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Slovakia

Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs

Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU.

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MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs

In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign groups.

Afghanistan

British couple arrested by Taliban to be freed 'as soon as possible'

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run education and training programmes in central Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban earlier this month.

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How the Christmas Charity Orchestra changed the Polish medical system

Since its creation, the foundation has raised almost 474 million euro for medical aid.

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Use of EU funds to lobby MEPs was ‘inappropriate’, commissioner says

The conservative European People’s Party (EPP) has questioned the use of public funds for campaigns they say run against the EU’s own interests. The Commission says it’s fixed the problem, but some see it as part of a wider attack on environmental campaigners.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government to shut down NGOs employing women

The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in Afghanistan employing women.

Hungary

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.

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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.

Europeans' Stories

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?

Europe News

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.

Europe News

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.

Slovakia

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.

Culture news

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.

Work

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.

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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.

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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.

France

'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.

World News

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.

Libya

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.

Italy

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.