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Published on 03:14 GMT

Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner … who’s banned from Ukraine

Meloni 2.0 Simion has cited right-wing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a political hero and called for the “Melonization” of Europe. George Simion founded his AUR party in 2019 after a failed bid for election to the European Parliament as an …

Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
Published on 07:25 GMT

Hungary’s realpolitik on Russia

The new Trump administration poses a trilemma for Hungary’s illiberal political model. How will Prime Minister Viktor Orban manage relations with global powers? Feb. 17, 2015: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shake …

Source: Geopolitical Intelligence Services - Neutral
Published on 08:57 GMT

How to agree an armistice in Ukraine

The armistice agreement that ended the Korean War in 1953 has been mentioned as a possible model for how to end the fighting in Ukraine. This makes sense. The Trump administration, however, seems to opt for a quick deal like the 1973 Paris agreement on …

Source: Nepali Times - Center-left
Published on 10:26 GMT

Moscow community organizes follow-up event to address religious extremism in Idaho

This story was first published by FāVS News on April 30, 2025. In May Palouse organizations will be hosting “United in Community: Coming Together for Our Community and Democracy,” a follow-up event to the recent United Against Hate Summit with podcaster …

Source: Idaho Capital Sun - Left-wing
Published on 10:08 GMT

How strongmen manipulate democracy: A global perspective

Those who venture into bookshops often might have noticed an increase in political literature on tyranny. It's popular reading currently because, quite bizarrely, it's a popular form of government. Whereas old-school dictators ruled through fear, …

Source: Cape Argus - Indeterminate
Published on 06:33 GMT

Mariana Iatco: People in Moldova need to feel that the EU is not “far away”, it is about them

0 Although European integration is seen by many Moldovans as a chance for a better life with higher wages and freedom of movement, the EU’s core values – such as respect for the law, the fight against corruption and fundamental rights – often remain …

Source: IPN - Neutral
Published on 06:55 GMT

Militarization or Democracy: Where is Jamaica Heading?

Dr. Maziki Thame is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government, UWI, Mona. Editor’s Note: A shorter version of this article appeared in the Jamaica Gleaner, May 4, 2025 Voices of clergy and women’s rights veteran unite to demand human rights …

Source: Stabroek News - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

The U.S. is sending additional Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine

Credit: U.S. Army photo by Anthony Sweeney The landmark minerals deal signed between Ukraine and the Trump administration is accelerating the Biden-era effort to boost air defense support for Ukraine against Russia. A Patriot air-defense system in Israel …

Source: News.Az - Pro-Government
Published on 07:04 GMT

Ukraine critic secures first term of Romanian presidential election rerun

(MENAFN) George Simion, a nationalist politician known for his criticism of the EU and opposition to Ukraine, has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun, held on Sunday. With over 95% of votes counted, Simion …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on May 4, 2025

Party leader’s visits to help enhance all-round ties with Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus

Hanoi (VNA) – The trips by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Belarus from May 5 to 12 will help uphold and promote comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and these …

Source: VietnamPlus - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

The NATO horse is dead. Europe must ride with Ukraine now.

Most see NATO through the lens of history. It ensured that the Cold War stayed cold while successfully protecting its member states. Most remember an Alliance of liberal democracies that maintained a balanced and credible military force at high readiness, …

Source: Euromaidan Press - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

‘People are fearful of losing our democracy,’ protesters rally against Trump administration in Princeton

No kings. Racial justice. Democracy. Resist. Hands off. About 40 protesters gathered Saturday and lined the 100 block of North Main Street in Princeton to express their opposition to current U.S. foreign policy, domestic policy and the separation of powers …

Source: Shaw Local - Illinois - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

Maziki Thame | Militarisation or democracy: Where is Jamaica heading?

Militarism goes hand in hand with authoritarianism. While democratic values include popular participation in decision-making, checks on the power of government and the protection of people’s rights and freedoms, militarisation threatens democracy by …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
Published on 08:39 GMT

Romania’s hard-right candidate will face a pro-EU reformist in presidential runoff

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — After decisively winning the most votes in Romania’s first-round presidential election redo, hard-right nationalist George Simion will face a pro-Western reformist in a pivotal runoff in two weeks that could reshape the European …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

The New York Times War On Democracy

Journalists aren't supposed to make things up. Unless, of course, you’re the New York Times Editorial Board. The other day the “Paper of Record” ran an editorial titled: There Is a Way Forward: How to Defeat Trump’s Power Grab This jewel of distortion …

Source: NewsBusters - Right-wing
Published on May 3, 2025

Keeping Russian control of Crimea? Crimean Tatars respond

As part of his “peace plan,” US President Donald Trump is ready to recognize the annexed Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea permanently as Russian territory. In Ukraine, DW spoke to representatives of the Crimean Tatars, the original inhabitants of the …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 2, 2025

European People’s Party Congress Adopts Urgent Resolution on Armenia Welcoming Ongoing Reforms in Democracy, Human ...

VALENCIA — The European People’s Party (EPP) Congress, held in Valencia, adopted a resolution titled “The Current Political Situation in Armenia,” welcoming the ongoing domestic political developments in the country. The resolution commended the reforms …

Source: MassisPost - California - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

End of Democracy: How Pro-Russian Telegram Channels Influence Romanian Elections

On May 4, citizens of Romania will attend polling stations to elect a new president. This is a second iteration of the elections as the results of the 2024 presidential campaign were annulled after the unexpected success of Călin Georgescu — a far-right …

Source: Kyiv Post - Indeterminate
Published on May 3, 2025

A belief in freedom pushes Clark County man to return to Ukraine over and over as a volunteer chaplain

The nature of war in Ukraine has turned deadlier, according to a Clark County man who recently returned from his seventh visit as a volunteer military chaplain there. So-called “suicide drones” are one reason why Mikhail Pavenko’s mission in Ukraine, April …

Source: The Columbian - Washington State - Pending

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 07:40 GMT

Ukraine critic secures first term of Romanian presidential election rerun

(MENAFN) George Simion, a nationalist politician known for his criticism of the EU and opposition to Ukraine, has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun, held on Sunday. With over 95% of votes counted, Simion …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

Half of Germans Support Ban on AfD

(MENAFN) Close to half of the German population is in favor of prohibiting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after it was labeled an “extremist” organization by the country's internal security service. This sentiment was captured in a …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 10:51 GMT

Government commemorates World Press Freedom Day

Government joins the international community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day (3 May 2025), a day that reaffirms the importance of a free and independent media in strengthening democracy. World Press Freedom Day serves as an opportunity to …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 10:01 GMT

Vance claims Germany ‘has rebuilt the Berlin Wall’

(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has sharply criticized the German government's treatment of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, comparing it to rebuilding the Berlin Wall. His comments came after Germany’s domestic intelligence …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 09:02 GMT

Rubio describes Germany as ‘tyranny in disguise’

(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has strongly criticized Germany for labeling the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as "extremist," calling the move an affront to democracy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Rubio argued …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 09:01 GMT

Berlin denies Rubio’s claims of ‘tyranny in disguise’

(MENAFN) Berlin has firmly rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claim that Germany is exhibiting “tyranny in disguise” after the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was officially classified as “extremist.” The German Foreign Ministry …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 09:02 GMT

German intel organization describes AfD as ‘extremist’

(MENAFN) Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), has officially designated the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as “extremist,” even as the party leads in national opinion polls …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:34 GMT

After Clergy Arrested for Praying, Moral Monday Returns to U.S. Supreme Court to Confront Deadly Federal Budget

Faith leaders and impacted people to hold prayerful protest calling out a budget that will kill Medicaid, starve children, and abandon the poor WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:56 GMT

Enhancing Military Transparency: International Seminar on the Vienna Document 2011 was held in Almaty as part of ...

From 22 to 24 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, in co-operation with the Centre for Arms Control and Inspection Support and the Kazakhstan Peace Operations Centre (KAZCENT) of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and with …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

Statement by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day

Sarajevo, 3 May 2025 – A free society depends on a free press. In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) reaffirms its continued commitment to defending the fundamental right to free and independent …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 06:26 GMT

Many Citizens of Redington Beach Seeking Formal Complaints Regarding Alleged Retaliation by Local Officials

We The People Of Redington Beach Image REDINGTON BEACH, Fla., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens for Fair Governance, a civil rights advocacy group representing many residents of Redington Beach, Florida, are seeking to file a formal complaint with …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

President Trump Backs Italian Columbus as Notorious Historian Challenges Italian Columbus Myth and Fraud

President Trump revives Columbus Day as renowned historian dares to correct ancient misconceptions that have shaped American misunderstandings for generations. TRELEW, PANTAGONIA, ARGENTINA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 23:28 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 15 of the Trump Administration

Washington, DC, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/02/week-15-of-the-trump-administration/ Article on Deportations, Criminal Aliens and Child …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Empowering the Next Generation: OSCE Trains Over 3,000 Youth in Financial Literacy across Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) has been leading a sustained effort to promote financial literacy among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Through comprehensive training programmes held annually across the country, the POiB helps young …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

OSCE and EU support Central Asian states to safeguard non-profit organizations from abuse by terrorists

Ensuring a proportionate approach to combating the instrumentalization of non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists in Central Asia was the focus of a workshop organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the EU Global Facility on Anti- …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Building Climate Resilience: OSCE Chairpersonship Event in Vienna

VIENNA, 2 May 2025 – Over 140 participants from OSCE Participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Institutions, civil society, and international organizations gathered in Vienna for the "Resilient Together in a Changing Climate" …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

International observers to Romania’s repeat presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

BUCHAREST, 2 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the repeat presidential election in Romania. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the repeat …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 08:03 GMT

Navigate The Legal Landscape With Global Law Experts Comprehensive International Business Law Handbook

GLE’s International Business Law Handbook connects global businesses with top lawyers across 100+ countries and 35 practice areas for legal success. TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With businesses increasingly operating …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 04:38 GMT

Essay Contest Winners Celebrate Why They Like Carson by Showcasing Schools, Parks, Restaurants, and Community

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson hosted its annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, at the Carson Event Center. The "Why I Like Carson" …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 11:38 GMT

OSCE strengthens law enforcement and judicial response to gender-based violence through survivor engagement and theater ...

On 28 and 29 April, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, held a two-day training course on gender-based violence (GBV) for 24 police and judicial professionals from the Federation of …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 11:38 GMT

OSCE Chairperson and OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media reaffirm necessity of media freedom to mark World Press ...

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 2 May 2025 — On World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu reaffirm the necessity of upholding media freedom in …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 18:15 GMT

TMA Champions Myositis Awareness Month and Resolution in US House of Representatives

Rep. Rich McCormick (R - GA) introduces a resolution in the US House of Representatives supporting the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Myositis Awareness …

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