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EU Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap and Targets Shadow Fleet in New Sanctions

The price cap on Russian oil is lowered further and more vessels in the shadow fleet are affected in the EU's new sanctions package against Russia. .

EU Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap and Targets Shadow Fleet in New Sanctions

EU Awaits Slovakia's Approval for 18th Russia Sanctions Package

EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas hopes for a go-ahead for the 18th sanctions package for Russia's war in Ukraine. But Slovakia is still holding out.

EU Awaits Slovakia's Approval for 18th Russia Sanctions Package

Trump Ally Nawrocki Could Win Despite Scandals in Poland Election

Sex trade and gang criminals – but despite scandals that would make most candidacies implode, the right-wing candidate Karol Nawrocki stands. Today's vote in Poland is expected to be extremely even, and the result is awaited in many European capitals.

Trump Ally Nawrocki Could Win Despite Scandals in Poland Election

Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president

On Sunday, Romania is going to the polls. If the far-right candidate George Simion becomes the country's next president, a challenging time awaits for European cooperation.

Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president

North Korea Joins Moscow's Victory Day Parade Amid Ukraine War

"The whole country" is behind the war in Ukraine. This is claimed by Russia's President Vladimir Putin in conjunction with the annual so-called victory day parade in Moscow.

North Korea Joins Moscow's Victory Day Parade Amid Ukraine War

Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical

World leaders arrive in Moscow to participate in the Russian so-called Victory Day in World War II. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj slams the celebration: It will be a parade of cynicism, there is no other way to describe it, he says.

Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

Several world leaders have arrived in Russia to participate in a military parade, but hundreds of flights have been cancelled due to drone threats. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that the aggressor Russia's sky is also a battleground.

Drone Threat Prompts Flight Cancellations Ahead of Putin's Parade

Zelensky Calls Latest Meeting with Trump the Most Substantial

The latest meeting between Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj and the US's Donald Trump was the most substantial, according to Zelenskyj. The Ukrainian believes that Trump has changed his view on things – and they are said to have discussed sanctions.

Zelensky Calls Latest Meeting with Trump the Most Substantial

Slovakia Approves Culling of 350 Bears After Fatal Attack

Slovakia gives green light to cull 350 bears after a man was killed in a likely bear attack. .

Slovakia Approves Culling of 350 Bears After Fatal Attack

Zelensky rejects meeting about gas shortage: "Come to Kyiv"

The closed gas valves from Russia continue to cause friction between Ukraine and EU countries. Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has invited Ukraine's president to a meeting at the border.

Zelensky rejects meeting about gas shortage: "Come to Kyiv"

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 stop of Russian gas through Ukraine divides the EU

Russia stops gas deliveries to Moldova

The Russian oil company Gazprom announces that it will discontinue gas deliveries to Moldova from the turn of the year. At the same time, Slovakia is threatening with measures if Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine are stopped.

Russia stops gas deliveries to Moldova

Slovakia wants to host peace negotiations

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has offered to hold peace talks in Slovakia between Ukraine and Russia. .

Slovakia wants to host peace negotiations

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.

Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

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.

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

The wish list is clear for tougher measures on asylum and migration in the EU. The far-right is rejoicing over "new winds in Europe".

New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

FBI: Trump to be questioned about the assassination attempt

The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has agreed to be heard by the FBI about the assassination attempt he was subjected to at an election rally earlier in July. We want to hear his perspective on what he observed, says agent Kevin Rojek at the FBI.

FBI: Trump to be questioned about the assassination attempt

Back to work after the assassination attempt

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is back on the job as Prime Minister on Tuesday, two months after surviving an assassination attempt. Pro-Russian Fico, who represents the populist and nationalist party Smer, was shot several times in connection with an appearance in the city of Handlova on May 15.

Back to work after the assassination attempt

Slovakia approves controversial public service plan

The Slovak parliament has voted to approve a government plan to replace the country's public service. Critics say it will lead to the government taking full control over the channels.

Slovakia approves controversial public service plan

Guide: European Championship 17 June

Under Monday, Kylian Mbappé and his France step into the tournament. But also Ukraine, who play for a greater purpose.

Guide: European Championship 17 June

Slovakia's new president replaces wounded Fico

Slovakia has sworn in Peter Pellegrini as new president. The president gains increased significance as Prime Minister Robert Fico is still recovering from the assassination attempt on him in mid-May.

Slovakia's new president replaces wounded Fico

No election victory for shot Fico in Slovakia

In Slovakia, the EU election was overshadowed by the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico in mid-May. However, Fico's nationalist party Smer did not become the country's largest party in the election, unlike what recent opinion polls had suggested.

No election victory for shot Fico in Slovakia

Slovaks and Italians to the polling stations

Voters in Slovakia and Italy are heading to the polls on Saturday, the third day of the EU election. .

Slovaks and Italians to the polling stations

Shot Fico: Back in a month

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who survived an assassination attempt, has made his first statement since the shooting on May 15. "It would be a lesser miracle if I returned to work within a few weeks," he says in a clip published on Facebook.

Shot Fico: Back in a month