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Pashinyan secures election win, reinforcing Armenia’s shift toward Europe
Pashinyan secures election win, reinforcing Armenia’s shift toward Europe
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, strengthening his mandate to...
Read More... Belgium launches €3.7 billion defence innovation drive under new ODIN programme
Belgium launches €3.7 billion defence innovation drive under new ODIN programme
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Read More... EU shark fin exports decline sharply in 2025 following volatile market peak
EU shark fin exports decline sharply in 2025 following volatile market peak
Exports of shark fins from the European Union to countries outside the bloc fell significantly in 2025, signaling a cooling market...
Read More... EU–Kenya strategic partnership deepens to boost trade, digital growth and sustainable investment
EU–Kenya strategic partnership deepens to boost trade, digital growth and sustainable investment
The European Union and Kenya are strengthening their strategic partnership to accelerate cooperation in trade, digital transformation...
Read More... EU approves €23 billion Italian renewable energy subsidy scheme under clean industry push
EU approves €23 billion Italian renewable energy subsidy scheme under clean industry push
The European Commission has given the green light to a €23 billion Italian state aid programme aimed at accelerating electricity generation...
Read More... EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
President Milatović, dear Jakov,
Read More... Lithuanian ruling party moves to reshape coalition, oust populist partner
Lithuanian ruling party moves to reshape coalition, oust populist partner
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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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Pashinyan secures election win, reinforcing Armenia’s shift toward Europe
Pashinyan secures election win, reinforcing Armenia’s shift toward Europe
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, strengthening his mandate to...
Read More... Belgium launches €3.7 billion defence innovation drive under new ODIN programme
Belgium launches €3.7 billion defence innovation drive under new ODIN programme
Belgium will invest €3.7 billion in defence innovation over the next decade through a new programme aimed at accelerating military...
Read More... EU shark fin exports decline sharply in 2025 following volatile market peak
EU shark fin exports decline sharply in 2025 following volatile market peak
Exports of shark fins from the European Union to countries outside the bloc fell significantly in 2025, signaling a cooling market...
Read More... EU–Kenya strategic partnership deepens to boost trade, digital growth and sustainable investment
EU–Kenya strategic partnership deepens to boost trade, digital growth and sustainable investment
The European Union and Kenya are strengthening their strategic partnership to accelerate cooperation in trade, digital transformation...
Read More... EU approves €23 billion Italian renewable energy subsidy scheme under clean industry push
EU approves €23 billion Italian renewable energy subsidy scheme under clean industry push
The European Commission has given the green light to a €23 billion Italian state aid programme aimed at accelerating electricity generation...
Read More... EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
President Milatović, dear Jakov,
Read More... Lithuanian ruling party moves to reshape coalition, oust populist partner
Lithuanian ruling party moves to reshape coalition, oust populist partner
Lithuania’s Social Democratic Party has voted to restructure the country’s governing coalition, moving to expel the controversial...
Read More... Armenia votes at a crossroads: Europe or Russia after years of war and political strain
Armenia votes at a crossroads: Europe or Russia after years of war and political strain
Armenians went to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched parliamentary election that could shape the country’s geopolitical direction...
Read More... EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat: leaders advance €6B growth plan
EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat: leaders advance €6B growth plan
Leaders from across the European Union and the Western Balkans gathered in Tivat, Montenegro, for the 8th EU–Western Balkans Summit,...
Read More... EU nears 2030 education goal as early school leaving falls to 9.1%
EU nears 2030 education goal as early school leaving falls to 9.1%
The European Union has moved closer to achieving its 2030 education target, with the proportion of young people leaving education and...
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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...
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EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
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Von der Leyen, Kristersson and Modi present joint vision for EU-India cooperation
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Pashinyan secures election win, reinforcing Armenia’s shift toward Europe
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, strengthening...08 June 2026Read More...
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Belgium launches €3.7 billion defence innovation drive under new ODIN programme
Belgium will invest €3.7 billion in defence innovation over the next decade through a new programme aimed at accelerating...08 June 2026Read More...
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EU shark fin exports decline sharply in 2025 following volatile market peak
Exports of shark fins from the European Union to countries outside the bloc fell significantly in 2025, signaling...08 June 2026Read More...
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EU–Kenya strategic partnership deepens to boost trade, digital growth and sustainable investment
The European Union and Kenya are strengthening their strategic partnership to accelerate cooperation in trade, digital...08 June 2026Read More...
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EU approves €23 billion Italian renewable energy subsidy scheme under clean industry push
The European Commission has given the green light to a €23 billion Italian state aid programme aimed at accelerating...08 June 2026Read More...
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