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Tue, 03/12/2024 - 07:29
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Sweden making it ‘home’ as their flag is hoisted at the NATO headquarters, the Polish foreign minister acknowledging NATO’s presence in Ukraine and the Kremlin responding, and so much more.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 07:17
Castelion, a startup trying to build a hypersonic weapon for the Pentagon, tested its system for the first time, it said on Monday (11 March), as a growing group of small hypersonic arms makers challenge large defense contractors with less expensive, rapidly produced products.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 07:11
The Post Office Bank of Serbia has opened four makeshift bank branches, Jarinje, Bernjak, Konculj, and Merdare border crossing points, where it says Kosovo Serbs can withdraw payments from the Serbian government, such as salaries and pensions, in dinar.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 07:09
The statement follows multiple experts’ warnings that the rules will render it “impossible” for the EU to achieve its net-zero target by 2050.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 07:08
The Yes, Bulgaria party, a key part of the ruling majority in the country, has decided to apply for membership of the European People’s Party (EPP).
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 07:07
EU Prosecutor Laura Kövesi has become one of the hot topics in the Croatian election campaign due to the latest dispute between the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and Andrej Plenković’s government.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 07:06
Former prime minister and leader of the Renew Europe group Dacian Cioloș will head REPER’s EU election list, followed by party co-presidents Ramona Strugariu and Dragoș Pîslaru. The party unveiled its political agenda and list of EU candidates on Monday.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 07:02
The ideological gap between Italian PM and Fratelli d'Italia leader Giorgia Meloni (ECR) and her coalition partner Lega leader Matteo Salvini (ID) continues to widen, notably over their global allegiances and the EU elections.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 06:59
US intelligence agencies said on Monday (11 March) the country faces an "increasingly fragile world order," strained by great power competition, transnational challenges and regional conflicts, in a report released as agency leaders testified in Congress.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 06:52
After the Polish foreign minister stated that NATO forces are present in Ukraine, the Kremlin responded by stating it would be ‘pointless’ to deny the fact.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 06:46
Haiti's unelected prime minister, Ariel Henry, will step down once a transition council and temporary replacement have been appointed, he said on Monday (11 March), after leading the Caribbean country since the 2021 assassination of its last president.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 06:46
There is no need to reform the EU’s border and coastguard agency known as Frontex, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Monday in Madrid, despite years of scandals, criticisms, and allegations of inaction, complicity in illegal pushbacks, and other issues related to rescuing or protecting migrants.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 06:44
Financial rating agencies have no reason to worry about Portugal’s future financial stability, outgoing Finance Minister Fernando Medina said on Monday, as he expressed hope that the centre-right Democratic Alliance, which won a narrow victory in Sunday’s elections, would maintain its “commitment” to keeping the country’s finances stable.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 06:29
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday (11 March) that the situation along the front of Ukraine's war with Russia was the best it had been in three months, with Moscow's troops no longer advancing after their capture last month of the eastern city of Avdiivka.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 06:06
The Kremlin on Monday (11 March) said a call by Pope Francis for talks to end the Ukraine war was "quite understandable", but NATO's boss said now was not the time to talk about "surrender".
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 06:00
On the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, all eyes are on the NATO military alliance, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary with two new members: Finland and Sweden.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 05:00
If the West fears that their companies in Russia would suffer reciprocal measures in case of confiscation of Russian assets, it should be advised that the total absence of rule of law in this country makes them vulnerable to expropriation anyway, write Valeriia Radchenko, Olena Halushka and Andrii Mikheiev.
Tue, 03/12/2024 - 04:45
The European Commission is expected to recommend that Bosnia-Herzegovina start accession talks on Tuesday (12 March), according to people familiar with the matter.
Mon, 03/11/2024 - 18:27
The representative of Europe's fishing industry says they share EU farmers' demands and support the joint demonstrations organised in France and Spain against what they call the 'Brussels diktat'.
Mon, 03/11/2024 - 18:21
Making rail transport more competitive, investing in infrastructure, and greening transport are top priorities for SNCF, France’s state-owned railway company, according to its manifesto outlining recommendations for the next European Commission and European Parliament.
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