Pellegrini sworn in as Slovak president

Pellegrini sworn in as Slovak president

(VOVWORLD) - Peter Pellegrini was sworn in as the president of Slovakia on Saturday in a ceremony that took place amid heightened security following an assassination attempt on his close ally, Prime...
Slovenia recognizes Palestine’s statehood

Slovenia recognizes Palestine’s statehood

(VOVWORLD) - The Slovenian government on Thursday approved a decision to recognize an independent Palestinian state, Prime Minister Robert Golob said, following in the steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway
Israel continues attack on Rafah despite ICJ ruling

Israel continues attack on Rafah despite ICJ ruling

(VOVWORLD) -Israeli warplanes and artillery on Saturday attacked Rafah as the government dismissed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling ordering it to halt its military offensive in the southern...
Palestine closer to becoming official UN member

Palestine closer to becoming official UN member

(VOVWORLD) -The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on May 11th calling on the UN Security Council to give favorable consideration to Palestine’s request to become an official member of...
NATO marks its 75th founding anniversary

NATO marks its 75th founding anniversary

(VOVWORLD) - 75 years ago in Washington, DC, 12 Western countries signed an agreement to establish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). NATO now remains the largest military bloc in the world...
Everyday life in Vietnam in the eyes of German writer

Everyday life in Vietnam in the eyes of German writer

(VOVWORLD) - In comparison with Vietnamese writers, how does a foreign observer describe Vietnam’s rivers, markets, motorbikes, pho, and draft beer? Renowned contemporary German poet Jan Wagner provides a fascinating answer...
2023: Space race heats up

2023: Space race heats up

(VOVWORLD) - 2023 saw an exciting space race. A number of countries besides the traditional space powers China and the US have made great progress in this field. But the race...
Vietnam abides by Montreal Protocol

Vietnam abides by Montreal Protocol

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has eliminated more than 1,000 tons of HCFC-22 (ozone-depleting substance) in the production of air conditioners, household cold appliances, refrigeration equipment, and repair and maintenance of cold...