Festival of Europe Scotland 2027 will take place from May 5 - 16. Centred around both Europe Days -May 5 & 9 - this annual festival celebrates peace, democracy, freedom and connections. https://festivalofeuropescotland.org Photo: KEVA
Festival of Europe Scotland
The Ukrainian Wine Company in the UK are sharing that 2 of their producers were struck by Russian missile attacks in Kyiv - Artania & Honey Badger. So, if you've been meaning to explore Ukrainian wine and spirits, this is a week to do so. uawines.co.uk Credit Image: Ukrainian Wine Company.
The Ukrainian Wine Company in the UK are sharing that 2 of their producers were struck by Russian missile attacks in Kyiv - Artania & Honey Badger. So, if you've been meaning to explore Ukrainian wine and spirits, this is a week to do so. uawines.co.uk Credit Image: Ukrainian Wine Company.
Denying climate science doesn't change the reality of rising temperatures and extreme weather. It's time to face the facts and work together for a sustainable future. #FaceTheClimateCrisis #ActNow.
Those involved in disorder/violence in Northern Ireland in summer 2024 were much less likely to be arrested than in England
Northern Ireland in 2024
[49 arrests; > 600 people involved in disorder]
So up to 1 in 12
England in 2024
[1876 arrests of 4000-5000 people involved in disorder]
About 1 in 3
"A match official who was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals has been dropped after he was denied entry to the US.."
Why isn't FIFA demanding this decision be reversed? That's a rhetorical question. We all know why.
President Zelenskyy:
Russia losing more than 30,000 soldiers killed or wounded per month.
Our long-range strikes on Russian logistics, oil refining, military production also very effective.
Russian budget full of holes. We need to keep up pressure and bring Russia onto diplomatic track.
🔁 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
Just wrapped up the 33rd ERA Forum in Malta—where discussions around trust in science, the future of ethical AI in science and research integrity took centre stage.
Want to stay ahead on the latest in #EUResearchArea Find out more on: link.europa.eu/fmGYdp
#Brexit has made EVERYTHING WORSE.
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Turkish Journalist Yelis Ayaz Arrested Over Reports
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Alert submitted by the CPJ @pressfreedom.bsky.social
#EuropeForFreeMedia
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✍️New public opinion polling
Like little Kevin in the film, European citizens have woken up to an uncomfortable truth: they've been left Home Alone - by an America on whom many thought they could depend, write bsky.app/profile/jkob... & @pawelzerka.bsky.social
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The UK’s disillusioned Gen Z are losing faith in democracy, survey finds
A major ECFR poll finds the European public, in a time of rupture, thinking differently and questioning old assumptions. It reveals new political space availabl
There is a significant under-policing in Northern Ireland of intimidation, harassment and threat against ethnic minorities.
There were many fewer arrests and fewer prosecutions in 2024 in Northern Ireland than England, after more sustained violence
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
Council of Europe Media Freedom
ECFR
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
The PSNI has issued a warning that it “does not tolerate any type of vigilante activity” after videos appeared online showing groups of people patrolling parts of East Belfast.
