Scientology launches youth guide promoting EU VALUES
Online initiative explains EU values, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights with official sources, scenarios and a self-check quiz
Ukraine’s women at breaking point after four years of war as attacks on energy, healthcare continue – UN humanitarians
Freshly back from a visit to the country UN Women’s Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia Calltorp told reporters in Geneva of the…
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UN Report on Minority Rights Flags Systemic Gaps as Human Rights Council Convenes in Geneva
The new OHCHR report, Rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, reveals a critical gap in global…
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Europe at a Crossroads: Security, Migration, and the Challenge of Social Cohesion
Europe stands at a crossroads as debates over Migration, Security, and European Identity intensify. The rise of the “Fortress Europe” narrative and…
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World News in Brief: UN humanitarian chief visits South Sudan, shelter fire risks in Gaza, West Bank violence
Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers. On arrival, he headed directly to Malakal in Upper Nile state,…
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America
EU demands “full clarity” as US tariff turbulence puts trade deal to the test
Commission insists “a deal is a deal” while a key MEP urges the Parliament to pause its vote Brussels, 22 February 2026 — The European Commission is pressing Washington for “full clarity”…
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Grain ATMs and hunger maps: AI innovations spotlighted at UN agency showcase in India
From biometric grain dispensers and smart warehouses to crisis-mapping platforms and humanitarian communication avatars, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) showcase at the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit demonstrated how data and machine learning…
Europe
More Europe newsSTARS EU Conference Puts Transformative Education Center
Opava meeting will bring European universities together on skills, civic engagement and regional transition
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EU Opens DSA Case Against Shein Over Illegal Products
Commission targets “addictive design” and recommender transparency as scrutiny widens beyond Big Tech The European Commission has opened formal proceedings…
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Society
More Society newsEnd of smoking in Turkey
No smoking in establishments with retractable roofs either! A draft law by the Turkish Ministry of Health envisages a ban…
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Measles cases will fall in 2025 in Europe and Central Asia, but epidemic risks remain
“Even though cases have declined, the conditions that led to the resurgence of this deadly disease in recent years remain…
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Bulgaria is in the top 5 countries with a risk of burnout
Over 60% of working people experience symptoms of emotional burnout, and the WHO already recognizes burnout as a professional phenomenon. The topic was commented on in the program…
Politics
More Politics newsJuan Antonio Peña Medina: Telde’s Accessible Mayor
From journalism to City Hall, with a “close to the street” approach
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Kallas pushes back on US ‘Europe-bashing’ at Munich
EU’s top diplomat rejects Washington’s “civilizational erasure” rhetoric, while insisting the transatlantic bond must endure—even amid sharper ideological friction.
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Brussels Region Forms New Government After Prolonged Deadlock
After months of uncertainty, the capital’s politics is being reshaped at two levels: the City of Brussels and the Brussels-Capital Region
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Economy
More Economy newsDimitar Borumov and the series “Hidden from the Economy”
Dimitar Borumov, a political economist based in The Hague, is joining The European Times as the author of Series –…
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Corruption 2025: Morocco Facing the Challenge of International Credibility
Each year, Transparency International publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), now one of the most closely monitored global governance indicators. It is scrutinized not only by investors and…
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More Editor's PicksMBS and MBZ Two Power Trajectories a Silent Recomposition of the Middle East
The relationship between Mohammed bin Salman and Mohammed bin Zayed has quietly but decisively entered a new phase marked by…
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Brigitte Bardot, Film Icon and Activist, Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot—the French screen legend whose early stardom helped define a new era of European cinema, and whose later life…
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What Makes Europe The Heart Of Global Sports And Culture?
Europe’s influence in global sport and culture is not a mystery of “old world charm” alone. It is the product of dense, walkable cities; a heritage map that…
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Sudan: Rights chief alarmed after at least 57 killed in drone attacks in two days
Volker Türk was alarmed by the reports, which said that at least 15 children were among the victims. “These latest killings are yet another reminder of…
Lagarde Exit Talk Triggers ECB Succession Scramble
Speculation that Christine Lagarde could step down from the European Central Bank before her term ends is driving a fresh round of…
The “alleged” violation of the DAO of the National Police in Spain, of an inspector under its command, violates the most basic human rights of the victim
The “alleged” rape complaint linked to the Deputy Operational Director (DAO) of the Spanish National Police, José Ángel González, opens the door…
Grain ATMs and hunger maps: AI innovations spotlighted at UN agency showcase in India
From biometric grain dispensers and smart warehouses to crisis-mapping platforms and humanitarian communication avatars, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) showcase at the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit demonstrated how…
Robot clean-up crews tackle litter on Europe’s seabed
A ship with a crane floats in the Mediterranean sun at a marina in Marseille, France. The crane whirs as it hauls…
Humanitarian access to Gaza still insufficient for relief and rebuilding: UN development chief
Mr. De Croo, who chose Gaza for his first overseas visit since being appointed to the top job in November 2025, called…
Baku and Washington usher in a new strategic era
On February 10, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan and the United States officially signed a strategic partnership agreement following a high-level visit marked…
MBZ welcomes US Senator Lindsey Graham to Abu Dhabi: strategic dialogue and the international role of the Emirates
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcomed US Senator Lindsey Graham to Abu Dhabi for an…
World News in Brief: Madagascar cyclone response, Gaza medical evacuations, remembering civil rights icon Jesse Jackson
According to government reports, more than 800 people have been injured and nine remain missing.The cyclone has caused widespread damage: more than…