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Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Council today on 20 Nov 2024 firmly reiterated its approval of the proposed targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, delaying its date of application by 12 months.  How will the amendment impact stakeholders and supply chains?What are the main drivers of global deforestation addressed by the EU? As reported…

Bratislava – Slovakia has committed to providing 500,000 euros from its official development assistance funds to support Ukraine by purchasing generators, transformers, and other energy infrastructure components. This bilateral aid operates outside the Energy Community, which includes the EU and its neighboring countries, as reported by TASR. This financial support aligns with the agreements reached…

Making hay: Burghart addressed the ongoing farmers' protests that took center stage at Westminster on Tuesday. The uproar stems from the government’s plans to scrap the Inheritance Tax exemption for farms valued over £1 million. Burghart shared some emotional encounters, reporting he’d seen “elderly men in tears, and children worried about their parents’ future” as…

Brussels – The EU executive is expected to announce a list of US products it will target in retaliation for tariffs on Spanish black olives imposed during the Trump administration. How did Trump-era tariffs impact Spanish olive producers?Which US products could be targeted by EU countermeasures? blank” rel=”noopener”>Euronews has reported that the European Commission is…

Ljubljana – Slovenia has completed the implementation of EU programs related to internal affairs for the 2014-2020 programming period. The funding facilitated nearly 400 projects focusing on migration and integration, border control, visas, police cooperation, crime prevention, and crisis management, as reported by the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday. During an event celebrating the program’s…

Watchdog groups warn that the current lack of resources is putting Italy’s healthcare system at risk, with approximately 4.3 million citizens reportedly forgoing medical treatment due to long waiting lists. In some cases, patients are waiting up to 715 days for an ultrasound appointment. Center-left Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein criticized the government for failing…

Kazakhstan (Eurotoday) Nestled at the foot of majestic mountains, Almaty once again reaffirms its status as a leading metropolis by adopting modern technologies and innovations. One of the brightest examples is blank” rel=”noopener”>drone light shows—an eco-friendly, impressive, and high-tech alternative to traditional fireworks.  Drone shows are mesmerizing spectacles where hundreds or even thousands of flying…

Ljubljana – On the thousandth day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, the spouse of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, visited Slovenia at the invitation of the country’s First Lady, Aleš Musar. During a gathering of the ITF Advisory Board – an organization focused on enhancing human security – Zelenska stated, “Ukraine is striving…

The European Union has imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) following an initial investigation. In response, China has enacted duties on European brandy imports, accusing European producers of “dumping” — selling goods below cost to outcompete local industries. These allegations, particularly against French luxury cognac brands, have been denied by both industry groups and…

Brussels – Tensions are increasing in Europe with Germany now warning its civilians that they must prepare themselves for a possible World War Three and advising them on necessary precautions to take. How is Germany preparing civilians for potential WW3?What role will Germany play as NATO’s logistics hub? European countries are bracing for potential conflict…