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Police in France protected the location where GLNF's Annual Communication took place
The Annual Communication of the French National Grand Lodge was guarded by French police yesterday December 3, 2011. It is an unusual case for a consolidated democracy such as that of France and it seems more like an event from an African country.
Stifani's opponents protested in front of the headquarters during GLNF's Annual Communication with placards, they laid wreaths in protest and chanted against the current Grand Master. This event is unique in France and worldwide. Freemasons from GLNF have complained that Stifani wanted to provide Sarkozy the loyalty of all 43,000 members of the French National Grand Lodge.
Masonic Press Agency of Romania (APMR): European Union leaders met with leaders of Freemasonry in Europe
European Union leaders met with leaders of Freemasonry in Europe
Brussels, Belgium. European Union leaders met with the Grand Masters of Europe to discuss about the European future. On 30 November 2011, the European Union held a joint meeting with the Grand Lodges and Grand Orients of Europe to speak about the democracy and prosperity partnership as a form of promotion of democratic rights and freedoms.
Does the Grand Orient of France and the Grand Lodge of France mix in GLNF's internal affairs?
Does the Grand Orient of France and the Grand Lodge of France mix in GLNF's internal affairs?
Paris, France. On december3rd, will take place the Annual Communication of the French National Grand Lodge. Amid scandal and internal division, several Grand Lodges withdrew recognition in recent months given to the GLNF, the last of which is the Grand Lodge of Lithuania, as shown in the communiqué issued by Brother Žygintas B??ys, Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of Lithuania. Despite this, internal war continued in the letter issued by several Provincial Grand Masters Provincial who have "asked" to all the Grand Masters invited to not attend the invitation.
The state of uncertainty was fueled by a letter sent recently to the United Grand Lodge of England, by Alain Bauer (former Grand Master of the Grand Orient of France, currently Nicolas Sarkozy's advisor), Michel Barat (former Grand Master of GLdF) and Roger Dachez (President of the Masonic Institute of France) in which they are asking Alan Englefield (UGLE's Grand Chancellor) to put an end to the situation in France.
Supreme Council of Nicaragua celebrates its Golden Jubilee (50 years)
Supreme Council of Nicaragua celebrates its Golden Jubilee (50 years)
Managua, Nicaragua. As of 30 November and until 3 December 2011, the Supreme Council of Nicaragua celebrates its Golden Jubilee. The event is supported by the Grand Lodge of Nicaragua, led by Grand Master Juan Jose Medina Vargas.
Roberto Jose Hernandez
Sovereign Grand Commander
Sovereign Grand Commander
The Supreme Council of Nicaragua was founded in 1961 and is recognized by the Supreme Councils affiliated to the Supreme Council of Southern jurisdiction of the United States. During this evening the Sovereign Grand Commander will offer to the delegations present at the event a cocktail, followed tomorrow, December 1st by the anniversary program started with a 33 Degree Masonic meeting.
Brother Dumitru Prunariu launches today the "Tin Tin on the Moon" comic book
Brother Dumitru Prunariu launches today the "Tin Tin on the Moon" comic book
Friday, 25 November 2011
Bucharest, Romania. Today at 18:00 o'clock, November 25th, 2011, at the Gaudeamus International Fair will be launched latest edition of the comic book "Tin Tin on the Moon." The event will take place at the 201 stand of the Central Pavilion of Romexpo.
Brother Dumitru Prunariu (Member of the Order of the Templar, York Rite and of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite) will officially launch the book. He is the first Romanian astronaut, former Ambassador of Romania in the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space at the UN.
The French National Grand Lodge (GLNF) signed a Recognition Treaty with the Grand Lodge of Baja California
The French National Grand Lodge (GLNF) signed a Recognition Treaty with the Grand Lodge of Baja California
Tijuana, Mexico. The Grand Lodge of Baja California signed this weekend a Treaty of Recognition with the French National Grand Lodge (GLNF), led by Grand Master Francois Stifani.
APMR recalls that GLNF is a full member of the Inter-American Masonic Confederation, part of Zone 2 with the Grand Orient of Haiti, the Grand Lodge of the Dominican Republic, the Grand Lodge of Puerto Rico and the Grand Lodge of Cuba.
The Inter-American Masonic Confederation has completed its sessions in Mexico
The Inter-American Masonic Confederation has completed its sessions in Mexico
Tijuana, Mexico. In the past three days Mexico hosted the biggest Masonic event of the end of this year. On the first day of work and according to the protocol, were presented the messages of the civil authorities and leaders of all the Masonic bodies present at the event. Were also established the round tables. According to the official agenda, were discussed topics such as democratic development, social solidarity, social progress, social justice, the secular and social security.
In an exclusive interview with the Masonic Press Agency of Romania, the Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge of Baja California, Brother Miguel Carreño Bahena, spoke about the importance of the symbolism of this event and the importance for all Freemasons of belonging to a Regular Grand Lodge recognized as such in all Masonic organizations and forums, including the World Conference of Regular Grand Lodges. APMR points out that the Grand Lodge of Baja California signed this year in Bucharest a Treaty of Recognition with the National Grand Lodge of Romania (MLNR) headed by Most Worshipful Grand Master Radu Balanescu.
Romanya Masonik Haber Ajans? - Masonic Press Agency of Romania in Turkish
Today November 21, a special day for the Masonic Press Agency of Romania (APMR), it was officially launched the RMHA (Romanya Masonik Haber Ajans?) project, the Turkish version of APMR. The project is an old initiative of APMR's Secretary-General.
Romanya Masonik Haber Ajans? (RMHA) will be launched at the end of the work needed to develop the new Turkish format. Thus APMR wants to emphasize the importance offered to all Turkish speaking Freemasons and to the Turkish Freemasonry.
The Masonic Press Agency of Romania expands its activities in the lusophone (Portuguese speaking) world
"The importance of the lusophone world is very high for us," said APMR's Secretary-General today. On November 20, 2011, the Secretariat General of the Masonic Press Agency of Romania has decided to relaunch Jornal Maçônico (first member, with APMR, which led to the founding of Masonic Press Group in Romania in August 2009). Today also begins the final preparations for APMR's Portuguese virtual page.
"APMR's joy to be able to reach out to our Brethren who speak Portuguese is great. the lusophone Lusofon is so large that includes Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. Freemasons from Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, Macau, São Tomé e Príncipe, Guinea-Bissau and East Timor will soon be able to read APMR's news in Portuguese."
