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Mon, 01/16/2023 - 15:45
The European Commission on Monday (16 January) dismissed the results of Hungary's controversial government consultation on EU sanctions against Russia, which were released over the weekend.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 14:50
Russia's weekend strike on a residential block in Dnipro, which killed at least 40 people, constitutes a "war crime", EU presidency holder Sweden said on Monday (16 January).
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 13:59
Russia’s success in selling a façade of reliability as an energy partner to Europe played a substantial role in the EU’s economic hardships that followed the Kremlin’s decision to invade Ukraine - the continent must prepare contingencies for further crises, such as a conflict between China and Taiwan, writes Patrik Szicherle.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 11:37
A private business venture has begun operating its floating terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help replace Russian gas in East Germany and make a tidy profit.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:27
The European Commission defended its proposal to source 45% of the EU’s energy from renewable sources by 2030 as EU countries look to lower ambition, EU climate chief Frans Timmermans told EURACTIV in an exclusive interview.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:10
This week, EURACTIV’s agrifood team brings you a sneak peek of what 2023 has in store when it comes to the EU agri-food agenda. In our weekly focuses, EURACTIV France’s reporter Hugo Struna spoke to Stephan Malchow, chef of the...
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 08:10
Even though Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is the CEO of the UAE’s national oil company, he is “extremely well placed to lead us into a successful COP” because of his involvement in renewable energies, EU climate chief Frans Timmermans told EURACTIV.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:38
Gunmen shot dead an Afghan former lawmaker and one of her bodyguards in the capital Kabul in a night-time attack at her home, police said on Sunday (15 January).
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:33
As oil and gas executives rub shoulders with government leaders in Davos this week, activists have raised concerns about the risk of greenwashing and further delays in climate action.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:31
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Slovenia planning to spend millions to support Ljubljana air routes, Austrian Commissioner expects a lifting of the Schengen veto in the near future, and so much more.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:25
Getting cocaine in many of Europe's big cities is now as easy as ordering a pizza: twenty or so minutes after you place your order by WhatsApp or Signal, a dealer can be at your door.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:12
The German push to allow EU countries to subsidise their industries more extensively has been met with opposition from experts and member states, who fear that the move could give Germany a competitive advantage, concerns which Berlin has so far...
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:11
The Biden administration has told Congress it is preparing the potential $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday (13 January), sparking an immediate objection from a senior US lawmaker.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:03
Albania was hit by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Sunday evening, 10km from the town of Klos and 46 km from the capital of Tirana, leaving residents shocked as memories linger from the deadly 2019 quake that claimed 51 lives....
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:01
From torture and murder in the Netherlands and Serbia to an unprecedented web of corruption in Belgium, the Sky ECC investigation has shone a light into some of Europe's darkest corners.
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:56
On the 24th anniversary of the massacre of Racak committed by Serbian forces against Kosovo Albanians in 1999, Prime Minister Albin Kurti called out Serbian President Aleksander Vucic’s previous denial of the event. The Racak massacre saw the death of...
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:54
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik will continue to thwart reforms necessary for progress towards EU accession and the bloc should find a way to diminish his influence, which largely relies on his ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said social...
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:52
An estimated €5.6 million per year will be allocated in subsidies for airlines to launch new routes to the capital Ljubljana and increase frequencies on existing services pending approval by the European Commission, according to a bill adopted by the...
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:45
MOL and its Slovak subsidiary Slovnaft are working on a lawsuit against the government for the new windfall tax, which was approved by the National Council in December which aims to raise funds to help with expensive energy for more...
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:44
The presidential elections campaign is being shaped by the fear of war, with experts noting that former prime minister Andrej Babiš is presenting ex-chairman of the NATO Military Committee Petr Pavel as a warmonger and promising he does not want...
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