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Europe unveils deal for more food and fuel for Gaza
European officials have struck a new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza, the European Union’s foreign policy chief said. The announcement came as prospects for a ceasefire agreement in the near term appeared to be...

Government expects to have TAP’s reprivatization completed “within a year”
The government has initiated steps for the sale of the airline following the approval of a decree-law, which now awaits the President’s promulgation. The goal is to submit the terms of sale to the Council of Ministers within 15 days, according to...

France, UK unveil nuclear weapons cooperation
France and Britain on Thursday agreed to reinforce cooperation over their respective nuclear arsenals as the two European powerhouses seek to respond to growing threats to the continent and uncertainty over their U.S. ally. The announcement came...

EU chief von der Leyen survives rare confidence vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has survived a confidence vote tabled by a far-right faction in the European Parliament. Although the outcome was not a surprise, the fact that it came about at all was not a positive signal for...

EU Sends Ukraine Another $1.2B Backed by Russian Assets
Ukraine received the next €1 billion (almost $1.2 billion) tranche from the European Union under the G7-backed Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative, the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance reported on July 10. According to the Ministry,...
Europe must not waste its currency moment
We are entering a new era in the global monetary system – more contested, more fragmented, and more strategic. While the US dollar remains dominant, its supremacy is increasingly questioned. Escalating geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and...
Britain, France to co-ordinate nuclear deterrence: PM
LONDON, July 10 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that Britain and France have signed a new deal to allow the two countries to co-ordinate their nuclear deterrents for the first time. Standing along with French...
Poland's DPA issues guidance on data anonymization
Poland's data protection authority, the Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych, released guidance on data anonymization after Poland's Supreme Court published handwritten photos of protests. UODO President Mirosław Wróblewski requested the Supreme...

Europe close: Stocks end mixed amid EU-US trade deal hopes
The pan-regional Stoxx 600 index just below its record highs with a gain of 0.54% to 552.93 Germany’s DAX slipped 0.38% to 24,456.81, but hit a fresh intra-day high of 24,640 before settling back, and Britain’s FTSE 100 jumped 1.23% to also set a...

EU strikes so-called aid deal with 'Israel' amid calls for sanctions
The European Union has reached a humanitarian aid deal with "Israel" to increase Gaza relief deliveries, but the agreement comes amid growing internal rifts, with several member states pushing for sanctions after a leaked review found "Israel"...
Britain, France agree to coordinate nuclear deterrence, unveil new migration scheme
LONDON, July 10 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that Britain and France have signed a new deal to allow the two countries to coordinate their nuclear deterrents for the first time. During a joint press conference...
Britain, France to co-ordinate nuclear deterrence, agree on migration scheme
LONDON, July 10 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that Britain and France have signed a new deal to allow the two countries to co-ordinate their nuclear deterrents for the first time. Standing along with French...

EU Suspends Interpreter Suspected of Spying During Zelensky Meeting
The European Commission (EC) has revoked the accreditation of a Ukrainian-language interpreter after she was caught secretly recording a closed-door meeting involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, raising concerns over a potential...
Italy says Russia-linked companies should be banned from Ukraine's rebuild
ROME (Reuters) -Italy said on Thursday that firms that have helped Russia fund its war on Ukraine by doing business with the country should be excluded from profiting from Ukraine’s reconstruction. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said...

Spain to introduce compulsory 4-hour online course for pet owners
A new draft royal decree, expanding the 2023 Animal Rights and Welfare Law in Spain, requires prospective dog owners in Spain to complete a free, four-hour online training course on responsible pet ownership. Issued by the Ministry of Social...

EU | Warning of record flight delays in Europe this summer
The possibility of another “black” summer for air transport in Europe, with record delays and cancellations, is looming, as the European Union warns of severe pressures on the air traffic system. Staff shortages, strikes, fires, and increased...

Italy To Support Restoration Of Six Cultural Heritage Sites In Central Odesa
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi announced this in a comment to Ukrinform during the International Conference on Ukraine's Recovery in Rome. “This is a clear signal from the Italian government...

EU powers launch Ukraine recovery fund in Rome
ROME, July 10 – European leaders on Thursday announced a new reconstruction fund for Ukraine, aiming to drive recovery as the war enters its fourth year. The fund, backed by Germany, Italy, France, Poland, and the European Commission, will pool...

Germany pledges Patriot air defense for Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday that Germany is prepared to purchase US-made Patriot surface-to-air missile defense systems for Kyiv. His pledge came as Russia continued its daily aerial...

EU environment ministers test blood for ‘forever chemicals’
Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP EU environment and climate ministers meeting in Denmark on Thursday tested their blood for “forever chemicals“ linked to serious health risks, in a bid to raise awareness about chemical pollution, Danish and European...