Photo by Diogo Palhais on Unsplash The former Irish Minister for Europe Dick Roche has voiced real concerns over how the European Parliament has exercised its powers in the last five years. Speaking in Brussels, the Irishman, an avowed and committed Europhile, said it was clear the Commission “always has a little thumb on the scales.” His comments come just ahead…
We publish here in full the text of the address of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the International Conference entitled “Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines: Resource Mobilization for Safe and Green Future.” Today, mines and unexploded ordnance continue to remain an acute problem posing threat to people’s security across many countries. Along with jeopardising…
Photo by Wael Hneini on Unsplash The airline Emirates has announced a series of special offers for holidaymakers travelling to Dubai this summer. With a return ticket, all of its customers can enjoy complimentary access to some of the city’s top attractions. Passengers flying to, through, or back to Dubai can also use their boarding pass to access…
Photo by Manny Becerra on Unsplash Leading European footballers, including Belgian Red Flames captain Tessa Wullaert, are helping to promote the EU elections. She is among other stars of the women’s game who have signed up to the campaign urging people to vote on 6 to 9 June. Turnout is seen as key in the election in the…
Photo by Christian Dubovan on Unsplash Campaigners have applauded a decision to escape “the sinking ship of a treaty.” This comes after the Council of the EU – Member States – on Thursday adopted a “historic decision” to withdraw the European Union from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). The ECT is an international investment treaty from the 1990s…
