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Council of Europe Commissioner supports rights for Roma gypsies in Greek eviction case
July 7, 2026
Concerns over the housing rights of Roma communities in Greece have reached the European Court of Human Rights after the Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner intervened in a case involving the risk of eviction and homelessness. According to a press statement, in written ob...
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70 environmental organisations urge DRC to retain logging moratorium
July 7, 2026
A coalition of more than 70 environmental and human rights organisations has called on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to maintain its national moratorium on new industrial logging concessions, warning that lifting the ban could open tens of millions ...
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BlaBlaCar expands to 20 new countries, builds on growth in India
July 4, 2026
India has emerged as BlaBlaCar’s largest carpooling market, recording 19 million passengers and 47 pc year-on-year growth in 2025, as the French mobility platform expanded into 20 new countries, taking its global presence to 41 markets across Europe, Latin America, Southeas...
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Indian team all set for Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026
July 3, 2026
India will be represented by ‘Team Bharat’ at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, reinforcing the country’s commitment to inclusive sports and showcasing one of the world’s largest Special Olympics programmes. The tournament will take place...
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Embraer acquires full ownership of Mexican EZ Air
July 2, 2026
As part of its strategy to expand its manufacturing operations, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has acquired full ownership of Mexico-based EZ Air Interior by purchasing the remaining 50 pc stake from Safran Cabin, a subsidiary of French aviation giant Safran. In a press ...
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Make polluters pay for record heatwave in Europe, says 350.org
June 26, 2026
As Europe experiences an unprecedented June heatwave, climate advocacy group climate campaign group, 350.org has called on governments to impose permanent windfall taxes on fossil fuel companies to help cover the mounting health costs caused by climate change-induced extreme heat...
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ePlane completes assembly of full-scale e200X electric aircraft
June 24, 2026
Electric aviation firm ePlane has completed the assembly of its full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the e200X, marking the start of ground and flight testing before certification and commercial operations. In a press statement, ePlane says that the...
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Leonardo launches EUR 1.2 billion transition plan
June 24, 2026
As companies step up investments in climate transition, Italian defence and aerospace major Leonardo has unveiled a EUR 1.2 billion plan to integrate emissions reduction, resource efficiency and supply chain resilience into its long-term business strategy. In a press statement, L...
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FATF updates standards to protect humanitarian assistance
June 23, 2026
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, has revised its global standards on targeted financial sanctions to help ensure that humanitarian assistance can continue to reach people affected by crises while maintaining measu...
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MKU partners with Indonesian Republikorp to expand defence manufacturing
June 20, 2026
Strengthening defence manufacturing ties between India and Indonesia, Indian defence manufacturer MKU has signed an agreement with Indonesia’s Republikorp to establish electro-optics production in Indonesia, including technology transfer and local manufacturing of night-vis...
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Waterways Leisure Tourism launches INR 5.85 billion IPO, price band fixed at INR 769-808 per share
June 18, 2026
The parent company of Cordelia Cruises, a leading ocean cruise operator in India, Waterways Leisure Tourism has fixed the price band of INR 769-808 per equity share for its Initial Public Offering, a INR 5.85 billion fresh issue opening on June 23 and closing on June 25, with the...
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Greenpeace urges FIFA World Cup fans to support Congo Basin conservation
June 18, 2026
As the national football team of the Democratic Republic of Congo returns to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years, Greenpeace Africa has called on football supporters to use the occasion to raise awareness about the protection of wildlife and forests in the Congo Basin. In a press s...
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