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Two tankers in the Black Sea on fire
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Two tankers in the Black Sea on fire

Two tankers believed to belong to the Russian shadow fleet are on fire off the Turkish coast, Turkish maritime authorities report.
Hezbollah: We have the right to respond to Israel's attack
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Hezbollah: We have the right to respond to Israel's attack

Hezbollah has the right to respond to Israel's "flagrant aggression and heinous crimes" when the country killed the group's military chief of staff last weekend, the Islamist movement's leader Naim Qassem said in a speech broadcast on Lebanese television.
Germany pressures Belgium over Russian assets
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Germany pressures Belgium over Russian assets

Belgium is raising its voice further in its opposition to the EU using frozen Russian assets for a billion-dollar loan to Ukraine. But Germany is making new attempts to convince its neighbor
Orbán visited Putin – promises continued oil purchases
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Orbán visited Putin – promises continued oil purchases

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Putin praised Orbán's "balanced position" on Ukraine, AFP reports
Guinea-Bissau suspended from cooperation
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Guinea-Bissau suspended from cooperation

Guinea-Bissau is suspended from the decision-making bodies of the West African Economic and Social Council (Ecowas) following the coup d'état in the country.
Money promised for "biotech revolution"
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Money promised for "biotech revolution"

The EU hopes for a “biotech revolution” with the help of simpler regulations and easier access to money.
After the failure – electricity reserve is traded up again
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After the failure – electricity reserve is traded up again

Svenska kraftnät is making a new attempt. With a twisted model, the authority hopes to find a company that can manage Sweden's electricity reserve this winter
Influenza on the rise: “We expect a significant increase”
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Influenza on the rise: “We expect a significant increase”

This year's flu season is now underway in Sweden, according to the Public Health Agency. Due to a new virus variant, more people than normal may be affected
Called: Russia does not want peace
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Called: Russia does not want peace

If Russia had wanted peace, it would have already agreed to a ceasefire, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said at a press conference after a video meeting with EU foreign ministers.
Surveillance or protection? This is “chat control”
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Surveillance or protection? This is “chat control”

Is it a step towards indiscriminate mass surveillance – or a powerful blow against all child abuse material online? This is “chat control” – a bill that has divided politicians in Sweden and the EU and ultimately led to a compromise.
Rainforest regulations postponed – again
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Rainforest regulations postponed – again

The EU Parliament agrees to further postpone new rules to prevent deforestation of rainforest. Good for Sweden, some claim
EU demands answers about sex dolls
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EU demands answers about sex dolls

The European Commission is demanding answers from Chinese Shein about the sale of, among other things, child-sized sex dolls.
Serious flaws in reviewed perfumes
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Serious flaws in reviewed perfumes

Perfume is a common cause of allergy. At the same time, there are serious shortcomings in the labeling of perfumes and sometimes even in the safety assessment of the products
EU countries agree on "chat control"
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EU countries agree on "chat control"

After years of heated debate, EU countries have agreed on their approach to combating online child abuse – what opponents call “chat control. ” But the battle is far from over
EU base: Borders must not be changed by force
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EU base: Borders must not be changed by force

If we allow Russia to change Ukraine's borders by force, we will open the door to more wars tomorrow, warns European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions
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Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions

There is probably a large export from Sweden to Russia in violation of EU sanctions. While direct exports to Russia have plummeted, exports to neighboring countries have exploded, a report from nine Swedish authorities shows
Same-sex marriages must be recognised throughout the EU
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Same-sex marriages must be recognised throughout the EU

Same-sex marriages must be recognised in all EU countries, the European Court of Justice has ruled. Marriages entered into in another country should at least be able to be registered in those countries where they are not permitted
Proposal: Block Iran and China from procurement
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Proposal: Block Iran and China from procurement

Suppliers from countries that do not have free trade agreements with the EU should not be allowed to participate in public procurement in Sweden. This should allow hostile states – such as Iran, China and Russia – to be excluded
European car sales rise – Tesla plummets
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European car sales rise – Tesla plummets

New car registrations in the EU increased by 5. 8 percent in October compared to last year, according to statistics from the industry association Acea
EU addresses the suffering of abducted children
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EU addresses the suffering of abducted children

The intense diplomacy currently underway around Ukraine also raises the vexed issue of Russia's large-scale abduction of Ukrainian children.
Kristersson: Force Putin to the negotiating table
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Kristersson: Force Putin to the negotiating table

Greater pressure must be put on Russia in the negotiations about its war of invasion in Ukraine, believes Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M): "It is clear that Putin must be forced to the negotiating table. "
USA with digital pressure on the EU
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USA with digital pressure on the EU

The US is demanding “more balanced” digital laws from the EU before steel tariffs and other trade can be resolved. The EU could get trillions of dollars (trillions in Swedish) in investment, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is luring
"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"
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"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"

Only Ukraine can decide on its defense. And all issues of sanctions and frozen assets require the EU to be on board, say EU leaders after an extraordinary summit
The auto parts industry is sounding the alarm – more protection against China is needed
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The auto parts industry is sounding the alarm – more protection against China is needed

French auto parts manufacturer Valeo, one of the industry's giants with 113,600 employees in 33 countries, warns that we are facing a "Darwinian transformation" in the automotive industry, reports the Financial Times.
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