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USA advises against invasion of Lebanon

USA advises against invasion of Lebanon

Tue 24 Sept 2024 01:56 CEST

The USA is reported to be advising Israel against launching a ground offensive in Lebanon. It already looks like a war, says the EU's Foreign Minister as the international community gathers for a top-level meeting at the UN headquarters in New York

UN Chief: Fearful of "a new Gaza" in Lebanon

UN Chief: Fearful of "a new Gaza" in Lebanon

Sun 22 Sept 2024 17:40 CEST

The world looks on with horror at the escalation of large-scale attacks between Israel and Hezbollah. What worries me is the risk that Lebanon will be transformed into a new Gaza, says UN chief António Guterres at the General Assembly meeting in New York

The EU's Foreign Chief: Venezuela's Leader is Dictatorial

The EU's Foreign Chief: Venezuela's Leader is Dictatorial

Sun 15 Sept 2024 22:40 CEST

González vows to continue the fight in exile

González vows to continue the fight in exile

Mon 9 Sept 2024 04:39 CEST

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González fled for his life – but promises to continue the fight from his exile in Spain. And he has the support of the USA and the EU

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

Sun 8 Sept 2024 05:40 CEST

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has arrived in Spain, where he has been granted asylum. The opposition leader has been forced to flee after being threatened by Nicolás Maduro's regime and judiciary

The EU is approaching soldier training in Ukraine

The EU is approaching soldier training in Ukraine

Fri 30 Aug 2024 10:11 CEST

An office in Kiev is to strengthen the EU's training of Ukrainian soldiers. But for EU instructors on site in the country, the step is still far

WHO: Agreement on Humanitarian Pause

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WHO: Agreement on Humanitarian Pause

Thu 29 Aug 2024 19:27 CEST

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a three-day humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO: Agreement on Temporary Ceasefire

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WHO: Agreement on Temporary Ceasefire

Thu 29 Aug 2024 19:17 CEST

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a three-day humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations, according to the World Health Organization.

Ukraine: Let's strike against Russian airfields

Ukraine: Let's strike against Russian airfields

Thu 29 Aug 2024 11:04 CEST

Let Ukraine be freer to use its weapons against Russian targets, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. And please hurry up with the deliveries, Ukraine welcomes

EU "extremely concerned" about Venezuela's election crisis

EU "extremely concerned" about Venezuela's election crisis

Sun 25 Aug 2024 11:36 CEST

The growing political crisis in Venezuela is causing "extreme concern" within the EU, says the union's foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell.

Sharp condemnations of settler violence on the West Bank

Sharp condemnations of settler violence on the West Bank

Fri 16 Aug 2024 03:36 CEST

Over 100 settlers may have participated in yesterday's violent incidents against Palestinians on the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli media. The criticism from the outside world is comprehensive

Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

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Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

Sat 10 Aug 2024 04:56 CEST

The reactions are sharp and the condemnations many after the Israeli attack on a school in Gaza City. The USA is "deeply concerned"

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

Thu 8 Aug 2024 10:59 CEST

Israel withdraws accreditation for Norwegian diplomats stationed in Tel Aviv, eight people who worked with Palestinian issues. In Oslo, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reacts strongly

Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Mon 5 Aug 2024 08:20 CEST

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro says he is "willing to do whatever it takes" to crush the opposition after growing criticism of how the presidential election was conducted.

Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

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Orbán penalized – meeting moved to Brussels

Mon 22 Jul 2024 09:28 CEST

Hungary's criticized actions as presiding country in the EU's Council of Ministers will have further consequences. The EU's Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell is moving the next foreign ministers' meeting from Budapest to Brussels

Brussels boycotts Budapest

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Brussels boycotts Budapest

Mon 15 Jul 2024 10:59 CEST

Moved meetings and no EU commissioners in Hungary. This is now being marked in Brussels against Viktor Orbán's way of handling his presidency in the EU Council of Ministers

Kaja Kallas Resigns – Gets Top Job in EU

Kaja Kallas Resigns – Gets Top Job in EU

Mon 15 Jul 2024 10:42 CEST

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Orbán meets Xi in Beijing

Mon 8 Jul 2024 04:11 CEST

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a visit he himself calls "peace mission 3. 0"

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Fri 5 Jul 2024 11:37 CEST

Ukraine must abandon four regions for peace to be possible, was the message from Vladimir Putin to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán's visit to Moscow is heavily criticized by his fellow leaders in the EU

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

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EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Thu 27 Jun 2024 13:42 CEST

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

Mon 24 Jun 2024 11:00 CEST

Hezbollah threat that even Cyprus could be drawn into the Middle East conflict sparks concern and anger in the EU. Unacceptable, fumes Greece

EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

Mon 24 Jun 2024 10:47 CEST

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement

Thu 13 Jun 2024 11:38 CEST

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Mon 10 Jun 2024 05:30 CEST

Rivalries and compromises await as the newly elected European Parliament forms itself. First question: can the leaders of member states agree on who should hold the top jobs?