The 79th World Health Assembly has begun in Geneva. The agenda includes discussions on mental health and the financing of the World Health Organization.
19 May
WHO declares a public health emergency of international concern over Ebola in Africa
17 May
Herbarium: Calendula officinalis – This versatile herb helps with healing and adds beauty to gardens.
17 May
Free speech under the pressure of algorithms: the DSA and the new frontier of digital democracy
16 May
Easier deportation of migrants. The Council of Europe has agreed on a new statement.
16 May
Freedom of speech under pressure from algorithms: The Digital Services Act and the new boundaries of digital democracy.
15 May
Serbia unites with Russia
15 May
The World of Books – an international literature festival in Prague, and Sýs's final gesture, or a voice from beyond the grave.
15 May
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Mother's Day: From family values to love of country.
Today is Mother's Day, and for Chinese President Xi Jinping, the values instilled in him by his mother, Qi Xin, serve as a guiding principle in his life.