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UN-brokered grain and fertilizer deals ‘indispensable’ to global food security
In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, António Guterres reiterated “the importance of full and continued implementation” of the agreements signed last July...
‘Grim milestone’ as Ukraine war reaches 500-day mark
The HRMMU reported that overall monthly casualties decreased earlier this year when compared to 2022, but the average number rose again in May and...
All fines that can be imposed on you in Greece
We bring to your attention some of the most important facts and tips to make your vacation in Greece (if you decided to vacation...
Ukraine is interested in buying the reactors for the Bulgarian Belene NPP
The former director, Valentin Nikolov, of the Bulgarian Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant specified already in May this year that the Ukrainians are interested because very...
UN Urges Türkiye Not to Deport Persecuted Ahmadi Religious Minority
GENEVA (5 July 2023) – UN human rights experts* asked Turkiye last Tuesday not to deport over 100 members of a persecuted religious minority who were seized...
Jan Figel, The EU must not support a caretaker government in Bangladesh
Almost nine years ago, newly appointed EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was being lauded for leading the world in standing up to the...
New UN policy paper launched to counter and address online hate
The policy paper, Countering and Addressing Online Hate Speech: A Guide for Policy Makers and Practitioners, was developed jointly by the UN Office with the...
Iran: Executions and detentions in spotlight at Human Rights Council
“We have expressed concerns” over the investigation into her death, said Viviana Krsticevic, a member of the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran, speaking at a...
UN voices ‘shock and condemnation’ as gender-based violence soars across Sudan
The violations include conflict-related sexual violence against internally displaced and refugee women and girls forced to flee for their lives.
Agency chiefs from humanitarian coordination...
We celebrate World Kiss Day
On July 6, we celebrate World Kiss Day. The date was proposed by Great Britain and was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1988....
“Quiet Asphalt” will reduce the noise on the roads in Istanbul by 10 decibels
Reduces noise caused by friction between the wheels and the road surface. “Quiet Asphalt” will reduce the noise level on the roads in Istanbul by...
Myanmar atrocities and impunity must end: Türk
Repeated, horrific violations have been recorded by the UN human rights office, including mass killings, extra-judicial executions and beheadings, Mr. Türk said, while the...