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EU awards €275 million to 77 projects aimed at strengthening democracy, culture and social inclusion
EU awards €275 million to 77 projects aimed at strengthening democracy, culture and social inclusion
The European Union is directing almost €275 million towards a new generation of research projects designed to reinforce democratic...
Read More... EU unveils new global gateway health investments across Africa and Latin America
EU unveils new global gateway health investments across Africa and Latin America
The European Union is stepping up efforts to strengthen health systems and expand local production of essential medical products, announcing...
Read More... Brussels clears €92m Luxembourg recovery payment as green and digital projects advance
Brussels clears €92m Luxembourg recovery payment as green and digital projects advance
The European Commission has given the green light to Luxembourg’s third request for €92.2 million from the EU’s post-pandemic recovery...
Read More... Iran shuts French language centre in Tehran, escalating tensions with Paris
Iran shuts French language centre in Tehran, escalating tensions with Paris
Iranian authorities have closed a French language and cultural centre in Tehran, accusing the institution of using its educational activities...
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EU and Canada mobilise nearly €220 million to strengthen global ocean monitoring
New OceanEye alliance brings together 31 members to expand ocean observation, close critical data gaps and protect the infrastructure...
Read More... Norway upholds spy conviction of former US Embassy guard
Norway upholds spy conviction of former US Embassy guard
A Norwegian appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former security guard at the US Embassy in Oslo for espionage, while reducing...
Read More... Czech government unveils CZK 386 billion budget gap as pay, pensions and education spending rise
Czech government unveils CZK 386 billion budget gap as pay, pensions and education spending rise
Czechia’s government has approved a draft state budget for 2027 that combines higher spending on public-sector wages, pensions, education...
Read More... Europeans put food security and rural development at the heart of the EU’s future, Eurobarometer finds
Europeans put food security and rural development at the heart of the EU’s future, Eurobarometer finds
A new EU-wide Eurobarometer survey shows exceptionally strong public recognition of agriculture’s importance to Europe’s future,...
Read More... EU customs overhaul launches a new digital era for trade and border control
EU customs overhaul launches a new digital era for trade and border control
The European Union has formally launched a sweeping reform of its customs system, beginning a transition towards a more integrated, digital...
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France’s public debt set to hit record 119.3% of GDP in 2026
France’s public debt is expected to climb to a historic 119.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026 and rise further to 121.7% next...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
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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... -
Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead 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...
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EU awards €275 million to 77 projects aimed at strengthening democracy, culture and social inclusion
EU awards €275 million to 77 projects aimed at strengthening democracy, culture and social inclusion
The European Union is directing almost €275 million towards a new generation of research projects designed to reinforce democratic...
Read More... EU unveils new global gateway health investments across Africa and Latin America
EU unveils new global gateway health investments across Africa and Latin America
The European Union is stepping up efforts to strengthen health systems and expand local production of essential medical products, announcing...
Read More... Brussels clears €92m Luxembourg recovery payment as green and digital projects advance
Brussels clears €92m Luxembourg recovery payment as green and digital projects advance
The European Commission has given the green light to Luxembourg’s third request for €92.2 million from the EU’s post-pandemic recovery...
Read More... Iran shuts French language centre in Tehran, escalating tensions with Paris
Iran shuts French language centre in Tehran, escalating tensions with Paris
Iranian authorities have closed a French language and cultural centre in Tehran, accusing the institution of using its educational activities...
Read More... EU and Canada mobilise nearly €220 million to strengthen global ocean monitoring
EU and Canada mobilise nearly €220 million to strengthen global ocean monitoring
New OceanEye alliance brings together 31 members to expand ocean observation, close critical data gaps and protect the infrastructure...
Read More... Norway upholds spy conviction of former US Embassy guard
Norway upholds spy conviction of former US Embassy guard
A Norwegian appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former security guard at the US Embassy in Oslo for espionage, while reducing...
Read More... Czech government unveils CZK 386 billion budget gap as pay, pensions and education spending rise
Czech government unveils CZK 386 billion budget gap as pay, pensions and education spending rise
Czechia’s government has approved a draft state budget for 2027 that combines higher spending on public-sector wages, pensions, education...
Read More... Europeans put food security and rural development at the heart of the EU’s future, Eurobarometer finds
Europeans put food security and rural development at the heart of the EU’s future, Eurobarometer finds
A new EU-wide Eurobarometer survey shows exceptionally strong public recognition of agriculture’s importance to Europe’s future,...
Read More... EU customs overhaul launches a new digital era for trade and border control
EU customs overhaul launches a new digital era for trade and border control
The European Union has formally launched a sweeping reform of its customs system, beginning a transition towards a more integrated, digital...
Read More... France’s public debt set to hit record 119.3% of GDP in 2026
France’s public debt set to hit record 119.3% of GDP in 2026
France’s public debt is expected to climb to a historic 119.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026 and rise further to 121.7% next...
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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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Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead 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...
EU awards €275 million to 77 projects aimed at strengthening democracy, culture and social inclusion
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25 years after 9/11, Ursula von der Leyen calls for unity against terrorism
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Von der Leyen and NATO Chief Mark Rutte issue joint statement
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President von der Leyen addresses France’s entrepreneurs at 2026 annual conference
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Deindustrialisation of Ukraine after the war is a real risk, not a hypothesis
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Kallas and Lahbib highlight global humanitarian challenges ahead of World Humanitarian Day
Ahead of World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, Kaja Kallas,High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security...19 August 2026Read More...
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EU awards €275 million to 77 projects aimed at strengthening democracy, culture and social inclusion
The European Union is directing almost €275 million towards a new generation of research projects designed to reinforce...26 September 2026Read More...
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EU unveils new global gateway health investments across Africa and Latin America
The European Union is stepping up efforts to strengthen health systems and expand local production of essential medical...25 September 2026Read More...
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Brussels clears €92m Luxembourg recovery payment as green and digital projects advance
The European Commission has given the green light to Luxembourg’s third request for €92.2 million from the EU’s...25 September 2026Read More...
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Iran shuts French language centre in Tehran, escalating tensions with Paris
Iranian authorities have closed a French language and cultural centre in Tehran, accusing the institution of using...24 September 2026Read More...
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EU and Canada mobilise nearly €220 million to strengthen global ocean monitoring
New OceanEye alliance brings together 31 members to expand ocean observation, close critical data gaps and protect...24 September 2026Read More...
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