Tag: Brussels
EU’s Borrell makes quick deal on artillery shells for Ukraine
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Chairing a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers in Brussels this week, European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc’s member states have approved a fast-track process to provide Ukraine with artillery shells to repel Russia’s ongoing invasion. On Twitter, Borrell hailed the “historic decision” by the 27 EU […]
Turkey’s president says he will support Finland’s NATO bid
ISTANBUL – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday his government would move forward with ratifying Finland’s NATO application, paving the way for the country to join the military bloc ahead of Sweden. The breakthrough came when Finnish President Sauli Niinisto was in Ankara to meet Erdogan. Both Finland and Sweden applied to become […]
NATO hopeful says Ankara ready to ‘fulfill promise’
Finland expects Trkiye to give the green light to its application later this week, but Sweden’s fate remains uncertain Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday he expects a positive response on Helsinki’s membership of the US-led military bloc when he meets his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this week. Niinisto is scheduled to […]
NATO hopeful says Ankara is ready to fulfill promise
Finland expects Trkiye to give the green light to its application later this week, but Sweden’s fate remains uncertain Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday he expects a positive response on Helsinki’s membership of the US-led military bloc when he meets his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this week. Niinisto is scheduled to […]
Georgia’s dream of Europe and the specter of inflation that refuses to die
Clashes between police and protesters in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have involved firebombs, tear gas and water cannons. On the surface, the protests have been about a bill aimed at organizations and media that receive money from abroad, it has been called “the Russian law”. But beneath the surface, the strong images are about much […]
Georgia in turmoil, is Hungary next?
Some Georgians fear that the introduction of such a law would undermine the country’s chances of joining the EU. The opposition has vowed to continue protesting until the government formalizes the repeal of the law and releases all arrested protesters, but has later called for parliament to resign. Interestingly, the Foreign Agent Law (also known […]
NATO negotiations, elections and exciting summer plans: Finland in the world press
Sweden saw the meeting as a step forward despite Turkey’s blockade and objections. “The most important thing today is that we have gathered,” the Swedish negotiator Oscar Stenström told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Politico reported. Stenström added that the countries have agreed on further meetings. The article also discusses the alliance’s speculation about […]
The EU extends the travel agreement to Kosovo
If approved by the European Parliament, residents of the disputed province would be able to enter the bloc freely for up to 90 days The European Council has adopted a measure to give Kosovo passport holders the freedom to enter the EU without a visa for up to 90 days. The move comes as Brussels […]
Finland’s latest NATO negotiations with Turkey and Sweden do not find a solution
The head of the Swedish delegation in Brussels told reporters that progress was unlikely before Turkey’s elections, scheduled for May 14.
Magdalena Andersson (S) on the resumption of NATO talks
Talks about Sweden’s and Finland’s membership in NATO resume today when representatives of Turkey, Sweden and Finland meet in Brussels. The person who has so far said no to Sweden’s application is Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan. Hear Magdalena Andersson, party leader of the Social Democrats, about what it is like to negotiate with the Turkish […]
The EU is considering sending more military aid to Ukraine
STOCKHOLM, March 8 (Xinhua) — European Union (EU) defense ministers on Wednesday discussed the idea of ​​sending additional military aid to Ukraine, at an informal meeting in the Swedish capital Stockholm. “There was a growing consensus around the table that the EU needs to act to provide the Ukrainians with more ammunition,” Swedish Defense Minister […]
West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
European Union agrees to new sanctions against Russia on war day
Brussels [Belgium]February 25 (ANI): The European Union on Friday, the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, agreed to a new round of sanctions against Moscow, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported. This comes as the tenth package of sanctions adopted by EU member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had promised Ukrainian President […]
Russia-EU relations no longer exist Moscow
The bloc chose economic ruin to be a vassal of the United States, Moscow’s UN envoy has said. Relations between the European Union and Russia are virtually non-existent, consumed by the abyss of EU subservience to the United States, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council on Thursday. Moscow […]
The crisis in Ukraine puts the EU’s strategic independence back in the spotlight
© Provided by Xinhua The EU has also supported Ukraine but analysts say it is clear that the US has taken the lead. ROME, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The conflict in Ukraine has brought the decades-old issue of the European Union’s (EU) strategic autonomy back into the spotlight, analysts say. In many ways, the United […]
NATO chief sees ‘some signs’ China may support Russia’s war
Warsaw, Poland – NATO’s chief said on Wednesday that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine, and he strongly urged Beijing to refrain from what would be a violation of international law. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press […]
Finland, Sweden to join NATO soon, they have fulfilled the obligation
BRUSSELS – Finland and Sweden will join NATO in the autumn when they have met all of Ankara’s requirements. However, their accession protocol has not yet been ratified by Hungary and Turkey, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference on Wednesday after meeting NATO defense ministers. “Both Sweden and Finland have now […]
NATO chief calls for bigger defense budgets
BRUSSELS, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states should commit to spending at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense by next year, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday. He was speaking to journalists after a NATO defense ministers’ meeting here to address key issues […]
Fortress Europe to stop migrants
Fortress Europe, Fortress Europe. After the turn of the millennium, the 40s oozing concept emerged as something of a swear word, when European liberals accused right-wing forces of wanting to shield Europe from the rest of the world. Now the entrenchment is almost a fact. The member countries have built a total of between 1000-2000 […]
Live: Moldova closes airspace a day after warning of Russian plot
Moldova temporarily closed its airspace on Tuesday, a day after the small eastern European country’s president claimed Russia was plotting to topple his government – a charge denied by Moscow. The move comes as NATO defense ministers gathered for talks on how to increase their military support to Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. […]
Live: EU adds Russia to its blacklist of tax havens
The European Union added Russia to its blacklist of tax havens, part of a series of economic measures taken against Moscow since its invasion of Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters it was more important that applications from Finland and Sweden to join NATO be ratified quickly than together as the alliance’s defense […]
Ukraine is draining NATO’s ammunition stockpile: Stoltenberg
BRUSSELS, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) must “increase production” of munitions as Ukraine’s rate of use is depleting current capabilities and draining stockpiles, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday. The conflict in Ukraine is “consuming a huge amount of ammunition and depleting allied stocks,” he told reporters ahead […]
Friday papers: Marin ponders fighter jets for Ukraine, bad burgers and Russian stories
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin talked with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his speech in Brussels on Thursday.
The government is ready to increase support for green companies
Time is of the essence Experts argue that the relaxation of the rules could drastically shorten the process time for permits needed to build a wind or solar farm. At the moment, green companies can wait years for the authorities to respond to, for example, a building permit. “We have long asked them to look […]
Finland can reassess NATO’s bid Foreign Minister
The country can imagine joining the alliance without fellow candidate Sweden, said Pekka Haavisto Sweden’s recent difficulties in obtaining Turkey’s consent to join NATO may cause Finland to seek only accession to the US-led military alliance, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has indicated. Helsinki and Stockholm submitted their applications for NATO membership together and would […]
EU approves new arms package for Ukraine
The bloc’s foreign ministers agreed to give Kyiv nearly $550 million worth of arms EU foreign ministers approved a new tranche of military aid to Ukraine on Monday, Swedish officials have said. The arms bonanza is worth $542 million, but does not include the German tanks that Kyiv and its allies are hoping for. The […]
Copenhagen’s former mayor Ritt Bjerregaard passes away at the age of 81
Stay in BrusselsShe also faced trials and tribulations during her tenure, notably when she was dubbed the ‘champagne socialist’ following revelations that she had been staying at the expensive Hotel Ritz in Paris on the taxpayers’ dime. However, she maintained her prominent position in her party and became EU Commissioner for the Environment in 1995. […]
EU to TikTok: Follow European rules or get banned
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Commissioner Thierry Breton has told Shou Zi Chew, CEO of Chinese social media giant TikTok, that his social media company could be banned from being used in the EU if it does not comply with the Digital Services Act by September. “We will not hesitate to adopt the full extent of sanctions […]
The EU Parliament demands that the Iranian Guard be designated as a terrorist group
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been accused of cracking down on protests at home and supplying drones to Russia The European Parliament on Wednesday called on the EU and its member states to officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The call was included in an amendment […]
The EU Parliament demands that the Iranian Guard be designated a terrorist group
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been accused of cracking down on protests at home and supplying drones to Russia The European Parliament on Wednesday called on the EU and its member states to officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The call was included in an amendment […]
Finland’s defense chief will participate in the NATO committee meeting in Brussels
According to the FDF, the Military Committee is responsible for the alliance’s “supreme military decision-making and prepares military advice for the North Atlantic Council.”
1st LD-Writethru: NATO, EU sign declaration on cooperation
BRUSSELS, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) signed a third joint declaration on cooperation on Tuesday aimed at further expanding their strategic partnership cooperation and strengthening European collective defense. “We have just signed the third joint declaration between the EU and NATO … This is more […]
EU and NATO to further strengthen ties
Transatlantic security requires “further mobilization,” according to a joint statement The European Union and NATO signed a declaration of cooperation on Tuesday, pledging to take their partnership “to the next level” and promises continued support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The declaration was signed by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, European Council president Charles […]
NATO and EU deepen ties to confront Russia and China
Transatlantic security requires “further mobilization,” according to a joint statement The European Union and NATO signed a declaration of cooperation on Tuesday, pledging to take their partnership “to the next level” and promises continued support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The declaration was signed by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, European Council president Charles […]
Qatargate – the corruption thriller that shakes the EU
It is a scandal of historic proportions, the suspected corruption that is now being unrolled. According to the criminal suspects, among others, Qatar is said to have bribed high-ranking people in Brussels in order to gain benefits. Among the suspects is a high-profile Greek EU parliamentarian, Eva Kaili, and her partner. As recently as November, […]
NATO, EU sign declaration on cooperation
BRUSSELS, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday signed the third Joint Declaration on Cooperation aimed at further expanding their strategic partnership cooperation and strengthening European collective defense. “We have just signed the third joint declaration between the EU and NATO … This is more […]
Right-wing example in Europe, long-term impact still uncertain
© Provided by Xinhua Voters across much of Europe have swung far to the right in their quest for change as they have been hit by rising energy bills and record inflation intensified by the ongoing Ukraine crisis. ROME, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) — With successes in Italy and Sweden and a foothold in Hungary and […]
Yearender: Right-wing example in Europe, long-term impact still uncertain
ROME, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) — With successes in Italy and Sweden and a foothold in Hungary and Poland, right-wing nationalism has been on the rise in Europe in 2022. Voters across much of Europe have swung far to the right in their quest for change as they have been hit by rising energy bills and […]
Malin Persson Giolito
Made a big impact with the book “Greatest of all” which was awarded multiple times and sold to well over 30 countries. Malin Persson Giolito’s latest book “In dina händer” was nominated for Book of the Year and the year’s best Swedish detective story and will – just like “Störst av allt” – become a […]
Roundup: Chinese delegations rush to strengthen business ties in Europe
BRUSSELS/HANGZHOU, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — As the world’s second-largest economy has optimized its response to Covid-19 and pledged stronger support for economic growth, many Chinese provinces and cities have sent trade delegations to Europe to strengthen business ties with their European peers. RE-LAUNCH OF FACE-MO-FACE EXCHANGE Nanjing, an eastern city that served as China’s capital […]
The Social Democrats propose a price ceiling for electricity, which surprises other parties
SDP estimates that the costs of the ceiling limit could be covered with the proceeds of the windfall tax imposed on the excess income of energy companies. The tax, which is being prepared by the Ministry of Finance, is expected to generate approximately EUR 0.5–1.3 billion in revenue starting in 2024. The proposal raised eyebrows […]
EU agrees on fresh sanctions against Russia over war in Ukraine
The EU on Thursday agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after complaints from hawkish eastern European leaders that some countries were trying to water them down. Diplomats said a compromise deal – thought to include targeting some 200 individuals – was reached on the sidelines of a leaders […]
Live: EU agrees fresh sanctions against Russia over war in Ukraine
The EU on Thursday agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after complaints from hawkish eastern European leaders that some countries were trying to water them down. Diplomats said a compromise deal – thought to include targeting some 200 individuals – was reached on the sidelines of a leaders […]
Europe’s security top priority when Sweden takes over the presidency
With a war in Europe, a galloping energy crisis and an explosive corruption scandal as fund, Sweden will take over the presidency of the EU on January 1 next year. A burdened by responsibility, Ulf Kristersson has presented the government’s priorities during the presidency, before the Riksdag. Security the “great freedom issue” of our time […]
The threat of trade war that Europe must tackle
In a short time, the Inflation Reduction Act, IRA, has emerged as a huge issue for the EU. The extensive US support package for companies that reach a certain level of domestic production is provoking bile fever among European rulers. From Europe’s side, there is a risk that companies in hot industries will in the […]
The Finnish MEPs were shocked by the European Parliament’s corruption scandal
According to him, the Parliament has long been aware of inappropriate foreign attempts to influence certain legislators, but the scandal has done something about it that can no longer be ignored. – Parliament must take up the issue and not leave it aside, he emphasized. Hautala said that MEPs are obliged to disclose their business […]
Helsinki Biennale 2023 announces preview list of artists and titles: New trends may emerge
Krysa, which works with both people and other entities, has invited five art, research and technology entities for curatorial collaboration: Critical Environmental Data, Museum of Impossible Forms, TBA21–Academy, ViCCA @ Aalto Arts and AI Entity. Comprised of more than 50% new commissions and site-specific work, the first announced participants are: Matti Aikio (Fl), Dineo Seshee […]
Official: Bulgaria and Romania outside Schengen, Croatia is included
Croatia has received approval to join Schengen from January 1, 2023, Croatian officials said, quoted by Reuters. However, Bulgaria and Romania remain outside the Schengen area, it became known from a statement by EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson.” The final step is complete! The Council’s decision has been adopted – it is now officially […]
UP ministers hold roadshows in Germany, Belgium to attract investment
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]December 8 (ANI): To make the UP Global Investors Summit 2023 a success and attract foreign investment in Uttar Pradesh, the overseas tour of a delegation of ministers kicked off on Thursday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has drawn up a major action plan for Uttar Pradesh’s global branding ahead of the Global […]
The EU will end long waits for permits to build wind and solar projects
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Last month, EU energy ministers agreed in principle on emergency regulations aimed at speeding up the issuance of wind and solar permits while EU officials negotiate wider measures set out in the REPowerEU plan. REPowerEU, which will be incorporated into the Renewable Energy Directive pending agreement by EU officials, is a package of […]
The crises in the EU that will be Sweden’s challenge
On January 1, Sweden takes over the presidency of the EU’s Council of Ministers. The period appears to be largely characterized by crisis management as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine and its consequences. The space to put a national stamp on the presidency is small. Much of it is about being a neutral […]
Belgium begins trial against Brussels bombings
BRUSSELS – Belgium is opening its biggest-ever trial on Monday to determine whether 10 men played a role in the 2016 Islamist suicide bombings in Brussels that killed 32 people and injured more than 300. More than six years after the attacks, President Laurence Massart will on Monday confirm the identities of all parties in […]
Serbia’s president warns of several winters of fighting
Just as it seemed Kyiv was going to win, “the Russians started to fight better,” Aleksandar Vucic said The conflict in Ukraine could last several more winters, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday, adding that a ceasefire of some kind would be welcome but was unlikely. He commented on the hostilities while visiting Norway, […]
Serbia’s president comments on the turn in Ukraine’s conflict
Just as it seemed Kyiv was going to win, “the Russians started to fight better,” Aleksandar Vucic said The conflict in Ukraine could last several more winters, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday, adding that a ceasefire of some kind would be nice but was unlikely. He commented on the hostilities while visiting Norway, […]
Russian army says it has seized east Ukraine villages near Bakhmut
Russia said Wednesday it had seized east Ukrainian settlements near the embattled town of Bakhmut that Moscow has been trying to capture since this summer. This comes hours after the EU announced it will set up a specialised court backed by the UN to investigate potential Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine. Read our live […]
Therefore, Orbán is Putin’s best friend in the EU
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is very strong after the election victory earlier this year. For 16 years in total, he has ruled the country and even when the entire opposition came together in an alliance, he could not be defeated. With this renewed vigor, he is now taking on the EU, which his Fidesz […]
Culture Round-Up: As one elf is championed for probable catfishing, another is canceled for alleged blackfacing
This year’s Christmas calendar show, ‘Julehjertets Hemmelighed’ on DR, is a magical tale that takes place in the 19th century. Partly filmed at Frilandsmuseet, the open-air museum known for its historic buildings, it is shown every evening from 1-24. December at 19:30. It suits Dad well as it shouldn’t clash with any World Cup football, […]
The EU expresses concern about Twitter’s content control practices
In a later tweet, the commissioner urged IT companies to “review their content moderation practices and address the deficiencies soon.” “It is disappointing that most IT companies participating in the EU Code of Conduct have slowed their response to #Online Hate Speech reports,” he said. On Thursday, the European Commission published the results of the […]
International Round-Up: Had the stray missiles been Russian, the consequences would have been serious, says acting Danish foreign minister
The acting foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, did not mince words after the news that a Polish farm was hit by missiles on Tuesday, killing two residents. “Together with Poland, we are part of the world’s strongest military alliance, NATO,” he told TV2. “A security issue for Poland is a security issue for all of us.” […]
Live: China urges ‘calm’ after missile strike in Poland
China on Wednesday called for “calm” following a deadly missile strike on a Polish village near the border with Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 9:27am: NATO holds emergency talks after missile lands in Poland Ambassadors from the 30 NATO nations gathered in Brussels Wednesday […]
Marin: Finland can vote against the restoration law if its interests are not protected
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Wednesday that Finland has one position on the matter. wrote Helsingin sanomat newspaper. “The Return Act has an important purpose, but the proposal cannot be accepted without key changes,” he said in Parliament House. “If Finland’s general interests are not realized, Finland can vote against the law.” “The […]
Marin criticized demanding climate action in Egypt and curbing it in Finland
“Imagine if the leader of another country demanded global action to stop the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, but supported blocking such action at home,” he tweeted. “I expect the Prime Minister to give an equally decisive answer to the question about the EU [nature] restoration [law] like what he just delivered in Egypt.” The […]
An independent Scotland will have to join the euro Brussels
Despite Nicola Sturgeon’s claims, it will be ?impossible? for Scotland to join the EU and not the single currency, officials say Scotland will have to “legally commit” to joining the euro if it becomes independent and seeks membership of the European Union, two EU officials told the Herald on Sunday. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who […]
To drive green industries, the EU buys rare earth metals from Namibia
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Namibia’s Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has said that as part of a provisional deal, his country has agreed with the European Union to sell its rare earths, which are vital to the renewable energy sectors. In an earlier interview with Reuters, EU and Namibian officials said they were developing an agreement […]
NATO expansion in doubt over Turkey’s objections
Istanbul – Finland and Sweden’s aspirations to join NATO are in doubt as Turkey has renewed its objections to their bid for membership. Finnish diplomats met their Turkish counterparts on Tuesday in Ankara, according to local media. The meeting marked the latest diplomatic effort by Helsinki to persuade Ankara to agree to its bid to […]
Rishi Sunak’s impossible task
After a fierce battle within the Tory party this summer, Rishi Sunak ultimately fell to Liz Truss. But on Monday it became clear that Sunak will now take over as the new leader of the Conservative Tories and as the new Prime Minister of Great Britain. This after Liz Truss’ short stormy time in power, […]
France, Spain, Portugal are to build the Barcelona-Marseille gas pipeline
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Replacing plans to extend the so-called MidCat pipeline across the Pyrenees, previously opposed by France, Spain and Portugal, they announced they will build an ocean-based pipeline to transport hydrogen and gas between Barcelona and Marseille. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said the pipeline, also known as BarMar, will help pump green hydrogen and […]
Culture Round-Up: Move over The Brown Bunny … Danish actor now has the right to receive cinema’s most tasteless blowjob ever
Danish actor Caspar Phillipson believed the most controversial moment of his career – when he was sued by the London Toast Theater for sneaking to Paris to audition for the role of JFK in ‘Jackie’, even though he was contracted to appear in the Crazy Christmas Cabaret in Tivoli – stood behind him. But he […]
Finland supports an EU-wide gas price ceiling, Prime Minister Marin says
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) will participate in the EU summit in Brussels, where the ceiling for gas price increases is expected to spark a lot of heated discussion.
Finland forms a group with three other countries to defend the forest industry in the EU
According to him, the group includes Austria, Finland, Slovenia and Sweden. Helsingin Sanomat wrote that the quartet ultimately aims for forests and the activities of the forest industry to be emphasized even more in the EU. The European Commission’s upcoming proposal on collecting data and monitoring the condition of forests offers countries the first opportunity […]
Live: Erdogan defends ties with Russia during talks with Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday defended Ankara’s booming trade ties with Moscow during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan. The meeting between the two leaders, the fourth in three months, came as the US and EU apply renewed pressure on Turkey to comply with sanctions against Russia. Follow FRANCE […]
Haavisto: Finland would receive support from NATO partners in connection with a direct threat, even before full membership
Finland will participate as an observer in the NATO conference being held in Brussels this week, as its membership has been ratified by all but two member states.
Apple was forced to change iPhone chargers in the EU due to new regulations
BRUSSELS, Belgium: To comply with new rules aimed at standardizing charging ports for most electronic devices, Apple will have to change chargers for its iPhones sold in the EU starting in fall 2024. The reform, the first of its kind in the world, was passed in the European Parliament this week and confirms an earlier […]
Number of non-EU nationals asked to leave Italy rises by over 2,000% in Q2
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, said the number of non-EU nationals ordered to leave Italy rose by more than 2,000 percent from April to June, compared with January to March. Eurostat added that in the second quarter Italy ordered 6,020 people to leave its territory, compared with 260 in the first quarter […]
Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries will gather in Prague on Thursday to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of ​​French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German […]
Emmanuel Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries are gathering Thursday in Prague to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of ​​French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German Chancellor […]
The EU is worried when the bird flu spreads at record levels in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union’s food safety agency said that with nearly 50 million poultry culled this year, Europe is experiencing its worst bird flu crisis, raising the risk of widespread infections next season. Because of the damage caused by avian influenza to flocks, the possibility of trade restrictions and the risk of human transmission, […]
Estonia proposes that NATO expand its missions
The defense minister says the US-led bloc should carry out underwater policing after the Nord Stream incident Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called on NATO to increase its patrols in the Baltic Sea, not only above but also underwater, following the recent explosions that knocked out the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and […]
Estonia wants NATO to expand its missions
The defense minister says the US-led bloc should carry out underwater policing after the Nord Stream incident Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called on NATO to increase its patrols in the Baltic Sea, not only above but also underwater, following the recent explosions that knocked out the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and […]
‘Enough of the mumbling’, EU lawmakers cut her hair in support of Iran’s protests
Brussels [Belgium]October 5 (ANI): A European lawmaker cut off her hair during a debate in parliament to express solidarity with Iranian women amid the ongoing protest in the country, following the death of Mahsa Amini. Speaking to the EU debate in Strasbourg, Swedish politician Abir Al Sahlani said: “We, the people and the citizens of […]
Bangladesh is demanding recognition of the 1971 genocide committed by Pakistan at the UN
Dhaka [Bangladesh]October 5 (ANI): Bangladesh Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Sanchita Haque has demanded recognition of the 1971 genocide committed by the Pakistan Army. While addressing a side event at the United Nations on Monday, Haque said: “The Government of Bangladesh has declared March 25 as Genocide Day. Bangladesh condemns genocide committed […]
Marin: The leaders of the Finnish parliamentary parties will soon meet on the side of the border fence
The Border Guard Service stated in September that, in its opinion, 130–260 kilometers of the more than 1,300 km border should be fenced off, primarily in the vicinity of the border crossing points. The estimated price tag of the project would be “a few hundred million euros” and it will take three to four years […]
The Devil in the Details: Ukraine’s Tricky Bid for NATO Membership
Ukraine’s move to apply for NATO membership on September 30 was met with a lot of surprise in Brussels. Very few saw it coming and while there is a lot of sympathy for Kyiv there, don’t expect the country to join the military alliance in an accelerated fashion, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promised when he […]
Italy tightens surveillance of submarine cables
The move comes in response to sabotage on the Nord Stream pipelines, an official told Reuters The Italian government has stepped up surveillance and controls on underwater energy and telecommunications cables off its coast, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The decision comes in response to the explosions discovered at the […]
Ukrainian forces break through Russian lines in key Kherson advance
Ukrainian forces on Monday achieved their biggest breakthrough in the Kherson region since the war began, bursting through the Russian front and advancing along the Dnipro River to threaten Russian supply lines. In Zaporizhzhia, the UN nuclear watchdog said the head of the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant had been released. Read our live blog to […]
Ukraine fast-tracks NATO membership; The US is pushing back
WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s bid to speed up its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a video on social media on Friday […]
Live: EU proposes new Russia sanctions including oil price cap
The EU’s executive on Wednesday proposed a new round of sanctions on Moscow over its latest “escalation” in Ukraine, including an oil price cap and ban on Russian exports worth seven billion euros ($7 billion). Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 7:10pm: US announces $1.1 billion in new […]
Ukraine Pushes for Fast NATO Membership; The US is pushing back
WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s bid to speed up its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a video on social media on Friday […]
EU proposes new Russia sanctions including oil price cap
The EU’s executive on Wednesday proposed a new round of sanctions on Moscow over its latest “escalation” in Ukraine, including an oil price cap and ban on Russian exports worth seven billion euros. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). This live page is […]
Another leak discovered on Nord Stream’s pipelines
There are two intrusions into the Swedish economic zone and two more into the Danish one, says Sweden’s coast guard. The Swedish coast guard has said it has discovered a fourth leak on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were damaged earlier this week in an alleged sabotage. At first it was believed that the […]
Sweden discovers the fourth Nord Stream leak – media
There are two breaches in each of Stockholm’s and Copenhagen’s economic zones, officials explain The Swedish coast guard has said it has discovered a fourth Nord Stream gas pipeline leak. The key infrastructure was damaged earlier this week in an alleged act of sabotage. At first it was believed that the pipelines on the bottom […]
The Kremlin comments on the fate of Nord Stream
Moscow has previously said the timeframe for repairing the damaged pipelines was unclear Russian authorities cannot say whether the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline will be relaunched, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. “The issue of a restart is technical,” Peskov told reporters on Thursday, adding that the Kremlin is not involved in the matter. […]
Right-wing extremists make gains in EU as Brussels hints at consequences
Right-wing populists continue to win in Europe – a “difficult” scenario for the unelected EU leaders Europe’s far-right won another victory this week when Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and her party, the Brothers of Italy, won large in the country’s general election. It is the first time since 1948, when Italy’s anti-fascist constitution came into force, […]
“Totally unacceptable”: EU warns after leaks found in Nord Stream gas pipelines
Brussels [Belgium]September 28 (ANI): European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday expressed deep concern over damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, the strategic infrastructure connecting Russia to Europe. Borrell warned that any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is “completely unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united […]
Pipeline leaks appear to be the result of deliberate action
washington – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday that all indications are that leaks from two Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “are the result of a deliberate act”. “We will support any investigation aimed at getting to the bottom of what happened and why, and will take further […]
Nord Stream is not leaking the EU by chance
The pipeline incidents ?are the result of an intentional act? insisted the diplomat The gas leaks at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines “are not a coincidence,” the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said on Wednesday, adding that Brussels would support any investigation “aimed at getting full clarity.” “All available information indicates that […]
The Nord Stream pipeline leaks appear to be the result of deliberate action
washington – European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Wednesday that all indications are that leaks from two Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “are the result of a deliberate act.” “We will support any investigation aimed at getting to the bottom of what happened and why, and will take further […]
Sweden discovers fourth Nord Stream leak media
There are two breaches in each of Stockholm’s and Copenhagen’s economic zones, officials explain The Swedish coast guard has said it has discovered a fourth Nord Stream gas pipeline leak. The key infrastructure was damaged earlier this week in an alleged act of sabotage. At first it was believed that the pipelines on the bottom […]
