EU Defence Ministers convene in Brussels

Brussels 31.01.2024 The meeting of the Defence ministers was hosted by the Belgian, Ludivine Dedonder, and was chaired by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. The meeting was as well attended by the EU Defence Policy Directors, PSC ambassadors, advisors, military and civil EU representatives. The meeting…

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Ecolo vandals attack Mona Lisa

Brussels 28.01.2024 Today in Louvre Museum, central Paris, vandals have thrown pumpkin soup at Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece, calling for the right to “healthy and sustainable food”. The brutal attack on the most famous artwork by two promoters of the healthy food caused indignation not only of art lovers. The inclination of anarchy typical for…

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EU continues to fund UNRWA?

Brussels 28.01.2024 “We are extremely concerned by allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the 7th October terrorist attacks in Israel” reads the Statement by the Commission and High Representative/Vice-President Borrell on allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the 7th October attacks. (Image above: UN building, NYC) “The EU reiterates its strongest condemnation of the attacks…

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Charles Michel: changes his mind

Brussels 26.01.2024 Today the following post on the Facebook appeared, announcing the change of mind of the EU Council President Charles Michel (pictured), who used social media to declare Urbi et Orbi about cancellation of his plans to participate in the European election this year. Instead he expressed his commitment to his current position as…

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BRAFA 2024: Delvaux art encounter

Brussels 25.01.2024 In the context of BRAFA 2024, the Paul Delvaux Foundation has embraced the opportunity to take part in the Year of Surrealism and to bring into limelight the great master’s paintings. In a dedicated space, the Foundation will be offering an insight into the artist’s world through a selection of masterpieces from its…

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Turkey welcomes Sweden to NATO

Brussels 23.01.2024 Today the Turkish parliament – Grand National Assembly – voted to approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid, bringing the Nordic country one step closer to joining the military alliance after months of delays. Of the 346 members of parliament who voted, 287 were in favor of Sweden’s accession and 55 voted to reject it,…

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Gaza-EU: benefiting from “martyr” fund?

Bruxelles 23.01.2024 Today the European Commission ensured that there is strict control in place to avoid situation when Hamas terrorists  would be able to profit from the EU humanitarian aid, including the sinister “martyr” funds. The requests to clarify the situation was expressed by two Members of the European Parliament: Monika Hohlmeier (PPE), Niclas Herbst…

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BRAFA 2024: masterpieces spectacle

Brussels 23.01.2024 The Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair – BRAFA – 2024 offers to art lovers an exquisite collection of masterpieces from 132 galleries. After a very well-received 68th edition in January, BRAFA is now preparing its 69th edition with passion and expertise. The Fair will take place from Sunday, January 28th to Sunday,…

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Borrell plans visit to Ukraine

Brussels 22.01.2024 The meeting of the EU top diplomats under the chairmanship of the High Representative Josep Borrell started with the discussion of the situation in Ukraine, which remains the EU top priority, being a threat for the security in Europe. The EU diplomats received an online update by the Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba….

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EU diplomats discuss Middle East

Brussels 22.01.2024 The Foreign Affairs Council uniting the EU Ministers of foreign affairs will hold an exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East. The Council discussion will be informed by separate informal exchanges with: the Israeli Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz in the morning, the Secretary-General of the League of…

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