Strasbourg 24.11.2022 Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs have recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Parliament declares that Putin's regime is a state sponsor of terrorism. MEPs send strong message paving the way for international tribunal to bring those committing atrocities against Ukrainians to justice. Press…
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EU: Charles Michel convenes Council
Brussels 20.10.2022 Invitation letter by President Charles Michel (pictured) to the members of the European Council ahead of their meeting on 20 and 21 October 2022 “Dear colleagues, “I would like to invite you to our European Council meeting on Brussels on 20 and 21 October 2022. “Our discussions in Prague allowed us to have…
UK: Vandals assault Van Gogh masterpiece
Brussels 15.10.2022 Two young women have been charged with criminal damage after threw soup over Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Sunflowers” at London’s National Gallery, British police said on Saturday, October 15. The act of vandalism was committed on Friday, a day earlier. UK police charge two women after soup thrown at van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' https://t.co/DbFGuQj41a…
Ukraine applies for NATO membership
Brussels 30.09.2022 Ukraine has submitted an official application to join NATO, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after Moscow organised referenda in controlled by Russian troops four Ukrainian regions. (Image: social media) #BREAKING Ukraine President Zelensky says Kyiv requesting accelerated membership of NATO pic.twitter.com/yzhGrajhoU — AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 30, 2022 “We are de facto allies…
EU suspends Russia visa facilitation
Brussels 09.09.2022 The European Union countries have decided to fully suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia, the Council informed in a press release published on Friday, September 9. “Today the Council adopted a decision that fully suspends the visa facilitation agreement between the EU and Russia. Consequently, the general rules of the visa code…
Borrell: Queen Elizabeth Il remarkable reign
Brussels 09.09.2022 “Queen Elizabeth Il’s remarkable reign oversaw key events of the 20th & 21st century. The EU pays tribute to her unique contribution to building peace & reconciliation” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell writes. “While her loss will be felt around the world, our immediate thoughts are with her family & the people…
EU Ambassador left Moscow
Brussels 05.09.2022 The European Union changed the Ambassador to Moscow on a scheduled basis and German diplomat Markus Ederer, who has already left Russia, will be succeeded by Roland Galharague of France, a diplomatic source in Brussels told TASS New Agency on Sunday, September 4. The European Union changed its ambassador to Moscow on a…
EU: Ukraine €1 bn macro-financial loan
Strasbourg 07.07.2022 On Thursday, MEPs gave the green light to a €1 billion macro-financial loan to help Ukraine cover its external financing needs that have ballooned due to the war. (Image above: illustration). MEPs have approved a €1 billion macro-financial loan to help Ukraine cover its external financing needs that have ballooned due to the…
Ukraine and Moldova EU candidates
Brussels 23.06.2022 Ukraine and Moldova have both been granted the EU candidate status, President of the European Council Charles Michel has announced at the press-conference, following the Summit. “Today marks a crucial step on your path towards the EU,” Mr Michel said, describing the European Council’s decision as a “historic moment”. Agreement. #EUCO has just…
Mélenchon: Assange French citizenship
Brussels 19.06.2022 Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of France’s left coalition NUPES: “If I’m Prime Minister on Monday, Julian will be a naturalised French citizen and we will ask for him to be sent to us. Mr. Assange should be decorated for his services to the French people.” Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of France's left coalition NUPES: "If…
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