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Amnesty International in Moscow subject to inspection by Russian authorities
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Russia are subject to unexpected controls and searches. Russian authorities entered the Amnesty International office in Moscow on Monday for inspections. Employees of the prosecutor’s offices and tax inspectors...
10 most important world events of 2012
1. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee On February 6 2012 Queen Elisabeth II has celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the 60th anniversary of...
A cultural center of Moldova to be inaugurated in Padua
A Cultural Centre of Moldova will be inaugurated in Padua at the initiative of the Moldovan Diaspora in Italy. The initiative was supported by the Government and the center will be opened at the earliest next year. During a cultural event in Padua...
The works of painter Vladimir Baciu were exhibited in Vilnius
The Moldovan painter, Vladimir Baciu, has recently exhibited paintings at the Moldovan Embassy in Vilnius, Lithuania. The opening took place in the context of a reception held on December 19th and dedicated to the celebration of the 20th anniversary...
UNESCO demands justice in murder case of Russian journalist
The Chief of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova reacted at the incident on December 6 in Russia’s North Caucasus region where a journalist has been killed. She calls on the Russian authorities...
Group linked with Al-Qaida preparing terrorist plot in Romania, detained
Two foreign citizens, whose nationalities have not been revealed, have been taken into custody after being accused of planning terrorist attacks on the territory of Romania during the Christmas holidays, MEDIAFAX news agency reports. The Romanian Intelligence...
False bomb alarm in Bucharest on AeroSvit Airlines aircraft
Some 40 passengers were evacuated from an airplane on route from Bucharest to Kiev today after Bucharest airport administration received an incognito phone call announcing a bomb onboard. As MEDIAFAX news agency reports, the aircraft belongs to AeroSvit...
Scholars, journalists, practitioners invited to apply for NED fellowships
Democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world are invited by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change in their community...
Against nature: River flows uphill in Russia
If you are driving your car on the road Obluchye – Khingansk in Russia’s Obluchensky district, you’ll have to press your breaks instead of gas pedal while going uphill. Although inexplicable, everything rolls uphill, instead of going...
Shooting in Kosovo injures one police officer and damages vehicles
Some masked persons opened fire on one Kosovo Police female officer and one EULEX vehicle injuring a police officer and damaging both vehicles early today. The incident took place in the village of Donje Verage which is located northern Kosovo. The EU...
