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Il limbo dell’abbandono ” “

In Europa ci sono decine di migliaia di bambini “fuori” famiglia e “dentro” gli istituti. Stando ai dati forniti dall’Aibi (Associazione Amici dei Bambini), la situazione peggiore si registra nei paesi dell’Est. In Russia i “figli di nessuno” sono oltre 720mila, il 2% della popolazione minorile complessiva, e gli ospiti degli orfanotrofi negli ultimi dieci […]

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Need to expand EU-China relations” “

A long-term commercial strategy is needed to permit the industries of the European Union to sustain the changes that have come about after the great development of China’s economy. This is the conclusion of a draft resolution approved by the European Parliamentary Committee on Trade approved on 30 August, also in preparation for the Europe-China […]

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Protecting children from the dangers of the web ” “

The European Parliamentary Committee of Culture and Education proposes to create special legislation to protect children from potentially dangerous contents on the web. The proposal was subjected to the examination of the EP last week. In particular, the Committee suggests the adoption of special provisions for the protection of minors and human dignity, which would […]

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A hotline on freedom of circulation” “

The European Commission has activated a telephone line and an e-mail address that furnish information on citizens’ rights on immigration and freedom of circulation. The operators also explain the administrative procedures that need to be followed, explain the link between employment and residence permits, receive complaints and evaluate solutions. The service is called: European Citizens […]

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Football against racism in Europe” “

A pan-European campaign against racism inside and outside football stadiums will be held from 13 to 25 October. It’s the sixth week of Football against Racism in Europe (FARE). “Fans, ethnic minorities and football clubs will all be united to demonstrate against discrimination”, explains the Internet portal dedicated to youth of the European Commission. “The […]

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China, Turkey and Churches” “

While the European Parliament re-convenes, after the summer, to tackle some burning issues of more particular relevance to the present time (terrorism, air safety, competition of Chinese textile products, 2006 budget), the main questions raised by the presentation of the programme of work of the British Presidency in July remain on hold: start of negotiations […]

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Limbo of abandonment” “

Tens of thousands of children are living “outside” a family and “inside” an institution in Europe. According to the data furnished by AIBI (Association of the Friends of Children), the worst situation is registered in Eastern Europe. In Russia there are over 720,000 “children of no one”: 2% of the overall juvenile population. The number […]

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Lifeline of the monasteries” “

The cultural and civil life of a people through the centuries intersects with its religious life, with mutual influences. The point was emphasized at the 27th European Studies Week at Gazzada (Varese), sponsored by the Paul VI Ambrosian Foundation. This year it focused on the “religious history of Serbia e Bulgaria”. From 30 August to […]

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Air of unity” “

“Here we breathe an air of unity. The difficulties are not minimized, but instead of being obstacles, they have become new opportunities for meeting, mutual understanding and brotherhood”, says Monsignor Luigi Stucchi , who represented the Archbishop of Milan Dionigi Tettamanzi in chairing a round table on ecumenical dialogue in Serbia and Bulgaria at the […]

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France: WYD continues in Paris” “

After World Youth Day in Cologne, the archdiocese of Paris has decided to focus on youth by promoting a series of initiatives aimed at not squandering the enthusiasm that the WYD aroused in the Parisians who participated in it. The first of these ventures is a “Youth Guide”: 52 pages full of useful addresses, proposals […]

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