Tag: Ursula von der Leyen
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 […]
USA, Lithuania in talks aimed at China
Washington – In March 1990, Lithuania became the first republic to break away from the Soviet Union by declaring itself an independent state, a decision applauded by the White House. Thirty-three years later, this Baltic country of about 2.7 million people is making bold moves to counter China, the rising global power of the century, […]
Nokia implements six-pillar strategy reform plan, announces new logo
Pekka LundmarkCEO of Nokia, told According to Helsingin Sanomat, the company has decided to “put its food on the gas pedal” after noticing the improved technical position. He said that Nokia currently has a 25-26 percent share of mobile communications networks and a less than 20 percent share of optical networks in regions outside of […]
Details: Agreement on Northern Ireland completed
Britain and the EU have reached an agreement on how trade between Northern Ireland and the EU should work after Brexit, several news agencies state. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met in Great Britain on Monday to find a solution to the dispute over Northern Ireland within […]
The European Union agreed on new sanctions against Russia on the anniversary of the war
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had promised the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky According to DW, during his visit to Kiev earlier this month, the EU would “seek to have the tenth sanctions package in place” by the year mark of the Russian invasion. The new sanctions target entities that support […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Economic Forum ’23: Participants braced for profound systemic transformation
It says a lot about this gathering that the managing directors and chairmen of most of Denmark’s largest companies – including the managers responsible for Mærsk, Carlsberg, DSV, Lego Group, Novo Nordisk, PensionDenmark, Vestas and Ørsted – will be present, but they won’t even be considered VIPs. So it’s no wonder snipers can be seen […]
Sweden inaugurates Europe’s first satellite launch complex
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — The Esrange spaceport, Europe’s first orbital launch complex, was inaugurated on Friday at the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. The inauguration ceremony was attended by King Carl XVI Gustaf, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who together cut the ribbon. […]
Right now: Press meeting with the Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have a joint press conference about the Swedish presidency during the European Commission’s visit to Kiruna. From 1 January 2023 and six months ahead, Sweden is the chairman of the Council of the European Union, also called the Council of Ministers. Hear Ekot’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sweden takes the six-month presidency of the EU Council
© Provided by Xinhua Sweden will hold the presidency for six months until 30 June 2023. STOCKHOLM, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — Sweden on Sunday took over from the Czech Republic at the helm of the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Sweden will hold the presidency for six months until […]
Roundup: Sweden takes the six-month presidency of the EU Council
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — Sweden on Sunday took over from the Czech Republic at the helm of the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Sweden will hold the presidency for six months until 30 June 2023. On December 14, 2022, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the priorities of […]
Russia may cut oil production beyond the West’s price ceiling: Putin
“I repeat, we are thinking about this, no decisions have been made yet. And the concrete steps (of Russia’s response) will be outlined in a decree of the Russian president that will be issued in the coming days,” Reuters quoted Putin as saying. as they say. This statement came after European Union countries agreed to […]
The European Commission proposes additional sanctions against Russia
We support Ukraine and force Russia to pay for its cruelty, Ursula von der Leyen said in a press release. Ursula von der Leyen said the European Commission has proposed imposing sanctions on 200 individuals and entities, including the Russian armed forces, defense industry companies, members of the Russian Duma, the Federal Council, ministers and […]
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 […]
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 […]
EU strengthens infrastructure protection Bloomberg
Member states must strengthen their energy and other key sectors against potential sabotage, the bloc warned Europe must take steps to protect its energy, communications, transport and other critical infrastructure from potential sabotage, the European Commission will recommend this week, according to Bloomberg. The EU’s governing body will also issue a “blueprint” for responding to […]
Don’t let gas stocks fall low this winter, official warns Europe
PARIS, France: If EU countries empty their natural gas tanks in the coming winter, Europe could face a worse-than-expected energy crisis next year, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). After Russia cut gas supplies in response to Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, European countries have filled storage tanks […]
EU chief: New gas pipeline Greece-Bulgaria “means freedom”
SOFIA, Bulgaria: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, chair of the European Union’s executive arm, was in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 1 to witness the opening of a natural gas link between Bulgaria and Greece. Von der Leyen said the importance of the new pipeline was as an example of the EU’s determination to […]
Europe has been indefinitely deprived of the key gas supply route Gazprom
The Russian energy giant is looking for ways to get the pipelines up and running, but the timeline can’t yet be estimated? The damage to Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines means Europe will be indefinitely deprived of one of its most important gas supply routes, Gazprom spokesman Sergey Kupriyanov said on Friday. “Basically, […]
Swedish intelligence initiates Nord Stream’s sabotage inquiry
Sweden’s security service (SAPO) said on Wednesday it will investigate unexplained explosions and leaks on Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, calling them “gross sabotage”. SAPO took over the investigation from the police because “it could relate to a serious crime that could be at least partially targeted Swedish interests,” it said. The intelligence […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Russia plans annexation ceremony as Ukrainian allies brace for sanctions
The Kremlin said Russia will hold a ceremony on Friday to officially incorporate four areas of Ukraine into Russia, a process Ukraine and its allies have dismissed as illegal while promising retaliation in the form of new sanctions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday that the ceremony will include Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
Russia will officially annex four regions of Ukraine tomorrow
He added that Putin will make a speech on this occasion. A referendum organized by Russian authorities to annex the occupied territories of Ukraine was largely considered a “scam” and has been widely criticized by several countries. Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz Germany said Germany would never accept the results of the “fake” referendums on […]
The Baltic States must increase the capacity for offshore wind power seven times by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — The leaders of nations bordering the Baltic Sea agreed on Tuesday to sevenfold their offshore wind power generation by 2030, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters here after hosting the Baltic Sea Energy Security Summit. Alongside Denmark, the declaration was also signed by Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden […]
Poland warns of coup against the EU Commission
WARSAW, Poland: Poland’s national conservative government has hardened its rhetoric in its rule-of-law row with the EU, threatening to turn “all our guns” against the European Commission and build a coalition to oust its president, if necessary. Krzysztof Sobolewski, secretary general of the ruling Law and Justice party, said that if the EU executive “tries […]
Germany has lessons to learn about reducing gas demand to preserve EU unity
On Tuesday, the EU reached a draft agreement that member states will voluntarily reduce gas consumption by 15 percent from August to March. The load will fall unevenly given that some countries are more dependent than others on Russian gas. But beyond what the text says, analysts say countries that failed to heed warnings about […]
EU to members: Reduce gas use after new Putin warning
BRUSSELS, Belgium: After President Vladimir Putin warned that Russian gas and oil sent to Europe could be further reduced and even stopped, the European Union this week called on member states to cut gas use by 15 percent by March. After a 10-day shutdown for annual maintenance, supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which […]
European leaders sign energy deal to reduce need for Russian gas
ROME, Italy: This week, the leaders of Italy, France and the EU signed agreements with their counterparts in Algeria, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates to buy natural gas, due to fears of a disruption in Russian supplies. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi visited Algeria’s capital, Algiers, where President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said a $4 billion […]
The EU bans the import of Russian gold in the new sanctions package
The Commission said in a statement that member states will discuss the proposal in the EU Council next week before adopting it. The proposal was made jointly by the Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Dubbed the “Maintenance and Harmonization” package, it clarifies previous provisions to strengthen legal certainty for operators and enforcement […]
Ukraine joins NATO’s technological cooperation program
I am confident that we will bring our expertise to the development of collective security,” Xinhua quoted Reznikov as saying. According to the ministry, MIP associate membership gives Ukraine the right to join the development and implementation of standards related to the interaction of NATO’s key combat control systems and related practices. MIP is a […]
Ukraine joins NATO’s technical cooperation program
Kyiv [Ukraine]July 13 (ANI): Ukraine has become an associate member of the Multilateral Interoperability Program (MIP), which handles technical cooperation between the armies of NATO member states, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said on Tuesday. “Ukraine has a strong IT (information technology) potential and it is a worthy NATO ally. I am confident that we […]
Macron concludes the French EU Presidency with four global summits
French President Emmanuel Macron – hard blown during the parliamentary elections that removed the absolute majority of his party group Ensemble – will focus on international politics in the last days of France’s EU presidency. The week ended with the EU Council meeting, the last to be chaired by France. On Sunday, the G7 gathers […]
Turkey is further from the EU than it was decades ago von der Leyen
The President of the European Commission says that Ankara has not made any progress? to join the block Today’s Turkey is further from the EU than it was decades ago when it applied to join the bloc, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in an interview published on Tuesday. The Spanish news website […]
Xinhua Middle East News Summary at 2200 GMT, June 15
KUWAIT CITY – Kuwait health authorities said on Wednesday that despite an increase in covid-19 infections, the health situation in Kuwait remains stable, and taking precautionary measures would reduce the risk of infection. Health Ministry spokesman Abdullah Al-Sanad said the recent increase in covid-19 infections around the world and in the Gulf region including Kuwait […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, June 12
Kyiv – The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said here on Saturday that the Commission will complete the assessment of giving Ukraine EU candidate status by the end of next week, reported the news agency Ukrinform. “The European Commission is currently preparing its recommendations – the so-called conclusion for EU member […]
It has yes! The Danes are largely voting to abolish the EU’s defense reservations
Low turnout Looking at the numbers, Gentofte and Rudersdal had the highest share of votes with 80 percent, followed by Lyngby (78), Aarhus East and Falkoner (both 77). Fredensborg (76), Aarhus Syd (75), Københavns Centrum (75), Østerbro (74) and Egedal (74) completed the top ten. Frederikshavn had the lowest proportion of ‘yes’ voters with 58 […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: State of Åland, Prime Minister in Washington bids farewell to Covid tracking application
Jyväskylän Central Finland According to Uutissuomalainen ‘s opinion poll, almost 60 percent of Finns would be willing to allow a military presence in Åland, an autonomous and demilitarized province. 58 per cent of the respondents said they would allow the army to deploy troops to Åland. 16% were in favor of maintaining the current demilitarized […]
The EU has agreed to ban “more than 2/3” of Russia’s oil imports
“This package of sanctions includes other tough measures: the release of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, a ban on three other Russian state-owned broadcasters and the imposition of sanctions on war crimes in Ukraine,” he added. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen The EU said that after reaching an agreement on a partial […]
Prime Minister Marin welcomes Russia’s oil ban "a significant step"
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) welcomes the agreement reached by EU leaders in Brussels on Monday to block more than two-thirds of Russia’s oil imports into the Union. "We reached a compromise and remain united on an issue that has been difficult to negotiate," Marin said. The ban applies to all Russian crude oil and […]
Ukraina saa EU:lta 600 miljoonan euron rahoitusapua
Ukrainan pääministeri Denys Shmyhal ilmaisi tyytyväisyytensä avusta ja kiitti Euroopan komission puheenjohtajaa Ursula von der Leyen apua varten. EU päätti helmikuussa osoittaa 1,2 miljardia euroa (1,26 miljardia dollaria) hätäapua Ukrainalle. Ukraina sai maaliskuussa avustuspaketista 600 miljoonaa euroa. Lähde: ANI / Xinhua
Gasum aims to serve customers as Russia cuts off gas supplies
The import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into Finland from Russia’s Gazprom Export will end on Saturday at 7 am, the Finnish state-owned company Gasum announced. CEO of Gasum Mika Wiljanenexplained the situation in a statement on Friday afternoon. "It is very unfortunate that the supply of natural gas under our supply contract is now […]
Danske Nyheder Round-Up: Supermarket chain owner freezes the prices of basic goods over the summer
While the Ministry of Finance predicts that inflation will end at just over 5 percent in 2022, food prices are expected to rise twice as fast. So it is a consolation to learn that the Salling Group sets a price cap on everyday basic products such as oatmeal and milk – 100 in Netto and […]
Denmark is increasing wind energy production in the North Sea
Unsubscribe in EsbjergThe 150 GW would be enough to supply green electricity to around 230 million European households and need over 1 trillion kroner in investment. “If we are to harvest all the possible wind from the North Sea, we have to do it together. The North Sea has a lot to offer, and therefore […]
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 […]
Henriksson: Ukraine belongs in EU in long term
Celebrated annually on 9 May, the day is more important than it has been for a while due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Henriksson. Finnish Business and Policy Forum (EVA) on Monday reported that Finns are more positive than ever before about the EU, with two-thirds describing their views about the membership as […]
Macron says would take ‘decades’ for Ukraine to join EU
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday it was unrealistic that Ukraine would soon join the European Union, and proposed the creation of a new political organisation that could bring together countries on the continent that share European values. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). […]
Live: EU’s von der Leyen urges Hungary to back new Russia sanctions
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said “some progress” was made during talks Monday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is holding up Brussels’ plans for an embargo on Russian oil, but said more needed to be done to get Hungary on board with EU plans. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all […]
UN again trying to evacuate Mariupol civilians, says Guterres
The UN said a third operation is under way to evacuate civilians from the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where fighting continued on Thursday at a besieged steel plant despite Moscow’s pledge to open humanitarian corridors. Earlier, Poland said an international donor conference raised more than 6 billion euros to help rebuild the war-torn country. […]
Lintilä welcomes the decision to ban oil imports from Russia
The European Union on Wednesday proposed banning all oil imports within six months and imposing sanctions on people suspected of war crimes as part of a sixth package of sanctions aimed at forcing Russia to end the war of aggression in Ukraine. The proposal was shot down unfit Hungary and the Czech Republic and Slovakia […]
Fortum confirms its subsidiary Uniper to use the new payment system for Russian gas
The state-owned energy company Fortum has responded to a report that its German subsidiary Uniper believes it is possible to start paying in rubles for natural gas purchased from Russia. According to Fortum, Uniper will continue to pay for Russian gas in euros. The Financial Times said on Thursday that several European energy companies are […]
Tuppurainen: Finland does not accept payment terms for Russian gas
President of Russia Vladimir Putin prescribed At the end of last month, gas buyers from all the so-called unfriendly countries will have to pay for their imports using both foreign currency and ruble-denominated accounts set up in Gazprombank, Gazprom’s Swiss Economic Department. According to him, the payment will not be considered valid until it is […]
Poland-Sweden organizes Intl Donors’ Conference on May 5 to mobilize support for Ukraine
Warsaw [Poland]April 25 (ANI): In an initiative from Poland and Sweden aimed at providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, an international donor conference will be held in Warsaw, Poland on May 5. “A Polish-Swedish initiative for Ukraine: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson are organizing a donors’ conference in Warsaw,” reads […]
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the seventh edition of Raisina Dialogue today
New Delhi [India]April 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship multilateral foreign policy and geoeconomics conference today. According to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MEA), the dialogue, which will take place over three days from 25 April to 27 April, will witness the participation of EU […]
Armenian Foreign Minister’s visit to promote bilateral cooperation: MEA
New Delhi [India]April 24 (ANI): The Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s visit will further promote bilateral cooperation between India and Armenia. On Twitter, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said: “Glad to welcome FM @AraratMirzoyan (Ararat Mirzoyan) from Armenia, New Delhi. His visit will further promote our bilateral cooperation. Looking […]
Jaishankar, Philippines FM exchanges goodies on Twitter
New Delhi [India]April 24 (ANI): Following their bilateral meeting earlier in the day, Secretary of State S Jaishankar held a series of friendly exchanges with his Philippine counterpart Teddy Locsin Jr. on Sunday. on Twitter with the visiting foreign minister who called the interaction one of the best conversations he had. “One of the best […]
Jaishankar shares Argentine FM’s “family connection” with India
New Delhi [India]April 24 (ANI): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar shared in a tweet on Sunday a “family connection” associating Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero with India. The Argentine FM’s grandfather Antonio Cafiero had signed a “Jute for Wheat” agreement with India as early as 1951. “Today, FM @SantiagoCafiero shared a family connection with India. His […]
Jaishankar meets Argentine FM before Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi [India]April 24 (ANI): Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Sunday. The Argentine Foreign Minister is in the national capital to take part in the Raisina dialogue, which is scheduled for April 25-26. Today, Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama also arrived in […]
Nigerian FM Geoffrey Onyeama arrives in New Delhi before Raisina Dialogue
New Delhi [India]April 24 (ANI): Ahead of the Raisina Dialogue scheduled for April 25, Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama arrived in New Delhi on Sunday morning for an official visit. Onyeama will also participate in the Raisina Dialogue International Conference. On Twitter, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi wrote, “Glad to welcome FM @GeoffreyOnyeama from Nigeria […]
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Raisina Dialogue 2022 on April 25
New Delhi [India]April 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of the Raisina dialogue on April 25, Foreign Ministry (MEA) spokeswoman Arindam Bagchi said during the MEA’s weekly meeting on Thursday. The dialogue, which will take place over three days from 25 April to 27 April, will witness the participation of […]
Russia says flagship Moskva cruiser of its Black Sea fleet has sunk
Russia said late on Thursday that the Moskva, the flagship missile cruiser of its Black Sea fleet, sank while being towed back to port. Ukraine said earlier in the day that its forces struck the Moskva in a missile attack but Russia said the vessel was damaged by an explosion of ammunition on board, making […]
Live: Russia to tow stricken flagship of Black Sea fleet back to port
Russia said it was making efforts to tow the Moskva, the stricken flagship of its Black Sea fleet, back to port on Thursday. Ukraine said its forces struck the Moskva in a missile attack but Russia said the vessel was damaged by an explosion of ammunition on board, making no mention of an attack. Follow […]
Mariupol is still Ukrainian, says mayor of besieged port city
Ukraine said it was not opening humanitarian corridors on Wednesday that would allow civilians to evacuate, accusing Russian forces of violating agreements on granting safe passage. Mariupol’s mayor, Vadym Boichenko, told a press conference that Russian forces had destroyed all the buses slated for use in evacuations. Follow the day’s events as they unfolded on […]
Zelensky tells UN that Russia must be expelled from Security Council
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the UN Security Council to expel Russia “so it cannot block decisions about its own war” during a video address to a meeting of the council on Tuesday. Zelensky also said that Russian forces have committed “the most terrible war crimes” since World War II in Ukraine, two days after […]
Right now: Increased sanctions against Russia
The EU proposes a fifth sanctions package against Russia, which includes a ban on imports of Russian coal. This is what the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, says. The echo transmits immediately.
The EU will pay the first tranche of EUR 300 million to Ukraine
This is the first tranche of the first € 600 million tranche of Ukraine’s new € 1.2 billion emergency aid program. An additional payment of EUR 300 million is expected next week. The program is a concrete demonstration of the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine, the statement reads. “Disbursements have been accelerated to improve Ukraine’s […]
New Civic and Liberal Alliance speaks for nuclear power in Denmark
On Tuesday, all the leaders of the parties were invited by TV2 to talk about the future of the EU and NATO, and Denmark’s use of Russian gas became a big talk. The ongoing war has shown how much Europe is dependent on gas coming from Russia. That is why the leaders Pernille Vermund (Nye […]
The hunt for the oligarchs’ money is escalating
Host:Claes Aronsson Participants and votes:Martin Nordh, CEO of AcuminorKristian Åström, financial commentator EkotUrsula von der Leyen, Chair of the European CommissionClaes Eliassson, Press Manager AB VolvoMikael Damberg, Minister of FinanceElisabeth Svantesson, economic-political spokesperson for the ModeratesJohan Torgeby, CEO of SEBKristin Magnusson Bernard, CEO of Första AP-fondenTomas Tuchel, coach of ChelseaTorbjörn Becker, head of the Östekonomiska […]
Rehn: Finland can bear the cost of sanctions because basic human values are under threat
“Russia is blatantly violating international agreements.” According to Rehn, the European Central Bank and the national monetary authorities, including the Bank of Finland, will implement without delay all sanctions imposed by the EU and national governments within its competence. Juha KilponenDirector of Monetary Policy and Research at the Bank of Finland, told me Helsingin Sanomat […]
The European Parliament condemns Russia, commits itself to NATO
The resolution calls for restrictions on Russian oil and gas, and increased arms flows to Ukraine The European Union’s parliament on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly for a resolution condemning Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine and calling for restrictions on Russian energy imports. However, a minority of MEPs voted against the resolution, as it contains explicit commitments […]
The message: Several Russian banks will be excluded from Swift
Several Russian banks are now excluded from the Swift payment system. “We will prevent Putin from using his treasury,” said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. According to von der Leyen, the exclusion will in practice block Russian exports and imports.
“Let’s sit at the negotiating table”: Ukrainian President to Putin
Kiev [Ukraine]February 25 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin sit down at the negotiating table amid escalating tensions over Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. “I would like to address the President of Russia once again … let’s sit at the negotiating table to stop people dying,” Zelenskyy said in a […]
The EU has decided to impose additional sanctions on Russia: President of the European Council
“We also discussed supporting the Ukrainian people and state to mobilize funding capacity and humanitarian aid,” he added. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said new EU sanctions against Russia would hit 70 percent of Russia’s banking sector, a major state-owned company, and take away access to modern technology from Russia. “First, […]
Russian forces are trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, says President Zelensky
Kiev [Ukraine]February 24 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian occupying forces were trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. “Russian occupation forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated. Reported […]
Finland is preparing for the interruption of natural gas supplies to Russia
Finland is already preparing for a natural gas supply disruption from Russia. Russia’s announcement of Ukraine’s recognition of separatist territories as independent states has already led the EU to impose new sanctions on Russia. Members of the Russian Duma were on the sanctions list. However, the EU has not yet imposed sanctions that could affect […]
Marin: Finland re-evaluates Rosatom-supported nuclear project
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin said on Tuesday that it supports a new risk analysis of Fennovoima ‘s nuclear power project as the situation between Russia and Ukraine escalates. The project is partly owned by Russian companies, and experts have warned it could boost Russia’s nuclear weapons production. Minister of Economic Affairs Mika […]
Right now: Following Putin’s announcement – EU prepares sanctions against Russia
The EU condemns in the harshest possible terms the Russian President’s decision to recognize the non-state-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk. It writes the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, in a joint press release a while ago. The action is a blatant […]
EVA: The proportion of women in management positions is the highest ever in Finland
Emilia KullasThe head of the EVA pointed out that the minimum requirement for gender representation in the Equality Act is 40%. A gender representation of 40-60% can be interpreted as an indication that gender equality is also achieved in terms of promotion. Finland still lags behind Latvia (46.2%), Sweden (43.1%), Bulgaria (42.4%), the United States […]
Niinistö will participate in the Munich Security Conference in the shadow of the crisis in Ukraine
President Sauli Niinistö head to the Munich security conference on Friday, his office announced on Monday. To southern Germany 18–20 The meeting in February is likely to overshadow the events around Ukraine. Niinistö, a regular participant in the annual event, will take part in a panel discussion on European security architecture and East-West relations next […]
As support for NATO grows, Putin has miscalculated Ukraine
LONDON – During Thursday’s visit to NATO headquarters, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that Europe was facing its biggest security crisis in decades and promised more military deployments in Eastern Europe, in response to Russia’s troop build-up on the border with Ukraine. “The stakes are very high, and this is a very dangerous moment. […]
Europe announces plan to stop Asian dependence on land
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union has announced a $ 48 billion plan, known as the “Chips Act”, which will allow Europe to become a major semiconductor manufacturer and reduce its dependence on Asia. Semiconductor chips help power everything from cars to hospital fans and game consoles. As the shortage of natural gas and Europe’s dependence […]
Putin is helping to revive NATO, Western officials say
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO, the post-World War II alliance created between a victorious America and the conflict-torn countries of Western Europe, has often been called a relic of the Cold War. Former US President Donald Trump’s favorite adjective for NATO in the campaign trial was “outdated”. Two years ago, French President […]
Friday’s newspapers: EU guarantees, Nokia’s success and Mustonen’s return
Security policy has been in the news recently, and the security situation with Finland is being discussed with the United States, Russia and NATO, among others. On Thursday, it was the turn of the European Union to chair the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen came to Helsinki to meet the Prime Minister Sanna Marin […]
The EU is coordinating the response to the Russian letter, says von der Leyen in Helsinki
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen discussed with the prime minister in Helsinki on Friday Sanna Marin (SDP). They met at the Prime Minister’s residence to discuss, among other things, the security situation in Europe. Speaking briefly to journalists afterwards, they emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue as tensions over Ukraine increased. […]
HS: Most Finns would suspend asylum applications if hit by a hybrid attack
About one in six (17%) of respondents thought that the country should continue to receive asylum applications. One-fifth of the respondents, on the other hand, did not have an opinion on the matter. According to the daily, the answers varied significantly depending on the political position. The suspension of the reception of asylum applications if […]
To counter China, Europe unveils a $ 340 billion aid program
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union has announced the creation of a $ 340 billion program, called the “Global Gateway”, to serve as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, claiming that it will create “links, not dependencies” . The EU program aims to support global recovery by mobilizing investment in digital, clean energy and […]
APN podcast: Behind the curtain of the Finnish Covid departments
This week, the All Points North podcast draws a curtain on Finland’s Covid booths, finds out what happens when restaurants don’t recognize a vaccine certificate, and hears from a charity that wants to deliver gifts to children this Christmas. "I didn’t know until I went there that there are people in this ward who suffer […]
Finland was urged to step up border measures and promote vaccinations
“Today, we present a wide range of actions to step up our vaccination efforts and invest in treatments, improve monitoring and prevention, and strengthen global solidarity. In the meantime, I reiterate my urgent call to all of you: get vaccinated, get boosted, and follow the rules to protect yourself.” said Ursula von der Leyen, President […]
Right now: Omikron is spreading in Europe – we know this about the variant
Several cases of infection of the new coron variant omikron have today been confirmed in different parts of the world, with different measures and travel restrictions as a result. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a meeting today that it is now a battle against the clock and that vaccine companies now […]
New South African corona variant may be resistant to vaccines, warns KU expert
Both Britain and Israel have placed several South African countries on their red lists in an attempt to stop people from bringing in a new variant of the coronavirus, which the World Health Organization is likely to describe as one of ‘interest’ or ‘concern’ tomorrow. Unlike the Delta variant, which has only two mutations, ‘B. […]
