Dutch prime minister to skip COP29 after Amsterdam football violence – POLITICO

Dutch prime minister to skip COP29 after Amsterdam football violence – POLITICO

“I will not be going to Azerbaijan next week for the U.N. Climate Conference COP29. Due to the major social impact of the events of last Thursday night in Amsterdam, I will remain in the Netherlands,” Schoof wrote on X on Saturday. The Netherlands will instead be represented by its climate envoy, Jaime Bourbon de … Read more

Dutch capital declared ‘high-risk’ area after attack on Israeli football fans – POLITICO

Dutch capital declared ‘high-risk’ area after attack on Israeli football fans – POLITICO

Local authorities in Amsterdam issued an emergency order declaring the Dutch capital a “high-risk security area” following attacks on Israeli football supporters on Thursday night. The emergency measures, which also cover the Amstelveen area, include enabling “preventive searches,” a ban on demonstrations and increased police presence. The imposition of the measures comes after supporters of … Read more

French government split on halting football matches over homophobic chants – POLITICO

French government split on halting football matches over homophobic chants – POLITICO

PSG was sanctioned last year after fans sang the same chant at their home field, the Parc des Princes, before a match against Marseille. This time, the stadium announcer attempted but failed to interrupt the chant, saying that the Qatari-owned club stands against homophobia and discrimination. Homophobic chants are a persistent issue in French football, … Read more

Germany arrests Libyan suspected of planning terror attack on Israeli embassy – POLITICO

Germany arrests Libyan suspected of planning terror attack on Israeli embassy – POLITICO

Germany arrested a Libyan citizen suspected of plotting an attack against Israel’s embassy in Berlin, the federal prosecutor’s office said on Sunday. The authorities identified the man only as Omar A. and said he is “strongly suspected” of supporting the terror organization Islamic State (IS) and intended to carry-out an attack with firearms on the … Read more

‘Freedom of speech is not for children,’ Poland’s Kaczyński tells 10-year-old reporter – POLITICO

‘Freedom of speech is not for children,’ Poland’s Kaczyński tells 10-year-old reporter – POLITICO

PiS also put severe curbs on media freedom while it was in power, including by putting public broadcasters under tight political control. Upon seeing Małecka-Trzaskoś in a group of journalists, Kaczyński said: “You know, this is not a matter for children, so, my dear … go away.”  “I have freedom of speech,” Małecka-Trzaskoś replied. “But … Read more

With EU bid stuck, Georgia prays for Euro 2024 victory instead – POLITICO

With EU bid stuck, Georgia prays for Euro 2024 victory instead – POLITICO

Georgian Dream in May forced a controversial new law through the parliament that will force Western-backed NGOs to register as “foreign agents,” echoing rules used by Moscow to persecute dissenting voices. The government is now forging ahead with legislation that would sharply curtail LGBTQ+ rights and ban all mention of the community from popular culture, … Read more

France launches crackdown in New Caledonia as deadly riots rage – POLITICO

France launches crackdown in New Caledonia as deadly riots rage – POLITICO

A convoy of armored vehicles and heavy construction machinery was despatched from the capital, with AFP reporting that activists were still manning makeshift roadblocks at midday Sunday local time. At least 230 people have been detained, and Louis Le Franc, the high commissioner of New Caledonia, has since said the road is under government control. … Read more

Europe’s cultural identity — that’s what we’re fighting for – POLITICO

Europe’s cultural identity — that’s what we’re fighting for – POLITICO

Europe’s cultural identity — that’s what we’re fighting for – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their … Read more

Irish voters reject bid to rewrite constitution’s view of women and family – POLITICO

Irish voters reject bid to rewrite constitution’s view of women and family – POLITICO

Those notions from a bygone era contrast starkly with the reality of Ireland today, where two-fifths of children are born out of wedlock and most women work outside the home. The government, with support from all the main opposition parties, had wanted the public to accept two amendments. One recognized that people in “other durable … Read more

Four migrants die trying to cross English Channel – POLITICO

Four migrants die trying to cross English Channel – POLITICO

PARIS — Four migrants died in French waters overnight on Saturday as they tried to reach a small boat setting off from the beach in the northern French town of Wimereux. Dozens were also rescued in the freezing waters by French rescue teams, according to local French media reports. One migrant was in critical condition … Read more