EU top diplomt Josep Borrell participated in a G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting that took place via video-teleconference call on Wednesday, 25 March. “The discussion focussed on the international response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The High Representative Borrell (pictured) stressed that the pandemic represented a global challenge of unprecedented nature, with far-reaching consequences for the economic…
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COVID19: N.Macedonia activates EU mechanism
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell welcomed the decision by the government of North Macedonia to activate the EU civil protection mechanism during telephone conversation with Nikola Dimitrov, Foreign Minister of North Macedonia. The diplomat have discussed the current intensive efforts to coordinate work and seek all ways to channel support to the Western Balkans…
Borrell: COVID19 will reshape world
“The COVID-19 crisis is not a war but it is ‘war-like’ in that it requires the mobilisation and direction of resources at unprecedented levels. Solidarity between countries and a readiness to make sacrifices for the common good are decisive. Only by pulling together and cooperating across borders can we beat the virus and contain its…
COVID19 reaches Himalaya
Nepal government has closed its borders with India and China for a week starting March 23, in a bid to prevent a possible outbreak of the coronavirus among the Himalayan nation. Although the cross-border human movement is halted till midnight of March 29, supply of goods from the countries will continue as usual, Finance Minister…
#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: threat of animal transport
With over 35 animal welfare NGOs, we sent a letter to EU leaders, asking them to adapt their response to COVID-19, since long border delays are resulting in animal suffering. We called on the EU to ban the transport of farm animals to non-EU countries, as well as journeys that last over 8 hours. #COVID19:…
#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…
Son of Russian oligarch eats gold
Amid COVID19 pandemic son of Russian oligarch from city Samara – Alexey Shapovalov flaunts his experience of tasing gold 958 KDM, while residing in one of luxury hotels in Emirates. Сын самарского олигарха Алексея Шаповалова, опубликовал ролик, в котором ест золото 958 пробы.Еду из драгметалла приготовили для него в одном из отелей на берегу Персидского…
COVID2019: Barnier diagnosed positive
Today Michel Barnier the EU top Brexit negociator announced he his diagnosed COVID19 positive, he left a message on his Twitter microblog in English, wishing well all who is struggling with novel virus.(Image: archive). I would like to inform you that I have tested positive for #COVID19. I am doing well and in good spirits….
EU Council response to COVID19
Today 17 March, Members of the European Council held a videoconference on COVID 19 in order to follow up on previous conclusions of 10 March 2020 together with the ECB President, the President of the Eurogroup and the High Representative: “We reaffirmed the need to work together and to do everything necessary to tackle the…
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