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EU invests €103 million in major climate and environmental projects across seven countries
EU invests €103 million in major climate and environmental projects across seven countries
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Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
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Germany’s military bans filming at bases amid social media security concerns
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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
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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... -
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... -
Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
In 2024, women occupied 35.2% of managerial positions across the European Union, marking a steady rise from 31.8% a decade earlier, according to the latest EU laborRead More...
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EU invests €103 million in major climate and environmental projects across seven countries
EU invests €103 million in major climate and environmental projects across seven countries
The European Commission has announced a major investment of more than €103 million to support seven strategic environmental and climate...
Read More... Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
“Check against delivery”
Read More... Dutch PM Rob Jetten warns Ukraine must not be overlooked as Middle East conflict escalates
Dutch PM Rob Jetten warns Ukraine must not be overlooked as Middle East conflict escalates
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has warned that international attention must not drift away from Ukraine as tensions rise in the Middle...
Read More... Belgium government agrees on major pension reform, final decision pending on part-time workers
Belgium government agrees on major pension reform, final decision pending on part-time workers
The Belgian federal government has reached a political agreement on a long-awaited pension reform, marking one of the most significant...
Read More... Czech government stands firm against US pressure to raise defence spending
Czech government stands firm against US pressure to raise defence spending
The Czech government has signaled it will not heed calls from the United States to boost defence spending beyond the planned CZK 155...
Read More... The Prince’s Palace of Monaco lit in blue to honor fallen police officers
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco lit in blue to honor fallen police officers
On March 7, at dusk, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, the Principality’s most iconic monument, was illuminated in blue to pay tribute to...
Read More... Germany’s military bans filming at bases amid social media security concerns
Germany’s military bans filming at bases amid social media security concerns
Germany’s armed forces have introduced a sweeping ban on filming and photography across all military sites, citing the risks of sensitive...
Read More... Poland’s 'Law and Justice' names Przemysław Czarnek as 2027 Prime Minister candidate
Poland’s 'Law and Justice' names Przemysław Czarnek as 2027 Prime Minister candidate
Poland’s main opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has officially nominated Przemysław Czarnek as its candidate for prime minister...
Read More... Europol warns rising Middle East conflict could trigger terrorism and cyberattacks across Europe
Europol warns rising Middle East conflict could trigger terrorism and cyberattacks across Europe
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Read More... Dutch PM Rob Jetten meets Zelensky in Kyiv as Hungary blocks €90B EU loan over Druzhba pipeline dispute
Dutch PM Rob Jetten meets Zelensky in Kyiv as Hungary blocks €90B EU loan over Druzhba pipeline dispute
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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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Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
In 2024, women occupied 35.2% of managerial positions across the European Union, marking a steady rise from 31.8% a decade earlier, according to the latest EU laborRead More...
EU invests €103 million in major climate and environmental projects across seven countries
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Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
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Statements by Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib on the 2026–2030 Gender Equality Strategy
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France, NATO, and Western security: scenarios of responsibility and risks
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EU invests €103 million in major climate and environmental projects across seven countries
The European Commission has announced a major investment of more than €103 million to support seven strategic environmental...09 March 2026Read More...
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Dutch PM Rob Jetten warns Ukraine must not be overlooked as Middle East conflict escalates
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has warned that international attention must not drift away from Ukraine as tensions...09 March 2026Read More...
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Belgium government agrees on major pension reform, final decision pending on part-time workers
The Belgian federal government has reached a political agreement on a long-awaited pension reform, marking one of...09 March 2026Read More...
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Czech government stands firm against US pressure to raise defence spending
The Czech government has signaled it will not heed calls from the United States to boost defence spending beyond...09 March 2026Read More...
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The Prince’s Palace of Monaco lit in blue to honor fallen police officers
On March 7, at dusk, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, the Principality’s most iconic monument, was illuminated in blue...08 March 2026Read More...
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