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President Costa embarks on diplomatic tour: Paris, Cyprus, and the Middle East on agenda
President Costa embarks on diplomatic tour: Paris, Cyprus, and the Middle East on agenda
European Council President António Costa is set to undertake a key diplomatic trip beginning 6 January, with stops in Paris, Nicosia,...
Read More... France backs Denmark, Greenland sovereignty after renewed Trump remarks
France backs Denmark, Greenland sovereignty after renewed Trump remarks
France on Jan 5 reaffirmed its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland, responding to renewed...
Read More... Over 300 Jewish leaders urge UN to remove official who denied rapes in Hamas attacks
Over 300 Jewish leaders urge UN to remove official who denied rapes in Hamas attacks
More than 300 rabbis and Jewish leaders, including prominent women’s rights advocates, have called on the United Nations to remove Reem Alsalem,...
Read More... Warsaw Dialogue for Democracy brings global focus to human rights defenders on the front lines
Warsaw Dialogue for Democracy brings global focus to human rights defenders on the front lines
The 13th edition of the Warsaw Dialogue for Democracy, an annual international forum hosted by Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, convened...
Read More... Commission registers citizens’ initiative calling for stricter ethics rules for European political parties
Commission registers citizens’ initiative calling for stricter ethics rules for European political parties
The European Commission has formally registered a new European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) seeking stronger ethical standards, transparency...
Read More... Belgium urges accountability for Maduro while stressing respect for international law
Belgium urges accountability for Maduro while stressing respect for international law
Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot has called for Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro to be held accountable, while warning that...
Read More... Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union
On 1 January 2026, Cyprus officially assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, marking a new six-month chapter in...
Read More... Bulgaria to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st member of the euro area
Bulgaria to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st member of the euro area
Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro on 1 January 2026, marking a historic step for the country and a further expansion of the European...
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
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Why Andorra finds EU membership unappealing?
Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained a unique position in Europe. With a population ofRead More...
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Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
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European leaders rally behind Denmark and Greenland amid U.S. tensions
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European leaders rally behind Denmark and Greenland amid U.S. tensions
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President Costa embarks on diplomatic tour: Paris, Cyprus, and the Middle East on agenda
European Council President António Costa is set to undertake a key diplomatic trip beginning 6 January, with stops...06 January 2026Read More...
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France backs Denmark, Greenland sovereignty after renewed Trump remarks
France on Jan 5 reaffirmed its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland, responding...05 January 2026Read More...
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Over 300 Jewish leaders urge UN to remove official who denied rapes in Hamas attacks
More than 300 rabbis and Jewish leaders, including prominent women’s rights advocates, have called on the United Nations...05 January 2026Read More...
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