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Reuters: European Union will soon present a plan to abandon Russian oil and gas

The European Union will unveil a detailed strategy for phasing out Russian oil and gas imports on May 6. The publication of this plan has already been postponed twice. Reuters writes about this. The EU has pledged to stop importing Russian fossil fuels by …

World News | White House Proposes Drastic Cuts to State Department and Funding for UN, NATO and Other Groups

Washington, Apr 15 (AP) The White House's Office of Management and Budget has proposed gutting the State Department's budget by almost 50 per cent, closing a number of overseas diplomatic missions, slashing the number of diplomatic staff, and …

Putin 'mocking Trump's goodwill' by constantly targeting Ukraine, says Polish foreign minister

Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski Russian President Vladimir Putin is "mocking the goodwill" of his US counterpart Donald Trump, Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski claimed on Monday. Sikorski told reporters following an …

Sybiha invites EU foreign ministers to Lviv on May 9 – Sikorski

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, in coordination with Poland's EU Presidency and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, has invited the foreign ministers of EU member states to visit Lviv on May 9. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said …

World News | Despite Court Order, White House Bars AP from Oval Office Event

Washington, Apr 14 (AP) Despite a court order, a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press were barred from an Oval Office news conference on Monday with President Donald Trump and his counterpart from El Salvador, Nayib Bukele. Last week's …

Hungary approves bans on LGBTQ+ public events, recognizes two sexes only

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities, a decision that legal scholars and critics call another step toward authoritarianism by …

Can the EU Extend Russia Sanctions Despite Hungary's Blackmail?

Extending sanctions against Russia has been one of the most pressing issues for the European Union -- especially this year. And Hungary's record of holding out against such sanctions has officials in Brussels worried about what will happen when the …

Hungarian opposition says nearly 60% of population supports Ukraine's EU membership

Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar, the main political rival of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has pledged to hold a national referendum on Ukraine's membership in the European Union. That's according to AFP, Ukrinform reports. Thousands …

EU considers sending military advisers to Ukraine, says Hungarian foreign minister

Szijjártó. Photo: Getty Images Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has said that the European Union is considering deploying military advisers to Ukraine to assist in the training of Ukrainian troops. Source: Szijjártó after the EU Foreign Affairs …

EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions against Russia after Sumi attack

Russia's screws must be urgently tightened by new sanctions after the devastating attack on the Ukrainian town of Sumi, said the countries, which gathered for a meeting in Luxembourg on 14 April. Two Russian ballistic missiles struck Sumi as faithful …

Polish foreign minister accuses Hungary of lacking "moral clarity" on Russia

Radosław Sikorski. Photo: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has stated that Hungary lacks "moral clarity" regarding Russian aggression against Ukraine, calling it the only country in the EU with such a stance. …

Hungary opposes European military presence in Ukraine, new sanctions against Russia - Foreign Minister

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said Hungary opposes European Union military missions in Ukraine and will block the introduction of new sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's accession to the EU. "For us, this is a red line and in …

ODIHR opens limited election observation mission in Poland

Warsaw, 14 April 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a limited election observation mission for the 18 May 2025 presidential election in Poland, following an invitation from the national authorities. The …

Czech Deputy Speaker Bartošek urges for stronger democratic alliances

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with Deputy Speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies Jan Bartošek on Monday according to the Foreign Ministry. (Photo: Foreign Ministry) According to the Foreign Ministry’s Tuesday press release, Deputy Speaker of the …

Hungarian police hauled off protesters who temporarily blocked a parliament entrance ahead of the vote

Thousands take to the streets in Hungary as the country bans LGBTQ+ gatherings – video

Thousands of people took to the streets of Hungary's capital, Budapest, on Monday to mock and protest a constitutional amendment which passed through the country's parliament banning LGBTQ+ gatherings

Ukraine’s EU Integration Would Cost 2,500 Billion Euros, Warns Fidesz Politician

Ukraine’s forced accession to the EU would consume the resources needed to address all the other challenges facing the European Union and would severely weaken Hungary’s strategic position, Balázs Orbán stressed. The Prime Minister’s political director …

Poland’s Increasingly Militarized Mindset

Militarization is creeping into Polish society. It’s not so much about seeing more tanks or military planes. That’s obvious. Rather, it’s about the psychological shift. The mental militarization of Polish society is visible on all levels. Discussions …

Far-right George Simion leads Romanian presidential race, followed closely by ruling coalition's candidate

A Flashdata electoral poll carried out during April 10-12 and published by B1TV revealed that the far-right frontrunner candidate George Simion (Alliance for the Union of Romanians - AUR, 27% of the options expressed) leads at a thinner-than-anticipated …

Icelandic Art Student’s ‘Living’ QR Code Mural Debuts at Bergen Kunsthall After Free Expression Dispute

Bergen Kunsthall reinstates controversial MFA mural linking to a live digital artwork after institutional pushback raises free expression concerns. BERGEN, NORWAY, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An artwork that was nearly censored ahead of …

U.S. Representative Greg Landsman Honored with 2025 Friend of CACFP Award

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association proudly announces U.S. Congressional Representative Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of CACFP Award. This prestigious …

Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative 1977 Perfumes Hit the Auction Block

Only 25 Sets of these perfumes were created by Stuart Devlin and Stanley Hall LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume …

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

U.S.-Based Fractional Hiring Surges Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Startups Rush to Domestic Talent Pools as Offshore Costs Rise — AI Supercharges U.S. Output ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With fears mounting over new tariffs on offshore services, startups across the U.S. are …

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

NMAC Offers Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) Four Recommendations for Continued Impact in HIV Prevention

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, NMAC's Deputy Director of Programs, Harold Phillips,  sent to Tom Engels, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), four recommendations …

ISIS is on the ropes in Syria. A successful transition in Damascus could deliver a knockout blow

For much of the past two decades, the Islamic State (ISIS) has enjoyed favorable conditions in Syria, but since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, dynamics have changed. With Assad’s departure, ISIS lost its long-standing and vitally …

VetComm Secures $2 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Veterans in 2024

VetComm assisted more than 10,000 veterans in 2024, achieving a $2 billion total in disability compensation for its clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping …

Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Launches First Phase of New Victim Notification Software – MyVoice

MyVoice is a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the …

ODIHR opens limited election observation mission in Poland

Warsaw, 14 April 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a limited election observation mission for the 18 May 2025 presidential election in Poland, following an invitation from the national authorities. The …

Ukrainian border guards enhance ability to detect forged documents on OSCE study tour to the Netherlands

Senior officers from Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service (SBGS) strengthened their document fraud detection capability and explored ways to enhance border control operations at airports and maritime ports during a study tour to the Netherlands organized …

Experts and policymakers work to strengthen women’s role in cybersecurity at OSCE workshop in Astana

Cybersecurity experts and policymakers from Central Asia, South Caucasus and Mongolia explored ways to strengthen the role of women in cybersecurity at a workshop in Astana organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department with the support of the OSCE …

NCLA Asks Supreme Court to Decide District Courts Cannot Reinstate Fired Executive Branch Officials

Washington, DC, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief today urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay district court injunctions purporting to reinstate National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair …

UAE assumes Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance

UAE elected to chair INTERPOL’s top governance body, marking a major step in global policing leadership and international security cooperation. PARIS, FRANCE, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has …

NPF Releases Open Letter to Minister Ellis Addressing Repeated Falsehoods about Alberta RCMP

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Police Federation (NPF), the certified bargaining agent representing ~20,000 RCMP Regular Members and Reservists, including approximately 3,500 serving Albertans, has issued a public letter …

Epilepsy Community Unites to Oppose Cuts to Crucial Federal Epilepsy Programs

BOWIE, Md., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 118 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers, and epilepsy centers; epilepsy researchers; and others – are united in …

National Training on Cybercrime for Judges Launched in Tashkent

14–15 April 2025 OSCE Conference Hall, Tashkent Today marked the opening of the first tailored national training course for representatives of the judiciary in Uzbekistan on "Cybercrime: from Detection to Court Judgment." The training features …

OSCE Presence organizes advanced risk assessment training for Albanian State Police analysts

From 7 to 11 April 2025, the OSCE Presence in Albania held an intensive training programme focused on strengthening the analytical capabilities of the Albanian State Police. The training brought together analysts from the Information Analysis Units at …

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?

Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and towns lie …