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300,000 in Protest Against the Government in Serbia
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300,000 in Protest Against the Government in Serbia

Hundreds of thousands of Serbs took to the streets of the capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest against the country's leadership. We have gathered on the streets to primarily express our total dissatisfaction after years of dictatorship, lawlessness and corruption, a 28-year-old man told AFP
Unity at the Ukraine Meeting: We're Not Waiting for Putin
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Unity at the Ukraine Meeting: We're Not Waiting for Putin

The digital top meeting on sustainable peace in Ukraine has been concluded. The leaders agreed on finding ways to protect a potential ceasefire, continue to strengthen Ukraine and to economically pressure Russia
Greece no longer junk status: "The final step"
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Greece no longer junk status: "The final step"

Greece's time with so-called junk status on its government bonds is over, after Moody's, the last credit rating giant, raises the rating. "It signals Greece's significant progress", comments Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Dissatisfaction culminates: Giant protest in Belgrade
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Dissatisfaction culminates: Giant protest in Belgrade

Four months of discontent culminate now in Serbia. Today, tens of thousands are expected to gather in Belgrade with demands for President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation
The Defense after Trump's Play: USA an Important Partner
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The Defense after Trump's Play: USA an Important Partner

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has created uncertainty in the intelligence world. Some of the country's allies are reportedly considering sharing fewer intelligence reports with Washington
EU sanctions extended - also against notorious oligarch
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EU sanctions extended - also against notorious oligarch

The EU's personal sanctions against Russia will continue for at least another half-year, despite threats from Hungary to let them expire. Four people are removed from the list – but not the notorious oligarch Mikhail Fridman
Peace Agreement Near in the Caucasus
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Peace Agreement Near in the Caucasus

Azerbaijan and Armenia are in principle ready to sign a peace agreement.
Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms
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Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Russia wants to make Ukraine a vassal state and avoid further American sanctions. Putin's statement on ceasefire makes the question also bounce back to the White House, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi
Expert: Sanctions are a crucial lever against Russia
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Expert: Sanctions are a crucial lever against Russia

Removed sanctions could be a requirement from Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine. But easing sanctions for a ceasefire is the wrong way to go, according to Emil Wannheden, analyst at the Total Defence Research Institute (FOI)
After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations
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After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening to introduce punitive tariffs of 200 percent on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from the EU. This has led the Chairman of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to open up for negotiations
Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine
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Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

Sweden is increasing aid to Ukraine by 1. 4 billion kronor
Blacklisted Oligarch - Hungary's Demands to the EU
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Blacklisted Oligarch - Hungary's Demands to the EU

Remove the Russian oligarch Michail Fridman from the sanctions list. Otherwise, all EU sanctions against individuals due to the war in Ukraine will expire as early as this weekend
China connection in new corruption scandal in EU
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China connection in new corruption scandal in EU

Northvolt Employee: My World Was Turned Upside Down
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Northvolt Employee: My World Was Turned Upside Down

3,000 employees in Skellefteå will be leaving in connection with the bankruptcy of the battery manufacturer Northvolt. For many, the news was a shock – and an uncertain future awaits
The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis
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The National Team to Hungary – in the Midst of Europe's Great Crisis

Around Europe, political leaders agree on the importance of unity, rapid military buildup, and continued support to Ukraine. One country is opposed – Hungary
Tariffs on syrup and shampoo – this is how the EU can respond to the USA
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Tariffs on syrup and shampoo – this is how the EU can respond to the USA

Thousands of goods may be affected by tariffs if and when the EU adds more trade measures against the USA. The entire list is 99 pages long – with everything from negligees and shampoo to copper, molybdenum, and pulp
Canada responds to US tariffs: "We won't stand idly by"
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Canada responds to US tariffs: "We won't stand idly by"

The Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminium are "unjustified and unreasonable", according to Canada's finance minister. Canada is responding with additional tariffs on American goods worth over 200 billion kronor
EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"
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EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations
Trump's Steel Tariffs Introduced - EU Responds
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Trump's Steel Tariffs Introduced - EU Responds

The USA's President Donald Trump's tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminium have now come into effect. The EU is responding with several countermeasures – including tariffs on spirits, boats, and motorcycles from the USA
Blockade against Serbian TV - students beaten by police
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Blockade against Serbian TV - students beaten by police

The atmosphere in Serbia is becoming increasingly infected. Hundreds of students are now blocking buildings that house state-owned TV channels
After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine
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After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Europe wants and can stand up for Ukraine if the war ends – but exactly how is still too early to say. But it can go fast, says Supreme Commander Michael Claesson after Tuesday's defense chiefs' meeting in Paris
Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported
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Migrant camps outside the EU - so more can be deported

The EU Commission is opening up for "return hubs" where deported migrants are to be gathered in countries outside the EU. "A low point", says human rights organization Amnesty International
"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans
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"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans

Quick efforts are required to get Europe's major defense investments in place. But a warning about the debts, Sweden cautions
Strongest Support for the Euro in Sweden since 2009
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Strongest Support for the Euro in Sweden since 2009

More Swedes want the euro as currency, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. The fact is that support for introducing the euro has not been stronger in 15 years, according to the latest SOM survey
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