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Bratislava – New regulations will govern the issuance of temporary European Union (EU) travel documents, following an amendment to the Travel Documents Act that Slovak President Peter Pellegrini signed on Friday, as announced by the presidential office, according to TASR. The updated legislation characterizes the EU temporary travel document as a document with specific territorial…

The 27-year-old has recently emphasized that adopting a strategy similar to Donald Trump’s—melding a tough stance on immigration with assertive rhetoric—might resonate with French voters. Trump’s ability to attract support from Black, Latino, and female voters, traditionally aligned with Democrats, has showcased the potential for such approaches in other political landscapes. “The Muslim vote, in…

Bratislava – Carriers will soon be required to pay tolls for heavy goods vehicles that include fees for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and costs related to traffic pollution. This change comes as part of an amendment to the toll collection law for designated road segments, which was signed into effect by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini…

Bratislava – On Friday, Peter Pellegrini, the President of the Slovak Republic, signed an amendment to the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (EIA), aligning it with a directive established in 2011. The amendment, which had been sent back to Parliament for further consideration, was confirmed by the presidential office to TASR. During the second approval process…

Bratislava – The Slovak Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MPRV) is set to introduce investment assistance for food producers next year, pending approval from the Anti-Monopoly Office. Minister of Agriculture Richard Takáč (Smer-SD) stated that this support will come from both EU funds and state resources, according to reports from TASR. During a…

Bratislava – In 2025, household prices for heating and gas will remain unchanged, maintaining the levels set in 2024. The government has allocated approximately 235 million euros in next year’s state budget for energy assistance. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) following a government meeting on Friday, attended by representatives from…

Antwerp (Eurotoday): On 12 December at 7 p.m., a fire broke out at a bike shop in Antwerp. The fire was worsened by the electric bike batteries inside. Eight people living nearby were forced to evacuate their homes. Alderman Samuel Markowitz praised the community for stepping up to support those affected. In Antwerp, a fire…

BRUSSELS – On Friday evening, ambassadors from EU member states endorsed the closure of three negotiation chapters with Montenegro, as reported by diplomatic sources. However, a fourth chapter that Montenegro was prepared to finalize will remain open due to objections from Croatia. The intergovernmental accession conference to officially close the three chapters—Intellectual Property Rights, Information…

Have you always wondered why the Iran nuclear deal became such a hot topic, only to crumble amidst controversy? What went so wrong? Was it ego-driven politics, strategic missteps, or simply a matter of bad timing? The Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was celebrated as a landmark…

BRUSSELS, December 12, 2024. (Hina) – The decision by several EU member states, including Croatia, to halt the processing of asylum applications from Syrian refugees immediately following the fall of Assad’s regime is not hasty, but rather a significant message to the forthcoming government in Syria, asserted Croatian Interior Minister Davor Božinović on Thursday. “It…