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Published on 15:50 GMT

Iceland holds parliamentary election after government’s collapse

Icelanders are electing a new parliament after disagreements over the economy, immigration, and the fallout from volcanic eruptions forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to pull the plug on his coalition government and call an early election. Saturday’ …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 13:14 GMT

Iceland holds election amid debates on immigration, energy, economy

Icelanders are set to vote for a new parliament on Saturday following tensions surrounding immigration, energy policies, and economic matters. These issues compelled Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to dissolve his coalition government and call early …

Source: United News of Bangladesh - Label Pending
Published on 09:09 GMT

Iceland votes for a new parliament amid disagreements on immigration, energy policy and the economy

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Icelanders will elect a new parliament Saturday after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to pull the plug on his coalition government and call early electi …

Source: Bowen Island Undercurrent - Label Pending
Published on Nov 29, 2024

What Exactly Is a Republic?

The 2024 U.S. presidential election was framed as a crucial test for the nation’s political system, with ongoing concerns over oligarchy, mob rule, a breakdown of equal protection under the law, and the ultimate power of citizens to determine the fate of …

Source: Truthdig - Left-wing
Published on Nov 28, 2024

Nigel Farage says he could change his mind on assisted dying if one condition is met

Nigel Farage, who is set to oppose Kim Leadbeater’s private member's bill today [FRI], explained that without scrapping Britain’s human rights obligations, the legislation will inevitably be widened in scope via appeals to Strasbourg. Speaking after …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Nov 28, 2024

Happy anniversary? Switzerland marks 50 years at the ECHR

A thorn in the side for many national governments: the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Christian Beutler / Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English ( …

Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
Published on Nov 28, 2024

Seven ways the ECHR has shaped Swiss law over the years

Switzerland joined the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe in 1963, but – for various reasons – waited a good decade before ratifying the European Convention on Human Rights. Keystone Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector …

Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
Published on Nov 27, 2024

Meath West Election 2024: Who are the candidates in my constituency?

Some familiar names are back in the fray – but Fine Gael’s Damien English won’t be one of them, with the former junior minister announcing in recent months that he would be stepping away from politics. English has been a constant figure in Dáil Éireann …

Source: Irish Independent - Center-right
Published on Nov 27, 2024

News GE2024... Who else is on the ballot paper in Meath West? 35 minutes ago Ann Casey

Published: Wed 27 Nov 2024, 3:25 PM Navan resident, Ben Gilroy, who has run in five previous elections is the leader of the Liberty Republic party. He is a candidate in five constituencies: Meath West, Dublin Fingal East and Dublin Fingal West. He was the …

Source: Meath Chronicle - Neutral
Published on Nov 27, 2024

Governor swears in four new MPs

Governor Ajamu Baly (centre) and the newly sworn-in Members of Parliament. HARBOUR VIEW--Governor Ajamu Baly on Tuesday administered the oath to the four new Members of Parliament (MPs) Veronica Jansen-Webster (Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement …

Source: The Daily Herald - Label Pending
Published on Nov 27, 2024

Lifetime achievement award: Don Wilson

Don Wilson was trading before he was a trader During his teenage years in Zurich, when Wilson walked along Bahnhofstrasse – the bustling home to many of the city’s banks – he had a habit of checking the foreign exchange rates each was advertising, looking …

Source: Risk.net - Neutral
Published on Nov 5, 2024

Election results for California’s statewide propositions

twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right On Nov. 5, California voters will be asked whether they support raising the minimum wage, imposing harsher penalties for certain crimes, banning forced prison labor, …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 11:14 GMT

2024 European Parliament elections: ODIHR election observation mission final report

The 2024 European Parliament elections were genuinely competitive, with fundamental freedoms respected. The elections were run professionally and effectively, and the bodies administering them enjoyed a high level of confidence. Aspects of electoral …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 14:56 GMT

Croatia’s early parliamentary elections 2024: ODIHR election assessment mission final report

Croatia’s 2024 early parliamentary elections were competitive, offering voters a broad range of political choices. The legal framework generally provided a sound basis for holding democratic elections, and the election administration enjoyed full …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 23:54 GMT

Future of News report

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has published its report including recommendations on support for local media, action on AI and legislation to tackle SLAPPs. There is a “realistic possibility of the UK's news environment …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 15:19 GMT

Statement of Senate President Francis Joseph "Chiz" G. Escudero on the passing of former Senator Santanina Rasul

PHILIPPINES, November 29 - Press Release November 29, 2024 STATEMENT OF SENATE PRESIDENT FRANCIS JOSEPH "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR SANTANINA RASUL It is with deep sadness that I join the nation in mourning the passing of …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 13:36 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Medallists’ Ceremony

Programme Director, Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKensie, Premier of Gauteng, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, President of SASCOC, Mr Barry Hendricks, Minister, Deputy Ministers and MECs, Olympians and Paralympians, …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 13:08 GMT

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: 2nd Cape Town Conversation

Programme Director; Former President of South Africa and Patron of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, His Excellency Thabo Mbeki; Former Prime Minister of Australia, His Excellency Tony Abbott; Former Prime Minister of Mali, His Excellency Moussa Mara; Former …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 12:01 GMT

Presidential Office thanks UK House of Commons for passing a motion affirming that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not mention ...

TAIWAN, November 29 - Presidential Office thanks UK House of Commons for passing a motion affirming that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan Presidential Office thanks UK House of Commons for passing a motion affirming that UNGA Resolution 2758 …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 17:59 GMT

Growing CAGR of 19.4% | The Global Smart Government Market Size Reach USD 124.7 Billion by 2031

Adoption of technical innovations, rise in government investments in smart government technology & high acceptance rate of cloud-based solution drive the market WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, November 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According …

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Published on November 30, 2024 - 16:54 GMT

OSCE human rights office condemns use of excessive force by police during protests in Georgia

WARSAW, 30 November 2024 – The action of law enforcement officials while policing peaceful protests in Georgia is of deep concern and a serious breach of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human …

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Published on November 30, 2024 - 00:28 GMT

Government Blockchain Association Announces Global Strategic Education Partnership with TBA-W3CB to Benefit GBA Members

GBA, TBA, and W3CB team up to deliver world-class blockchain education and ISO-compliant certifications worldwide. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) today announced …

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Published on November 30, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

OSCE human rights office condemns use of excessive force by police during protests in Georgia

WARSAW, 30 November 2024 – The action of law enforcement officials while policing peaceful protests in Georgia is of deep concern and a serious breach of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 20:10 GMT

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S PREMIER ROCK ORCHESTRA LAUNCHES LIVE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY TOUR WITH BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNTS

We invite you on an epic musical adventure, as the SPMA rock orchestra performs live renditions of the hit soundtracks from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 & 2. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 14:05 GMT

AACE Thanks Premier Smith and Minister Jones for Engaging Alberta's Childcare Operators in Townhall Meeting

Over 350 childcare operators joined the two-hour session to hear directly from Premier and Minister about their vision for Alberta childcare and discuss issues CALGARY, AB, CANADA, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 08:03 GMT

Military Risks, Deregulation, and Localization: New Approaches for Ukraine’s Economy – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internal Resilience Plan of Ukraine, presented by President Volodymyr Zelensky, encompasses ten key areas, each aimed at strengthening the country’s position during wartime while laying …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 16:25 GMT

Kazakhstan advances financial crime prevention with OSCE-led virtual asset training sessions

In November 2024, the General Prosecutor’s Office and the Financial Monitoring Agency of Kazakhstan hosted two specialized training sessions on the criminal use of virtual assets and blockchain technology. Organized by the OSCE in collaboration with …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

Young Entrepreneurs from the Western Balkans gather in Graz for Innovation Festival

The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) brought 19 young innovators and start-uppers from the Western Balkans to Graz, Austria from November 27 to 29 to participate in the European Young Innovator’s (EYI) …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

OSCE workshop promotes classification system for cyber incidents to strengthen cyber security in Moldova

On 29 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department organized a workshop on cyber incident classification for 14 cyber security policy and technical experts comprising 6 men and 8 women in Chisinau. The workshop focused on how to develop and …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

OSCE study visit boosts K9 capabilities of Moldovan General Police Inspectorate

From 25 to 29 November, the OSCE Secretariat’s Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the French Gendarmerie, the French Ministry of the Interior, and other key institutions, brought participants from the Moldovan General Police …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 16:23 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Egypt to ratify controversial new asylum law ― European Ombudsman finds maladministration by ...

Egypt is on the verge of ratifying a controversial new asylum law. The European Ombudsman has found maladministration in the European Commission’s handling of documents relating to the EU-Tunisia agreement. Several civil society activists who support …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 13:30 GMT

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market: A $164.74 billion Industry Dominated by Tech Giants – Microsoft, ...

Delray Beach, FL, Nov. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market size is projected to grow from USD 31.12 billion in 2024 to USD 164.74 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 32.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 11:14 GMT

2024 European Parliament elections: ODIHR election observation mission final report

The 2024 European Parliament elections were genuinely competitive, with fundamental freedoms respected. The elections were run professionally and effectively, and the bodies administering them enjoyed a high level of confidence. Aspects of electoral …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 11:14 GMT

OSCE trains border officers in Uzbekistan in identifying suspected terrorists and other criminals

From 25 to 28 November, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department and the Border Troops and Customs Committee of Uzbekistan held a national training course for border and customs officers to identify suspected foreign terrorist fighters and other …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Research reveals legal loopholes and victim-blaming enable sexual violence to go unpunished in Africa

Equality Now's new report reveals how flawed laws, weak implementation, and victim-blaming are preventing rape survivors from accessing justice in Africa. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across Africa, rape is one of …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 01:08 GMT

OSCE Mission to Serbia announces winners of 2024 Person of the Year Award

BELGRADE, 28 November 2024 – The OSCE Mission to Serbia awarded the 2024 Person of the Year award to Ivana Stevanović, Executive Director of the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation, Veran Matić, President of Association of Independent Electronic Media and member of …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 09:17 GMT

Whistleblowing Canada Reveals Results of Survey of Lawyers on Access to Justice for Ontario Whistleblowers

- whistleblowers play a pivotal role in anti-corruption efforts and maintaining integrity in democratic institutions. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whistleblowing Canada Research Society has released the …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Government officials from Turkmenistan receive OSCE-training on investigating blockchain-related financial crimes

On 27 and 28 November 2024, 22 officials from various government institutions in Turkmenistan, including the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Central Bank, the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Monitoring Agency, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 04:44 GMT

Revisionist Book Probes Catastrophic Effects of Scientists' Misconduct and Incompetence

“Helpless Earth: Reckless Science” questions the ethics and logic of scientific projects in view of global insecurity. INDIA, November 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This unorthodox investigation scrutinizes scores of neglected issues …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 14:56 GMT

OSCE supports Moldova’s People’s Advocate Office in building capacities for security sector oversight

On 26 and 27 November, the OSCE trained 14 staff from the Moldovan People’s Advocate Office (Ombuds institution) on the effective handling of human rights cases and inquiries into the security sector during a workshop held in Chisinau. The participants …

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