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Published on May 7, 2025

MEP urges Europe to support Cypriot voices

A German member of the European Parliament has voiced strong support for efforts to reunify Cyprus, urging the international community to closely watch developments affecting Turkish Cypriots. Kai Tegethoff, an MEP for Volt Europa, made the remarks after …

Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
Published on May 5, 2025

If Turkey Occupies Cyprus to Protect Cypriot Muslims, Shouldn’t Peacekeepers Protect?

More than a half century ago, the Greek junta and its allies in Cyprus sought enosis, the political union between Greece and Cyprus. Fearing that any such union would harm the Turkish Cypriot Muslim community, Turkey invaded Cyprus, seizing around 37% of …

Source: The California Courier - Center-right
Published on May 3, 2025

Christodoulides praises ‘strong reaction’ of Turkish Cypriot opposition amid Erdogan visit

President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday praised the “strong reaction from our Turkish Cypriot compatriots” in recent protests against both the north’s ruling coalition and against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, amid Erdogan’s visit to the …

Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
Published on May 3, 2025

Cyprus plunges in global press freedom rankings

Press freedom in Cyprus has sharply declined over the past year, with the country now ranked 77th out of 180 in the 2025 Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Friday. Having dropped 12 places from 65th in 2024, Cyprus now …

Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
Published on May 3, 2025

‘Independent journalism is a pillar of our freedom,’ government says

The government recognises the challenges faced by journalists and stands with them with institutional tools, government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a statement issued on World Press Freedom Day on Saturday. “Independent journalism is a …

Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
Published on 14:43 GMT

Journalists gather at north police HQ demanding protection for under-threat colleague

A selection of Turkish Cypriot journalists gathered at the north’s police headquarters on Thursday morning to demand bolstered protection for Aysemden Akin, who received death threats after publishing a series of articles in which an interviewee had made …

Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
Published on 09:18 GMT

MEPs condemn ‘neo-Ottoman tyrant’ Erdogan over north visit

Members of the European parliament late on Wednesday night condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to the north, with one describing him as “a neo-Ottoman tyrant and an expansionist”. The parliament held a special debate over …

Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
Published on 07:38 GMT

EU Puts the Brakes on Türkiye’s Accession Hopes Amid Authoritarian Drift

9The European Parliament has sent an unambiguous message to Ankara: Türkiye’s strategic location may be valuable, but it cannot buy a seat at the EU table. A report adopted this week with a firm majority – 367 votes in favour, 74 against and 188 …

Source: EUToday - Neutral
Published on 09:49 GMT

Turkey’s EU accession process must remain frozen, MEPs say

Under current circumstances, despite the democratic and pro-European aspirations of a large part of Turkish society, Turkey’s EU accession process cannot resume, MEPs said in a report adopted on Wednesday with 367 votes in favor, 74 against and 188 …

Source: Public Radio of Armenia - Pending
Published on 11:07 GMT

European Parliament calls for Ankara’s stronger role in Yerevan–Baku normalization

By Alexander Pracht The European Parliament adopted a new report on Turkey during a plenary session on Wednesday, expressing support for the normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey and urging Ankara to play a more decisive role in advancing …

Source: CivilNet - Neutral
Published on 01:47 GMT

Turkish EU Accession Procedures Should Be Frozen: EP Report

The European Parliament (EP) recommended Turkish EU accession procedures be frozen in a damning report supported by 367 MEPs, with 76 voting against it and 188 abstentions on Wednesday. The report stressed that despite Turkey’s geopolitical and strategic …

Source: To Vima - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Defending Israel: No Apologies for Success

Why Is Israel Held to a Different Standard? A Closer Look at Democracy, Conflict, and Global Hypocrisy Imagine living in a country where democracy is not just an ideal, but a lived reality. Where people of all ethnicities, religions, and genders vote …

Source: The Times of Israel - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Concerns for press freedom across the Commonwealth

The past year has been a bad one for journalists and reporting the news. According to Reporters Without Borders’ 2025 press freedom index, the global situation is at its worst since the organisation first published its rankings in 2002. RSF said the …

Source: The Round Table - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

DC/DOX To Showcase A Dozen World Premieres, Oscar Contenders, Films On Barbara Walters, Robert Reich, Deepfaked Sam ...

EXCLUSIVE: DC/DOX, the prestigious documentary film festival in the nation’s capital, today announced the full slate for its third edition. The cinematic event will include a dozen world premieres including The Last Class, a documentary about former …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

European Parliament maintains block on restarting Turkey accession talks

FOREIGN AFFAIRS [Shutterstock] European Parliament on Wednesday voted to uphold its decision not to restart EU accession talks with Turkey, citing the country’s democratic backsliding under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration as a key factor. …

Source: Kathimerini - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Government bill proposes new criminal offences for protesters

A new bill setting legal rules for public demonstrations aims to introduce three criminal offences linked to violent behaviour during protests, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis told the House legal affairs committee on Wednesday. He stressed that the aim …

Source: Cyprus Mail - Indeterminate
Published on May 6, 2025

Grapevine, May 7, 2025: No rest for the righteous

Does US Ambassador Mike Huckabee get any sleep? All US ambassadors to Israel are in great demand, but it’s doubtful that they’ve been to so many important events within less than a month of their arrival in the country. Events that Huckabee has attended …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on May 7, 2025

EP report slams Turkey’s foreign policy as confrontational and unaligned with EU norms

Levent Kenez/Stockholm A new report from the European Parliament (EP) has sharply criticized Turkey’s foreign policy under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling it increasingly confrontational, inconsistent with EU values and damaging to the long- …

Source: Nordic Monitor - Left-wing
Published on May 6, 2025

Russia and Turkey are wielding religion as soft power – but one patriarch is standing in their way

Turkish nationalists are calling on the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to revoke the passport of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the highest ranking Greek Orthodox cleric in the US. As a Turkish citizen, the archbishop is one of the few …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 08:28 GMT

NUJ responds to BBC announcement of Local Democracy Reporter contracts

The NUJ has encouraged all members affected by the retendering of Local Democracy Reporter Service (LDRS) contracts to seek the union’s support. Local Democracy Reporters (LDRs) are funded by the BBC but employed by regional news organisations, where they …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:29 GMT

President Lai attends reception commemorating 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

TAIWAN, May 8 - President Lai attends reception commemorating 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day On the morning of May 8, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, attended a reception commemorating the 80th anniversary …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

MP states Ukraine will extend martial law

(MENAFN) Ukraine’s parliament plans to extend martial law for another 90 days, according to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak. This move, expected between April 15 and 18, would postpone any realistic possibility of holding presidential elections, which have already …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 03:21 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:37 GMT

GERMANY: New government takes office; immediately orders police to turn away most undocumented people at border ― Far ...

Friedrich Merz has become chancellor after securing a majority in the Bundestag after an unprecedented two rounds of voting. The new government has announced that it will refuse entry to most people seeking asylum with immediate effect. The domestic …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025: Looking to Be Bigger and Better

TOKYO, JAPAN, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SusHi Tech Tokyo has grown into one of Asia’s largest global startup conferences since its kick-off two years ago with the motto of creating “sustainable cities” through cutting-edge technology. But you …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 20:17 GMT

Joint statement on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression

BRUSSELS, 7 May 2025 - Considering the vital impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has on freedom of expression, freedom of the media and the information ecosystem; acknowledging that the development and use of AI can be beneficial but raise serious …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 7, 2025 - 12:06 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Opening Ceremony of the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption ...

Programme director: Dr Roger Koranteng, Commonwealth Secretariat, UK Adv. Andy Mothibi, Chief Executive and Head Special Investigating Unit S. Africa His Excellency David Martinon, French Ambassador to the Republic of S. Africa Hon. Sherley Ayorkor …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

LEGACY CANNABIS GENETICS STUDY LAUNCHES COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO TAKE CALIFORNIA’S UNDERSTANDING TO NEXT LEVEL

“People and Their Plants, a Community-Driven Study” tours the state inviting stakeholders to contribute to legacy cannabis history and help plan its future SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A first-of-its-kind …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 10:11 GMT

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 8, 2025 - 10:08 GMT

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 10:07 GMT

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Localization as an Opportunity for the Economy – If Abuses Are Stopped

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time since the introduction of the public procurement law with localization requirements, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy has applied the mechanism for expanding the list of goods …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

Christian Howard offers facts to support Einstein’s statement "reality is merely an illusion".

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When asked to explain about the world being an illusion, Howard replies: “Like Einstein, millions of people believe the physical world is an illusion. Thousands of …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Live From Gaza Today: Doctors Will Plead to Spare Thousands of Children From Starvation in International ZOOM Call

Providers struggling against catastrophic conditions in northern Gaza while witnessing a child dying every 40 minutes are begging: Let the children eat! WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Gaza, the World …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

U.S. Cargo Drones Market to Reach $3,275.1 Million by 2030 – Revolutionizing Logistics!

Delray Beach, FL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "US Cargo Drones Market by Solution [Avionics, Route Planning & Optimizing, Fleet Management, Ground Control Stations, Services], Range (Short, Mid, Long) , Payload (10-49 Kg, 50-149 Kg …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 23:35 GMT

Felida Villarreal Named One of Hispanic Executive’s 2025 Leading Latinas

VIDA CEO is recognized for her bold leadership, community impact, and commitment to economic empowerment in South Texas. MERCEDES, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

City of Carson Second Council Meeting in May Rescheduled to May 21

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Release #25-021 Contact: pio@carsonca.gov The Carson City Council meeting scheduled for second Tuesday, May 20, 2025, has …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:35 GMT

PRESS CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS UNLAWFUL DETENTION AND DEATHS IN ICE CUSTODY

MIAMI GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Lincoln Tower North, 18441 NW 2nd Ave, 5th Floor, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 Media Contact: Mildred Smith Phone: (850) 597- …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

New Book Celebrates Feminist Leadership as a Pathway to Collective Healing and Liberation

New resource for gender-inclusive, intersectional feminist leaders reimagining and reshaping organizations, academia, communities, and movements worldwide. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jessica Rachel Aviva, Ph.D., …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:37 GMT

GERMANY: New government takes office; immediately orders police to turn away most undocumented people at border ― Far ...

Friedrich Merz has become chancellor after securing a majority in the Bundestag after an unprecedented two rounds of voting. The new government has announced that it will refuse entry to most people seeking asylum with immediate effect. The domestic …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:37 GMT

ECRE Policy Note: Reception Conditions: Protecting Women and Girls in EU Asylum Systems

|Published on: 8th May 2025|Categories: News| ECRE has published a policy note which examines how the 2024 recast Reception Conditions Directive can support more effective and harmonised implementation of gender-sensitive reception across the EU. It draws …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:37 GMT

Chairpersonship Conference on Gender Equality: Building resilience through inclusion and empowerment

VIENNA, 8 May 2025 – Over 400 participants from across the OSCE gathered in Vienna for the “Building resilience through inclusion and empowerment” Conference on Gender Equality organized under Finland’s 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship on 6 and 7 May 2025. By …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:36 GMT

Young Professionals from Central Asia Complete Training Course on Strategic Planning

An intensive training course on strategic planning for young advisers from Central Asian countries was held in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, from 5 to 9 May 2025. The event was organized by the OSCE Programme Offices in Bishkek and Dushanbe, with support …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

New Natchez Pet Mayor To Be Sworn In At Collaring Ceremony On May 10 At Natchez City Hall

Inaugural Pet City Officials Announced In Downtown Natchez Alliance Fundraiser NATCHEZ, MS, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s official: Natchez has gone to the dogs. After several weeks of spirited campaigning the Downtown …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

New Poll: Muslim Support for Democrats Collapses as Trump Gains Ground on Gaza, Immigration, and Economy

The Republican Party as a whole is viewed more favorably by Muslim voters, with 40% expressing a positive opinion. WASHINGTON, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new independent poll commissioned by the Muslim American …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Forge Alliance for Israel Advocacy in the Nation’s Capital

Influential rabbis and pastors met in Washington, D.C. to urge Congress for stronger support for Israel. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Influential rabbis and pastors met in Washington, D.C. to urge Congress …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:46 GMT

Live From Gaza: Doctors Fighting to Spare Thousands of Children From Starvation to Issue Plea in International ZOOM Call

Providers struggling against catastrophic conditions in northern Gaza while witnessing a child dying every 40 minutes are begging: Let the children eat! WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Gaza, the World …

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