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They Demand Possibility of Price Ceiling on Food in the EU
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They Demand Possibility of Price Ceiling on Food in the EU

One should be able to set a ceiling on food prices within the EU, proposes the Social Democrats, who demand a broader examination of the food market within the union. We want to be able to demand lower prices, says EU parliamentarian Adnan Dibrani (S)
Leave the country and get 350,000 - that's how the benefit should work
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Leave the country and get 350,000 - that's how the benefit should work

The criticism has poured in against the government's sharply increased grants to get people to move back to their countries of origin. But how will the proposal work and why is repatriation so important when immigration to Sweden is at its lowest in almost 30 years? TT has asked the Minister for Migration
Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia
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Ursula von der Leyen ill with pneumonia

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has cancelled all trips and official appearances until mid-January since she was struck by "a severe pneumonia".
Poland blocks Hungary's envoy at EU opening
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Poland blocks Hungary's envoy at EU opening

Almost 50,000 migrants to the Canary Islands in 2024
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Almost 50,000 migrants to the Canary Islands in 2024

Kristersson demands caution for civilians in Gaza
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Kristersson demands caution for civilians in Gaza

It is currently not possible to determine whether Israel's attacks on hospitals in Gaza are within the framework of proportional self-defense, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). But we maintain our demands for both humanitarian access and the need for extreme caution where there are many civilians, says Kristersson to TT
French-German pressure on Syria's new leader
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French-German pressure on Syria's new leader

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock are visiting Syria's capital Damascus. The goal was a meeting with the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the overthrow of dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime in December
Hungary Loses a Billion Euros in EU Support
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Hungary Loses a Billion Euros in EU Support

Russian gas stop extinguishes Christmas lights in Moldova
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Russian gas stop extinguishes Christmas lights in Moldova

In the small country of Moldova, the stop of Russian fossil gas through Ukraine has already had consequences over the New Year's weekend. On New Year's Day, the festive lighting on the capital's public buildings was turned off
The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU
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The stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

At 06:00 on New Year's Day, Russian energy giant Gazprom shut off the flow of fossil gas to Europe through Ukraine. The EU claims to be prepared for the stop, but the division is great among the union's countries
The Schengen Area Has Got Two New Countries
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The Schengen Area Has Got Two New Countries

After 13 years of waiting, Romania and Bulgaria are now full members of the EU's Schengen Zone.
Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency
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Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency

Security, security and again security. When Poland becomes the EU presidency, the focus is clearly directed towards Russia
Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU
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Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

Russian state media are said to have been blocked on the social media platform Telegram in EU countries, reports The Guardian.
Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election
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Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election

Croatia's incumbent president Zoran Milanović received the most votes in the first round of the country's presidential election. However, according to the country's election commission, a second and decisive round of voting is required against the main opponent Dragan Primorac
Belgium bans single-use e-cigarettes – a European first
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Belgium bans single-use e-cigarettes – a European first

E-cigarettes for single use are banned in Belgium from January 1. Single-use e-cigarettes are a new product that only serves to attract new customers, says the country's Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke
Putin apologizes after plane crash
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Putin apologizes after plane crash

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has apologized for the "tragic event" that occurred over Russian territory, reports Bloomberg. Nearly 40 people died in the plane crash
"An Alarm Bell" – Germany Demands Sanctions
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"An Alarm Bell" – Germany Demands Sanctions

Germany demands EU sanctions against the vessels suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet". "This is a wake-up call for all of us", says Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock
Politicians to meet imprisoned PKK founder
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Politicians to meet imprisoned PKK founder

The imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Öcalan has been granted a rare visit in prison, according to Turkish authorities.
Anchor likely cause of Finnish cable break
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Anchor likely cause of Finnish cable break

Finnish coast guard and police have boarded Eagle S, the vessel suspected of being involved in the cable breaks between Finland and Estonia. The ship's anchor is believed to have caused damage to at least the Estlink 2 power cable
Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount
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Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount

Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the politically sensitive Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Thursday morning, reports Israeli media.
EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet
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EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support
The Stock Market Started the Christmas Week Slightly Downward
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The Stock Market Started the Christmas Week Slightly Downward

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the Christmas week weakly downward. The broad OMXS index fell 0
Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top
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Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy
Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow
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Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is in Moscow where he met Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, according to Russian media. On TV images, the two leaders are seen meeting in the Kremlin
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