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France to conduct fast-jet training flight over BiH

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 07:06
In light of the deteriorating security situation internationally and as a precautionary measure, the commander of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Althea) has accepted a voluntary national contribution from France to conduct fast-jet training flights over...
Categories: European Union

Vucic to be presidential candidate, again

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 07:05
The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has nominated incumbent president Aleksandar Vučić for the presidential elections. “We did not hesitate, we think that the deeds decided on the candidate, that they speak best of everything and that we no doubt...
Categories: European Union

Women appear in only 36% of TV features in Croatia

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 07:04
RTL accounts for the largest share of TV features in which women appear (39%), followed by Croatian Television (37%) and Nova TV (33%), and the three stations’ combined average is 36%, according to an analysis whose findings were presented on...
Categories: European Union

Canadian company to invest €400 million in a lithium factory in Romania

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 07:03
RockTech Lithium will sign a memorandum of understanding in Romania to construct a €400 million factory to produce materials for lithium batteries used in electric cars. The prime minister of Romania, Nicolae Ciuca, will participate Monday (7 March) at the...
Categories: European Union

Erdogan urges Putin to declare Ukraine ceasefire and make peace

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:58
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday (6 March) urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to declare a ceasefire in Ukraine, open humanitarian corridors and sign a peace agreement, his office said.
Categories: European Union

War in Ukraine shifting opinions of Slovaks towards NATO

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:57
More than 77% of Slovaks consider Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to be an act of aggression. Recent surveys show that half of the population would agree to station NATO troops in the country, and 61% of people think NATO membership...
Categories: European Union

Old Budapest airport terminal reopened to serve refugees

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:56
After ten years, Terminal 1 of Liszt Ferenc Airport has been reopened due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, Telex reported via RTL. A succession of busses have been arriving at Ferihegy to transport refugees who then fly onward from the old terminal, many of them...
Categories: European Union

Polish government launches special website for Ukrainian refugees

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:55
As hundreds of thousands of refugees from war-engulfed Ukraine come to Poland, the government has decided to use the Internet to manage their entry to the country and address their needs. According to the Polish Border Guard, as of 7...
Categories: European Union

Germany signs initial contract to build first LNG terminal

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:50
The German state bank KfW and the Dutch utility Gasunie have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the construction of the first LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
Categories: European Union

Spain releases 2 million barrels of oil to support Ukrainian army

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:46
The Spanish government on Friday approved the release of two million barrels of oil from its “strategic reserves” in a coordinated action with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to support the Ukrainian army. The amount represents 2.6 days of Spain’s...
Categories: European Union

Finland goes missile shopping, moors itself to Western security structures

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:45
After a hectic weekend of diplomacy and the president’s visit to the White House, military and political ties have been deepened with the US and Sweden. Finland is also strengthening its defence capabilities with new purchases. As a show of...
Categories: European Union

Ireland takes steps to boost self-sufficiency over wartime food security concerns

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:44
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will meet with farming associations this week to discuss potential food security concerns caused by the war in Ukraine and related sanctions on Russia. Speaking to broadcaster RTÉ, McConalogue noted that farmers in Ukraine who would otherwise be...
Categories: European Union

UK lags in granting visas to Ukranian refugees

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:43
The UK Home Office is struggling to grant visas to Ukrainian refugees quickly and confirmed on Sunday that it had granted just 50 visas to Ukrainians under a scheme that allows them to settle with their family members who are...
Categories: European Union

Austria to significantly up military spending

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:42
Austria will significantly increase its military spending, Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said, following calls across the political aisle to get the Austrian army back in shape. “What we currently need to achieve is at least 1% of GDP,” Nehammer told Süddeutsche...
Categories: European Union

Putin tells Macron he will not attack Ukrainian nuclear facilities

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:41
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he will respect the standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and will not carry out offensives against civilian nuclear facilities, the Elysée has said. Following the attack on the Zaporizhia nuclear plant on...
Categories: European Union

Iranian nuclear talks clouded by Russian demands

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:39
Talks to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers were mired in uncertainty on Sunday following Russia's demands for a US guarantee that the sanctions it faces over the Ukraine conflict will not hurt its trade with Tehran.
Categories: European Union

France and Britain trade barbs over treatment of Ukraine refugees in Calais

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:23
France and Britain engaged in a diplomatic spat on Sunday (6 March) over the treatment of Ukrainian refugees stuck in the French port of Calais, with UK Interior Minister Priti Patel defending Britain's actions after earlier criticism from France.
Categories: European Union

Montenegro expels Russian diplomat

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:18
Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared an unnamed diplomat in the Russian embassy in Podgorica as persona non grata and ordered his expulsion from the country. The ministry said in a press release that a formal notice saying that the...
Categories: European Union

Czech MEPs call for Green Deal revision due to war on Ukraine

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:17
The EU should assess the impact of the war on the Green Deal and the European energy sector, three Czech MEPs from Renew Europe have said. Czech liberal MEPs from the ANO party – Ondřej Knotek, Ondřej Kovařík and Martin...
Categories: European Union

Qatar to help Italy amid major energy resources crisis

Mon, 03/07/2022 - 06:16
Qatari authorities will provide Italy with more support, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio has announced from Doha as a major energy resources crisis looms. The announcement came as Russia continues to wage war on Ukraine, and energy giant ENI announced...
Categories: European Union

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