Nine nominations for the 2010 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought have been tabled by EP political groups or groups of over 40 MEPs. more »
As the primary source of daily noise, pollution and congestion, car traffic relentlessly erodes our health and quality of life. more »
The European Parliament hosted the 9th Conference of Parliamentarians from the Arctic region from 13-15 September in Brussels. more »
Get on your (electric) bike! That's the message of some cycling groups who are currently holding an exhibition of electric bikes outside the European Parliament. more »
Philippine officials search for the mother of a baby, found dumped in a rubbish bin on board a Manila-bound Gulf Air plane. more »
Millions of Muslims in Bangladesh prepare to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. more »
The European Parliament has voted to revise legislation on animals used for scientific purposes. more »
Sausage dogs take to the streets of Cracow in medieval fancy dress to celebrate the 600th anniversary of 'The Battle of Grunwald'. more »
EU Member States should take positive discrimination measures to improve the lives of older women, including paid leave for carers, says Parliament in a resolution voted on Tuesday. more »
Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers gather at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque to celebrate 'Laylat al-Qadr' - one of the holiest nights of Ramadan. more »
EU Member States should take positive discrimination measures to improve the lives of older women, including paid leave for carers, says Parliament in a resolution voted on Tuesday.
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