Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, is making a strong comeback across Europe, with Romania at the epicenter of a growing crisis. The country’s measles epidemic, which has been active for years, saw a sharp increase in cases in 2023, fueled by a combination of vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and a struggling healthcare system. […]
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21 March marks the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and honours the legacy of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, when South African police opened fire on a peaceful protest against apartheid, killing 69 people. A toxic legacy Despite decades of progress, racism remains a threat, UN Secretary-General […]
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AstraZeneca has announced a major $2.5 billion investment to establish a new global strategic R&D centre in Beijing, marking the company’s second R&D hub in China and its sixth worldwide. This investment, which will unfold over the next five years, underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in China’s thriving life sciences sector. The […]
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Tánaiste (Irish Deputy Prime Minister) has held a productive and positive conversation with US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick. The call took place last night and marked an important step in strengthening the economic ties between Ireland, the US, and the broader EU. During the call, the Tánaiste extended congratulations to Lutnick on his recent […]
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Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, has unveiled nearly €4 million in funding aimed at supporting victims of crime across Ireland. The funding will benefit 10 national organisations that offer crucial services to crime victims, ranging from general support to specialized assistance for victims of human trafficking and homicide. The recipients include general victim support groups […]
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BUCHAREST, 25 March 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 4 May repeat presidential election in Romania, following an official invitation from the national authorities. The mission is headed by Eoghan Murphy and consists of a core team of 13 international experts […]
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A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty today to transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to sexually abuse the child and to accessing child sexual abuse material. According to court documents, George “Travis” Woodfield, 41, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, drove an eleven-year-old child across state lines for an overnight trip to New York City in […]
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Ahead of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AgriFish) in Brussels, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, emphasized that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must remain a core priority for the European Union. Speaking before the meeting, Minister Heydon underscored the critical role of the CAP in sustaining the future of agriculture […]
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has raised serious concerns over a growing wave of arbitrary arrests, particularly targeting lawyers, judges, and military personnel. The UN has called for the immediate release of detainees, highlighting the use of filmed confessions, where individuals are allegedly coerced into admitting to crimes and then publicly humiliated. […]
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In a significant move aimed at restoring foreign confidence, China has released all five employees of the U.S.-based due diligence firm Mintz Group, who had been detained in Beijing for nearly two years. The employees, all Chinese nationals, were taken into custody in March 2023, coinciding with heightened scrutiny of consultancy and due diligence firms […]
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