Brussels, April 23, 2024— The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Tuesday’s remarks by the European Union’s Josep Borrell about the need to protect journalists in the Israel-Gaza war and calls on all EU member states also to make or renew calls that both sides should respect international law during the conflict, take all measures to
The Taoiseach says he supports more sanctions being imposed on Iran.
Regulators suspect that Meta's moderation does not go far enough to stop the widespread dissemination of political advertising that risks undermining the electoral process, the European Commission is expected to say on Monday, according to the report, which cited two people with knowledge of the matter. The commission, however, is not expected to single out Russia in its statement and will only make reference to the manipulation of information by foreign actors, the Financial Times reported on...
Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.
The EU agency Frontext sent around 50 border guards to Finland last year, as Finnish authorities dealt with an increase in the number of undocumented migrants arriving at eastern border checkpoints.
Civil liberties network warns of decline across the bloc as a result of harm or neglect by governmentsMedia freedom is declining across the EU and “perilously close to breaking point” in several countries, a leading civil liberties network has said, highlighting widespread threats against journalists and attacks on the independence of public broadcasters.The Berlin-based Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) said in its annual media freedom report, compiled with 37 rights groups in 19...
By Matt Solomon Published: April 26th, 2024
UK and US leaders among those calling for release, as families renew pressure on Netanyahu to restart negotiationsThe leaders of 18 countries including the US and the UK have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dual-national hostages held in Gaza.“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” they said. “We strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts in order to bring our people home.” Continue reading
Romania recorded a budget deficit of 6.6% of GDP last year, according to Eurostat data, being 0.3 percentage points higher compared to 2022. If we refer to the national methodology, it amounted to 5.68%, in while in 2022 it was 5.76%. According to Eurostat, ahead of us were Italy with 7.4% and Hungary with 6.7%. […]
Rights groups say the bloc is putting millions of lives at risk by cutting deals with countries that do not share its democratic values or uphold human rights.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, 46, was effortlessly sophisticated in a flowing white gown which featured a stunning cloak with feather trim detailing.
The US Senate passed a similar measure a couple of months ago and is expected to approve the current bill in the coming week.