The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended the consultation period for the proposed Level 2 Means of Compliance (MoC): to the Special Condition on Electric/Hybrid Propulsion Systems (EHPS) — SC E-19. EASA encourages all interested parties and affected stakeholders to review and comment on the proposed MoC via the dedicated Comment-Response Tool (CRT) entry until 31 March […]
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Iran reached a grim milestone in 2024, executing at least 975 individuals, the highest number in over two decades. This marks a 17% rise in executions compared to the previous year, signaling a troubling escalation in the use of the death penalty under the current regime. The Iran Human Rights Organization (IHR) and French NGO […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern healthcare, revolutionizing everything from patient care to hospital operations. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and learn from patterns, AI is reshaping the medical field in ways that were once thought impossible. From preventing falls to reducing hospital readmissions, AI is not […]
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A new report from the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) reveals that over 1,000 Syrians perished at a military airport near Damascus, victims of execution, torture, and mistreatment. The report, due to be published Thursday, identifies seven suspected mass grave sites tied to the airport’s detention center, which was notorious for its role in […]
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Ireland has formally responded to the Fifth Opinion of the Council of Europe’s Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, focusing particularly on the challenges faced by the Traveller and Roma communities. Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, Norma Foley T.D., acknowledged the Advisory Committee’s findings, which highlight […]
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Siemens Mobility has secured a landmark agreement with RIVE Private Investment to provide up to 50 new Vectron locomotives to the European rail freight market, marking a significant step toward modernizing the sector. The deal, announced in late February 2025, includes an initial order of 15 locomotives, along with an eight-year full-service contract, and an […]
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Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary has announced €1.1 million in funding for the Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge (Historical Dictionary of Irish), a major research initiative by the Royal Irish Academy (RIA). The funding, spread over four years, aims to create an authoritative historical dictionary of modern Irish, drawing on material from 1600 […]
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The Taliban has pledged to release British nationals Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who have been detained in Afghanistan since February 1, 2025. The couple, both in their 70s, were arrested alongside an American national and an Afghan citizen in the Bamiyan province. The Taliban’s Ministry of Interior spokesperson, Abdul Mateen Qani, confirmed that the couple’s […]
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The Association of Romanian Private Rail Freight Operators (AOPGR) has formally lodged a complaint with the European Commission, accusing the Romanian government of unlawfully managing the country’s state-owned rail freight sector. The complaint focuses on what the AOPGR describes as unfair practices that disadvantage private operators in favor of the state-run rail company, CFR Marfă. […]
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In a significant development for regional infrastructure, Mongolia and China have reached an agreement to construct the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod cross-border railway, connecting their rail networks at the Gashuun Sukhait border crossing. The announcement was made on February 14, following a visit by Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene to Harbin, China. This long-awaited deal comes after 17 […]
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