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EU and Council of Europe launch advance team to prepare Special Tribunal on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
EU and Council of Europe launch advance team to prepare Special Tribunal on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The European Union and the Council of Europe have agreed to establish and fund an advance team that will lay the foundations for a Special...
Read More... Education and training in the EU: key facts, trends, and what the data reveals in 2024
Education and training in the EU: key facts, trends, and what the data reveals in 2024
Education and training remain at the heart of Europe’s economic and social future. The latest data from 2024 paints a detailed picture...
Read More... European Parliament condemns human rights violations in Honduras, Central African Republic and Hong Kong
European Parliament condemns human rights violations in Honduras, Central African Republic and Hong Kong
The European Parliament has adopted three resolutions addressing serious human rights concerns in Honduras, the Central African Republic...
Read More... EU proposes €1.6 million aid package to support laid-off Tupperware Belgium workers
EU proposes €1.6 million aid package to support laid-off Tupperware Belgium workers
The European Commission has proposed mobilising €1.6 million in EU funding to support workers affected by the bankruptcy and closure...
Read More... EU unveils Digital Networks Act to boost connectivity investment and build a true single market
EU unveils Digital Networks Act to boost connectivity investment and build a true single market
The European Commission has unveiled the Digital Networks Act (DNA), a major legislative proposal designed to modernise and harmonise...
Read More... European Parliament condemns Iran’s crackdown on protests, urges sanctions and IRGC terror listing
European Parliament condemns Iran’s crackdown on protests, urges sanctions and IRGC terror listing
The European Parliament has strongly condemned Iran’s violent repression of protesters, denouncing what lawmakers describe as mass...
Read More... 40 years on: how Spain and Portugal’s EU membership reshaped Europe
40 years on: how Spain and Portugal’s EU membership reshaped Europe
Forty years after Spain and Portugal joined what was then the European Communities, the European Parliament marked the milestone with...
Read More... EU sets €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026 as global needs soar
EU sets €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026 as global needs soar
The European Commission has unveiled an initial €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026, sending a strong signal of commitment...
Read More... One in four young Europeans juggle work and studies as student employment rises across the EU
One in four young Europeans juggle work and studies as student employment rises across the EU
Nearly one in four young people in the European Union are balancing work alongside their studies, highlighting a growing trend of early...
Read More... EU launches new Anti-Racism Strategy 2026–2030 to tackle discrimination across Europe
EU launches new Anti-Racism Strategy 2026–2030 to tackle discrimination across Europe
The European Commission has unveiled a new EU Anti-Racism Strategy for 2026–2030, reaffirming its commitment to building a Europe where...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More... -
Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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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EU and Council of Europe launch advance team to prepare Special Tribunal on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
EU and Council of Europe launch advance team to prepare Special Tribunal on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The European Union and the Council of Europe have agreed to establish and fund an advance team that will lay the foundations for a Special...
Read More... Education and training in the EU: key facts, trends, and what the data reveals in 2024
Education and training in the EU: key facts, trends, and what the data reveals in 2024
Education and training remain at the heart of Europe’s economic and social future. The latest data from 2024 paints a detailed picture...
Read More... European Parliament condemns human rights violations in Honduras, Central African Republic and Hong Kong
European Parliament condemns human rights violations in Honduras, Central African Republic and Hong Kong
The European Parliament has adopted three resolutions addressing serious human rights concerns in Honduras, the Central African Republic...
Read More... EU proposes €1.6 million aid package to support laid-off Tupperware Belgium workers
EU proposes €1.6 million aid package to support laid-off Tupperware Belgium workers
The European Commission has proposed mobilising €1.6 million in EU funding to support workers affected by the bankruptcy and closure...
Read More... EU unveils Digital Networks Act to boost connectivity investment and build a true single market
EU unveils Digital Networks Act to boost connectivity investment and build a true single market
The European Commission has unveiled the Digital Networks Act (DNA), a major legislative proposal designed to modernise and harmonise...
Read More... European Parliament condemns Iran’s crackdown on protests, urges sanctions and IRGC terror listing
European Parliament condemns Iran’s crackdown on protests, urges sanctions and IRGC terror listing
The European Parliament has strongly condemned Iran’s violent repression of protesters, denouncing what lawmakers describe as mass...
Read More... 40 years on: how Spain and Portugal’s EU membership reshaped Europe
40 years on: how Spain and Portugal’s EU membership reshaped Europe
Forty years after Spain and Portugal joined what was then the European Communities, the European Parliament marked the milestone with...
Read More... EU sets €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026 as global needs soar
EU sets €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026 as global needs soar
The European Commission has unveiled an initial €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026, sending a strong signal of commitment...
Read More... One in four young Europeans juggle work and studies as student employment rises across the EU
One in four young Europeans juggle work and studies as student employment rises across the EU
Nearly one in four young people in the European Union are balancing work alongside their studies, highlighting a growing trend of early...
Read More... EU launches new Anti-Racism Strategy 2026–2030 to tackle discrimination across Europe
EU launches new Anti-Racism Strategy 2026–2030 to tackle discrimination across Europe
The European Commission has unveiled a new EU Anti-Racism Strategy for 2026–2030, reaffirming its commitment to building a Europe where...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
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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...
EU and Council of Europe launch advance team to prepare Special Tribunal on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
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President von der Leyen’s New Year address at the European Commission and Council reception
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France, NATO, and Western security: scenarios of responsibility and risks
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President Ursula von der Leyen’s speech at the opening of the Cypriot presidency
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'The girl who decided to become President': why every voice matters
Iryna Kotlyarevskaya’s book brings children into conversations about power, choice, responsibility, and citizenship—topics...17 December 2025Read More... -
First anniversary of Assad’s downfall
First anniversary of Assad’s downfall: joint statement by High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security...08 December 2025Read More...
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EU and Council of Europe launch advance team to prepare Special Tribunal on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The European Union and the Council of Europe have agreed to establish and fund an advance team that will lay the...24 January 2026Read More...
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Education and training in the EU: key facts, trends, and what the data reveals in 2024
Education and training remain at the heart of Europe’s economic and social future. The latest data from 2024 paints...24 January 2026Read More...
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European Parliament condemns human rights violations in Honduras, Central African Republic and Hong Kong
The European Parliament has adopted three resolutions addressing serious human rights concerns in Honduras, the Central...23 January 2026Read More...
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EU proposes €1.6 million aid package to support laid-off Tupperware Belgium workers
The European Commission has proposed mobilising €1.6 million in EU funding to support workers affected by the bankruptcy...22 January 2026Read More...
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EU unveils Digital Networks Act to boost connectivity investment and build a true single market
The European Commission has unveiled the Digital Networks Act (DNA), a major legislative proposal designed to modernise...22 January 2026Read More...
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