The 2020 edition of the Ostana Prize will be held online 5-6 June · The program includes some 20 interviews, lectures, readings, documentaries · We talk to artistic director Ines Cavalcanti
In non-binding referendum, Papua New Guinea could block secession even in the case of a strong “yes” majority · Lengthy negotiations expected after the vote · Post-conflict peace has largely held, management of post-referendum period deemed crucial
N-VA hopes to trigger 7th state reform to turn Flanders and Wallonia into quasi-sovereign countries · Parties and experts admit another state reform is likely, but not to the extent the pro-independence party wants
President of the Association for the Teaching of Catalan Alà Baylac-Ferrer asks new body “important, viable, and efficient results” to foster the language
Creation of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region approved in plebiscite, following agreement between Moro people armed group, Philippine government · Self-government consolidation and peace are current and future challenges
Civil society organization FUEN to wait to submit signatures until next term over “mistrust” towards European Commission · Inter-state tensions play role in problem
