At just 12 years old, he picked up the hammer for the first time — guided by his father, a former athlete and coach. What started as curiosity quickly became passion, as the complexity and challenge of hammer throw drew him in. Today, still one of the youngest competitors on the international stage, he has […]
By Chen Shih-kai Minister of Transportation and Communications ROC (Taiwan) The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) convenes its Assembly once every three years. During the event, multilateral meetings and discussions are held to draw up global civil aviation regulations and standards. Nations abide by the conclusions drawn at the Assembly, ensuring the safe and orderly […]
By Martin Banks Pressure appears to be growing on lawmakers to finally pull the plug on Russia’s lucrative titanium trade, in what critics have slammed as one of the most glaring gaps in the sanctions regime aimed at strangling Moscow’s war machine.9 Despite more than three years of punishing measures designed to hurt Russia’s economy, […]
By Martin Banks A new Women’s Brain Foundation study reveals substantial sex and gender differences across key stages of the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patient journey, from diagnosis to treatment and emotional response. Based on a research survey conducted in the United States and Germany, the study offers valuable insights for advancing precision medicine and equitable […]
By Lin Chia-lung, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) Today, the world faces mounting uncertainties and challenges—from prolonged conflicts and democratic backsliding to economic coercion and disinformation campaigns. Authoritarian regimes increasingly employ gray-zone tactics that undermine the rules-based international order. In this fragile global environment, peace cannot be taken for granted. Democracies must […]
By Dimitris Kannavos And so it all began… Back in 2008, as a simple cyber journalist, with nothing but the courage to speak the truth – to give voice to what I feel and what I believe is right. I never imagined that truth could create enemies, and yet, it did. In those years, I […]
The heart of independent and innovative cinema beats once again in Athens, as the 14th Athens International Digital Film Festival (AIDFF) returns from December 4 to 10, 2025. Film submissions are open until October 5, 2025, via the international platform FilmFreeway: 👉 FilmFreeway – AIDFF Parallel Events This year’s festival will also host: • 12th […]
By Martin Banks Denis MacShane, the former Europe Minister in the UK, says the Alaska summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin should be a “wake up call”. The high profile meeting broke up withοut any deal or ceasefire in war torn Ukraine. Speaking on 16 August to this site after the event, Dr MacShane […]
By Martin Banks The EPP Group in the EU parliament says it “firmly rejects any approach that undermines global trade rules or threatens Europe’s key industries.” This comes in llight of the recent announcements by US President Trump on tariffs. The Group is now urging the European Commission to “stand firm and defend the integrity […]
By Martin Banks The S&D Group in the EU parliament has urged China to lift what it calls “its unjustified export restrictions on rare earth elements.” These critical raw materials are essential for the green and digital transitions. In light of this summer’s EU-China summit, the S&Ds said it wanted to call on the Commission […]
