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Zelensky: Ukraine ready to open EU membership talks
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Zelensky: Ukraine ready to open EU membership talks

The EU loan is complete and new sanctions have been imposed. Ukraine now hopes for further progress
Green light for EU loan to Ukraine as 20th sanctions package is approved
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Green light for EU loan to Ukraine as 20th sanctions package is approved

Both the EU's giant loan to Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia have been approved, the Cypriot EU Presidency announced. Hungary and Slovakia will once again receive Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline - which has become a stumbling block to the loan
Expert: This is what Israel wants with the Lebanon war
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Expert: This is what Israel wants with the Lebanon war

House by house, village by village. Israeli bulldozers are demolishing communities in southern Lebanon - civilians are fleeing in terror
Montenegro takes steps towards EU membership
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Montenegro takes steps towards EU membership

EU countries agree to develop an accession agreement with Montenegro - a major step on the path to membership.
EU warns even best-case scenario is bad for the energy crisis
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EU warns even best-case scenario is bad for the energy crisis

The European Commission is now presenting an energy package to help member states tackle the energy crisis. The situation is serious
Zelensky calls EU's €90 billion loan the right signal
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Zelensky calls EU's €90 billion loan the right signal

Hungary ends its opposition to an EU loan of €90 billion to Ukraine. The EU has provisionally approved the loan and a 20th package of sanctions against Russia
New Trump tariffs coming this summer, Treasury says
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New Trump tariffs coming this summer, Treasury says

In the shadow of the war in Iran, the Trump administration is preparing for a new round of tariffs this summer. According to U
Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May
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Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Ukraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May
European Court of Justice rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violated EU law
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European Court of Justice rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violated EU law

The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary violated EU law by passing a law that stigmatizes and marginalizes LGBTQ people.
Sweden and the EU in talks with the Taliban over deportations to Afghanistan
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Sweden and the EU in talks with the Taliban over deportations to Afghanistan

Sweden, together with the European Commission, will hold talks with the Taliban. The goal is to enable deportations to Afghanistan - but the announcement is being criticized
EU leaders' feud: A tragedy
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EU leaders' feud: A tragedy

They were the EU's leading duo for five years, but their relationship increasingly deteriorated. Now, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing scathing criticism from former Council President Charles Michel
UN and EU say $71.4 billion needed to rebuild Gaza
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UN and EU say $71.4 billion needed to rebuild Gaza

It will take enormous sums of money to rebuild war-torn Gaza, according to a report from the EU and the UN.
EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week
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EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week

The issue of approving €90 billion in loans to Ukraine will be raised as a decision point at the EU ambassadors' meeting on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) told TT that the announcement was gratifying
Sweden and France urge EU to consider tariffs on goods from illegal West Bank settlements
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Sweden and France urge EU to consider tariffs on goods from illegal West Bank settlements

The Swedish government, alongside France, is demanding that the EU increase pressure on Israel, for example by introducing tariffs or bans on imports of products from illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Ex-president Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria
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Ex-president Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria

Former President Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria, promising to fight corruption - but also a more benevolent attitude towards Russia.
The pandemic continues to plague, costing billions
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The pandemic continues to plague, costing billions

Post-COVID is not just a healthcare problem, but also an economic challenge. A new OECD report describes the extensive economic consequences of the disease
Spain urges EU to scrap trade deal with Israel
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Spain urges EU to scrap trade deal with Israel

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants the EU to terminate its association agreement with Israel.
Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon - Israel strengthens buffer
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Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon - Israel strengthens buffer

Hezbollah's top leader Naim Qassem warns that the Iran-backed Shia movement will respond to any Israeli attacks. Israel continues to demolish homes in southern Lebanon, and the Israeli military has been ordered to "act with full force" at any sign of threat
Kicked out of the country, Ales Byalyatski continues to fight Lukashenko
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Kicked out of the country, Ales Byalyatski continues to fight Lukashenko

Human rights activist Ales Byalyatski was arrested after the large protests against Aleksandr Lukashenko in connection with the 2020 Belarusian presidential election. The Peace Prize laureate is a free man - released from prison and expelled from the country after a deal with the Trump administration
Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material
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Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material

The government has received the green light from the European Commission for fast-tracking a new law that forces online platforms to quickly remove gang recruitment material. We are now the first among all EU member states to introduce such legislation, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer tells TT
Sources: Israel preparing ceasefire tonight in Lebanon
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Sources: Israel preparing ceasefire tonight in Lebanon

Israel's military is preparing to begin a ceasefire in Lebanon, expected on Thursday evening, Haaretz reports. But it is still unclear whether there will be any talks between the leaders of the two countries
Fake Russian republic raises concerns in Estonia
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Fake Russian republic raises concerns in Estonia

The authorities believe it is fake - but are still forced to deal with reports of a pro-Russian breakaway republic in eastern Estonia. The consequences could be severe
Britain pledges 120,000 more drones to Ukraine
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Britain pledges 120,000 more drones to Ukraine

Britain promises 120,000 new drones in another aid package for Ukraine.
Politico: No Orbán at EU summit
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Politico: No Orbán at EU summit

Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend next week's EU summit, reports Politico Europe.
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