Social conflict
Over 350 Million Children Live in Conflict Zones
More children than ever before live in conflict zones and are threatened with death and violence, the charity Save the Children said. The most dangerous places for young people are Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia.
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28 percent increase in personal armed violence in 2017 in Turkey: Report
The rate of armed violence committed by individuals in Turkey increased by 28 percent in 2017 when compared with the previous year, according to a report by Umut Foundation, established with the sole purpose of battling individual armed violence in Turkey.
Norway Decriminalized Drugs
Norway becomes the first Scandinavian state to decriminalize drugs, writes Independent.
The majority of MPs in the Norwegian Parliament support the historic change, including conservatives, liberals and two left-wing parties.
They entrust the government with the task of changing politics towards drugs.
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Car of university professor vandalized in northern Greece
Authorities are investigating after unknown individuals slashed the tires and spray-painted slogans on a car belonging to a university professor in northern Greece.
Fostering violence
Hooliganism and violence have no place in a democracy. The violence that broke out in reaction to a court ruling has hurt the country's credibility at a critical time and cost to many people.
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Journalists under threat (infographic)
In the best case, journalists uncover what others try to hide from the public. In many countries, the press is called the ‘Fourth Estate’ because it can keep those in power accountable and from abusing their position, be it economic or political. It’s easy to see why journalists are not held in high esteem in many countries, especially by those in power.
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Education Minister Unveils Anti-Aggression Plan
Education and Science Minister Nikolay Denkov on Monday unveiled an interdepatmental Plan for Agression Prevention and Better Security at the education institutions.
Denkov said ''We can expect that school aggression will end when becomes a fact in society. This, however, will not take place very soon, so we must take measures.''
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Council of Europe team in Greece to address soccer violence
A team of experts from the Standing Committee of the European Convention on Spectator Violence and Misbehavior at Sports Events (T-RV) of the Council of Europe will be in Greece from Thursday through Monday to consult with authorities, particularly in regards to violence in soccer.
Turkey sees 7 percent rise in individual armed violence in 2016
Individual armed violence in Turkey rose by 7 percent in 2016 compared with the previous year, according to statistics from Umut Foundation.
The foundation was established with the sole purpose of battling individual armed violence in Turkey that kills thousands every year.
Coverup: Moroccan state TV teaches women how to mask evidence of domestic violence with make-up
Moroccan state television channel recently broadcast a tutorial showing women how to conceal the evidence of domestic violence with make-up, sparking public outrage.