Tag: North Macedonia
EU’s von der Leyen plans conference on children taken by Russia
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday she would help organise a conference on securing the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the ongoing conflict. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 10:02pm: EU chief von der Leyen plans conference on […]
Live: Ukraine’s Zelensky exhorts EU to send more jets, missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked European leaders on Thursday for more weapons, warning that “delays” in sending fighter jets and long-range missiles could extend the war, an EU official said. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). 7:20pm: Ukraine recognises ‘incorrect’ information […]
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 […]
Pakistan ‘most exposed’ to Chinese influence, new research shows
Washington – A new study on China’s global influence puts Pakistan at the top of the list. Cambodia and Singapore are ranked second and third respectively as the “most exposed” to Beijing’s influence. Among the ten countries most exposed to influence from China, eight are in Asia. Paraguay, North Macedonia and Albania were ranked as […]
The risk of depression is high as Europe and its neighbors grapple with a cost-of-living crisis
New information sheet on Living, working and COVID-19 in the European Union and 10 EU neighboring countries presents a range of results from Eurofound’s fifth round of e-surveys, which for the first time spanned 10 neighboring countries. The spring 2022 survey, which covered EU member states as well as Albania, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Georgia, Moldova, […]
EU seeks special court for Russian crimes against Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday called for a special court to prosecute Russian crimes against Ukraine. Von der Leyen proposed a UN-backed court “to investigate and prosecute Russia’s crimes of aggression.” She also said that Russia and Russian oligarchs must pay for the costs of rebuilding Ukraine from the damage done […]
US: Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure will not divide the West
The United States said on Wednesday that Russia’s weeks-long campaign targeting attacks on Ukraine’s vital heating, electricity and water infrastructure would not diminish the West’s resolve to support Kyiv in its nine-month fight against Moscow’s invasion. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a news conference after a two-day NATO summit in Bucharest, Romania, that […]
US: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure will not divide the West
The United States said on Wednesday that Russia’s weeks-long campaign targeting attacks on Ukraine’s vital heating, electricity and water infrastructure would not diminish the West’s resolve to support Kyiv in its nine-month fight against Moscow’s invasion. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a news conference after a two-day NATO summit in Bucharest, Romania, that […]
Media Literacy Index: Bulgaria is the least able to resist fake news
Bulgaria is the country in the European Union most unable to withstand the negative effects of fake news and most vulnerable in the fight against it. This shows the Media Literacy Index for 2022, prepared in the framework of the European Policy Initiative (EuPI) of the Open Society Institute – Sofia, and assesses the potential […]
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 US Senate ratified Finland’s NATO application
The US Senate voted to admit Finland and Sweden to NATO by a vote of 95 to one in Wednesday’s session, with one senator voting “present” and three abstaining from the vote. Ratification requires that at least two-thirds of the Senate, or 67 senators, had to vote for it. "Welcoming Sweden and Finland to NATO […]
World Cup 2022 in Qatar: who are the favourites?
As always in world football, the favorites for the World Cup are familiar names. At the top of the world list, in addition to Brazil, which is naturally at the top of the favorite list, good roles are also expected from Argentina, France and Spain. Along with England and Belgium, there are promising competitors for […]
EU to help break blockade on Ukraine’s Odesa to free up grain exports
The European Commission said Thursday it would help Ukraine break the Russian blockade on the port city of Odesa, where thousands of tonnes of grain destined for the global market remains trapped. UN and EU officials have warned that Russia’s continuing siege of the southern port risks causing a global food crisis. Thursday’s live blog […]
Ronaldo makes a managerial claim before the World Cup clash in the crisis
Cristiano Ronaldo has angrily rejected suggestions that he could take time in his international career Portuguese ace Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, says he will not be forced to make a statement about his international future and insists he is the “boss” of his own career amid speculation that this year’s World Cup in Qatar will be […]
Italy misses second straight World Cup after losing to Northern Macedonia
ROME, March 25 (Xinhua) – Four-time World Cup winners Italy will miss a second straight FIFA World Cup, after the Azzurri suffered a shocking 1-0 home loss to Northern Macedonia in the World Cup 2022 finals on Thursday. Italy took the initiative early in the match and created many opportunities, 32 shots on goal but […]
Final medal table at Tokyo Olympic Games on August 8
TOKYO, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) — Following is the final medal table at the Tokyo Olympic Games which conclude here on Sunday, August 8 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): United States 39 41 33 113 China 38 32 18 88 Japan 27 14 17 58 Great Britain 22 21 22 65 ROC […]
Medal table at Tokyo Olympic Games on August 7
TOKYO, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) — Following is medal table at the Tokyo Olympic Games after the competitions on Saturday, August 7 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): China 38 31 18 87 United States 36 39 33 108 Japan 27 12 17 56 ROC 20 26 23 69 Britain 20 21 22 […]
Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson will not be playing for Iceland in the upcoming games
Gylfi Þór was selected for the national team by Arnar Þór Viðarsson for matches against Germany, Armenia and Lichtenstein. However, the KSÍ announcement states that Gylfi Þór will not take part in them for personal reasons. There is no doubt that this is a major inconvenience for the Icelandic national team, now playing in the […]
