The text responds to a number of new […]

Immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries In a resolution put to a vote at midday, MEPs denounce the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the risk of imminent starvation. They are set to call on Israel to open all crossings to Gaza for humanitarian aid and to urge […]

The European Parliament backed today more effective EU rules for combined work and residence permits for third-country nationals. The update of the Single permit directive, adopted in 2011, which established a single administrative procedure for delivering a permit to third-country nationals wishing to live and work in an EU country, and a common set of rights […]

Despite the “horrifying” allegations that 12 UNWRA staff were involved in the Hamas-led terror attacks on Israel on 7 October, “we must not prevent an entire organization from delivering on its mandate to serve people in desperate need”, said the UN-led group of aid agencies, known collectively as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). Regional collapse “Withdrawing […]