Diplomat Magazine

Colombia's Ambassador in Germany, Yadir Salazar Mejía was welcomed for a tête-à-tête by the Speaker of the Federal Parliament (Bundestag), Bärbel Bas, a top politician from the Social Democratic Party.

The French Republic's Ambassador in Germany, François Delattre was welcomed for a tête-à-tête by the Speaker of the Federal Parliament (Bundestag), Bärbel Bas, a top politician from the Social Democratic Party.

The 9th edition of the International Day of Yoga will be celebrated in nine cities The Embassy of India in the Netherlands and the Gandhi Centrum invite one and all to participate in this year’s event.

The chemical industry of Uzbekistan plays an important role in diversifying exports and attracting companies who have left the Russian market.

The Hague Academy of International Law Celebrated its 100th Anniversary with a three days academic hight level conferences.

15th century Qur'an sells for over £7 million at Christie's auction in London

AI and Blockchain technologies could facilitate a less biased approached within the financial industry; as data shows that in many developed economies access to banks are a particular struggle for ethnic, or racial minorities, or those belonging to groups that have historically faced societal discrimination.

In recent years, the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan has been paying increased attention to the extraction, processing of non-ferrous metals and the production of high-value-added products from them.

Interethnic conflicts pose significant human rights challenges that require a concerted effort from governments, civil society organizations, and the international community to address. These conflicts occur when groups of people from different ethnic backgrounds clash due to differences in culture, religion, or language, and often result in human rights violations on a massive scale, including forced displacement, torture, rape, and even genocide. To prevent violations in inter-ethnic conflicts, it is essential to address the root causes of the conflicts and to promote dialogue, reconciliation, and respect for human rights. Governments and other actors must take proactive measures to prevent conflicts from escalating and to hold those responsible for violations accountable.

Employers should not rely solely on Certificates of Conduct (VOGs) when assessing the reliability of job candidates, according to legal experts Jan Dop and Erika van Zadelhof. VOGs, which detail an individual's criminal record, are a "snapshot" and offer "false security", the pair wrote in Dutch legal publication Accountancy Vanmorgen. They suggested that periodic applications for VOGs could help employers ensure staff remain suitable for their roles, but warned that this would not cover all risks, as employees could still commit offences. Continuous screening is required in certain industries, including childcare and taxi services.