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Ozempic can be given to more patients in the USA

Ozempic can be given to more patients in the USA

Tue 28 Jan 2025 21:02 CET

The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk's diabetes medicine Ozempic has been approved for treating patients with chronic kidney disease, writes CNBC.

Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

Tue 28 Jan 2025 11:24 CET

Ambassadors in Congo's capital Kinshasa are attacked by large crowds of dissatisfied demonstrators, in protest against Rwanda-backed guerrilla capturing the million-city Goma. The UN warns of food shortages in the Goma area, where dead bodies are reported to be lying on the streets and the M23 rebels are said to have taken control of the airport

After Disputes: Migrants Go Ashore Outside the EU

After Disputes: Migrants Go Ashore Outside the EU

Tue 28 Jan 2025 11:08 CET

49 migrants have landed in Albania, in a new attempt by Italy to outsource the handling of asylum seekers outside the EU.

Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

Ukraine hopes for EU talks in March

Tue 28 Jan 2025 10:59 CET

Already in March, the EU leadership and Ukraine hope to initiate the first concrete negotiations on EU membership. But it still depends on Hungary

EU Resumes Gaza Operation

EU Resumes Gaza Operation

Mon 27 Jan 2025 18:08 CET

EU buys gas for Transnistria

EU buys gas for Transnistria

Mon 27 Jan 2025 15:55 CET

BMW and Tesla sue EU

BMW and Tesla sue EU

Mon 27 Jan 2025 14:20 CET

EU extends sanctions against Russia

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Mon 27 Jan 2025 10:51 CET

Hungary drops its veto threat and agrees to extend the EU's sanctions against Russia. Absolutely necessary, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Mon 27 Jan 2025 09:59 CET

Russia's president Vladimir Putin congratulates his ally Aleksandr Lukasjenko – often called "Europe's last dictator" – on the alleged victory in the "election" in Belarus. During a press conference, Lukasjenko expressed renewed support for Russia's war in Ukraine

Putin's ships continue to receive service – in Denmark

Putin's ships continue to receive service – in Denmark

Mon 27 Jan 2025 06:00 CET

Despite all the sanctions, Putin's Russia can still rake in billions to the war chest by selling gas in the EU. Crucial for the export is 15 highly classified special vessels with engines from ABB – which despite the war have received continued service in Denmark and France, reports The Financial Times

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Sun 26 Jan 2025 18:25 CET

The authoritarian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is heading for an expected landslide victory in Belarus and will get to stay on for a seventh term.

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

Sun 26 Jan 2025 10:42 CET

"Europe's last dictator" has once again extended his grip on power in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukasjenko is claimed to have won with over 87 percent in Sunday's "election"

Europe's Last Dictator Consolidates His Power

Europe's Last Dictator Consolidates His Power

Sun 26 Jan 2025 07:00 CET

It has been predetermined, by both the opposition and the EU. Now Belarus is going to the polls, an event expected to give the authoritarian and Russia-allied Aleksandr Lukashenko another five years in power

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

Sun 26 Jan 2025 01:31 CET

The UN Security Council meets as early as Sunday about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting is being brought forward a day due to the acute situation in the country

General: Logical to have EU soldiers on Greenland

General: Logical to have EU soldiers on Greenland

Sat 25 Jan 2025 17:33 CET

A permanent EU force on Greenland to protect European interests? As I see it, it would be completely logical, says EU's military chief Robert Brieger.

Sandvik CEO: US tariffs would affect us

Sandvik CEO: US tariffs would affect us

Thu 23 Jan 2025 08:02 CET

No turnaround in sight yet. Above all, not in Europe, says industrial giant Sandvik's CEO Stefan Widing after presenting the annual report for 2024

It drives interest in battery metals

It drives interest in battery metals

Wed 22 Jan 2025 11:30 CET

The politicians want to extract more battery minerals from the Swedish bedrock. But it's something else that governs

Tusk to EU: Chin up!

Tusk to EU: Chin up!

Wed 22 Jan 2025 11:17 CET

Head up and stand tall, is the call when Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk tries to get the EU to think positively about the future. But he also demands more investments in defense

ECB Chief: We Must Prepare for Tariffs

ECB Chief: We Must Prepare for Tariffs

Wed 22 Jan 2025 09:44 CET

Trump threatens EU with tariffs

Trump threatens EU with tariffs

Wed 22 Jan 2025 00:34 CET

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is warning the EU of more tariffs on goods from Europe. And he is signaling again for extra tariffs against China, but not in the same size as he previously mentioned

US Governors Vow to Continue Climate Fight

US Governors Vow to Continue Climate Fight

Tue 21 Jan 2025 17:14 CET

The newly elected President of the USA, Donald Trump, will for the second time withdraw the USA from the Paris Agreement, via a decree signed on the first day in office. But an alliance of regional leaders representing more than half of the country promises to continue the fight against climate change

The EU base on Trump: We defend our interests

The EU base on Trump: We defend our interests

Tue 21 Jan 2025 11:31 CET

The EU is ready to quickly discuss and negotiate with the new US President Donald Trump, but without giving up its own interests, assures EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. And she firmly stands behind the fight against climate change

Svantesson on Trump: We must remain calm

Svantesson on Trump: We must remain calm

Tue 21 Jan 2025 09:43 CET

Alarming silence about Ukraine – but otherwise, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) keeps her spirits up after Donald Trump's inauguration in the USA. High tariffs would be bad, but we are not there yet, says Svantesson

Warning ahead of Trump's inauguration: Europe may be crushed

Warning ahead of Trump's inauguration: Europe may be crushed

Mon 20 Jan 2025 13:53 CET