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Constantine Tassoulas elected as Greece's new president

On Wednesday, the Greek Parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas, a member of the ruling party New Democracy, as the country's new President. Tassoulas, 65, who previously served as Parliament President in 2019 under New Democracy, won the election with 160 votes out of the 300 available in Parliament. His......

South Africa dismisses claims of unfair land seizures

South Africa has firmly rejected accusations made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed the country is unjustly “confiscating” land and mistreating certain groups. Trump announced plans to halt all future funding to South Africa until an investigation is conducted, though he......

Morocco strengthens its role as a "Partner for Democracy" in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

In a significant move on Monday in Strasbourg, Morocco was granted important new rights within its status as a "Partner for Democracy" in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. This decision was made during the winter session of the Assembly, following a proposal by the Committee......

Trump sworn in as 47th president: Key moments from the inaugural ceremony

Donald Trump has officially returned to the White House as the 47th president of the United States. The inauguration, held on Monday, marked the beginning of Trump’s new term and included a series of traditional events, ranging from the swearing-in ceremony to celebratory parades and inaugural......

A Call for Vigilance: Biden Warns Against Emerging Threats to US Democracy

In his final address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden delivered a solemn warning about the challenges facing American democracy. As his term nears its end, the 82-year-old leader urged citizens to remain vigilant against the rising influence of a wealthy elite and unchecked technological power. Biden......

Elon Musk’s Role Sparks Tensions Across Europe: Spanish PM's Warning

The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has raised serious concerns about the influence and actions of billionaire Elon Musk, accusing him of fomenting division and undermining democratic values. Speaking during the launch of commemorative events marking the 50th anniversary of the death of......

The Danger of Relaxed Content Moderation for Journalism and Democracy

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa has warned that Meta's decision to end fact-checking on its platforms and lift restrictions on certain topics will bring "extremely dangerous times" for journalism, democracy, and social media users. Ressa, an American-Filipino journalist, criticized......

Macron Announces Public Vote on Key French Policy Decisions in 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed plans to engage citizens directly in major national decisions through public voting in 2025, signaling a potential shift in France's approach to policy-making. The announcement came during his televised New Year's address on December 31, 2024. Macron......

Chad's Political Transition Tested by Controversial Elections Amid Opposition Boycotts

Chad is undergoing a significant political event as the country holds its first elections in three years, following a period of military rule. On Sunday, citizens are called to vote in legislative, provincial, and local elections, which the government frames as the final step in a transition to democratic......