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Working on our shared values
News, Published on 09/05/2025
» The European Union was born from the ashes of the Second World War to break the cycle of wars between historical enemies. On May 9, 1950, French foreign minister Robert Schuman presented a historical declaration proposing to jointly manage, through a single supranational authority, the industries needed to wage war -- coal, iron, steel. The Schuman Declaration was adopted by six countries -- Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; May 9 is since considered the founding day of the EU.
EU downgrades protection of wolves
AFP, Published on 08/05/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - European Union lawmakers on Thursday gave the green light to downgrading wolf protections in the bloc, which will allow hunting to resume under strict criteria.
Parliament's costly legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 07/05/2025
» Many years ago, national artist Theeraphol Niyom was one of the architects who helped design the current parliament building, Sappaya-Sapasathan, which is situated on the Chao Phraya River, On one occasion, he told the media that the parliament's blueprint was drawn to inspire elected members and senators to do good things and fear bad deeds.
New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social media
AFP, Published on 06/05/2025
» SYDNEY - New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday proposed banning children under 16 from social media, stressing the need to protect them from the perils of big tech platforms.
Renovations raise eyebrows
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Criticism is mounting against parliament's request for a billion baht in additional budget for renovations, despite the new chambers only opening last year.
Punta rock still rolls
Life, John Clewley, Published on 06/05/2025
» In 1987, a compilation of Central American Garifuna music, or punta rock, was recorded in Andy Palacio's Sunrise Recording Studio and released to great acclaim. It featured the unique sound created by Garifuna communities, mainly in Belize and Honduras. Palacio was the big star of punta rock, a popular style in the Caribbean and Central America.
Zelensky says does 'not believe' Russian truce promises
AFP, Published on 04/05/2025
» PRAGUE - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a coming three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.
In Singapore’s election, a blow to the fledgling opposition
Published on 04/05/2025
» SINGAPORE — The last time Singapore held elections, it was in the throes of a global crisis. That’s also true today.
Australian PM basks in win, vows 'orderly' government
AFP, Published on 04/05/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese basked Sunday in his landslide election win, promising a "disciplined, orderly" government to confront cost-of-living pain and tariff turmoil.
Germany's AfD dealt blow with right-wing extremist label
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned.