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Wind Hampers Firefighting as Wildfires Spread Across Europe

Forest and land fires are spreading while the scorching heat plagues Europe. Strong winds are moving forward and the fire is spreading quickly.
Wind Hampers Firefighting as Wildfires Spread Across Europe

EU Considers 10% Tariffs on Exports to US in Trade Talks

A general customs duty of 10 percent on almost all export from the EU to the USA. Such a compromise is the EU Commission prepared to agree to, according to sources to the news agency Bloomberg.
EU Considers 10% Tariffs on Exports to US in Trade Talks

Trump Ends US Sanctions on Syria to Boost Economic Integration

President Donald Trump has formally dismantled the US sanctions against Syria, in hope of integrating the war-torn country into the global economy. .
Trump Ends US Sanctions on Syria to Boost Economic Integration

EU Trade Commissioner Heads to Washington for Urgent Tariff Talks

The EU's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic is traveling to Washington this week to try to reach a settlement with Donald Trump before the American president's deadline for the tariff pause expires. Sefcovic plans to meet his American counterparts on Wednesday and Thursday.
EU Trade Commissioner Heads to Washington for Urgent Tariff Talks

Ukraine and EU Reach Agreement on Updated Trade Deal

EU and Ukraine are in principle in agreement on an update of their joint trade agreement. .
Ukraine and EU Reach Agreement on Updated Trade Deal

Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges

Trade war, climate dispute and obstinate Hungarians await as Denmark now takes over as chairman of the EU's Council of Ministers. Good luck, says the predecessor Poland.
Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges

Trump Confirms No Extension for 90-Day Tariff Pause

USA's president Donald Trump says he does not have any plans to extend the 90-day long tariff pause that has been introduced on certain export goods to the USA. .
Trump Confirms No Extension for 90-Day Tariff Pause

Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict

In late May, the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli ambassador due to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Has Israel taken the criticism to heart? We hear the criticism from Sweden, and we hear the criticism from the EU, but when Israel is fighting for its survival against radical forces that want to annihilate us, we expect our friends to understand our situation, says Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman to TT.
Israeli Ambassador Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Conflict

Record Crowd Defies Hungary's Pride Ban in Budapest Parade

A record number – up to 200,000, according to the organizer – defied the Hungarian government's ban and marched in Saturday's pride parade in Budapest. We have every right to be here, says Orsi, one of the pride participants.
Record Crowd Defies Hungary's Pride Ban in Budapest Parade

US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

USA has come up with a new bid on tariffs to the EU Commission. The EU leaders have not yet agreed on any response – some want to see a quick settlement while others want to see all tariffs removed.
US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

EU Grants Protected Status to Swedish Coffee Cheese

The specialty coffee cheese has been approved in the EU's register of products with protected designation of origin. "Traditionally cut into small pieces and placed in hot coffee, it is enjoyed warm, where its soft texture and delicate flavor are enhanced", it says, among other things, in a press release from the EU Commission.
EU Grants Protected Status to Swedish Coffee Cheese

EU Evaluates New US Tariff Negotiation Proposal

The EU has received a new negotiating bid from the USA on tariffs. We are evaluating it right now, says the European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen.
EU Evaluates New US Tariff Negotiation Proposal

EU Leaders Extend Russian Sanctions for Six Months

EU leaders have given the green light to extend the sanctions they have already imposed on Russia for a further six months. .
EU Leaders Extend Russian Sanctions for Six Months

26 New Invasive Species Added to EU Warning List

26 new species are included on the EU's list of invasive species. Several of them are already found in Swedish homes and gardens.
26 New Invasive Species Added to EU Warning List

Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen

Romanian far-right member Gheorghe Piperea hopes to get the European Parliament to dismiss the European Commission and its President Ursula von der Leyen. .
Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen

Spain Calls for Immediate Pause in EU-Israel Trade Agreement

We must take a stand against Israel, urge several EU leaders at the countries' summit in Brussels. Spain wants an "immediate" pause for the trade agreement.
Spain Calls for Immediate Pause in EU-Israel Trade Agreement

EU Plans Tariffs on US Goods if Trump Maintains 10% Tariff

EU is planning for tariffs on goods imported from the USA, including Boeing aircraft, if President Donald Trump does not back down from his 10-percent tariff on everything from the EU. .
EU Plans Tariffs on US Goods if Trump Maintains 10% Tariff

EU Grants 19.2 Million Kronor to Scandinavian Dance Project

A Scandinavian dance project, DOKS, receives the equivalent of 19. 2 million kronor from the EU.
EU Grants 19.2 Million Kronor to Scandinavian Dance Project

Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

Europe's NATO countries are holding both thumbs and breath as the US President Donald Trump flies in for a top meeting in The Hague – hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A short meeting is to minimize the risk of controversy.
Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

EU Reviews Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Human Rights Concerns

Israel has breached the EU's trade agreement through its actions in Gaza, says the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas. But what the consequences will be remains unclear.
EU Reviews Israel Trade Agreement Amid Gaza Human Rights Concerns

EU Urges US and Iran to De-escalate and Resume Talks

No one benefits from an extended war, the EU urges about the situation between the USA and Iran. –Take a step back and return to the negotiations, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
EU Urges US and Iran to De-escalate and Resume Talks

Tichanovskaja: EU Peace Hinges on a Free Belarus

Belarus has a more than 100 miles long border with Ukraine, and the one with Russia is even longer. The location gives the country a unique position in the regional security puzzle.
Tichanovskaja: EU Peace Hinges on a Free Belarus

EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas urges all parties to de-escalate after the US attack on nuclear facilities in Iran. But she emphasizes that Iran "cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons".
EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

What has made Belarus dictator Aleksandr Lukasjenko release, among others, opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij from prison is difficult to say. But it may have to do with his historically poor relationship with the West, according to Belarus expert Sofie Bedford.
Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says
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