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A Bulgarian gang stealing used oil in France – ‘Grease Thieves’

Bulgarian trace in the theft of a large amount of used oil in France, which is sold for recycling and converted into biofuels, Agence...

Horn of Africa: Around 60 million in urgent humanitarian need

“About five million children under the age of five are estimated to be facing acute malnutrition in 2023 in the Horn region, in the...

Do canine siblings recognize each other?

In the human world, siblings often grow up under the same roof and share a special bond throughout their lives. But what about the...

Bureau adopts further decision on strengthening transparency and accountability

Bureau decision will increase transparency on interest representatives’ participation in some 12 000 events held on Parliament’s premises. The Bureau also stated its firm commitment...

To rebel against injustice… Harfouch receives great support from the French Foreign Affairs Committee member at the Senat

In an extraordinary meeting organized by the “International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism” (LICRA), and a member of the French Senate Nathalie Goulet, a...

Dealing with mosquitoes in the EU?

50,000 sterile male insects in Zagreb for population control. This pilot project is also implemented in Portugal, Spain, Greece. In Zagreb’s Cvetno district, 50,000 sterile male...

Rail passenger rights: new rules to better protect EU travellers

New rules boosting rail passenger rights across the EU, including better support in case of delays and more assistance for people with a disability,...

End ‘digital divide’ to support victims of sexual violence: Guterres

In his message marking the day, the Secretary-General condemned the use of sexual violence as a tactic of ‘war, torture, and repression’ in the...

Combatting hate speech is a shared responsibility: UN General Assembly President

Mr. Kőrösi was speaking at an event to commemorate the 2nd International Day for Countering Hate Speech, which is officially observed on 18 June.  “It would be my wish...

Afghanistan: Taliban ‘may be responsible for gender apartheid’ says rights expert

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed similar concerns on the opening day of the Council’s summer session, adding that the de...

Report reveals war’s ‘stark impacts’ on Ukraine society

The Human Impact Assessment (HIA) provides comprehensive insights into how the February 2022 full-scale Russian invasion has affected areas such as living conditions, health,...

Materials of the future: What are graphene, airgel, nanocellulose?

Many new materials are constantly being developed and researched, and the results suggest enormous potential for innovative technological advances Official opening of Webit Summer Edition...

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