Agreement on a new scheme of geographical protection for European traditional handicrafts and non-food products

Agreement on a new scheme of geographical protection for European traditional handicrafts and non-food products

European Parliament and European Council negotiators have agreed on a new scheme for EU and international “geographical protection (GI)” of traditional handicrafts and similar industrial goods made in the EU. Under this scheme, cutlery, textiles, jewellery, glass, porcelain and other non-food products made in Europe will get GI category. The new legislation will protect the…

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Al-Azhar Jamia's appeal for boycott of Sweden and Netherlands products

Al-Azhar Jamia’s appeal for boycott of Sweden and Netherlands products

Azhar University, Egypt, file photo Egypt’s Al-Azhar University has appealed to Muslims to boycott the products of Sweden and the Netherlands. A few days ago, the Quran was desecrated in Sweden, on which Jamia Al-Azhar has asked to boycott its products. Right-wing leader Rasmus Paludan desecrated the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. Al-Azhar…

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