“This week, David Frost and I continued our discussions, together with a restricted number of experts on each side” reads the statement of the EU
NEWS
EU reacts upon Russia Constitution amendments
“Nationwide voting in the Russian Federation on constitutional amendments concluded on 1 July. Some amendments concern changes in the political system and the work of
Venezuela cancels EU Ambassador eviction
“The Ministry of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the European Union’s External Action Service inform the international community
Ukraine National Bank independence in jeopardy
“Establishing a strong and independent National Bank has been a fundamental achievement for Ukraine, and remains crucial to the country’s future success. Over the past
Socialist MEPs block Resolution on Turkey
The European Peopole’s Party (EPP) has issued a statement following the Left Groups S&D and GUE block of the Resolution from European Parliament as tensions
Europarl has no comment on Russian referendum
Statement by Members of the European Parliament David McAllister and Tomas Tobé on the constitutional referendum in Russia. The European Parliament does not observe the
EUROPE
EU reacts upon Russia Constitution amendments
“Nationwide voting in the Russian Federation on constitutional amendments concluded on 1 July. Some amendments concern changes in the political system and the work of
EU
Socialist MEPs block Resolution on Turkey
The European Peopole’s Party (EPP) has issued a statement following the Left Groups S&D and GUE block of the Resolution from European Parliament as tensions
INTERNATIONAL
Barnier reveals «serious divergences»
“This week, David Frost and I continued our discussions, together with a restricted number of experts on each side” reads the statement of the EU
POLITICS
EU on Serbia elections
Serbia held parliamentary, provincial and local elections on 21 June; one of the first elections held in Europe since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
BREXIT
EU-UK to «work hard» to deliver agreement
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the
WORLD
Japan city bans smartphones use in motion
Yamato City is prohibiting pedestrians from using smartphones while preambulaing the vicinity public roads, squares and parks, according to a July 1 report from NDTV.
HUMAN RIGHTS
EU €55M aid to Syria refugees
As part of the EU’s global response to the coronavirus outbreak, the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis has mobilised an
SECURITY
NATO welcomes Afghan Eid al-Fitr ceasefire
NATO has welcomed the announcement of a three-day cease-fire in Afghanistan during the Muslim celebration of the end of Ramadan – Eid al-Fitr. “I welcome
DEFENCE
Stoltenberg calls Russia to respect Open Sky
NATO Allies met today to discuss the Open Skies Treaty. “We are firmly committed to the preservation of effective international arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation.
IMMIGRATION
Italy: 150 migrants landed at night
There were four migrant landings overnight at Lampedusa bringing a total to more than 150 migrants onto the island between Sicily and Libya, ANSA news
WILDLIFE
Albania endemic animal cruelty
Albania restaurants are offering diners meat from illegally hunted bears – part of an illicit trade in wildlife that is “out of control” in the
LIFESTYLE
Skopje suffers pollution
Capital city of North Macedionia – Skopje – regularly registered the most polluted cities in Europe, and sometimes in the world. The #London Watch: The
Amsterdam Red Light district reopens
Amsterdam’s Red Light district has reopened after coronavirus pandemic shutdown, with sex professionals and clients having to observe new sanitary rules to prevent contamination. Sex
Art traffic arrests in Paris
French police special unit have arrested five art experts this week as part of an investigation into trafficking of looted antiquities from the Middle East.
Extraordinary vintage Dom Ruinart 2007
2007 is an extraordinary vintage, and one of the very few in Champagne when the harvest began in August. After a sunny and very warm
Jane Goodall change diet lessons of COVID-19
Today, the legendary ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall told an EU audience of nearly 1,300 participants that we are responsible for the current pandemic. Covid-19 and
Malta Airport may open June 15
Malta airport could reopen on 15 June but decision still depends on agreement granted by the health authorities the Tourism Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli indicated.
