The arrival of Jula and the delegation accompanying him to Kampala responds to an invitation from the head of the People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Upon arrival at the Entebe International Airport the Ethiopian delegation was welcomed by the Commander of the UPDF Ground Forces, Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga; Ethiopian Ambassador to Uganda Etsegenet Bezabih, and other officials. Subsequently, Jula and Kainerugaba discussed ways to enhance military cooperation between Ethiopia and Uganda and strengthen the role of their respective countries in keeping peace and security in the region. The Ugandan general praised bilateral relations as ancient and historic, dating back to the Axumite period (between the 1st and 7th centuries AD). The officials agreed to consolidate collaboration in the development of military capabilities and related areas.

The flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in a colorful ceremony attended by the Ambassador of Poland to Ethiopia, Ethiopia’s high ranking government officials and Ethiopian Airlines’ executives. The new flight marks a significant milestone for Ethiopian Airlines’ network expansion in Europe, enhancing global connectivity and promoting commerce and tourism. We are committed to enhance our passengers’ convenience in traveling across the globe in a seamless connection, and we are proud to take our African Flavored Ethiopian Hospitality services further to Poland.”With the launch of this new flight, Warsaw marks Ethiopian Airlines’ 24th destination in Europe. Additionally, Ethiopian was honored with ‘Best Entertainment’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi’ in Africa at the 2024 APEX Passenger Choice Awards. Travelers can now book their flights with Ethiopian Airlines through its digital channels and at its ticket offices, ensuring convenient access to our award-winning services.

HRW accuses Ethiopia of attacks on medical facilitiesNEW YORKEthiopian forces have committed "widespread attacks amounting to war crimes against medical professionals, patients, and health facilities" in the conflict-torn Amhara region, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. In a 66-page report based on interviews with 58 people, including victims and eyewitnesses, global rights watchdog HRW said it had documented attacks by federal forces and a pro-government militia against "medical workers, healthcare facilities, and transports in at least 13 towns". "Federal forces have obstructed access to medical facilities, including by wrongfully arresting patients on mere suspicion of a Fano affiliation, causing widespread fear for those that may seek or need treatment," it added. The rights group said that international humanitarian law offered "special protections to health facilities, medical professionals, patients, and ambulances". But HRW deputy Africa director Laetitia Bader said Ethiopia's federal forces "operating with near impunity are unsurprisingly disregarding civilian lives by attacking medical facilities."

No free ferries to Princes' Islands on public holidaysISTANBULFerry services to Istanbul's Princes' Islands will charge regular fares on public holidays to control visitor numbers, diverging from the usual free transportation policy applied to all 39 districts of the metropolis. The decision was revealed during an assembly meeting of the Princes' Islands’ municipality chaired by Mayor Ali Ercan Akpolat. Akpolat also addressed the decision, confirming that negotiations to exempt the islands from free transportation were successful. "When we met with [Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu], he confirmed that the recent holiday marked the end of free transportation to the islands. “The free holiday trips applied in 39 districts in Istanbul will be made with the exemption of the Princes’ Islands," Akpolat added.

Addis Abeba – A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that Ethiopian security forces, along with an allied militia group, have conducted extensive attacks on medical professionals, patients, and healthcare facilities in the Amhara region since August 2023. The allegations are based on remote interviews Human Rights Watch researchers conducted between August 2023 and May 2024 with 58 individuals, including victims, eyewitnesses, medical staff, and aid workers impacted by the situation in Amhara. In November 2023, Addis Standard reported that clashes in the Amhara region had disrupted essential medical supply chains, causing significant distress to hospitals. In its findings, Human Rights Watch calls on Ethiopian authorities to immediately halt alleged attacks on healthcare in Amhara and strengthen legal frameworks protecting medical operations. It urges Ethiopia’s international partners to demand accountability, resume independent rights monitoring, and increase support for rehabilitating damaged health infrastructure.

However, the first fixtures of the week will be played on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, with Hawassa City taking on Wolaitta Dicha, and Hadiya Hossana facing Ethiopia Coffee. Ethiopia Coffee looking to finish in third place,On Thursday, July 4, it will be the last two League Champions on show with St George against Fasil City, followed by Sidama Coffee up against Bahir Dar City. Bahir Dar City may yet finish third if Ethiopia Coffee lose. Adama City face Wolkite City in the first of Friday fixtures on July 5, 2024, and relegated sides, Shashemene City play out what will be a Higher league fixture next season. WEEK 30 FIXTURESWednesday, July 31pm Hawassa City v Wolaitta Dicha (at Hawassa Artificial Stadium)4pm Hadiya Hossana v Ethiopia Coffee (at Hawassa Artificial Stadium)Thursday, July 43pm St George v Fasil City6pm | Sidama Coffee v Bahir Dar CityFriday, July 53pm Adama City v Wolkite City6pm Shashemene City v Hambericho DurameSaturday, July 64pm Ethiopian Insurance v Ethiopia Nigd Bank (at Hawassa University Stadium)4pm Mekelakeya v Dire Dawa City (at Hawassa Artificial Stadium)

175 swimmers compete in Meis-Kaş friendly raceANTALYAA friendly race saw 175 swimmers from 20 countries competing between Greece’s Meis Island and Türkiye’s Kaş, bringing together national swimmers, diplomats, business figures and bureaucrats. The Meis-Kaş Swim Race, organized annually at the conclusion of the International Lycian Kaş Culture and Art Festival, holds the unique distinction of being the only swimming race between two countries in the world. This year, the swimmers were ferried from the southern province of Antalya’s Kaş to Meis Island early in the morning, with the race commencing at 8:30 a.m.Nikolaos Asvestis, mayor of Meis Municipality, inaugurated the race. Italian athlete Egor Tropeano, a former member of the Italian National Swimming Team, finished first, completing the 7-kilometer course in 1 hour 41 minutes. Expressed his joy, Wijnands said that the Meis-Kaş Swimming Race was the finest among the swimming events he had participated in.

And in Congress, lawmakers see Democratic prospects of taking over the House of Representatives, hanging on to the Senate and returning to the White House slipping away, four months ahead of the election. The concern followed reports that post-debate polling by progressive non-profit OpenLabs found that New Hampshire, Virginia and New Mexico — all once safe Biden states — are now in play for Trump. Aware of growing alarm in the party, Biden scheduled a White House meeting with all 23 Democratic governors on Wednesday evening. And it’s not even last week’s debate,” political analyst and prominent Trump critic Bill Kristol wrote Wednesday for conservative outlet The Bulwark. “It’s the fitness of the president to be president — not for a few more months, but for four more years.”

Budapest Airport has introduced new direct flights from Guangzhou and Xi’an, enhancing its connection to China and positioning Hungary as a key regional hub for travelers and cargo. Budapest Airport welcomed two new Chinese flights in the last week of June, with the launch of direct Guangzhou-Budapest and Xi’an-Budapest flights. Together with the Budapest-Shenzhen route, which will join the new additions in August, a total of seven direct passenger flights will be available between Budapest and China. He added: “Budapest Airport has developed an extensive route network of major cities in China in recent years that is outstanding even at regional level. Budapest Airport has cooperated actively with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Hungarian Tourism Agency in connection with the launch of the flights.

TORONTO – Hostaway, the global vacation rental property management software, has announced the launch of its Dynamic Pricing tool. Built into the Hostaway Dashboard, the tool simplifies workflows by eliminating the need for multiple applications. “Our Dynamic Pricing tool is more than just a pricing engine. It’s a comprehensive approach to rate management that lets property managers focus on what really matters – growing their business,” said Marcus Rader, CEO and co-founder of Hostaway. Hostaway is a comprehensive vacation rental software that empowers ambitious property managers.

A common infection-causing bacteria was much less likely to evolve antibiotic resistance when treated with a mixture of antimicrobial peptides rather than a single peptide, making these mixtures a viable strategy for developing new antibiotic treatments. One emerging strategy to combat antibiotic resistance is the use of antimicrobial peptides, which are chains of amino acids that function as broad-spectrum antimicrobial compounds and are key components of the innate immune system in animals, fungi and plants. In the new study, researchers investigated whether antimicrobial peptide mixtures synthesized in the lab could reduce the risk of the pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa from evolving antimicrobial resistance, compared to exposure to a single antimicrobial peptide. They found that using antimicrobial peptide mixtures carried a much lower risk of the bacteria developing resistance. Overall, the findings suggest that the use of antimicrobial peptide mixtures is a strategy worth pursuing in the search for new, longer-lasting treatments for bacteria.

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, has hosted his Ethiopian counterpart, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, the Chief of the General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), at a dinner at Ndere Center near Kampala. The Ethiopian Field Marshal is in Uganda at the invitation of Gen Muhoozi, who thanked the Ethiopian military chief for sparing time off his busy schedule to visit Uganda. “We fondly remember our joint operations with Ethiopian forces in 1995 and 1996 against the Sudan Armed Forces and the Lord’s Resistance Army,” the CDF remarked. Gen Muhoozi also commended the military training exchange and extended an invitation to ENDF officers to participate in UPDF courses in Uganda. In October 2022, Gen Muhoozi visited Ethiopia where he interacted with President Ahmed Abiy.

Structuring Unstructured TimeGiving space for kids to be bored does require a bit of structure and takes a little practice. Instead of asking kids to keep themselves busy for two hours or defaulting to screen time where kids are passively engaged, Jirout offers a couple of strategies to provide some structure to unstructured time. Another way to structure unstructured time is for kids to make up their own schedule for a few hours. Drafting their schedule is an example of how stretches of boredom can offer kids a sense of control and autonomy they typically lack during a typical school or camp day. So, I think it is great to provide them the opportunity to figure out what they want to do."

Human Rights Watch also reviewed satellite imagery and verified videos and photographs following an apparent government drone strike on an ambulance in November. Human Rights Watch found that Ethiopian forces endangered or disrupted the functioning of hospitals. In addition, it affords special protections to health facilities, medical professionals, patients, and ambulances. Even during an armed conflict, international human rights law remains in effect and contains core obligations for countries to maintain minimum essential levels of the right to health. The Ethiopian government should immediately end attacks on medical professionals, patients, health facilities, and transports in the Amhara region.

Fireworks stand in Greenville, South Carolina turns transactions into relief for Ethiopian teens in need BOOM Fireworks in Greenville is in its fifth year of helping orphaned teen girls in Ethiopia Share Copy Link CopyCHRIS, THANK YOU. A FIREWORKS STAND IN GREENVILLE IS NOT ONLY HELPING YOU LIGHT UP THE SKY THIS JULY 4TH, BUT IT’S ALSO PROVIDING AID FOR CHILDREN IN AFRICA. JONATHAN AND HIS WIFE DANIELLE STARTED BOOM FIREWORKS BACK IN 2019 AFTER SEEING SIGNIFICANT NEED IN ETHIOPIA FOLLOWING A TRIP THERE. ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM BOOM FIREWORKS GO DIRECTLY TO BETA HOSANNA. DID I EVER THINK THAT FIREWORKS AND HELPING ORPHANED CHILDREN WOULD OVERLAP IN SOME WAY?