Flight J28243: NATO calls for investigation

Brussels 26.12.2024 The North Atlantic Alliance called for an investigation into plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, which caused death of 38 passengers and leaving 29 survivors. (Image above: illustration). “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243” said today NATO spokeswoman Farah Dakhlallah, while expressing condolences to the…

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Xmas: “May weapons be silenced”

Brussels 25.12.2024 “This year, uncertainties reigned over the world. Europe’s unity was put to the test, once again. Once again, we stood together. On Christmas Day, we can celebrate the strength of our Union.We will tackle the big tasks lying ahead with hope and confidence. Merry Christmas” wrote the European Commission president Ursula von der…

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Finland: North-South Summit

Brussels 22.12.2024 The leaders from northern and southern Europe have arrived in Saariselkä, Lapland for the North-South Summit on European security and defence. The Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted the event, attended by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Greek Prime Minister Kyriákos Mitsotákis and Swedish…

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Brussels: Zelensky convenes EU leaders

Brussels 19.12.2024 Today the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he needed Europe and the United States to unite to secure peace, and stability, as he convened the EU leaders at their final Summit in 2025 before Donald Trump’s inauguration. Donald Trump returns to the White House in four weeks, having pledged to bring a swift…

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EU Election Observation Mission to Ecuador

Brussels 18.12.2024 In response to an invitation by the National Electoral Commission, the High Representative / Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections in Ecuador on 9 February 2025. The High Representative has appointed Gabriel Mato, Member of the…

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Sakharov Prize goes to Venezuela

Strasbourg 17.12.2024 President Metsola presented the Sakharov Prize 2024 to Venezuela’s Edmundo González Urrutia and MarĂ­a Corina Machado at a ceremony on Tuesday in Strasbourg. Opening the award ceremony of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024, President Metsola said: “In their quest for justice, democracy and the rule of law, Edmundo González Urrutia…

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EU Kallas: Syria “optimistic” future

Brussels 16.12.2024 Today the top EU diplomats convene in Brussels to discuss a number of international issues, with the events in Syria in first ranks. “…On Syria, on Saturday, I was in Jordan, meeting with the Arab nations, as well as TĂĽrkiye and the United States to discuss the principles of engagement with the new…

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OSCE: Malta’s leadership of “responsibility and determination”

Attard, Malta 06.12.2024 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had devoted his speech to the criticism of the West during the 31 Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council taking place on Malta December 5-6. The top diplomat used his plenary speech to attack the “pseudo-liberal” values, and warn that a new Cold…

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Russia closes Polish consulate

Brussels 05.12.2024 Today Russian announced the closure of Poland’s consulate in Saint Petersburg, pointing to Warsaw’s recent decision to shut down a Russian consulate in Poznan over accusations of sabotage. In the context of tensions escalating since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland warned of further diplomatic channel closures if alleged espionage activities persist. Poland announced…

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