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Pandemic harming freedom from religion in many countries, says report
… freedom to reject or change religion. Many people questioning their communities … engage in discriminatory funding of religion; derive their state legislation in …
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Youth perspectives in focus at high-level meeting on schooling during COVID-19 pandemic
This week, WHO/Europe hosted a virtual high-level meeting with ministers of health and education from across the WHO European Region to highlight ways to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the schooling, health, well-being and education of young people. In a statement, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, said:…
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Boris Johnson and EU chief pessimistic about chances of Brexit trade deal being reached
… 39;s According to a European Union official, commission president Ursula … an Australian relationship with the EU,” Mr Johnson said. … are deadlocked. British and EU negotiators seeking a new … Europe and beyond. Some EU diplomats have suggested claims …
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Turkey rejects ‘biased and illegal’ EU approach at summit
Turkey on Friday rejected the European Union’s “biased and illegal” … said on Friday, after EU leaders agreed on Thursday … EU to act with principles, strategically and with reason,” it added. European Union … with Greece and Cyprus. EU leaders agreed a summit …
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COVID-19: a stark reminder of the importance of universal health coverage
As COVID-19 spread across Europe earlier this year, many countries moved quickly to address gaps in health coverage by extending entitlement to migrants, suspending the payment of health insurance contributions for low-income self-employed people, adding teleconsultations to the benefits package and offering free access to testing and treatment of the virus. These actions demonstrate widespread…
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EU chief tells leaders chances of Brexit deal low
… the United Kingdom and the European Union next to the “Brexit” … Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) An EU official said leaders heard that … to crash out of the European Union’s single market at the … despite the gathering gloom. The EU on Thursday published its own …
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What Role Does Religion Play in Your Life?
… celebrating traditionally religious holidays without religion: Growing up, my … were still raised with religion. My family attended a … only some elements of a religion, like holidays or prayers … will choose to practice religion differently than your family …
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Marijuana: the other “pandemic” in Europe
At a time the main focus of all the sectors of the society is on the COVID pandemic, there is another insidious problem developing covertly: the drug. If the pandemic has undoubtedly an impact on the health, the economy, and the society at large, it has also affected the availability and through the confinement of…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation and European Union Partner to Transform Economic Empowerment of African Women
… strengthen and deepen the EU-Africa partnership, builds on … economic empowerment within the EU Gender Action Plan (GAP … women-owned businesses.” The EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, … co-funded by the European Union, the Organisation of African …
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First Day of European Council Meeting Held in Brussels
… EU leaders are gathering for the first day of the European Council meeting …