UAE floods: Homes damaged, power outages, commuter chaos amid record rainfall

 


Apr 18, 2024. Posted by  Periscope - Hellas

The unprecedented deluge caused widespread flooding, submerged streets, felled trees, saw flights diverted away from the world’s busiest airport, DXB, and disrupted daily life across the country - but also saw acts of kindness

 

PACE recommends that Kosovo becomes a member of the Council of Europe

 


Apr 17, 2024. Posted by  Periscope - Hellas

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has recommended that Kosovo be invited to become a member of the Council of Europe – while deciding to monitor its fulfilment of an extensive list of commitments and obligations as from its accession.

Georgia's parliament pushes ahead with controversial law

 


Apr 17, 2024. Posted by  Periscope - Hellas

Despite ongoing protests, the parliament in Georgia has passed a controversial law which aims to restrict foreign funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Media: Ultimatum for Serbia

 


Apr 17, 2024. Posted by  Periscope - Hellas

The multi-year dilemma "Kosovo or the European Union", which has been hovering over Serbia, will get its practical form next week, the media write.

30% of individuals and a quarter of businesses in Bulgaria reported increased pressure and involvement in corruption

 


Apr 17, 2024. Posted by  Periscope - Hellas

Sofia.

In 2023, 30% of individuals and a quarter of businesses reported increased pressure and involvement in corruption, according to the latest report of the Center for the Study of Democracy. Against this background, the law enforcement system has an efficiency of 0.01%.