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Slovak Prime Minister Criticizes EU Commissioner Jorgensen Over Russian Gas Import Ban
Bratislava – On Thursday, Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) criticized Energy Commissioner Dana Jorgensen for expressing concerns about the European Union’s reliance on imports of American natural gas. Fico pointed out that it was the European Commission (EC), of which Jorgensen is a part, that implemented the RePowerEU regulation, which bans Russian gas imports starting…
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Trump, Merz, AfD: The 2026 Kickoff with Mariam Lau
Ein Monat im Jahr 2026 hat begonnen und die politische Situation ist bereits komplex. In dieser Sonderausgabe diskutiert Gordon Repinski mit Mariam Lau (DIE ZEIT) über wesentliche Themen: Donald Trump und die neue Weltordnung, Europas zunehmende Eigenständigkeit, Friedrich Merz’ Lernkurve und die strategischen Herausforderungen beim Umgang mit der AfD vor bedeutenden Landtagswahlen im Osten. Mehr…
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Trump’s Fed Chairman Announcement Signals Washington Policy Shift
Washington, United States, January — In the heart of the US capital, financial markets and policymakers are bracing for a major economic development as the Trump Fed chairman announcement approaches its final stage. The decision, expected within days, is set to influence the future direction of American monetary policy at a time when inflation control, interest…
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Austrian Anti-Money Laundering Law Fails to Meet EU Standards
Luxembourg (APA) – The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Austria’s legal provisions concerning the liability of legal entities for anti-money laundering violations and related limitation periods are only partially aligned with EU law. While the court found no inconsistencies with the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive regarding limitation periods, it identified issues concerning…
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Nuuk Mayor Criticizes Comedian for Attempting to Raise US Flag in Greenland
Greenland authorities fined Schafroth for a stunt in which he reportedly posed as a U.S. official, as reported by German news outlet t-online citing the show’s production company. Witnesses said he attempted to raise a U.S. flag, leading to locals confronting him in a video on social media, where one person told him what he…
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UN Urges Restraint as Iran Global Security Risks Intensify in New York
New York, January — The Secretary-General of the United Nations on Tuesday warned that escalating tensions involving Tehran could trigger consequences extending well beyond the Middle East, urging renewed diplomatic engagement to stabilize Iran global security at a time of mounting geopolitical strain. Speaking at UN headquarters, the Secretary-General said the international system is entering…
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Fico and Macron Discuss Nuclear Energy, Defense, and EU Competitiveness in Paris
Paris/Bratislava – On Thursday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) held a nearly two-hour confidential meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The discussions focused on nuclear energy, defense, the EU’s competitiveness, and the situation in Ukraine, as reported by TASR. Fico highlighted the demonstration of the close ties between France and Slovakia, rooted…
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TotalEnergies relance son projet de gaz de 20 milliards de dollars au Mozambique
TotalEnergies has announced the relaunch of its $20 billion gas project in Mozambique after a five-year hiatus. The resumption comes amid previous accusations of involuntary manslaughter and complicity in war crimes.
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Global Shipping Concerns Spur Fleet Safety Measures in Marseille, France
Marseille, France, January — Global shipping weather risks are increasingly shaping operational decisions across the maritime industry as shipping companies confront a surge in severe ocean conditions affecting major trade routes. French shipping group CMA CGM confirmed that some vessels have been re-positioned into safer areas following forecasts of worsening sea states, underscoring how climate…


