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Santa Claus arrives in Hungarian town in style - by helicopter
Children and their parents had gathered on the central beach by Lake Balaton, next to the Ferris wheel, and waited patiently for Santa Claus, who was met with great excitement upon his arrival.
Green groups face cash squeeze as EU reconsiders financial support
Leaked document seen by Euronews shows the European Commission is considering a rethink of funding rules, as NGOs warn they need public support to act as a counterbalance to powerful industry lobbies.
Is the EU going to lower the levels of mercury allowed in tuna?
French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation?
Activists raise awareness on alarming number of abandoned newborns in Hungary
Activists staged a demonstration outside of a major train station to draw attention to the 300 newborns abandoned annually in maternity wards.
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Has the EU become more transparent? Sort of, EU ombudswoman says
To start off the week, Radio Schuman talks about the European Commission’s culture of secrecy as seen by the EU ombudswoman, who has pushed for new standards of openness and transparency in EU institutions.
Ecologists outraged as authorities kill dozens of bears in Slovakia
Hunters are now allowed to kill more bears that are identified as "dangerous" to local residents, but critics say it's more about allowing hunters to go after them as trophy.
Massive Attack protests Georgia’s attack on 'basic human rights'
The band's announcement comes as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Georgia recently, protesting a parliament-approved law regulating the media and NGOs, which for many echoes similar legislation in Russia.
Euroviews. European startups need to start working with NGOs for free
In a world that is waking up to the difference between, for example, genuinely sustainable initiatives from companies and green-washing, it is not enough to just say you believe in tech for good — you have to do it, Jacek Siadkowski writes.
Serbian parliamentary minnow pushes for 'Russian law' equivalent
The proposed anti-foreign NGO law could bring more attention to the left-wing nationalist Movement of Socialists party, which currently has just two MPs in the 250-seat National Assembly.
Aid group in Gaza claims Israeli airstrike killed at least six workers
The workers were allegedly in the process of delivering aid to Gaza's population when they were struck.
'Disturbing': Rough sleepers removed from Paris ahead of Olympics
Hundreds of migrants and rough sleepers have been relocated from Paris to regional France on chartered bus services.
Ship bringing food aid to Gaza still waiting in Cyprus
The ship carries 200 tonnes of rice and flour which should offer immediate relief to civilians in Gaza struggling with growing hunger.
German NGO accuses Libyan coast guard of threatening crew members
SOS Humanity said the guards fired real bullets while they were rescuing migrants from the Mediterranean, causing at least one of them to drown.
Migrant rescue ships grounded by Italy’s strict regulation against NGO
After a 20-day detention imposed by Italian authorities, the Ocean Viking - a migrant rescue ship that has saved thousands of people in distress since 2016 - will be able to go back to sea on Friday.
Matteo Salvini appears in court in Italy over Open Arms migrant case
The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport blocked the disembarkation of around 150 migrants from the NGO ship in Lampedusa in 2019.
Migrant NGO slams Cyprus authorities for not condemning bomb attack
A prominent migrant rights group in Cyprus has bashed the country’s authorities for failing to properly investigate a bomb attack against its offices in Nicosia.
Nvidia raises $15 million to help civilians hit by Israel-Hamas war
Thousands of employees from more than 30 countries donated to what is called the biggest fundraising in the company's 30-year-old history.
Commission dismisses ‘unfounded’ NGO request to review 2030 emissions targets
Efforts by climate NGOs to increase national ambitions shunned by EU executive.
Israelis and Palestinians are working together to save stray animals
Thousands of stray dogs are starving in the West Bank. These charities are working to save them.
‘Spiritual heartland’: What role can religion play at COP28?
The Pope can no longer attend, but there will be hundreds of religious delegates at COP with a unique influence over the negotiations.