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Belgium has violated the right to a fair trial by allowing a civil case to drag on for seven years, the Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights said in a press release issued on Tuesday. In 2015, the claimant brought...

Faced with growig criticism from environmentalists, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended individual mobility as a great social achievement and called upon carmakers to make electric vehicles available for all.

Marine Le Pen and her Rassemblement National party are enjoying increased trust and an uptick in image perception, making her the second most popular political figure in the country, according to a poll published on Tuesday. An opinion poll conducted...

Germany’s budget for next year includes spending cuts in all areas except defence in anticipation of growing future debt, the government announced on Tuesday, but critics worry about extra-budgetary ‘special funds’ not counted in the official budget. Fiscal prudence and...

Az EU-Monitor Soós Eszter Petronella Franciaország-szakértőt, a Milton Friedman Egyetem adjunktusát kérdezte

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Torrential rains caused massive floods in the Black Sea region of Bulgaria and Turkey, as well as in Greece on Tuesday (5 September), making victims in all three countries.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted to the centre-right European People’s Party resolution on allowing the imprisoned mayor-elect of Himare, Fredi Beleri, to be sworn in, passed in the European Parliament on Tuesday. Beleri, the winning candidate of an...

Bulgaria must create a legal status to recognise same-sex couples – who are currently wholly deprived of rights on the country’s territory – to obtain protection for their private and family life, the Strasbourg–based European Court of Human Rights recently...

Czechia is ready to help Ukraine hold parliamentary and presidential elections in 2024 after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that they would need help from Western allies, Foreign Ministry spokesman Daniel Drake told EURACTIV.cz. “The organisation of elections in the...

Livestock numbers must be cut by 75% to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Dutch Party for the Animals (PvdD/Greens) states in its election programme for the upcoming national elections, as tensions over the issue simmer between the outgoing cabinet and farmers.

Italy’s majority and minority parties are considering lowering the voting threshold ahead of the upcoming EU elections, while Matteo Renzi’s party remains opposed and aims for an alliance with the centre and the left in Brussels. Ahead of the European...

The European defence agency signed eight contracts European industry for the joint procurement of 155mm ammunition to Ukraine on Tuesday (5 September), in the first ever move to use the EU to purchase weapons collectively.

Dass ein Spieler nach einem erfolgreichen Torschuss sein Trikot zum Jubeln auszieht, ist keine Seltenheit im Fussball. In der ersten Liga Georgiens hingegen verspürt Samtredia-Spieler Akhvlediani noch vor dem Torschuss das Verlangen dazu.

Wer einen flachen Bauch will, versucht das vermutlich mit viel Bauchmuskeltraining. Effektiv ist das jedoch nicht. Denn beim Abnehmen ist das Training von anderen Muskelgruppen hilfreicher.

Bei einem heftigen Unwetter, das über Texas zieht, schlägt direkt vor dem Haus ein seltsam blau leuchtender Blitz ein. Das Ganze ist kein mysteriöses Naturphänomen – aber für die Familie sehr gefährlich.

Am vergangenen Freitag konnten Beamte der Guardia Civil auf Mallorca eine Bande festnehmen, die in mindestens 20 Häuser eingebrochen war. Dabei erbeuteten sie Luxusgüter und Bargeld im Gesamtwert von über 200'000 Euro.

Americas According to the Defense Post, the US Army is developing its new Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2) to enhance operability across the battlefield. CPI2 is a mobile command platform that is able to rapidly “tear down, move, and stand” command and control (C2) capabilities, helping the army achieve its top communications priorities while reducing […]

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Issyk-Kul, 3-4 September

The Eurasian Group (EAG) on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) convened its third annual forum in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.

Money laundering and terrorism financing continue to pose significant threats to international security and stability. These criminal activities undermine the rule of law, economic resilience, and contribute to the proliferation of violence and extremism. The Eurasian Forum serves as a crucial platform for the exchange of expertise and best practices in the field of AML/CFT and the development of joint measures to strengthen the international AML/CFT framework.

The forum deliberated on key aspects of combating organized crime and ensuring financial security, including discussions on international standards, national experiences, and emerging trends in the detection and investigation of money laundering and terrorism financing-related crimes, including the use of virtual assets. The OSCE actively participates in international efforts in AML/CFT. The EAG provides support to its member-states in developing and implementing national AML/CFT programs and raising public awareness about AML/CFT risks.

Notably, the OSCE has been a valuable partner in assisting the Kyrgyz Republic in strengthening its AML/CFT system, including the development and enactment of a robust legal framework and the enhancement of the capacity of government agencies and financial monitoring bodies. Kyrgyzstan has made significant progress in this domain, bolstering its legislative framework, establishing an internal control system within financial institutions, and providing training to financial institution staff and government authorities in the detection and prevention of suspicious transactions.

"This progress has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the support of the OSCE and other international partners," noted Ambassador Alexey Rogov, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek. The Eurasian Group Forum is supported by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, the State Financial Intelligence of the Kyrgyz Republic, the EAG Secretariat, and the International Training and Methodological Centre for Financial Monitoring.

In wenigen Tagen fällt in Griechenland und Spanien so viel Regen wie in Deutschland in einem Jahr. Das erstaunt selbst Meteorologen.

Accès à l’eau, plantations et WC ont été installés en urgence autour du local de consommation, afin de diminuer les nuisances liées à la scène ouverte d’usage de crack.