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Media’s role in reporting on violent extremism and international terrorism discussed at OSCE-supported training in Bishkek

The Kyrgyz State Committee of National Security, in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the Development Fund for spiritual culture "Yyman" held a one-day training course for media representatives on their role in reporting on countering...

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Refugee and migrant crisis: finding common solutions

His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Luxembourg has called on governments, given the scale of the refugee and migrant crisis, to “find common solutions and act in the longer term to tackle the root causes of the problems.”

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1 out of every 8 persons in the EU could be 80 or above by 2080

The European Union (EU) as a whole is confronted with an ageing population. In 2014, the proportion of persons aged 65 or over reached 18.5% in the EU and it is projected to further increase in the future to almost 30% by 2080. In particular, the...

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Palestinians Getting Poorer for Third Year in a Row– World Bank Report Calls for Urgent Measures to Reverse Trend

Reduced donor aid, war, suspension of revenue payments and ongoing restrictions by the Government of Israel have had a severe impact on the Palestinian economy. The World Bank economic report to the Ad Hoc Liaison committee (AHLC), a forum of donors...

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