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Découvrir toujours plus pour mieux comprendre : la biodiversité face à l’urgence

Belgium TimesBy Adrien Valmont · septembre 21, 2026Les biologistes et chercheurs observent aujourd’hui une profusion de formes de vie inédites, mais chaque découverte élargit aussi le champ de l’inconnu. Des profondeurs océaniques aux écosystèmes microscopiques, les inventaires se multiplient et montrent combien la vie reste mal documentée. Ce contraste entre accroissement des connaissances et immensité du non‑connu interroge la place de la biodiversité dans les priorités scientifiques et politiques. Les progrès technologiques — imagerie sous‑marine, séquençage génétique et capteurs autonomes — ont permis d’accéder à des territoires jusque‑là inexplorés et d’identifer des micro‑communautés invisibles à l’œil nu. Pourtant, ces outils révèlent aussi une complexité inattendue : les…

1973 : quand la flambée de l’essence a ébranlé le Royaume‑Uni

Belgium TimesBy Nicolas Renaud · septembre 21, 2026La hausse de l’essence en 1973 a pris des proportions inattendues au Royaume‑Uni et a rapidement dépassé le simple problème économique. En quelques mois, le coût du carburant a grimpé, alimentant une inflation importée et mettant à nu la vulnérabilité des approvisionnements. Les ménages et les entreprises ont ressenti immédiatement la compression des budgets, tandis que les transports et l’industrie confrontés à des coûts énergétiques plus élevés ont réduit leur activité. L’origine de ce bouleversement tient à un choc d’offre mondial lié au conflit au Moyen‑Orient et aux décisions des pays exportateurs. OPEP et autres acteurs pétroliers ont réajusté les…

A la Ronde : une maison à seize pans pensée pour les femmes, mais la protection a échoué

Belgium TimesBy Julien Marceau · septembre 21, 2026A la Ronde se dresse dans le Devon comme le témoin d’une intention singulière : deux Anglaises du XVIIIe siècle ont fait édifier une demeure à seize pans conçue pour rester exclusivement entre les mains de femmes. Pari architectural et dispositif juridique se voulaient complémentaires, l’un assurant une singularité spatiale, l’autre visant à garantir la continuité d’un héritage féminin. La géométrie particulière du bâtiment, sa division en seize faces, et les décisions prises au moment de sa construction témoignent d’une volonté claire de créer un lieu distinct. Ces choix ont combiné symbolique et fonctionnalité : la forme devait marquer une…

Mohammed bin Salman Facing the World’s Courts: Al-Jabri, Khashoggi, Pegasus…

The European Times NewsBy Isaac Hammouch · septembre 20, 2026From the court filing recorded on September 17, 2026, in the Saad al-Jabri case to the investigation into the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, now entrusted to a French investigating judge, legal proceedings are mounting against Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi state apparatus. Protected in the United States by his status as prime minister, the crown prince has never been exonerated on the merits of the case. While Riyadh promises six billion euros in investments…

Last Call on Europe’s New Banknotes

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 20, 2026Europeans have entered the final weekend to comment on ten proposed designs for the next generation of euro banknotes. The European Central Bank’s online consultation closes at 23:59 CET on Monday, 21 September, offering a choice between two broad visions: notes built around European cultural figures and shared public spaces, or a series following rivers and birds across the continent. The ECB shortlisted ten proposals in July, five under each theme. They emerged from an…

Germany Votes After AfD Shock

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 20, 2026Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania began choosing new state parliaments on Sunday in elections that could reshape coalition politics and deepen pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The ballots come two weeks after the far-right Alternative for Germany won a record 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, but neither Sunday contest can be reduced to a verdict on the federal government: housing, public services, regional inequality and the credibility of local leaders are also central to the choice.…

Abelardo de la Rosa presenta la campaña educativa ‘28.000 por el clima’ junto a Teachers For Future Spain

Europa HoyBy Europa Hoy · septembre 20, 2026El secretario de Estado de Educación del Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes, Abelardo de la Rosa, ha presentado este miércoles en la sede del Ministerio la iniciativa ‘28.000 por el clima’, impulsada por el colectivo de docentes Teachers For Future Spain con el objetivo de crear una red de 28.000 centros educativos comprometidos con la acción climática. El objetivo que persigue la campaña es promover hábitos sostenibles, reforzar la conciencia ambiental y convertir a la comunidad educativa en agente activo frente al cambio climático. Milagros Tolón ha señalado en este sentido que la comunidad educativa tiene capacidad para…

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Make Blood Components a Matter of Conscience

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 19, 2026Jehovah’s Witnesses have made the use of red cells, white cells, plasma and platelets a matter of individual conscience, significantly widening the medical choices available to members. The decision does not lift the religion’s prohibition on whole-blood transfusions, but it changes a policy that has shaped treatment decisions in hospitals around the world. The Governing Body announced the adjustment on 18 September, extending individual choice to the four primary components derived from another person’s blood.…

Greenland Security Pact Nears Signature

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 19, 2026Greenland, Denmark and the United States are expected to sign a new Arctic security agreement during next week’s UN General Assembly gathering. The proposed pact could expand the American military presence in Greenland, but its text remains unpublished and parliamentary approval will be required before it enters into force. US President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Friday, presenting it as giving Washington permanent control over Greenland’s security and the freedom to address American strategic…

Guillemot Wins World Road Mile

The European Times NewsBy Daniel Mercer · septembre 19, 2026AI-generated images: One or more images accompanying this report were generated or substantially modified using artificial intelligence. They are illustrative and should not be understood as documentary photographs unless explicitly stated otherwise. COPENHAGEN — Agathe Guillemot won the women’s road-mile world title in Copenhagen on Saturday, delivering a precisely timed final acceleration to finish in a European-record 4:22.74. The victory gave the 27-year-old French runner her first individual global championship gold. Guillemot remained inside a…

Argentina’s Plea Bargain Machine and the Prosecutor Who Runs It Alone

The European Times NewsBy Alessandro Amicarelli · septembre 19, 2026Facundo Jones Huala signed an agreement on September 16 and received a sentence of five years and two months. The Rio Negro press reported the deal as an admission of guilt to membership in the Resistencia Ancestral Mapuche. His lawyers describe the agreement differently. According to statements the defense has made public, the plea followed months in custody. It amounted to a choice between accepting the prosecution’s terms or staying in prison indefinitely while the…

Kalashnikov Unveils New Compact AK-15K and AK-19K Assault Rifles at Pretoria Exhibition

The European Times NewsBy News desk · septembre 19, 2026Russia’s latest compact assault rifles and loitering munitions—combat-proven during the war in Ukraine—will be showcased at an international defense exhibition in Pretoria. According to the Kalashnikov Group’s press service, the Russian manufacturer will display its products at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Expo, taking place from September 16 to 20. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the newest compact assault rifles: the AK-15K and AK-19K. Additionally, the KUB-2-E guided loitering munition will make its…

Ecological Disaster: Bulgaria Saves Its Lakes with Danube Water

The European Times NewsBy News desk · septembre 19, 2026Lake Srebarna, near Silistra, is one of Bulgaria’s most valuable sanctuaries for waterfowl. In 2025, however, it required urgent intervention: over 3 million cubic meters of water were diverted from the Danube to save the wetland from drying up. This serves as just one example of how even protected natural areas are not spared from the water crisis. Against this backdrop, data from Turkey serves as a warning for the entire Balkan Peninsula. Of the country’s 240 lakes, 186 have already dried up. The remaining ones are also threatened by receding water levels, the BBC reports. Bird Sanctuaries: On the…

La Quiniela abre una nueva etapa de visibilidad y crecimiento para el fútbol femenino

Europa HoyBy Europa Hoy · septembre 19, 2026El ministro de Hacienda, Arcadi España, y la ministra de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes, Milagros Tolón, han presentado hoy las novedades de La Quiniela para esta temporada, que incorporará de manera definitiva partidos de la Liga F en todas las jornadas. Una iniciativa que ha contado con el impulso del Ministerio de Igualdad, liderado por la ministra Ana Redondo, y que evidencia la apuesta del Gobierno y de la Sociedad Estatal de Loterías y Apuestas del Estado por el fútbol femenino, en una temporada especialmente significativa por coincidir con el 80 aniversario de La Quiniela. Bajo el lema “Ahora…

Belgium Faces 300 Recommendations in UN Rights Review

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 18, 2026Belgium has received 300 recommendations from fellow United Nations member states following its latest examination under the UN Universal Periodic Review, with concerns ranging from prison overcrowding and racial discrimination to asylum reception, police conduct and freedom of religion or belief. According to the UN Working Group report on Belgium, the country has already supported 165 recommendations, while 104 were left for further examination and 31 were formally “noted”. Belgium appeared before the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group on 6 May 2026, represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot. The UPR is the mechanism…

UN Report Says German Prosperity Leaves Too Many Behind

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 18, 2026Germany’s economic strength and extensive public institutions are not delivering equal opportunities for everyone, according to a United Nations report that calls for stronger social protection, anti-discrimination safeguards and public participation. The report by UN Special Rapporteur Surya Deva praises Germany’s commitment to sustainable development, refugee protection and infrastructure renewal. It nevertheless finds persistent inequalities affecting women, children, migrants, refugees, people with disabilities and residents of economically weaker regions. Deva conducted a ten-day country visit in November 2025, holding meetings in Berlin, Cottbus, Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen. His findings were presented during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council…

Ukraine Launches Carpathian Eight Forum

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 18, 2026BUKOVEL, Ukraine — Ukraine and its Central European neighbours have launched a new forum intended to deepen cooperation across the Carpathian region, placing wartime security, energy resilience, transport and European integration on a shared political agenda. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the Carpathian Eight, or C8, on Friday at a founding summit in Bukovel. The wider meeting brought together Ukraine, Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia, alongside European Union representatives, regional authorities and business leaders. The initiative is designed to connect national governments with border regions, municipalities and investors. Its launch also gives Ukraine another platform through which to…

EU Officials Must Practise the Equality They Defend

The European Times NewsBy Juan Sanchez Gil · septembre 18, 2026Non-discrimination is not merely a European policy objective. It is a daily obligation for every official exercising authority in the Union’s name. The European Union cannot credibly demand equality from governments, employers and citizens if its own officials allow personal preferences or inherited prejudices to influence access, dialogue or administrative decisions. EU staff must treat religious, philosophical and civil-society organisations according to objective and transparent criteria—especially when those organisations are unfamiliar, controversial or unpopular. The European Union presents itself as a community founded on human dignity, equality, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. These values guide its legislation,…

What to Do After a Car Accident in Another EU Country

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 18, 2026A road accident abroad can bring unfamiliar procedures, language difficulties and uncertainty about insurance. These steps explain how to protect everyone involved, document the collision and pursue a claim across EU borders. Rain has made the unfamiliar road slippery. Two damaged cars stand beneath flashing hazard lights, surrounded by number plates from different countries. Nobody appears seriously injured, but the drivers do not share a language and disagree about what happened. The decisions made during the next few minutes may determine how easily the insurance claim is resolved. Local law governs the immediate procedure. Requirements concerning warning triangles, reflective clothing,…

El curso arranca con más de 800.000 docentes y 8,2 millones de alumnos

Europa HoyBy Europa Hoy · septembre 18, 2026La ministra de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes, Milagros Tolón, ha acompañado este jueves a S.M. la Reina Letizia en la inauguración del curso escolar que ha tenido lugar en Oviedo, donde han visitado el colegio público Gesta. Durante la visita, la Reina y la ministra, que han estado acompañadas por el presidente del Principado de Asturias, Adrián Barbón; la delegada del Gobierno en Asturias, Adriana Lastra; la consejera de Educación asturiana, Eva Ledo; el alcalde de Oviedo, Alfredo Canteli, y el director del colegio público Gesta, Andrés Flórez, entre otros responsables, han realizado un recorrido por el centro, han…

How the Greek Church Combats Gambling Addiction

The European Times NewsBy News desk · septembre 18, 2026Within the Greek Orthodox Church, support and prevention activities regarding gambling addiction are decentralized—organized at the level of metropolises and parishes—in cooperation with specialized state agencies and treatment facilities. A key priority is training priests to recognize addiction and refer individuals for treatment. For instance, in June 2022, the Metropolis of Thessaliotis and Fanariofarsala organized clergy training led by specialists from the “Exodos” Addiction Treatment Center (a specialized addiction therapy program in Greece based primarily in Larissa). Priests are educated on addictions involving drugs, alcohol, gambling, and the internet, and are trained in how to support affected families. Information campaigns,…

The Greek Church Reaffirms Ban on Clergy Owning and Using Weapons, Including for Hunting

The European Times NewsBy News desk · septembre 18, 2026The Standing Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church has reaffirmed the strict ban on clergy owning and using weapons, explicitly emphasizing that no exceptions are to be made—even for hunting. This decision comes just days after the issue of priests’ right to own hunting weapons was raised in the Greek Parliament. During its meeting on September 9 and 10, the Holy Synod reviewed an official letter from the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports regarding the possession and use of weapons by clergy. In response, the Synod decided to update its Circular Letter No. 244/155, dated January 21,…

How the Church in Serbia Helps Address Gambling Addiction

The European Times NewsBy News desk · septembre 18, 2026In Serbia, the problem of gambling is considered serious, particularly among the youth, yet there has been no comprehensive study on those affected by addiction since 2014. At that time, the Institute of Public Health reported that between 51,000 and 93,000 people engaged in problematic or pathological betting, with 14,000 to 33,000 falling into the most severe, pathological category. More recent estimates come from experts but lack supporting national statistics. In June 2026, Serbian national radio summarized current estimates, indicating that over 90,000 people suffer from a serious problem affecting both their personal health and their families. The issue is…

The Romanian Church Views Gambling as a “Family Disease”

The European Times NewsBy News desk · septembre 18, 2026The Romanian Orthodox Church does not limit itself to moral criticism of gambling. The rise in gambling addiction has demonstrated that it is not enough for the Church to simply declare that “gambling is a sin” or for a clergyman to urge a person “to stop.” Aggressive advertising, the easy accessibility of online betting, the proliferation of casinos, and poverty can very quickly drive a person to a state where they are unable to stop. Their family is shattered, and they are mired in debt—bank loans, payday loans, and hidden liabilities they cannot repay. The World Health Organization now lists…

O’Flaherty Warns of Serbia Rights Erosion

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 17, 2026Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty told a Geneva side event on Thursday that Serbia had undergone a “sharp decline in respect for human rights” between his visits in April 2025 and May 2026. His central warning went beyond individual allegations: institutions intended to protect rights and uphold the rule of law were themselves losing trust, capacity or independence. The discussion, “Fundamental Freedoms Under Pressure: Human Rights and Accountability in Serbia”, took place on 17 September in Room Concordia 4 at the Palais des Nations. Organised by the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights, it was held alongside…

Esther Monterrubio inaugura el ‘Samsung Innovation Campus Summit’

Europa HoyBy Europa Hoy · septembre 17, 2026La secretaria general de Formación Profesional del Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes, Esther Monterrubio, ha inaugurado esta mañana la tercera edición del evento ‘Samsung Innovation Campus Summit’, enfocado a abordar el desarrollo de una Inteligencia Artificial útil, responsable y diseñada para mejorar la sociedad. En pleno debate sobre las ventajas y los riesgos asociados a esta nueva tecnología, Monterrubio ha recordado la necesidad de formar a los jóvenes en un uso seguro, crítico y responsable de esta tecnología que está transformando todos los sectores del tejido productivo. Por ello, el nuevo sistema de Formación Profesional incorpora un módulo…

Un barrio de Pordenone retira 56,5 kilos de residuos para limpiar las calles y los espacios verdes

Europa HoyBy Europa Hoy · septembre 17, 2026Vecinos, voluntarios cívicos y Ministros Voluntarios de Scientology participan en acciones periódicas en el barrio centradas en la limpieza de los espacios públicos y la responsabilidad compartida KINGNEWSWIRE // COMUNICADO DE PRENSA // PORDENONE, Italia, 17 de septiembre de 2026 — Los vecinos y voluntarios de Pordenone han continuado durante el mes de septiembre con una serie de actividades de limpieza del barrio, que han reunido a personas de diferentes ámbitos cívicos y comunitarios para cuidar las calles, las zonas verdes y los espacios públicos compartidos de esta ciudad del norte de Italia. Las últimas acciones formaron parte de «Puliamo…

Pordenone Neighbourhood Removes 56.5 Kilos of Waste to Clean Streets and Green Spaces

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 17, 2026KINGNEWSWIRE // PRESS RELEASE // PORDENONE, Italy, 17 September 2026 — Residents and volunteers in Pordenone have continued a series of neighbourhood clean-up activities during September, bringing together people from different civic and community backgrounds to care for streets, green areas and shared public spaces across the northern Italian city. The latest actions formed part of “Puliamo i Quartieri” — “Let’s Clean the Neighbourhoods” — a recurring local initiative that moves from one part of Pordenone to another and encourages practical participation in the upkeep of the urban environment. On 5 September, volunteers gathered in the Borgomeduna area and worked…

Guterres Puts AI, Climate and War Before UN Leaders

The European Times NewsBy Newsdesk · septembre 17, 2026United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has placed artificial intelligence, climate change, inequality and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine at the centre of his agenda for the General Assembly’s high-level week. His message to world leaders was direct: national policies alone cannot manage threats that increasingly cross borders, but international cooperation is being weakened precisely when it is most needed. Speaking in New York six days before heads of state and government gather for the 81st session’s main diplomatic meetings, Guterres described the present moment as an “era of deep uncertainty”. He identified uncontrolled artificial intelligence, the climate crisis and…