Europe Day is held every 9 May to mark the anniversary of the speech by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman that led to the foundation of the European Union. On #EuropeDay, let’s never forget… Europe is YOU, it’s US, it’s all of us TOGETHER. UNITY is what makes us stronger. Here’s what Europe means to…
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EU committed to Western Balkans
Initially foreseen to happen in the capital of Croatia, the EU-Western Balkans Zagreb Summit has taken place on 6 May 2020 via video conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU is the most important partner of the Western Balkans region and the video conference has underlined the significance of the unique EU-Western Balkans relations….
CoE – EU “great deal in common”
“This Europe Day, we are all thinking about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout our continent and around the world. Every individual has been touched by this crisis, but our greatest sympathies are with those who have lost friends or loved ones. At an institutional level, we are striving to do what is right,…
EU allocates €3.3bn to Western Balkans
Ahead of the 6 May meeting between the EU and the region, the European Union reinforces its support to the Western Balkans to address the coronavirus crisis. It is in times of crisis when ties between friends are tested. The EU proved to stand by the #WesternBalkans providing essential support 4 immediate needs & recovery….
СOVID19: Russian Prime minister test positive
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will serve as acting Prime minister until Mikhail Mishustin recovered from the novel coronavirus illness. At present Mishustin is suffering from high fever, and other symptoms of COVID-19, he does not feel well, Russian newspaper Kommersant reports. #Russia’s🇷🇺Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin hospitalized after being diagnosed with #COVID19. Just…
Assange detention degrades UK press freedom
The UK has dropped two places to 35th out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF’s) 2020 World Press Freedom Index, published today. Although the UK government played a key role in promoting media freedom globally, its efforts were undermined by domestic developments, including the murder of Lyra McKee and active threats to the…
Switzerland travel restrictions till June
Health Minister Alain Berset said that he was pleased with people’s behaviour in Switzerland, respecting the lockdown during the Easter period. There will be no passenger*allowed to enter Switzerland by air until June 13th. Travel restrictions have been updated today and are available on IATA Timatic tool. (*)Exceptions apply as hereunder and subject to permanent…
#COVID19: Russian military medics support Italy
The Russian Aerospace Forces are ready to fly teams of virologists and medical equipment to coronavirus – plagued Italy starting Sunday March 22, the Defense Ministry said. Russia ready to deliver doctors, medical equipment to coronavirus-hit Italyhttps://t.co/TIO3o4nVkN pic.twitter.com/TKOMLO3jcQ — TASS (@tassagency_en) March 21, 2020 Following President Putin’s instruction, Defense Minister Shoigu (pictured) gave orders to…
#COVID19: Monaco Albert II diagnosed positive
Prince Albert of Monaco has been diagnosed as positive for the coronavirus, the Palace said in a statement March 19. The Palace aslo explained that he had passed a test earlier this week. A committed Prince, a sportsman and a defender of the environment: H.S.H. Prince Albert II celebrates his 62nd birthday today. ✨ @palaismonaco…
Eastern Partnership objectives
“Today, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have put forward a proposal for the long-term policy objectives of the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020. These aim at increasing trade, strengthening connectivity and deepening economic integration with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine,…
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