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Birth of the Settlements, ROMA in Bulgaria
by Jodi Hilton EUPHEMIST Sitting on a rug spread on the wooden planks of his two-room house, 73-year-old Lazar Asenov skillfully twists willow branches, finishing the basket he is weaving. He learned the craft from his father and grandfather, who were nomadic weavers and horse traders. Lounging on the two beds in the room —…
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COVID-19: A church of the St Pius X Society in Paris faces ‘fake news’ and stigmatisation
by HRWF HRWF (29.05.2020) – The Church of Saint-Nicolas-du-Chardonnet does not have a good reputation in France and the Vatican. Since 27 February 1977, when it was forcibly occupied by people affiliated with the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), which it unofficially depends on, this church is the main place of worship for the…
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OSCE helps Albania’s anti-trafficking officials develop first simulation training
by OSCE Preparations for the first ever Albanian anti-trafficking simulation-based training started at an online meeting on 29 May 2020. The OSCE Presence in Albania and the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking presented Albania’s group of experts that will design the specific training for Albania with the methodology of…
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Understanding The Factors Behind Denominational Differences
The issue of religions in Europe is of great significance. Many modern societies have different religious traditions and it is difficult to enforce their practices. For example, in some countries, Christianity dominates the population. In other countries, Hinduism and Islam are the major religions and there is a huge debate on which should prevail. Despite…
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ECR condemns the demolition of the National Theatre of Albania by the Rama Government
by ECR Party The European Conservatives and Reformists Party expresses growing concerns on the recent developments in Albania and more specifically on the unprecedented act of the Rama Government to demolish the National Theatre in Tirana, a building of great historical and cultural heritage for Albania and its citizens. Despite strong criticism by civic society,…
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Hans van Baalen responds to EU Next Generation Package
by ALDE Party On 27 May, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the plan “Next Generation EU” – the Commission’s recovery package to tackle the heavy negative impact produced by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The package aims at boosting European economies towards a more digital and greener society and includes a unique €750…
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Faith-based organizations can help the transition to a more sustainable post-COVID-19 world
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has noted that the coronavirus pandemic is more than a health crisis. It is a human crisis which is attacking societies at their core. To tackle it, policymakers will need the support of scientists, experts, and society at large, including religious leaders, scholars, and communities. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)…
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The COMECE Social Affairs Commission releases statement on proposed EU recovery plan
by Alessandro di Maio In the context of the current Covid-19 pandemic and its dramatic effects on all EU Member States, on Thursday 28 May 2020 the COMECE Social Affairs Commission releases the statement “Let Europe recover through justice”, giving the contribution of the Catholic Church to the proposed EU recovery plan. Mgr. Hérouard: “The…
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PES: The recovery cannot wait, Member States must put EU plan into action
by Party of European Socialists The European Commission recovery plan announced today is a historic opportunity to kickstart the reconstruction of the Union and move towards a more progressive and people-oriented Europe. The Member States must grasp this opportunity, PES President Sergei Stanishev stated during the extraordinary PES Presidency meeting today. Representatives from PES member…
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‘Business as unusual’: How COVID-19 could change the future of work
by UN News Millions of people around the world have been working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic and now experts are asking whether this “business as unusual” could be the future of work, at least for those people whose job doesn’t require them to be tied to a particular location. UN News spoke to…