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Russian MPs criticize EU aspirant for stopping bishop`s Easter trip
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian legislators have strongly criticized Moldovan authorities for stopping an Orthodox bishop from traveling to Jerusalem to retrieve the Holy Fire ahead of Easter. Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church stated that police...
Human rights standards during criminal proceedings in focus of OSCE-organized lecture course in Turkmenistan
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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December 6, 2024
From 3 to 6 December 2024, the Magtymguly Turkmen State University (TSU) hosted an OSCE-organized course on international human rights standards during pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings and investigations. The course brought together over...
Participants in IFD Agreement step up outreach and needs assessments for developing members
World Trade Organization
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June 12, 2025
Parties to the IFD Agreement highlighted progress in assisting developing and least-developed country members with needs assessments aimed at helping them prepare for implementation of the Agreement. Participants also reaffirmed their commitment...
OSCE cybersecurity points of contact from Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus visit the Netherlands
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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February 10, 2025
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, organized a study visit from 2 to 6 February for policy and technical points of contact from Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe...
Legendary movie director condemns war against Orthodoxy underway
MENAFN
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Renowned Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica has condemned the actions of Moldovan authorities in preventing Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church from attending the Holy Fire ritual in Jerusalem, calling it part of a broader war...
Senior Ukrainian MP criticizes Trump tariffs
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian lawmaker Daniil Getmantsev has criticized the latest round of US import tariffs, calling them a display of “peak economic cynicism” toward Ukraine. The tariffs, announced by President Donald Trump and effective as of Saturday,...
Changing social behaviours for the rights of Roma
UN Volunteers
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December 10, 2024
Laure Anne Storne and Mihail Platinda are UN Volunteers. The focus of their volunteer assignments—to work with Roma communities in the Republic of Moldova and promote their integration into UN programmes and initiatives. On Human Rights Day in...
Film Director Describes Israel’s Actions as War Against Orthodox Christianity
MENAFN
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica has commented on the actions taken by authorities in Chisinau to prevent a Moldovan bishop from attending an annual ceremony in Jerusalem, describing it as part of a broader campaign against Orthodox...
Growing urgency around idea of building new global order
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) There is growing urgency around the idea of building a new global order. Many argue that the international system established post-World War II is no longer effective in preventing the crises and conflicts seen today. But how was this...
NATO PA urges more support for Ukraine, calls for strategic approach to counter Russian hostility
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
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November 25, 2024
24 November 2024 MONTREAL – Lawmakers from across the NATO Alliance delivered a resounding message of continued support for Ukraine on Sunday, and urged Alliance governments to quickly develop a strategic approach to counter Russia’s wider threat...
EDITORIAL: The new Commission: Jobs for the boys and bigger jobs for the girls; an unwanted job for Austria
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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September 20, 2024
By Catherine Woollard The big news of the rentrée in Brussels is the new Commission. EU member states (MS) put forward their nominees during the summer and this week returning Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, presented her proposal for...
New analysis from Economists for Ukraine: economic value of U.S. aid to Ukraine is less than half the official figures
EIN Presswire
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February 25, 2025
A new study shows that the actual value of U.S. military aid to Ukraine is significantly lower than official figures. Amounting to about $18.3 billion. BERKELEY, CA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A groundbreaking study...
Kremlin declares work on Russian peace suggestion to Ukraine ‘in final stage’
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia is nearing the completion of its peace proposal to Ukraine, which could pave the way for a conditional ceasefire and a negotiated settlement to the ongoing conflict. Both Moscow and...
OSCE hosts workshop on mitigating money laundering and terrorism financing risks in the evolving digital asset ecosystem
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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October 11, 2024
From October 9 to 11, the OSCE hosted the "Virtual Asset Service Providers regulation support framework" workshop, bringing together various practitioners from Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia. The event, held in Vienna, was built around...
WTO members focus on TFA implementation, transit issues and capacity-building
World Trade Organization
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June 5, 2025
The TFA — which contains provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit — is the first WTO agreement in which developing and LDC members can determine their own implementation schedules, in...
Bucharest Security Forum Starts on Thursday
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The ninth edition of the Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum commenced on Thursday in Bucharest, drawing close to 200 participants including dignitaries, ambassadors, defense officials, and policy experts. Their goal is to address...
Uncertainty and Tension: Russia reacts to Trump’s Greenland Proposal
The Arctic Institute
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January 10, 2025
Back to Publications Postcard from Nuuk, Greenland. Photo: Thomas Letholsen US President-elect Donald Trump’s statements about acquiring Greenland not exempting economic or military means received critical reactions from Russian officials. They...
OSCE and UNOCT host 8th Passenger Data Seminar in Vienna
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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November 8, 2024
On 7 and 8 November 2024 the 8th Annual Passenger Data Seminar took place in Vienna, Austria. The event was organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). The seminar was...
Durov Accuses French Spies of Pressure Over Censorship
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has provided further details about an alleged attempt by France's foreign intelligence agency to pressure him into censoring conservative voices on his platform. He dismissed their claimed humanitarian...
Bank of Latvia hosts OSCE advanced workshop on virtual asset regulation
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 6, 2024
From September 4 to 6, the OSCE and the Bank of Latvia co-hosted a workshop on "Navigating the Virtual Asset Landscape". Bringing together regulators and experts from Latvia, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, the workshop addressed the...