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Berlin (Eurotoday) – European nations suspend Syrian asylum applications after insurgents capture Damascus, prompting concerns over Syria’s stability. What is Germany’s stance on Syrian asylum seekers now?How are the UK, Austria, Norway and France responding to Syrian asylum requests? Several European nations placed asylum applications from Syrians on wait until additional directive after insurgents captured…

Bratislava/Brazil – A historic visit by a Slovak government delegation to Brazil has yielded its first tangible outcomes. Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) made this announcement following his meeting with Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in the capital of South America’s largest nation on Tuesday. The Prime Minister emphasized the pursuit of a new cooperative…

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has expressed concern that Russia has mastered the art of election interference through the use of advanced technologies. “I see examples from Romania, but also other regions, showing that the] Russians have truly figured out how to influence elections,” Kallas remarked during her appearance at [POLITICO’s…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The EU Commission presents the latest steps to support farmers’ roles in the agri-food supply chain and improve cross-border management against unjust trading techniques. The European Commission today, on 10 Dec 2024, outlined targeted modifications to the existing rules outlined in the Regulation specifying a standard market community of agricultural products (CMO)…

Port City of Latakia Hit by Heavy Strikes as Tensions Rise in Syria The port city of Latakia, located on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, experienced intense attacks recently, according to a report by the BBC. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed that “Israeli warplanes” were responsible for the strikes, which resulted in significant damage, including…

Brussels/Bratislava – The European Union’s upcoming customs system reform aims to streamline the operations of customs officials, reduce costs, and safeguard consumer interests. This was highlighted by Slovak Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický (Smer-SD) and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič during a Tuesday briefing following the EU finance ministers’ (Ecofin) meeting, as…

Brussels (Eurotoday): Train Tram Bus protested at Mortsel-Oude-God station because half of the weekday InterCity trains will be cut, leaving only one per hour. Chairman Peter Meukens said this is not enough for commuters. blank” rel=”noopener”>Train Tram Bus, a passenger group, recently protested changes to train services at Mortsel-Oude-God station. Due to a new train,…

Belarus is gearing up for a presidential election this January, with long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko—who has held power since 1994—expected to secure another term in what critics, including opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, call a sham election. Tsikhanouskaya referred to the upcoming vote as a “farce.” Tsikhanouskaya entered the political arena in 2020 after her husband,…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced €3 billion in financing for agriculture, fisheries, and bioeconomy, supporting SMEs, and young, and female farmers. President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nadia Calviño has revealed a €3 billion financing scheme for forestry, agriculture and fisheries across the European Union along with steps to support…

Bratislava ** Slovnaft refinery is facing total costs of approximately 200 million euros to adapt its oil processing technology in response to EU sanctions against Russia. The completion of these investment projects is anticipated by 2027, aiming to enhance the company’s ability to process a wider variety of alternative oils with different qualities. This information…