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11 May 2012

Edinburgh march for a bulletproof Arms Trade Treaty

Students from around Scotland will march in Edinburgh on 12 May to demand the UK government does not compromise during July's Arms Trade Treaty negotiations.
4 Mar 2012

Edinburgh libraries under threat, say campaigners

Edinburgh’s library services are threatened with cuts to the service overall, including reductions in hours, community and trade union activists say.
1 Mar 2012

How can weapons of war be turned into life-giving art?

As previously reported on Ekklesia, Professor Jolyon Mitchell from Edinburgh University delivered his inaugural lecture entitled 'How can weapons be turned into art? How can swords be transformed into ploughshares?' back in September last year. It is now available to view here on YouTube, and very well worth watching.
29 Nov 2011

Green MSPs will back Scottish union rally and strikes

Green MSPs in Scotland have confirmed their support for 30 November coordinated strike action against the UK government's public sector 'assault'.
26 Nov 2011

Edinburgh City Council back Occupy with 'historic' vote

Occupy Edinburgh are "ecstatic" that their City Council has come out in favour of the local and global movement for just economics.
23 Nov 2011

Three faiths to worship together in Edinburgh mosque

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is due to share worship with leaders of the Jewish and Muslim communities at a mosque.
18 Nov 2011

World church leaders pursue anti-nuclear weapons plans in Scotland

World church leaders have met in Scotland's capital to discuss plans to rid the world of nuclear weapons and to meet civic and political leaders.
10 Nov 2011

Transforming lives among the Burmese Chin of New Delhi

A remarkable photo exhibition is showing in Edinburgh through to the end of this month, featuring depictions of the Burmese Chin people by award-winning photographer Bharat Choudhary.
16 Sep 2011

Edinburgh professor examines 'swords into ploughshares' challenge

Professor Jolyon Mitchell focused on the biblical and practical theme of 'swords into ploughshares' for his inaugural lecture in taking up a new personal chair at the University of Edinburgh on 15 September 2011.
22 Aug 2011

Lithuanians strike a chord in Edinburgh

Two top performers coming to Edinburgh are convinced that music can play a significant role in awakening the human spirit and bringing a longing for harmony and peace in a troubled world, writes Mary Anson.

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