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Iranian Security Council Blocks Enforcement of Controversial Hijab Law

Iran's parliament speaker announced that the National Security Council has blocked enforcement of the recently passed "hijab and modesty" law, which faced widespread criticism following the Mahsa Amini protests; this decision reveals a conflict within the Iranian government regarding the law's imple...

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Spain Debates Press Conference Reform After Right-Wing Activist Disruption

The Spanish Parliament is debating a reform to sanction those obstructing press conferences, sparked by a right-wing activist's disruption last week; penalties range from temporary suspension to five-year credential revocation, reflecting concerns about misinformation and pseudo-media outlets.

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DEM Party Begins Inter-Party Consultations Following PKK Self-Dissolution

After the PKK announced its self-dissolution and a visit to Imrali, the DEM Party initiated meetings with other political parties, proposing a fully empowered parliamentary commission to address the situation, following MHP leader Bahçeli's similar call.

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Assisted Dying Bill Faces Setback as MPs Shift Votes

At least five MPs who previously abstained on Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill will vote against it at the next stage in the Commons, raising concerns among proponents, despite two MPs publicly declaring their vote change and the bill previously passing with a 55-vote majority. MPs will debate a...

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Canadian MPs Begin Orientation Amidst Logistical Challenges

Newly elected Canadian MPs, including former journalist Evan Solomon and Conservative Burton Bailey, are participating in an orientation program covering office setup, staffing, security, and parliamentary procedures; the program aims to improve efficiency compared to previous iterations.

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Armenia Extends Income Tax Declaration Deadline to November 1

The Armenian parliament extended the deadline for income tax declarations to November 1, 2025, and 2026, impacting over 700,000 citizens due to widespread public dissatisfaction and confusion, with the declaration period beginning March 2nd.

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Nationals' Split Creates Unprecedented Crossbench in Australian Parliament

The Australian Nationals' split from the Coalition creates a crossbench larger than the Liberal opposition, impacting parliamentary question allocation, staff resources, and opposition effectiveness; Prime Minister Albanese questions rewarding the division.

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New Zealand Haka Protest Sparks Parliamentary Debate on Suspensions

In New Zealand, three Māori Party legislators performed a haka in Parliament to protest a bill seen as dismantling Indigenous rights, resulting in proposed unprecedented suspensions and sparking fierce debate about the nature of political dissent and cultural expression.

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NZ MPs Face Record Suspensions After Haka Protest

Three Maori Party MPs in New Zealand face unprecedented suspensions from parliament for performing a haka during a debate on a controversial Treaty Principles Bill, sparking debate about indigenous rights and political protest.

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Turkish Parliament Approves TRT Procurement Law Exemption Despite Corruption Concerns

The Turkish Parliament's Plan and Budget Committee passed a bill exempting TRT-affiliated companies from public procurement laws, despite a Constitutional Court ruling against it, raising concerns about transparency and potential corruption; the bill also allows the TRT director-general the highest ...

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Greek Parliament Receives Case File on Former Transport Ministers

The Greek Parliament received a case file investigating former Transport Ministers Karamanlis and Spirtzis for potential misconduct; the government suggests following the Triandopoulos precedent. PASOK plans an independent pre-trial committee proposal for Karamanlis, while SYRIZA is preparing its ow...

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UK Government to Remove 87 Hereditary Peers from House of Lords

The UK government plans to remove 87 hereditary peers from the House of Lords, prompting varied reactions from those affected, including resignation, acceptance, and calls for further reforms, based on concerns over the Lords' legitimacy and effectiveness.

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