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From Burkina to Belgium, fighting women's corner from benche...

When Assita Kanko was 10 years old, she pictured herself as president of her native Burkina Faso -- with a mission to stamp out female genital mutilation, and further women's rights. As it turned out, she sits as a Belgian lawmaker in the ranks of the …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 20:20 GMT

Visit of the delegation headed by the Minister of Textile Industry of Turkmenistan to Belgium: meeting with the leading ...

As part of the deepening of trade and economic cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Belgium, a delegation of the textile industry of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Textile Industry, Mr. Nurmukhammet Orazgeldiev, paid a working visit …

Source: News Central Asia - Pending
Published on 10:56 GMT

French Lawmakers Back Assisted Suicide Law

France's lower house of parliament approved a bill on Tuesday to legalize assisted suicide, paving the way for medical professionals to help adults with incurable illnesses end their lives by taking a lethal substance. The bill, passed on May 27 by a …

Source: NTD - Right-wing
Published on 09:03 GMT

‘Coercion and Despair’: Lawmakers Grapple With Ethics of State-Sanctioned Suicide as Advocates Push for Broader ...

France’s parliament passed a bill to legalize medical aid in dying on Tuesday. Delaware’s Democratic governor, Matt Meyer, signed one last week legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, making his state the 11th in the country to …

Source: The New York Sun - Right-wing
Published on May 28, 2025

Some Georgian emigrants are asking the Baltic countries and the European Union to impose sanctions on the “false ...

Some Georgian emigrants are asking the Baltic countries and the European Union to impose sanctions on the “false witnesses and other representatives of the repressive regime.” The information has been shared by a group of Georgian emigrants. “Georgians …

Source: Inter Press News - Neutral
Published on May 28, 2025

Call to fast-track legislation to ban disposable vapes as new UK laws kick in this weekend

Single-use vapes face a ban in Northern Ireland and the UK on June 1. Now the Irish Heart Foundation says there should be no delay in making the measure an all-island one. “It makes no sense to have a two-tier island where single use vapes are banned in …

Source: Irish Independent - Pending
Published on May 27, 2025

French lawmakers pass assisted dying bill in historic first vote

The French bill includes several safeguards to prevent such outcomes. To be eligible, patients must be over 18 and either French nationals or permanent residents. They must also have a “serious and incurable” illness that is both life-threatening and has …

Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

Belgium: Mass attendance rises almost 4% in a year

Mass attendance in Belgium rose by almost 4% from 2023 to 2024, according to figures released Tuesday. St. Salvator’s Cathedral in Bruges, Belgium. Maros/wikimedia CC BY-SA 3.0. New annual statistics, usually released in November but compiled earlier …

Source: The Pillar - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

Revealed: Two Premier League clubs 'made approaches to sign outgoing Man City legend Kevin De Bruyne' - ahead of Belgian'...

De Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the conclusion of his contract this week He looks set to snub a Premier League move to join Italian champions Napoli LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Is Ruben Amorim too honest? By MICHAEL PAVITT Published: …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 27, 2025

Air Belgium Goes Bankrupt With $9 Mil in Unresolved Refunds

Tue, May 27, 2025 Air Belgium was recently declared bankrupt by the Walloon Brabant court, ending an eight-year run of losses and uncertainty. The airline is now liquidating its assets, with little to no hope of refunding its more than $9 million in …

Source: Aero-News Network - Florida - Pending
Published on May 27, 2025

Belgium to ban junk food advertising aimed at under-16s

From 2026, Belgian food companies will be prohibited from advertising unhealthy food to children under 16. This new set of self-regulatory rules has been announced by key industry organisations. The industry's internal watchdog, the Jury for Ethical …

Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

Hungary uses new legislation for the first time to ban planned LGBTQ march

Hungary has used its newly approved constitutional power to ban a LGBTQ pride march for the first time. The amendment declares that children’s rights to moral, physical and spiritual development supersede any right other than the right to life, including …

Source: OUTinPerth - Pending
Published on May 27, 2025

French deputies set for first vote on assisted dying bill

The initiative has the backing of President Emmanuel Macron, who has insisted, however, that any authorisation to choose death should be limited to people with incurable illnesses and intense physical or psychological pain. A favourable decision in Tuesday …

Source: The Local - France - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

House of Representatives make u-turn, abandon compulsory voting bill amid public backlash

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has officially withdrawn the proposed bill mandating compulsory voting for all eligible Nigerians, following widespread opposition and consultations with key stakeholders across the country. The …

Source: Alexa.ng - Pending
Published on May 26, 2025

Flemish government wants to make disability care more accessible

The Flemish government aims to ensure that all people with disabilities can access care services by the end of its current legislative term. To reach that goal, it plans to expand directly accessible support, Welfare minister Caroline Gennez announced on …

Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Belgian photojournalist cleared in India after 85-day ordeal

Belgian freelance photojournalist Simon Clément has been fully acquitted by a court in Aizawl, India, news publication Apache reports. He is now free to leave the country, following an 85-day legal ordeal. Clément was arrested on 5 March at Lengpui Airport …

Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Belgian MPs can no longer drink alcohol at work

As of last week, federal members of parliament in Belgium are no longer allowed to consume alcohol in the Chamber's bar. The measure was decided as part of the reform of the status of parliamentarians, RTL reports, and was supported by the five …

Source: The Bulletin - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

Shein faces scrutiny over alleged consumer law violations in EU

The warning comes from the European Commission (EC), along with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and consumer authorities from Belgium, France, and The Netherlands following an investigation. The company’s platform is accused of …

Source: Just Style - Pending
Published on May 26, 2025

Reps Speaker bows to pressure, withdraws controversial compulsory voting bill

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has announced the withdrawal of a bill he introduced in parliament to make voting mandatory for adult Nigerians. The bill’s withdrawal was announced in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 14:29 GMT

Attaxion Becomes the First Attack Surface Management Vendor to Integrate ENISA’s EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD)

DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attaxion, the external attack surface management (EASM) vendor with industry-leading asset coverage, announces the integration of the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD) into its …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 18:19 GMT

€23.5 million in EU funding for fighting energy poverty

SLOVENIA, May 29 - As part of this EU-funded project, the Eco Fund will support investments in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy measures set out in the Action Plan to Alleviate Energy Poverty 2024-2027 to help around 1,100 households facing …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

€20 million in EU funding for district heating in the Šaleška dolina valley

SLOVENIA, May 28 - As part of the EU-funded project, Urban Municipality of Velenje will make investment in the existing infrastructure to optimise its performance and reduce losses, while enabling a gradual shift to energy-efficient decentralisation of …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

EU Urges Members to Slash Water Use by 10 Percent

(MENAFN) The European Commission is preparing to urge EU nations to reduce their water consumption by at least 10 percent by 2030, as revealed in a draft document obtained by a news outlet. This initiative would represent the EU’s inaugural directive …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Kremlin Accuses EU of Blocking Peace Amid Germany-Ukraine Missile Deal

(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused several EU member states of impeding the ongoing peace efforts in Ukraine through “provocative actions,” as tensions continue to escalate. His remarks came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:17 GMT

Luxembourg MEP states EU has excluded itself, not Russia

(MENAFN) Luxembourg Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fernand Kartheiser has criticized the EU’s approach to the Ukraine conflict, arguing that its efforts to isolate Russia have backfired and left the bloc diplomatically sidelined. In an interview …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

EU consents EUR150 billion militarization strategy

(MENAFN) European Union ambassadors have endorsed a €150 billion ($169 billion) debt-financing initiative aimed at accelerating the bloc's military buildup. The program, known as SAFE (Support for Ammunition, military Financing, and European defense), …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:16 GMT

Russian weapons giant ridicules recent EU sanctions

(MENAFN) Russian defense conglomerate Rostec has mocked the European Union’s latest sanctions package, describing it as another ineffective move and labeling the EU “a champion of meaningless measures.” The comment came after the European Council approved …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

Cappadonna of WuTang Premiers Docuseries 'Cappadonna's That's My Word!' Ep 1 & Ep 2

Cappadonna's documentary film series That's My Word! is being screened at UMD the day before WuTang performs in Baltimore City BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cappadonna's "That's My Word! …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

WAITLIST FUNDED: Lawmakers Increase Funding for Special Needs ESA

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Mississippi lawmakers voted to increase funding for the state’s Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program. House Bill 42, which provides state funding for K-12 schools, …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

The Road to Freedom Stage Play & Awareness Event Shines a Powerful Light on Human Trafficking JUNE 28 in Los Angeles

A one-day community event at the Assistance League Theatre combines theatre, art, advocacy, and action in the fight against human trafficking. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 28th The Road to Freedom by Yolande …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

PE Energy Submits Landmark Audit to NUPRC, Advancing Measurement Reform and Transparency in Nigeria’s Upstream Sector

PE Energy Ltd. delivers Nigeria’s first full audit of upstream measurement systems, setting the stage for reform, transparency, and 100% hydrocarbon accounting. ABUJA, NIGERIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark milestone for …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:57 GMT

Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031

SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to the '2025 Official Cybercrime Report' from Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs a Strong Domestic Market to Ensure Financial Stability, Beyond Restructuring

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International rating agency Fitch Ratings has confirmed that Ukraine remains in a state of so-called “restricted default” (RD). This means that the country has not yet reached agreements on a …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:34 GMT

Astana International Forum 2025 Opens with Resounding Call for Global Cooperation

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Astana International Forum (AIF) 2025 opened today with a high-level ceremony that set the stage for two days of strategic dialogue and cross-border collaboration. Held under the auspices …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

Classic Learning Test Earns Multiple State Policy Victories

Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas now accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for college admissions, breaking the SAT/ACT duopoly and expanding student choice. ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lawmakers in …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

SINDO DNT Co., Ltd Launches Global Campaign for Bellavia: A Proven Anti-Adhesion Coating for Urban Infrastructure

Field-tested across 150 Korean municipalities over 20 years, Bellavia now enters global markets as a scalable urban cleanliness solution. SEOUL, GANGNAM-GU, SOUTH KOREA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For nearly 20 years, South Korean …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:28 GMT

Yale Hosts Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference with Ambassador Siddiqui among Top Diplomatic Voices

CT, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale University convened students from Ivy League institutions, including Harvard, Cornell, and Princeton, alongside senior academics, …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 19:34 GMT

Workers Demand Protection from Extreme Heat – OFL Urges Government to Act

TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As another sweltering Ontario summer approaches, the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), frontline workers, and Ontario NDP MPPs gathered at Queen’s Park to demand immediate passage of the Heat Stress Act, a …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 07:15 GMT

New edition of Reinventing Democracy offers the United Kingdom - and others - an original solution to its political woes

Right for Britons to put topics on political agenda, written constitution, end absolute power, how abuses such as financial engineering could be curtailed LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- British citizens are …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 06:26 GMT

Quit Like Sweden: On its 20th Anniversary, Global Treaty Needs a New Ally

20 years after the landmark FCTC treaty, smoking still kills 8 million yearly. Quit Like Sweden says: it’s time to act, following Sweden's successful model. UNITED KINGDOM, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 20th anniversary of the …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 05:43 GMT

Recorte de tipos del Banco de Indonesia: Entre el crecimiento y la estabilidad – Análisis del Grupo Financiero EBC

EBC Financial Group analiza el recorte de 25 puntos básicos del Banco de Indonesia hasta el 5,50%, sopesando los riesgos y oportunidades de la estrategia. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Banco de Indonesia (BI) redujo …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 05:43 GMT

Recorte de tipos del Banco de Indonesia: Entre el crecimiento y la estabilidad – Análisis del Grupo Financiero EBC

EBC Financial Group analiza el recorte de 25 puntos básicos del Banco de Indonesia hasta el 5,50%, sopesando los riesgos y oportunidades de la estrategia. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Banco de Indonesia (BI) redujo …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

Time to act on Indigenous health inequities: ending discrimination based on place of residence!

National Forum on Urban Indigenous Health Governance in Care, Health Services and Healing MONTRÉAL, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the National Forum on Urban Indigenous Health Governance in Care, Health Services and Healing, the Native Friendship …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

Iniquité en santé autochtone : il faut mettre fin à la discrimination basée sur le lieu de résidence.

Forum national sur la gouvernance urbaine en santé autochtone en matière de soins, de services de santé et de guérison MONTRÉAL, 29 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- À l’occasion du Forum national sur la gouvernance urbaine en santé autochtone en matière de …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 05:31 GMT

EBC Financial Group：インドネシア銀行の利下げ戦略、そしてBRICSの現状を乗り切る

EBCはインドネシア中央銀行（BI）の0.25%の利下げ（5.50%へ引き下げ）について分析し、財政刺激策とインドネシアルピア（IDR）に対するリスク、そしてBRICS加盟による地政学的な機会とのバランスを検討しています。 JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- インドネシア中銀（BI）は、政策金利を25ベーシスポイント引き下げ、5.50％としました。今年2 …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:19 GMT

Gender, climate and security in focus at OSCE workshop in Stockholm

How gender intersects with climate-related security risks was one of the questions explored by experts and practitioners at the “Gendered Perspectives on Climate and Security: Opportunities for Enhancing Equality in Resilience Strategies” workshop …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

Advancing Institutional Capacities to Combat Human Trafficking

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) today marks the conclusion of its project, Simulation-Based Training Exercise for Local Anti-Trafficking Structures in BiH, with a conference attended by approximately 35 in-person participants and …

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