Stand together against European participation in the war against the Syrian people The General Secretariat of the Union of Palestinian Communities and Institutions in Europe released the following statement on Saturday, 14 April 2018, in response to the U.S.-British-French aggression against Syria: The Union of Palestinian Communities and Institutions in …
Read More »31 March, Istanbul: Palestinian Day of the Land
Saturday, 31 March 3:00 pm Israeli Consulate Büyükdere Cad. No:199 Levent – Istanbul Metro Istanbul, Turkey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/366820083726148/ Organized by BDS Turkey After the decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, the Trump administration announced with all bravado that it will transfer its embassy on the 70th anniversary of the Palestinian …
Read More »On Land Day, we affirm the unity of Palestinian land, people and full rights
A statement issued by the Union of Palestinian Communities and Organizations – Europe On this Land Day, we affirm: We uphold the unity of our land, our people and our full national rights We reject the convening of a session of the Palestinian National Council under occupation Yes to a …
Read More »Istanbul, 9 December: 100 Years since Balfour & Historical Responsibilities
BDS Turkey will cap off its events marking the centenary of the Balfour Declaration with an international conference on Saturday, 9 December in Istanbul https://www.facebook.com/events/143332302986230/ BDS Turkey will welcome distinguished scholars Ilan Pappé, Adel Manna and Fikret Başkaya on 9 December for a conference to discuss the Balfour Declaration from …
Read More »Leila Khaled denied entry to Italy
A statement by the Arab Palestinian Democratic Union (UDAP) Today, Tuesday, 28 November 2017, Leila Khaled was stopped at Leonardo da Vinci – Rome Fiumicino Airport. The Palestinian leader was denied entry to Italy and forced to depart on the next flight to Amman. This incident took place following repeated …
Read More »Vienna: National Reconciliation and Prospects for the Palestinian National Project
On the centennial of the Balfour Declaration, the Handala Association and the Arab-Austrian Cultural Center (OKAZ) organized a political symposium in Vienna, Austria on 2 November, with a lecture by Palestinian media and political activist Wadie Abu Hani. The event was co-organized with the Palestinian Doctors’ and Pharmacists’ Union and …
Read More »Stuttgart: Arab Cultural Club celebrates Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Stuttgart, Germany – In the presence of a number of attendees from the Palestinian and Arab community, the Arab Cultural Club in Stuttgart celebrated the Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with an event including cultural performances and speeches. At the beginning of the event, Mohammed Hourani spoke, giving …
Read More »Union launches its new official website, marking #Balfour100
Dr. Fawzi Ismail: We want a media platform for our people and a strong voice to confront the Zionist movement Brussels – The General Secretariat of the Union of Palestinian Communities and Institutions – Europe announced the launch of its official website as it marked the centennial of the infamous …
Read More »Statement on the Balfour Declaration anniversary #Balfour100
One hundred years ago, on this day in November 1917, the British government, through its minister of foreign affairs, Alfred Balfour, made a fateful promise to the Zionist movement to establish a “Jewish homeland in Palestine,” leading to the establishment of the Zionist occupation state on the land of Palestine …
Read More »Palestinians in Europe: Yes to Boycott, No to Normalization
Dr. Fawzi Ismail, president of the Union of Palestinian Communities and Institutions – Europe, issued a stinging critique of the Palestinian Authority and what he referred to as “shops and farms of normalization with the occupation inside occupied Palestine,” in response to the “Women Wage Peace” march supported by the …
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