Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, extended his congratulations on the occasion of 23 April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in a post shared on his NSosyal account.

In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated:

“23 April, dedicated to our children as the custodians of our future, marks the proclamation of our nation’s will and independence.

This meaningful day, enshrined with the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, stands as the clearest manifestation that sovereignty unequivocally resides with the nation.

I wholeheartedly celebrate the 106th anniversary of the opening of our Ghazi Assembly and 23 April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day of our dear children.

I respectfully commemorate all our heroes, especially Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who turned these lands into our homeland.”

for more: iletisim.gov.tr/english/durans-message-on-23-april

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Alisa Machner and Georgia Samaras receive Prize for Excellence in Teaching

Press release from TUM - Technical University of Munich:

Alisa Machner and Georgia Samaras receive Prize for Excellence in Teaching

Teaching with expertise and personality

The unity of research and teaching is what defines universities. And it is the combination of academic excellence, didactic skill, and personal commitment that defines good teaching. This is exemplified by TUM lecturers Alisa Machner and Georgia Samaras, who have now been honored with the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts’ Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

“Good teaching is the heartbeat of science,” emphasized State Minister Markus Blume at the award ceremony in Augsburg. “Where teaching is delivered with commitment and passion, curiosity, courage, and vision emerge. Excellent teaching is the foundation of excellent research – one cannot thrive without the other.” Awarded annually by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, the prize is endowed with EUR 5,000 per recipient and recognizes lecturers who inspire students through didactic quality, an innovative spirit and personal dedication, supporting not only academic achievement but also personal development.

Alisa Machner: innovative and hands-on

This is undoubtedly the case for Alisa Machner. Since 2020, she has headed the Professorship of Mineral Construction Materials at the Centre for Building Materials at the TUM School of Engineering and Design. What might initially sound like a rather technical subject becomes, in her courses, a vivid and dynamic field of learning.

Her teaching concept combines asynchronous online materials with practice‑oriented in‑person exercises and flipped‑classroom elements. This structure gives students scope for independent learning while enabling focused application and deeper understanding of the content. With friendliness, attentiveness, and academic clarity, Alisa Machner creates a learning environment in which digital didactics and personal support work hand in hand to motivate students – a fact reflected in consistently outstanding course evaluations.

Georgia Samaras: empathetic and interdisciplinary

Georgia Samaras achieves similarly strong results. For more than ten years she has taught at TUM, and since 2022 she works as a lecturer in the Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET) program at the TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology. Her teaching moves naturally across disciplines, stages of study, and target groups.

She pursues a consistently competence‑oriented approach in which formats, methods, and assessments are precisely aligned with learning objectives, disciplinary requirements, and students’ needs – and are continuously refined. Interactive elements such as group discussions, scenario‑based work, or role‑playing encourage active learning as well as critical thinking and reflection. With openness, intellectual curiosity, and genuine appreciation, she not only supports her students but is also deeply committed to the ongoing development of teaching quality at the department level, to students’ mental wellbeing, and to fostering a non‑discriminatory learning environment.

Celebrating the many faces of excellent teaching

Of course, TUM itself also honors exceptional achievements in teaching. In addition to Alisa Machner and Georgia Samaras, Beate Brandl, Claudia Doblinger, Markus Gütlich, Andreas Jossen, Laura Weißmüller, and Ilkay Yavrucuk will receive the university’s Certificate of Honor for Excellence in Teaching this year. The awards will be presented at the Forum Neue Lehrformate on 30 April in the Immatriculation Hall.

for more:

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Prize for Excellence in Teaching at the State Ministry for Science and the Arts:

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The conference brought together distinguished scholars and practitioners from leading institutions to discuss contemporary challenges in consumer law, with a particular focus on digitalization, artificial intelligence, platform governance, and evolving EU legal frameworks.

Media release from Bilkent University, Faculty of Law:

As the Faculty of Law, we hosted the conference titled “Consumer Law in the Digital Age” on 17 April 2026 at EE-01. The conference brought together distinguished scholars and practitioners from leading institutions to discuss contemporary challenges in consumer law, with a particular focus on digitalization, artificial intelligence, platform governance, and evolving EU legal frameworks.

Throughout four sessions, participants shared valuable insights on key themes including AI and consumer contracts, digital advertising, collective redress, consumer vulnerability in digital environments, and the regulation of online platforms.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all speakers for their valuable contributions, and to all our guests who joined us for this engaging and thought-provoking conference.

Bilkent University, Faculty of Law: hukuk.bilkent.edu.tr/en

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The Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany to the University of Greifswald’s Prof. Dr. Marko Pantermöller.

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Media release from University of Greifswald:

Order of Merit for Professor of Finnish Studies Marko Pantermöller

The Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany to the University of Greifswald’s Prof. Dr. Marko Pantermöller. The award ceremony took place in Stralsund on 16 April 2026. The Professor of Finnish Studies was honoured as “one of the outstanding players and bridge-builders” in the collaboration with the Nordic countries.

Anyone studying Finnish Studies in Greifswald is sure to cross paths with Marko Pantermöller. He is the holder of Germany’s only professorship for Finnish Studies, which is located at the University of Greifswald. He teaches classes on the language, culture and literature of Finland. But his passion goes far beyond the walls of the lecture hall.

Pantermöller is considered a driving force behind the collaboration with the Nordic countries. He connects scholars, initiates projects and maintains close relations throughout the Baltic Sea region. These activities are not limited to the academic realm. Pantermöller also keeps the public in mind and builds bridges between the societies. And what are his reasons for doing so? “Having started off with a general interest in the North, I gained detailed knowledge about what lies behind the many success stories of the open-minded northern European societies during my studies of Finnish and Scandinavian Studies. At the same time, my language skills provided me with in-depth and privileged access to the cultures of the northern European countries,” says Pantermöller. “It became important to me to share this knowledge and fascination from early on.”

A central forum for achieving this goal is the cultural association “Nordischer Klang”, where he has been a member of the board for 16 years. The association organises a festival for music and art from Northern Europe that takes place in Greifswald every year in May. The 35th instalment will take place this year. Concerts, readings, exhibitions, academic events – the programme brings students and citizens in direct contact with the artists. It is the largest annual cross-genre event in Germany that focuses on the music, art, and literature from Scandinavia, Finland, and Estonia.

Pantermöller also lends his hand to promoting literature. As Managing Director of the Hans-Werner-Richter-Stiftung, he co-organises international writers’ meetings. Every year, the foundation invites young authors from the countries bordering the Baltic Sea to Greifswald and has thus continued the tradition of the founder of the Gruppe 47 for 25 years. The focus of these meetings lies in exchange across boundaries. The professor also holds various other voluntary roles and takes part in several initiatives. “Germany’s highest decoration for Prof. Dr. Marko Pantermöller is a tribute to his commitment, which has a direct effect on his students and helps to make the University of Greifswald visible as one of the leading institutions in the Baltic Sea region,” says Prof. Dr. Katharina Riedel.

“When I was presented with this great honour, it filled me above all with gratitude, gratitude to those with whom I am able to cooperate in associations, networks, and projects,” says Pantermöller, who does not see Europe as an abstract idea, but as a responsibility. He encourages encounters, dialogue and collaboration “in order to enhance European cohesion and improve the understanding among nations”, according to the Office of the Federal President.

One of the first to congratulate Prof. Dr. Pantermöller was the Ambassador of Finland, H.E. Kai Sauer, who thanked Pantermöller for “the invaluable contribution to the strengthening of relations between Finland, Germany, and the Nordic countries,” also highlighting that the honouree has had a sustainable and positive effect on Finland’s image in Germany.

Further information

The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany is awarded to Germans and foreign nationals for their political, economic, social and intellectual achievements, as well as for any special services rendered to the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the only general award of merit in Germany and thus the highest recognition that can be awarded by the Federal Republic for services to the general public. The bestowal of the Order of Merit is not associated with any form of financial payment.

for more: uni-greifswald.de/en/news/order-of-merit-for-professor-marko-pantermoeller

University of Greifswald: uni-greifswald.de/en

Nordischer Klang: nordischerklang.de

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The congress for decision-makers from security authorities, poliçe and industry. The aim is to strengthen the dialog between authorities and enable participants to make new contacts with colleagues from all over the world.

-International platform for the executive level of the European police

-Key notes from Ministers of the Interior and Justice from many European countries

-Meeting point of political and police decision makers

-Main program with international celebrities from politics, administration and economy

-Specialist program with international experts

-Accompanying exhibition of the leading manufacturers of system solutions

Venue: City Cube, Messedamm 26, 14055 Berlin

Find the full programme and registration details at:

(EN) european-police.eu

Registration: european-police.eu/registration-2

(DE) europaeischer-polizeikongress.de

Anmeldung: europaeischer-polizeikongress.de/anmeldung

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The president of the German Medical Association, Dr. Klaus Reinhardt, is demanding at least three billion euros from the federal government as a first step towards the full refinancing of non-insurance-related services in the statutory health insurance system:

“Stabilizing health insurance finances is a major undertaking for society as a whole. Therefore, it is absolutely unacceptable that the Federal Finance Minister is literally shirking his responsibility while healthcare workers, insured individuals, and patients are expected to bear the brunt of the planned statutory health insurance savings package.

So far, Minister Klingbeil has shown no willingness whatsoever to even begin the process of fully refinancing non-insurance-related services with federal funds. A first, urgently needed step would be an additional tax subsidy to the health fund of at least three billion euros, which must be consistently expanded in the coming years.

The Federal Government's Finance Commission on Health has also explicitly recommended that non-insurance-related services be fully financed through the federal budget. According to their calculations, the annual requirement is approximately €12.5 billion. This funding gap must not be closed by cutting benefits or by imposing additional burdens on insured individuals, patients, or healthcare workers.

In this context, I recommend that the Federal Minister of Finance also follow the proposals of the Finance Commission on Health on another point. The Commission suggests introducing or increasing taxes on harmful indulgences such as spirits, tobacco, and sugary drinks, and allocating the resulting revenue specifically to the healthcare system. This would not only finance the first step towards the full refinancing of non-insurance-related services, but also create the necessary framework for effective preventive measures.

Instead, the federal government is currently only planning to raise the tobacco tax – and even then, only to offset the announced tax-free relief bonus for employees. Therefore, there is no question of a consistent, politically sound overall strategy.

Furthermore, higher taxes or levies on harmful substances also have a preventive effect. Higher prices can demonstrably reduce consumption and, in particular, raise the barriers to entry for children and young people. They are therefore an important component in the fight against the major widespread diseases of our time, such as cancer, heart disease, COPD, and obesity.

If real progress were finally made here, it would not only have a positive impact on the health of every individual, but would also relieve the economy of billions in the long term".

Press release from German Medical Association: 22.04.2026

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The event, attended by hundreds of thousands of people, was characterized by the exemplary performance of the Austrian police, who ensured security and the smooth running of the event.

Congratulations!

Media release from Michael Takacs, Federal Police Director:

Hundreds of emergency personnel were deployed at the Vienna City Marathon to ensure a safe event.

With around 49,000 runners and hundreds of thousands of spectators, the event once again ranks among Austria’s largest sporting events. Therefore, a comprehensive security concept and seamless cooperation among all those involved are essential.

What is particularly important is the close cooperation between the police, rescue services, the fire department, the City of Vienna, and the event organizer. Many people work behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly.

My sincere thanks go to all police officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers who were on duty yesterday.

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You can touch them. You can produce them. You can transform them. The National Technology Workshop of the Middle East Technical University has been opened.

Media release from Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yozgatlıgil, President of the Middle East Technical University:

Ideas are no longer just ideas

You can touch them. You can produce them. You can transform them.

The National Technology Workshop of the Middle East Technical University has been opened. And this is not just a workshop, but a space for production.

From electronics to mechanics, from prototyping to testing… Whatever you have in mind – here it becomes reality.

At the opening ceremony, which we held with the participation of our Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, our Governor of Ankara, Vasip Şahin, and the President of TÜBİTAK, Orhan Aydın;
we created a strong production ecosystem for our students in line with the vision of the National Technology Initiative.

I thank the Ministry of Industry and Technology and TÜBİTAK for their contributions and support.

Schedule your appointment.

Start production.

Register: docs.google.com/forms

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Güzin Müjde Karakaşlı won first place in the Women’s category of the 3-Cushion Billiards Championship of Türkiye.

Media release from İstanbul Bilgi University:

Our Faculty of Law and Business Law Master’s Degree Program graduate Güzin Müjde Karakaşlı won first place in the women’s category of the 3-Cushion Billiards Championship of Türkiye, organized by the Turkish Billiards Federation in Ankara between March 30 and April 1.

We sincerely congratulate our graduate, who will represent our country at the Women’s World Championship to be held in Bordeaux, France, in September, and wish her continued success.

İstanbul Bilgi University: bilgi.edu.tr/en

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This gathering will bring together colleagues, and public safety partners to celebrate our shared commitment to supporting those who protect and serve every day.

Media release from National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety:

Join the National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety in honoring National Police Week with an event recognizing the dedication, courage, and service of our law enforcement professionals.

This gathering will bring together colleagues, and public safety partners to celebrate our shared commitment to supporting those who protect and serve every day.

Kirwan’s on the Wharf

749 Wharf Street SW

Washington DC 20024

Media release from Marvin Ben Haiman, Executive Director of the Center for Public Safety and Justice:

Connect with fellow members of the National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety at our Police Week Networking Reception - May 12, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm at Kirwan's at the Wharf in Washington D.C.. We hope to see you there.

Register today and feel free to bring a colleague along!

Register: napsps.org/event/napsps-police-week-networking-reception-2026/

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Professor Dr. Ing. Wolfgang Günthert, former professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences at unibwm, was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit this week. Congratulations!

Media release from University of the Bundeswehr Munich:

Award for a pioneer of climate and environmental protection

Professor Dr. Ing. Wolfgang Günthert, former professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences at unibwm, was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit this week. Congratulations!

Professor Günthert, as a scientist and water protection expert, not only imparted specialist knowledge to young engineers but also instilled in them a sense of responsibility. He has now received the highest award Germany bestows for services to the common good: the Federal Cross of Merit.

The award is presented by the Federal President and was handed over by Bavaria's Environment and Consumer Protection Minister Thorsten Glauber on April 14th at the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection.

In his laudatory speech, the minister described Professor Günthert as an "outstanding water expert and environmentalist" who, among other things, had warned early on about the growing risks posed by heavy and torrential rain as well as heat waves and droughts. Professor Günthert was already awarded the Bavarian State Medal for outstanding services to the environment in 2018.

University of the Bundeswehr Munich: unibw.de/home-en

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We must understand the police as a mirror of our society. Anyone who insults or attacks police officers is attacking the foundation of security and social cohesion.

Press release from Jochen Kopelke, Federal Chairman of the GdP:

We leave no one alone!

What our colleagues are experiencing is shameful for our society. When the phrase 'shitt cop' or even death threats become part of everyday life, then something is fundamentally wrong. These people find themselves caught in the crossfire every day – for security, for democracy, and for the protection of others.

“Police as Target – Harassment, Hatred and Violence”

The Federal Criminal Police Office registered over 106,000 cases of victimization among police officers in 2024 alone – a figure that, according to the GdP (German Police Union), represents only the visible tip of the iceberg. The German Police Union (GdP) therefore calls for more prevention, better operational preparation and consistent prosecution of attacks and disrespect towards emergency personnel.

We must understand the police as a mirror of our society. Anyone who insults or attacks police officers is attacking the foundation of security and social cohesion. We need clear boundaries, clear judgments and above all solidarity — especially in politics and the media.

The GdP (German Police Union) is also appealing to all police employees to speak openly about their experiences and to seek help if the psychological strain becomes too great. Psychotherapists confirm that the psychological consequences of verbal and physical violence often extend far beyond the moment.

As a union, we stand in solidarity with every colleague. No one should have to be ashamed if their job leaves its mark.

"We leave no one alone", said Jochen Kopelke, Federal Chairman of the GdP.

The GdP (German Police Union): gdp.de/bund/de

Media release from “Klar” GdP-Violence against the Police:

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On the eve of the Baltic Sea Business Day, European Affairs Minister Bettina Martin welcomed two international guests to Schwerin.

Media release from Ministry for Science, Culture, Federal and European Affairs of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern:

On the eve of the Baltic Sea Business Day, European Affairs Minister Bettina Martin welcomed two international guests to Schwerin.

We welcome to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Her Excellency, the Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden, Mrs. Veronika Wand-Danielsson, and His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania, Mr. Giedrius Puodžiūnas!

Today, partners from the Baltic Sea region are meeting at the Baltic Sea Business Day to shape the region with their ideas. The Ministry for European Affairs is represented with a stand representing the MV-Baltic Sea Cooperation.

Ministry for Science, Culture, Federal and European Affairs of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern:

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Official opening ceremony for audiMAX, the new lecture hall and the study center on the Neuenheimer Feld campus.

Media release from Heidelberg University:

“audiMAX bears witness to the university as a place where people meet to study together, share their thinking and, driven by curiosity and scientific exchange, seek new insights,” underlined Prof. Dr Frauke Melchior. The Rector of Ruperto Carola was able to welcome a large crowd of visitors – including mainly students – for the ceremonial opening of the new lecture hall and study center on the Im Neuenheimer Feld campus. There Heidelberg University has gained a new architectural centerpiece and a central location for teaching, learning and exchange. The Rector especially thanked the Klaus Tschira Stiftung, which erected the five-storey building complex and has presented it to the state of Baden-Württemberg as a gift: “You are investing not only in infrastructure, but also in the future of our students,” she said.

Further information: uni-heidelberg.de/en/newsroom/ideal-facilities-for-state-of-the-art-teaching

Heidelberg University: uni-heidelberg.de/en

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This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding commitment, leadership, and contribution.

Media release from NIPOKA GmbH:

A proud moment for all of us.

Our CEO, Prof. Dr. Nicole Endlich, has been awarded the Federal Cross of Merit by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany.

This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding commitment, leadership, and contribution. We are incredibly proud to see her dedication acknowledged at the highest level.

Congratulations, Prof. Dr. Nicole Endlich, on this well-deserved recognition.

Media release from Prof. Dr. Nicole Endlich:

It is a great honor for me to have received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany from the Federal President.

This recognition of my commitment to research, the application of scientific findings in practice, at NIPOKA GmbH the establishment of a charity, and prevention means an extraordinary amount to me. The fact that I received the award at the Ozeaneum in Stralsund made this moment truly outstanding.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for this honor. It serves as a lasting source of encouragement for me to continue advocating for kidney patients, to find drugs, improve diagnosis and establish prevention.

Media release from Universitätsmedizin Greifswald:

Federal Cross of Merit awarded to Prof. Dr. Nicole Endlich – an award for scientific excellence and social commitment

Professor Dr. Nicole Endlich of Greifswald University Medicine was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This award recognizes her outstanding achievements in kidney research and her long-standing commitment to improving diagnostics, therapy, and patient care.

In her work, she consistently combines basic research with application-oriented approaches. Among other things, she has co-developed innovative methods such as PEMP technology for the high-precision analysis of kidney structures and achieved significant progress in the research of exosomes, which offer great potential for future RNA-based therapies. She also makes her mark internationally, for example, by establishing a collaboration with the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Beyond her scientific work, Prof. Dr. Endlich is actively involved in the innovation ecosystem as a networker, initiator of collaborations, and founder. With her multifaceted commitment, she makes a significant contribution to the advancement of medicine – particularly in a research field of high societal relevance.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

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During the public spring session, 19 scientists were admitted to the Saxon Academy of Sciences in Leipzig.

During the public spring session, 19 scientists were admitted to the Saxon Academy of Sciences in Leipzig.

Press release from the Saxon Academy of Sciences in Leipzig:

During the public spring session, 19 scientists were admitted to the Saxon Academy of Sciences in Leipzig. In the ceremonial hall of the Old Town Hall in Leipzig, the Friedrich Weller Prize and the Wilhelm Ostwald Medal were awarded on April 10, 2026. Greetings were offered by the three ministries of science in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, and the keynote address was given by academy member Sanaz Mostaghim on the topic: "The Science of Decision-Making: Artificial Intelligence for a Better Life for All."

The opening remarks by Academy President Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Knölker and the welcoming addresses already contained compelling words in defense of academic freedom. The speakers included Prof. Dr. Heike Graßmann, State Secretary in the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism; Prof. Dr. Armin Willingmann, Minister for Science, Energy, Climate Protection and the Environment of the State of Saxony-Anhalt; and Prof. Dr. Steffen Teichert, State Secretary for Science and Culture in the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of the Free State of Thüringen. All three emphasized the high regard for the scientific work carried out at the Academy and for the transfer of scientific findings to the public.

According to a report by Vice President Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Huschner, several prizes were awarded. Prof. Dr. Frank Glorius and Prof. Dr. Helma Wennemers received the Wilhelm Ostwald Medal of the Academy. Prof. Dr. Jean-Marie Verpoorten and Dr. Aruna Gamage were awarded the Friedrich Weller Prize, which is jointly awarded by the Academy and the University of Leipzig.

Nineteen renowned scientists (see to link) were admitted to the Academy before the keynote address by Academy member Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sanaz Mostaghim on decision-making algorithms concluded the public spring meeting.

Further information at:

saw-leipzig.de/de/aktuelles/nachrichten/rueckblick-fruehjahrssitzung-2026

Saxon Academy of Sciences in Leipzig:

saw-leipzig.de/de

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Urban Policing, Drug Enforcement & Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration

The University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation are Seeking Proposals for a New Public Safety Research Initiative Grant Program.

The University of Virginia’s (UVA) Center for Public Safety and Justice (CPSJ) is pleased to invite proposals for the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation (HCSF) Public Safety Initiative. This initiative is designed to support forward-thinking innovation in public safety. We seek projects that address long-standing, current, or future public safety challenges and extend beyond traditional approaches and introduce new methods, strategies and solutions to some of the most pressing and complex challenges facing the field. Priority will be given to proposals that test, pilot, or refine innovative practices with strong potential to generate meaningful, measurable improvements in public safety outcomes.

The HCSF Public Safety Initiative plans to fund three innovative projects, called “Innovation Labs,” one in each of the following categories: (1) Urban Policing, (2) Drug Enforcement, and (3) Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration. Each selected project will receive up to $50,000 over a two-year period and will culminate in a Public Safety Innovation Symposium hosted at UVA. At the symposium, awardees will share findings, insights, and tools with an audience of researchers, public safety leaders, and practitioners from across the country.

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Media release from Marvin Ben Haiman, Executive Director of the Center for Public Safety and Justice:

REMINDER: Two Weeks Remaining. Innovation in public safety matters. Help share the word about a new initiative from the UVA Center for Public Safety and Justice, in partnership with the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation. Together, we are launching a new funding opportunity to support innovative public safety projects of up to $50,000.

Projects will align with one of three focus areas: Urban Policing, Drug Enforcement, or Advancing Safety and Justice Across Jurisdictions. Letters of Interest are due May 1, 2026.

Please consider applying or sharing this opportunity with others in your network who may have an innovative public safety idea.

Please see the flyer below and the link for full details and submission information:

scps.virginia.edu/center-public-safety-and-justice

“Many thanks to the full team at UVA Center for Public Safety and Justice, Jenna Tyler, Joshua Ederheimer, Adam Safir, Jennifer Safir, Melissa Maybury Lubin, PhD and Jessica Robertson”, said Marvin Ben Haiman.

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Federal Health Minister Nina Warken will also come to Hanover for the opening of the 130th German Medical Assembly on May 12th.

Media release from German Medical Association:

The 130th German Medical Assembly will take place in Hanover from May 12th to 15th, 2026.

We are very pleased that Federal Health Minister Nina Warken has agreed to accompany us to Hanover on May 12th for the opening of the 130th German Medical Congress.

The 130th German Medical Assembly will address important health policy projects of the Federal Government, such as the introduction of a primary care system and the reform of the hospital landscape and emergency care.

A key focus of the German Medical Assembly's working sessions is the topic of addiction and drugs. Together with the Federal Government's Drug Commissioner, Prof. Dr. Hendrik Streeck, and other renowned speakers, the delegates of the Medical Assembly will discuss developments in addiction medicine, prevention, and the responsibility of physicians in dealing with addiction disorders.

More information about the 130th German Medical Assembly can be found at:

bundesaerztekammer.de/aerztetag/130-daet-2026-in-hannover

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Ahead of tomorrow's hearing on the draft bill for a statutory health insurance contribution rate stabilization law at the Federal Ministry of Health, the President of the German Medical Association, Dr. Klaus Reinhardt, stated:

"According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the statutory health insurance contribution rate stabilization law planned by the federal government is one of the biggest social welfare reforms in our country. In fact, we are facing one of the most extensive cost-cutting measures for statutory health insurance in decades, with potentially far-reaching consequences for patient care, for those insured, and for employees in our healthcare system.

The fact that those involved are given only four days over a weekend to review and evaluate a law exceeding 150 pages, containing such fundamental cuts and changes, is all the more unacceptable. These deadlines are a heavy-handed approach and completely inappropriate in this context. While there is every understanding of the urgent need for action, speed must not take precedence over thoroughness in such an important undertaking.

Despite this exceptionally tight deadline, we have conducted a detailed initial assessment of the draft and will clearly present our positions in the further parliamentary process. A particularly egregious example is the omission of the full refinancing of health insurance contributions for recipients of basic income support from the draft. This demonstrates a lack of appreciation for the insured and those working in the healthcare sector, who must bear the burden of this solidarity measure through cost-cutting measures, fee reductions, and increased workloads. The complete assumption of these costs by the federal budget would not only be essential from a regulatory policy perspective, but would also reflect a properly understood concept of societal solidarity.

It is now crucial to have sufficient time to carefully analyze the consequences of all measures planned under the law for patient care and to assess their interactions with one another. This is also important in order to properly evaluate the impact of the law on ongoing or pending reform projects, such as the introduction of the primary care system, the reorganization of emergency care, and the implementation of hospital reform.

In the further parliamentary process, we will pay very close attention to whether those affected are honestly and seriously involved in the detailed design of the reform, or whether it becomes a mere parliamentary formality. The acceptance and support of the reform by the medical profession will depend significantly on this."

Media release from Bundesärztekammer: 19.04.2026 bundesaerztekammer.de/presse

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Internationally Renowned Cancer and Stem Cell Researcher to Lead Bronx-Based NCI-Designated Center.

Media release from Albert Einstein College of Medicine:

We are proud to announce that Ulrich Steidl, M.D., Ph.D., an international leader in blood cancer and stem cell research, has been named director of the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) and vice president of cancer medicine at Montefiore Health System.

Dr. Steidl has served as interim director since late 2025 and previously held multiple leadership roles within MECCC, a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. Since joining Montefiore Einstein in 2008, he has built a distinguished career advancing our understanding of pre-leukemic stem cells and developing innovative approaches to cancer prevention and treatment.

His pioneering research has helped shape the concept of “precision prevention” and contributed to therapies now in clinical trials. An inventor on numerous patents and a co-founder of successful biotech startups, Dr. Steidl is also a dedicated mentor and collaborator. He has received numerous honors, including awards from the National Cancer Institute, Blood Cancer United, the International Society for Experimental Hematology (ISEH), and the V Foundation for Cancer Research, and is an elected member of the Association of American Physicians and the American Society for Clinical Investigation.

“I am deeply honored to accept the leadership of MECCC,” said Dr. Steidl. “We have a tremendous team composed of exceptional clinicians, researchers, and administrators who are deeply dedicated to our patients, our community, and cutting-edge cancer care and innovative science. I look forward to working together as we advance our mission to reduce the burden of cancer in the Bronx and beyond, and drive innovation that improves the lives and well-being of people in our borough and around the world.”

To read more, visit: montefioreeinstein.org/ulrich-steidl

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Kocaeli University, which stands out with its scientific output, innovative vision, and strong collaborations with industry, has organized another significant event.

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Our strength at sea is the confidence of our nation.

Mavi Vatan-2026 Exercise once again demonstrates Türkiye’s strategic vision and strong presence at sea.

The tasks carried out by the participating units in harmony continue to reinforce and showcase the discipline and operational strength of the Turkish Armed Forces.

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The governor of Antalya is making Ramadan visits

The Governor of Antalya, Hulusi Şahin, and his wife Ebru Şahin visited a nursing home and patients being treated at the city hospital during Ramadan.

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Jacqueline Fehr

Six key legal institutions. Six women at the top.

In 2025, the Zurich legal system made a small piece of history: For the first time, six central institutions were simultaneously headed by women – the Justice and Home Affairs Directorate of the Canton of Zurich, the High Court of the Canton of Zurich, the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich, the Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Zurich, the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Zurich Bar Association.

In the short film “Democracy Talk – Focus on Law”, released yesterday for International Women’s Day, the six women discuss the role of their institutions with regard to the rule of law and democracy, and what motivates them to take on leadership roles.

Those portrayed in Sandra De Vito's film include government councilor Jacqueline Fehr and chief public prosecutor Susanne Leu.

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7 March: International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers

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INTERPOL member countries are observing the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers on 7 March, marking the sacrifice of police who have died in the line of duty

On 7 March, law enforcement and police forces across the world will come together in remembrance, honouring the service and calling of police officers everywhere and paying tribute to the women and men who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

INTERPOL has invited its member countries to stand together in marking the international day of remembrance by illuminating their most significant national landmarks in blue, the INTERPOL blue of global policing.

National ceremonies on the day include moments of silence, the lowering of the flag, the laying of wreaths, and the reading of the names of fallen officers.

Across time zones and all continents, from small communities to global capitals, coordinated acts of remembrance are being held, including the illumination of iconic landmarks in INTERPOL blue...

Hundreds of buildings including police headquarters, government ministries, and notable civic structures are also being lit in blue across the world to mark the remembrance.

Across countries and continents, flags will fly at half-mast, and police forces will mark the day with commemorative events reflecting their traditions and cultures, united by a shared respect for duty, loss, and the commitment by police officers in keeping others safe.

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The scientific team, which conducted research on the White Continent as part of the 10th National Antarctic Expedition under the patronage of the President, under the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry and Technology and coordinated by the TÜBİTAK Polar Research Institute, has returned home.

The expedition consisted of a team of 17 people in total, including 16 Turkish and 1 foreign researcher.

Fifteen research projects were carried out.

Significant research has been carried out in numerous fields, including climate change, polar ecosystems, geosciences and atmospheric sciences; and international partnerships have been developed within the framework of science diplomacy.

Maintenance work was carried out at the Turkish scientific research camp on Horseshoe Island; in addition, the nautical chart studies were continued.

Annual data were collected from the low-frequency (VLF) measurement station established jointly with the USA; long-term monitoring studies were carried out; and maintenance work was performed on the GNSS stations.

High school students who had won first place in the TEKNOFEST TÜBİTAK polar research project competition also participated in the expedition and had the opportunity to test their projects in Antarctica.

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