EU Crisis in Nursing

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  Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash   Fresh efforts are being made by the EU to help tackle a crisis in nursing. The EU Commission said it had moved to support Member States in retaining nurses in their health systems and make the profession more attractive to nurses. The EC said the signing…

Julia Leferman Takes the Helm

Julia Leferman

Julia Leferman has officially assumed her role as the new Secretary General of The Brewers of Europe, the body that represents the huge brewing sector in Europe. She describes it as a “bold vision to position beer at the centre of European Union policy.” Leferman’s leadership, she said, will focus on driving innovation, promoting responsible…

Support for Ukraine’s Use of Long Range Weapons

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  Photo by Akshat Jhingran on Unsplash   On 29 August an informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers took place in Brussels, focusing on key issues of supporting Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian aggression. One of the central topics was Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons to strike legitimate military targets on Russian territory, which…

The Lessons of World War II

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  Photo by Sonia Dauer on Unsplash   With the outbreak of World War II on September 1, 1939, the world entered one of the most terrifying and destructive periods in its history. This global conflict resulted in the deaths of approximately 70-85 million people, which was about 3-4% of the world’s population at the…

Call for Environmental Justice in Ukraine

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Photo by Vasy Cotorobai on Unsplash   For more than two and a half years, since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world has witnessed a new level of destruction caused by the aggression of the Russian military. The extensive environmental crimes committed by Russian forces are not limited to Ukrainian territory; they threaten the environment…

Kyrgyzstan Cooperation

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  Photo by Irene Strong on Unsplash   The EU and the Kyrgyz Republic signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA). This, say both sides, represents an “important milestone” in the strengthening bilateral relations. The Agreement will provide a new legal basis for reinforced political dialogue and deepening cooperation in “many mutually beneficial areas.”…

Europe’s Security Under Threat. 

Russia has significantly intensified its attacks on Ukraine, conducting one of the largest combined missile and drone strikes since the beginning of its aggressive invasion. On August 26 more than 230 aerial attack vehicles, including missiles and drones, were launched. Ukrainian air defence forces managed to destroy 102 missiles and 99 drones, showcasing resilience and…

Rising Tensions in Eastern Europe

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  Photo by Pavel Neznanov on Unsplash   The situation at the border between Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus remains extremely tense, causing serious concern for the international community. The Russian Federation is not only increasing its military presence along Ukrainian borders but also conducting aggressive actions that threaten Ukraine’s security, as well as the security…

Japan Firmly Rejects Polisario Puppet Entity

Japan, which on Friday hosted the preparatory proceedings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), solemnly reiterated its non-recognition of the polisario puppet entity, according to reports from Medi1 T. Japan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fukazawa Yoichi, speaking at the plenary session, affirmed that the intrusion of the polisario at this…

Indian PM Narendra Modi Visits Kyiv

Modi and Zelensky

On 23 August Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Kyiv. The visit was timed to coincide with the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, marking an important moment in the relationship between the two countries. It is the first ever visit by an Indian government head to Ukraine since diplomatic relations were…