Friday

25th Aug 2017

  1. News
  2. Foreign Affairs

'I thought I was safe in Europe'

Arrest of Turkish dissident has again highlighted the way rogue regimes use Interpol to hunt their enemies inside the EU.

'Killer robots' are not about Terminator

A European signatory of an open letter about autonomous weapons says the imagery of fictional killer robots is distracting from a seriously dangerous issue.

Feature - Nikolaj Nielsen

South Sudan: Inside Africa's largest refugee crisis

Despite EU and international aid, Bidi Bidi camp in Uganda is struggling to care for people fleeing an under-reported war and famine in South Sudan that has displaced millions.

Opinion

Mr. Johnson goes to Tokyo

In the shadow of Brexit and the EU-Japan trade agreement, the British foreign secretary chose Japan as his first destination during a recently concluded visit to Asia.

Stakeholders' Highlights

  1. Nordic Council of MinistersTrust Is the New Nordic Gold
  2. European Jewish CongressEuropean Governments Must Take Stronger Action Against Terrorism
  3. European Healthy Lifestyle AllianceDoes Genetics Explain Why So Few of Us Have an Ideal Cardiovascular Health?
  4. EU2017EEFuture-Themed Digital Painting Competition Welcomes Artists - Deadline 31 Aug
  5. ACCABusinesses Must Grip Ethics and Trust in the Digital Age
  6. European Jewish CongressEJC Welcomes European Court of Justice's Decision to Keep Hamas on Terror List
  7. UNICEFReport: Children on the Move From Africa Do Not First Aim to Go to Europe
  8. Centre Maurits CoppietersWe Need Democratic and Transparent Free Trade Agreements Says MEP Jordi Solé
  9. Counter BalanceOut for Summer, Ep. 2: EIB Promoting Development in Egypt - At What Cost?
  10. EU2017EELocal Leaders Push for Local and Regional Targets to Address Climate Change
  11. European Healthy Lifestyle AllianceMore Women Than Men Have Died From Heart Disease in Past 30 Years
  12. European Jewish CongressJean-Marie Le Pen Faces Trial for Oven Comments About Jewish Singer

Eric Maurice

McCain: World 'cries out' for US and EU leadership

At a conference in Brussels, the US senator said he "trusted the EU" and that the transatlantic alliance was necessary for the "titanic struggle" against radicalism.

Journalists on trial highlight Turkey crackdown

The trial, which opened Monday, of 17 journalists and administrative employees of the daily newspaper Cumhuriyet is considered one of the most important episodes in a systematic campaign to silence dissent.

Opinion

Stronger EU-Egypt ties must not disregard human rights

The EU’s apparent willingness to water down its stance on human rights in Egypt could seriously compromise its credibility and have far-reaching consequences for its relations with other countries in the region.

Austria readies for migrant border surge

Foreign ministers in Brussels agreed to toughen up measures against Libyan migrant smugglers amid Austrian claims it is ready to "protect" its borders from any sudden mass migrant movements from Italy.

Juncker: Death penalty will end Turkey's EU bid

Turkish president Erdogan said he would reinstate capital punishment, for people behind last year's failed military coup. But European Commission president Juncker says the move would end Turkey's bid to join the EU.

Cyprus talks up in the air

A week after the failure of negotiations to reunite the islands, Greek Cypriots are calling on Turkish Cypriots to reaffirm their commitment to the process.

Stakeholders' Highlights

  1. ACCAAnnounces Belt & Road Research at Shanghai Conference
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  3. EU2017EEEstonia Allocates €1 Million to Alleviate Migratory Pressure From Libya in Italy
  4. Dialogue PlatformFethullah Gulen's Message on the Anniversary of the Coup Attempt in Turkey
  5. Martens CentreWeeding Out Fake News: An Approach to Social Media Regulation
  6. European Jewish CongressEJC Concerned by Normalisation of Antisemitic Tropes in Hungary
  7. Counter BalanceOut for Summer Ep. 1: How the EIB Sweeps a Development Fiasco Under the Rug
  8. CESICESI to Participate in Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee on Postal Services
  9. ILGA-EuropeMalta Keeps on Rocking: Marriage Equality on Its Way
  10. European Friends of ArmeniaEuFoA Director and MEPs Comment on the Recent Conflict Escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh
  11. EPSUEP Support for Corporate Tax Transparency Principle Unlikely to Pass Reality Check

Opinion - Jakup Krasniqi

Kosovo tribunal must investigate Serb crimes

A new tribunal in The Hague is an insult to the victims of Serb crimes in the Kosovo war. Its mandate must be extended to cover Serb atrocities if the West really wants justice.