“The EU condemns the murder of these four young Israelis, as well as any praise or incitement for terrorist acts. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and hope that those injured will make a full recovery, – said the statement of the EEAS spokesperson on attack in Jerusalem. The truck…
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Deadline to USA 'political' ambassadors
The politically appointed US ambassadors are denied the extension of their mandate beyond the inauguration day 20/01/2016, according to the State department sources in Washington DC. The decision of the president-elect Donald Trump to accelerate the process of political change in the US corps-diplomatique is not surprising to independent experts, pointing at the necessity of…
MEPs visit Israel and Jordan
A delegation of the European Parliament, headed by Elmar BROK, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, visited Israel, the West Bank and Jordan from 2 January to 6 January. Members discussed the situation in the region with representatives of the government and parliamentarians from the majority and the opposition in Israel, after which they visited…
Merry Orthodox Chirtmas!
The European Action Service wishes all the Orthodox around the world: Merry Christmas! The EEAS announcement is made via Twitter. The EU continues its work focusing on the right of individuals, to ‘believe or not to believe, and, alone or in community with others, to freely manifest their beliefs”. The EU does not consider the…
Mozambique: EU welcomes truce
‘The European Union Heads of Mission in Mozambique welcome the temporary suspension of hostilities decided by the Government and Renamo. “This is an important step towards confidence building and the pursuit of a sustainable outcome in the negotiations, lasting peace, stability and democracy, – says the statement. The European Union continues to support Mozambique to reach…
Venezuela: liberation of opponents
“The recent liberation of a number of jailed political opponents in Venezuela is a welcome step. Further steps towards a genuine political dialogue in the country are to be encouraged” – says the statement of the European external actions service (EEAS). “Meaningful and earnest dialogue is urgently needed to find lasting political solutions to the grave…
Condolences: Istanbul New Year attack
‘Another deadly attack hit Istanbul overnight, killing at least 39 men and women and injuring dozens more, while they were celebrating the beginning of the New Year. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those, who have been injured” – said HR Federica Mogherini…
Syria: EU welcomes peace halt
“…The announcement of an agreement for cessation of hostilities on the eve of a New Year is welcome”- – says a statement of EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini commenting on the situation in Syria in hope for a lasting cessation of hostilities, the first one since the last peace halt in Syria failed. “What matters first and…
UK to leave Human Rights Court
The Prime Minister Theresa May intention to abandon the European Convention on Human Rights will be at heart of her 2020 general election campaign, claims UK media. Downing Street sources presumed the Prime Minister supports plans to “lift and shift” the rights enshrined in the Convention and replicate them by the UK law. The plans…
'Leave' activists push for hard #Brexit
The ‘Leave Means Leave’ group co-chairs Richard Tice and John Longworth launched an appeal for ‘hard Brexit’ in a letter sent to chambers of commerce in the EU member-states, urging businesses of Europe to encourage their national governments for a ‘sensible agreement’, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted transition in mutually beneficial trade. “Many EU member states export…
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