“The last weeks and the last days, we have worked very hard in order to try to reach an agreement regarding the next European budget”
NEWS
Stoltenberg welcomes Afghanistan violence reduction
“I welcome today’s announcement that an understanding has been reached on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan.” “This is a critical test of the
Sassoli defends MEPs position on EU budget
President David Sassoli reminded EU leaders Parliament approval is needed for the EU seven years budget (MFF) and said MEPs would not accept agreement irrelevant
Michel: EU budget talks “progress possible”
“I am grateful to the EU leaders for the hard work we’ve done together. There are many legitimate concerns, but I am convinced that it
NATO: Greek delegation walks out
20.02.2020 AMENDMENT. Upon the request of NATO press office the information below is amended. Herewith is the received quote: “Acting President Attila Mesterhazy was not
Merkel predicts “difficult” EU budget Summit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that talks to set the European Union’s budget for the coming seven years will be “very difficult” at an extraordinary
EUROPE
EU prolongs Belarus arms embargo
Today the Council decided to prolong the restrictive measures against Belarus for one year, until 28 February 2021. These measures include an embargo on arms
EU
Michel: MFF budget talks continue
“The last weeks and the last days, we have worked very hard in order to try to reach an agreement regarding the next European budget”
INTERNATIONAL
NATO: Greek delegation walks out
20.02.2020 AMENDMENT. Upon the request of NATO press office the information below is amended. Herewith is the received quote: “Acting President Attila Mesterhazy was not
POLITICS
Borrell on situation in Idlib
“The war in Syria is now in its ninth year. The most severe humanitarian catastrophe and security crisis is unfolding right now in the northwest
BREXIT
Johnson’s post-Brexit vision
The European Union and Britain started arugment over a post-Brexit trade deal on February 3, setting out very different visions of a future relationship that
WORLD
Novel virus: science alerts big cities
A study published on The Lancet estimates 75,815 individuals are affected by coronavirus. #UPDATE Countries tighten China travel curbs as official admits mishandling virus https://t.co/aR9QklJOcv
HUMAN RIGHTS
MEPs determined to eradicate FGM
The European Parliament has repeatedly demonstrated a strong commitment to elimination of the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide. By adopting laws and resolutions,
SECURITY
London jihadist released on licence
The assailant who strapped a fake bomb vest to his chest before stabbing two people in South London had been released from prison just days
DEFENCE
Russia arms exports at rise
Long-term commissions of Russian armements by other states amount to $55 bln, whereas annual exports of local arms and military equipment stand at $14-15 bln,
IMMIGRATION
Italy receives hundreds of migrants
A vessel with 363 migrants on board, operated by Spanish charity Open Arms has received the permission to dock in Sicilian port of Pozzallo. (Image
WILDLIFE
Krefeld Zoo apes cremated alive
The monkeys at Krefeld Zoo in Germany were burnt live in the fire in their shelter on the Saint-Sylvestre night December 31- January 1, zoo
LIFESTYLE
Russia: novel virus clown reprimanded
The Cheryomushki district Court of Moscow, Russia, decided to arrest the citizen of Tadjikistan Karomat Dzhaborov, who staged a novel virus pantomime in the subway.
Aeroflot destroyed cats in luggage
The recent case of animal cruelty exposed Aeroflot inhumaine practices of transportation of animals with luggage, leaving a passenger devastated when receiving two cats crushed
BRAFA 2020 SPECTACULAR
January is Brafa month! With the regularity of a fine watch-making mechanism, the doyenne of generalist fairs returns mid-winter with the aim of combining the
*Part-time* Royals challenge
Announcement of Meghan and Harry to become “part-time” Royals rocks British public opinion. Apparently just merry for love has not turned out to be an
Dresden historic Diamond stolen
The Dresden white diamond, one of the most precious jewels in the collection of former Saxon ruler Augustus the Strong has been listed among historic
Venice suffers acqua alta
The gust of wind with bad weather that has hit much of Italy saw acqua alta reach 1.27 metres in Venice on November 12, with
