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Fish, the Court, and Youth Access: EU Demands for Starmer’s Reset
Brussels appears hesitant to initiate discussions with Keir Starmer until specific ground rules are established. Since becoming prime minister, the Labour leader has been signaling his intent to improve the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU. One of the key aspects of this reset would involve renegotiating the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), a deal…
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Massive 276-Ton Bicycle Bridge Sections Installed in Hasselt to Enhance Safety
Hasselt (Eurotoday): In Hasselt, six heavy sections of a new bicycle bridge were installed over the Grote Ring, weighing 276 tons. Despite the cold, about sixty people came to watch this project for safer cycling. Early Saturday morning on 14 December, workers began building the ramp for a new bicycle bridge over the Grote Ring…
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US Poised to Sanction Serbia’s Main Oil Company Due to Russian Ownership, Vučić Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed that NATO extend protection to the territories of Ukraine currently under Kyiv’s control, while maintaining recognition of the country’s internationally recognized borders. Speaking with Sky News, Zelenskyy underscored the need for such an arrangement to bolster Ukraine’s security amid ongoing tensions. This approach, which implies incorporating Kyiv-controlled regions “under…
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Georgia Poised to Elect Former Soccer Star as President
Tbilisi (Eurotoday) – Georgia’s Parliament to elect ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili president amid EU accession protests, opposition criticism. Voting has started to appoint Georgia’s sixth President at a plenary session in the Parliament hall in Tbilisi, despite continuing demonstrations against the government’s conclusion to suspend European Union accession discussion until 2028. Under new regulations defined…
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Did Iran Announce War Against Israel?
If you’re mindlessly browsing through your news feed, getting alarmed by the title, and wondering whether Iran has declared war on Israel, you are not the only one. This is one of the few topics that make one’s coffee turn cold with intense fear. So here we go, to try to demystify the current situation…
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France’s Credit Rating Downgraded by Moody’s Shortly After Appointment of New Prime Minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the areas of Ukraine currently under Kyiv’s control to be placed “under the NATO umbrella.” Speaking to Sky News, Zelenskyy emphasized that such a framework should still uphold Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders, signaling a commitment to the country’s territorial integrity despite ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy’s remarks reflect Ukraine’s ongoing…
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“Tourist Safety in Iran: What You Need to Know Before You Travel”
It is worth admitting that when you start thinking about a trip, safety always stands on the list of priorities. Is Iran safe for tourists? How often do travelers get injured there? These are the million-dollar questions. Iran sounds like a very historical and culturally diverse country with many beautiful views, but when it comes…
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“Ambassador Balint Odor Touts Schengen Decision as Historic Milestone and Key Achievement of Hungarian Presidency, Says BTA”
BRUSSELS – The recent decision by the EU Council to lift border checks between Bulgaria and Romania marks a historic milestone, according to Hungary’s permanent representative to the EU, Ambassador Bálint Odor. He expressed this sentiment in an interview with BTA, highlighting it as a significant accomplishment of the Hungarian presidency. Ambassador Odor voiced optimism…
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EU Approves Six-Month Extension for Slovakia to Export Russian Oil Products to Czech Republic
Bratislava – The Slovak Republic has successfully negotiated a six-month extension of the exemption for exporting fuels and petroleum products derived from Russian oil to the Czech Republic. This negotiation took place in Brussels and is slated for final approval at an upcoming EU Council meeting, according to the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak…
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NATO and European Leaders to Deliberate on Deploying Peacekeeping Troops to Ukraine
The discussions come on the heels of French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to Warsaw.