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This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"

Wed 18 Dec 2024 06:31 CET

Syria's new ruler has roots in IS and al-Qaida, and is terrorist-stamped. But their seven-year rule in the province of Idlib has not been so harsh

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

Tue 17 Dec 2024 18:39 CET

Sweden is resisting when heavyweights in the automotive industry want to change the EU's decision not to allow new petrol cars on the market after 2035.

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

Tue 17 Dec 2024 14:18 CET

EU clearance for postponed rainforest law

EU clearance for postponed rainforest law

Tue 17 Dec 2024 13:54 CET

Tiktok investigated after "serious indications"

Tiktok investigated after "serious indications"

Tue 17 Dec 2024 11:48 CET

The EU Commission has launched a formal investigation into Tiktok. The online giant is suspected of not having fulfilled its commitments prior to the first round of the presidential election in Romania

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

EU returns to Syria: "Must be on the spot"

Tue 17 Dec 2024 10:32 CET

Syria's new leadership is working hard to win back the world. Several countries have resumed diplomatic relations with the country after the regime's fall

Trump's Ukraine Plans Worry Poland

Trump's Ukraine Plans Worry Poland

Mon 16 Dec 2024 20:16 CET

The USA's future president Donald Trump wants to hold talks with Russia's and Ukraine's leaders to "stop the bloodshed". Poland is questioning the proposal and wants to force Russia to the negotiating table

Russia confirms oil spill off Crimea

Russia confirms oil spill off Crimea

Mon 16 Dec 2024 13:02 CET

Two older Russian tankers ended up in distress at sea in the Kerch Strait off the annexed Crimean Peninsula on Sunday. Russia is now confirming oil spills

No German Meeting for Busch in Brussels

No German Meeting for Busch in Brussels

Mon 16 Dec 2024 11:28 CET

The electricity price anger towards Germany has not subsided yet with the Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (KD). Hypocrisy, she says about German resistance to EU funds for nuclear power

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

Mon 16 Dec 2024 10:25 CET

Hybrid agents and more vessels in Russia's shadow fleet are being targeted as EU countries expand their sanctions – soon also against Georgia. First of all, visa-free travel for diplomats and top officials is being paused

EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact

EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact

Mon 16 Dec 2024 08:41 CET

The Head of the EU's Syria delegation has met the country's new leadership. The goal is to maintain contact, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

Mon 16 Dec 2024 07:28 CET

Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini is calling for realism in the discussions about conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukraine must count on losing areas, he believes

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

Sun 15 Dec 2024 04:56 CET

A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico.

Thousands in Protest after Georgian Presidential Change

Thousands in Protest after Georgian Presidential Change

Sat 14 Dec 2024 19:47 CET

The protests continue after Saturday's disputed election of a new president in Georgia. In the capital Tbilisi, the city is forced to postpone lighting the Christmas tree outside the parliament

USA wants to cooperate with Iraq on Syria

USA wants to cooperate with Iraq on Syria

Fri 13 Dec 2024 17:14 CET

The EU is reported to open up for diplomatic relations with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. At the same time, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises that the US will cooperate with Iraq to achieve stability in Syria

"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

Fri 13 Dec 2024 05:45 CET

Sweden and six other countries are protesting when the EU Council of Ministers is to agree on its view on rules concerning the fight against sexual abuse of children. Too passive and tame, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

Forssell on Syria: "Those who want to return should be able to"

Thu 12 Dec 2024 13:14 CET

Cautious optimism characterizes the EU countries' view on the refugee situation around Syria, five days after the regime's fall. At the same time, tougher rules are being called for in the EU's migration policy

New no to "chat control"

New no to "chat control"

Thu 12 Dec 2024 10:32 CET

The EU member states are still divided over the EU Commission's controversial proposal to combat child abuse material online.

Bulgaria and Romania fully into Schengen

Bulgaria and Romania fully into Schengen

Thu 12 Dec 2024 10:20 CET

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

Left-Wing Group Wants to Oust von der Leyen

Thu 12 Dec 2024 09:13 CET

New sanctions package against Russia – and China

New sanctions package against Russia – and China

Wed 11 Dec 2024 15:46 CET

The EU member states are in agreement on their 15th sanctions package due to Russia's renewed war against Ukraine.

New Billions Against Putin's Hybrid Threat

New Billions Against Putin's Hybrid Threat

Wed 11 Dec 2024 12:42 CET

Finland, Norway, Poland, and the Baltic countries will share nearly two billion Swedish kronor in extra EU support for border surveillance against Russia and Belarus.

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

Wed 11 Dec 2024 12:03 CET

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has rejected a proposal for a ceasefire during Christmas. Ukraine denies having spoken with Orbán about a possible ceasefire

Reduced Cod Quota in the Kattegat

Reduced Cod Quota in the Kattegat

Wed 11 Dec 2024 11:06 CET