Politics
Commission announces multiannual programme for Palestinian recovery and resilience worth up to €1.6 billion
Brussels l Press Release Today, at the occasion of the first ever High-Level Political Dialogue between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, the Commission is proposing a multiannual Comprehensive Support Programme worth up to €1.6 billion, to foster Palestinian recovery and resilience. With this Programme, the EU reiterates its unwavering support for the Palestinian people and its commitment to a lasting and sustainable peace based on the Two-State solution. It will cover the period from 2025 to 2027 and is structured around three pillars: Support to services for Palestinian people  Around €620 million in grants of direct...
Commission proposes to strengthen criminal law rules to fight child sexual abuse
The threat of both offline and online child sexual abuse in the EU grows year by year, affecting 1.5 million children in the EU in 2022 alone. While progress has been made to...
Up to $2 Million Reward Offers Each for Information Leading to Arrests and/or Convictions of Malicious Cyber Actors from China
Media Note l Office of the Spokesperson Today, the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing two reward offers under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of...
The Gaza ceasefire is dead − Israeli domestic politics killed it
Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame The ceasefire in Gaza appears to be over. And while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to blame Hamas for the resumption of fighting that killed more than 400 Palestinians...
The Trends in Political Landscape and Changes in Leadership
South America Turns Left — Are We Looking at a New Political Cycle? A political transformation is underway in South America that sees leftists taking over power and the world is watching, ready...
Culture moves Europe: How the EU promotes culture and creativity
The EU plays a key role in supporting and promoting culture across EU countries, recognising its importance to society, the economy and international relations. Through various initiatives and funding programmes, the EU works to preserve Europe’s...
New action plan to save €260 billion annually on energy by 2040
High energy costs are hurting EU citizens and businesses. The Affordable Energy Action Plan sets out concrete short-term measures to lower energy costs for citizens, businesses, industry and communities across the EU, complete the Energy Union, attract investments, and be better prepared for potential energy crises. This will allow for overall estimated savings of €45 billion in 2025, with a progressive increase of up to €130 billion annually by 2030, and €260 billion annually by 2040. Lowering energy costs to provide immediate relief to consumers To make electricity more affordable, the Action Plan combines measures to lower energy bills in the short term with cost-saving structural reforms that will reinforce the...
Is the Rwanda plan acting as a deterrent? Here’s what the evidence says about this approach
Matilde Rosina, Brunel University London - Tensions are rising between the UK and Ireland, as asylum seekers cross into Ireland from Northern Ireland, reportedly...
US election: Haley’s supporters believe radically different things to Trump. So where do they go next?
Eliza Bechtold, University of Aberdeen - Republican primaries are shedding light on how voters perceive the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s election as president in 2020. The attitudes being revealed may shape the 2024 presidential race as well as the future of American democracy. Recent polling suggests people who voted for Trump are much more likely to believe that Joe Biden was not legitimately elected president than voters for Trump’s Republican rival, Nikki Haley. Entrance poll results from the Iowa primary revealed that 69% of the voters who did not believe Biden legitimately won the 2020 election supported Trump. In contrast, 53% of Republican voters who believe Biden’s presidency is legitimate...
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State l Press Statement Fifty years ago, the international community took a historic step toward eliminating biological weapons. The entry into force...
The EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights: a renewed push for gender equality
Returning home after sunset, a woman removes her headphones,...
A week to raise awareness about sustainable urban mobility
This week, we get things moving by celebrating European Mobility Week. This is the European Commission’s annual flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility, which takes place every year from 16-22 September. It...
Ghost kitchens: The $43 billion restaurant segment designed for takeout and delivery
By Kiersten Hickman - Some of your favorite takeout places may not be restaurants at all. Thanks to third-party delivery services and advancing technology...
Why have so many earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria?
By Romain Jolivet, École normale supérieure (ENS) – PSL and Laurent Jolivet, Sorbonne Université - Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey are common, but the...
20 years of free movement and Green Line trade in Cyprus bring people and communities together
Brussels - Today marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the EU's Green Line Regulation for Cyprus. The Regulation has...
Kamala Harris’ campaign has taken off, but Donald Trump still has one advantage – if he can rein himself in
Lester Munson, University of Sydney - Six weeks ago, it was inconceivable that Vice President Kamala Harris would be...
These Were the 2024 Olympic Games
Sustainability, Inclusion, and Global Lessons for the Future The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have already provided valuable lessons and...
Both Israel and Palestinian supporters accuse the other side of genocide – here’s what the term actually means
Alexander Hinton, Rutgers University - Newark - Is genocide...
Two years in, EU continues to stand firmly with Ukraine
On 24 February 2022, Russian forces began a full-scale...
Culture moves Europe: How the EU promotes culture and creativity
The EU plays a key role in supporting and promoting...
States looking to end daylight saving time changes
By Andrew Jose - Daylight saving time has become...
Women in Leadership: Iranian Women Making Strides in Political Participation
By Maryam Farhadi | The Harbinger Press l Despite longstanding challenges, Iranian women are increasingly asserting their voices in governance—leading cities, engaging in national...
Calligraphy and Culture: The Timeless Beauty of Persian Script
By Nazanin Bahrami | The Harbinger Press l In Iran, writing isn’t just communication—it’s art. Persian calligraphy, with its sweeping curves and poetic grace,...
Sweet Heritage: The Story of Iranian Desserts and Their Cultural Roots
By Roya Mohammadi | The Harbinger Press l In Iran, sweetness isn't just a taste—it's a tradition. From ancient Persian courts to modern teahouses, Iranian...
From Street Snacks to Feasts: Discovering Iran’s Flavorful Food Scene
By Darya Sahami | The Harbinger Press l Walk the streets of Tehran, Isfahan, or Shiraz, and you’ll find more than architectural wonders—each sidewalk stall...
A Day in Tehran: Style, Cafés, and the Beat of a Modern Capital
By Sahar Rostami | The Harbinger Press l Tehran awakens to a symphony of scents—fresh ground coffee, warm saffron tea, and the city’s signature spice hum....
