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Hungary antagonizes making EU’s budget into Ukraine’s
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has strongly criticized the European Commission’s proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028–2034, calling it essentially a “budget for Ukraine” rather than for the European Union. In an interview with...
US, Israel caution France’s Palestine move will have consequences
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Israel have sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron following his announcement that France plans to officially recognize the state of Palestine. Macron made the pledge on Thursday, with a formal...
Prime Minister receives farewell visit from Emanuele Giaufret
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 15, 2025
Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, today received a farewell visit from Head of the European Union Delegation to Serbia Emanuele Giaufret, and thanked him for his personal engagement and contribution to strengthening cooperation between...
Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni: Startup20 Midterm Engagement Group Meeting
South African Government
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July 23, 2025
Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza Startup20 Chair Mr Vuyani Jarana Ms Salome Baloi representing the Office of the G20 Sherpa Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz AL Saud representing Startup20 Saudi Arabia in abstentia Dr Chintan...
Poland - the hottest offshore market in Europe! The future of energy at the largest event in Central and Eastern Europe - Offshore Wind Poland 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 15, 2025
WARSAW, Poland, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Poland is entering the operational phase of offshore development - the first turbines are already standing in the Baltic Sea, and by 2026, electricity from offshore sources will begin to power...
EU Balance of Payments and International Investment Position statistical sources and methods - B.o.p. and i.i.p. e-book
ECB - European Central Bank
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July 22, 2025
Introduction The European Central Bank (ECB), with the support of the European System of Central Bank’s (ESCB’s) Statistics Committee, compiles and publishes the balance of payments (b.o.p.) and the international investment position (i.i.p.) of...
Millions worth of US-funded contraceptives is to be incinerated in France
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A $10 million stockpile of US-funded contraceptives is set to be incinerated in France, after the US government rejected multiple offers to redirect the supplies to countries in need, a news agency reported on Wednesday. The shipment,...
Media reports USD10mn of USAID contraceptives to be destroyed in France
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A shipment of U.S.-funded contraceptives worth $10 million is slated for destruction in France after the U.S. government refused offers to redirect the supplies to low-income countries, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The contraceptives,...
Survey indicates EU nationals view political corruption as norm
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent Eurobarometer survey reveals that 69% of European Union citizens believe corruption is widespread in their countries, highlighting deep public skepticism about the effectiveness and fairness of anti-corruption measures. Over half...
Macron declares France to acknowledge Palestine
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France will officially recognize Palestine as a state, framing the move as part of a “historic commitment” to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. In a statement posted on X...
Germany Set to Ship Five Patriot Systems to Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany will expedite the delivery of five Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, officials confirmed Monday, signaling a major escalation in Berlin’s military support for Kyiv. The move was coordinated with the United States, following...
Germany Commits to Delivering Patriots for Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has committed to delivering Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” according to official statements made on Monday. This arrangement was reportedly coordinated with the United States, following remarks by...
Germany agrees to provide Patriot air defense systems in Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has confirmed plans to deliver five additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” following coordination with the United States. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington...
Britain to freeze assets, impose entry ban on smugglers
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK will begin freezing assets and banning entry for individuals involved in facilitating illegal small-boat crossings across the English Channel, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday. The new sanctions, effective...
Media reports EU ready to hit back over US tariffs
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is preparing to impose 15% import tariffs on a range of U.S. products worth €93 billion ($109 billion) if a trade agreement with Washington isn’t reached by August, according to media reports. The move comes as the U.S....
France blocks editor from X
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of RT, has had her X account restricted in France, reflecting continuing efforts by Western nations to suppress Russian media content. The platform confirmed that the account was withheld following...
EU interior ministers discuss joint responses to the changing security environment
Government of Slovenia
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July 22, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 22 - The ministers opened the meeting with an exchange of views, seeking ways to improve civil preparedness, resilience, and crisis prevention in the EU and its member states, in light of the evolving security environment. Their...
Poland Probes into Air Traffic System Disruption
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish officials have launched an investigation following a significant disruption to the country’s national air traffic management system, which impacted operations at several airports. The Interior Ministry confirmed that security...
CGTN: President Xi Jinping calls on China, EU to provide more stability, certainty for world
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 26, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with European Union leaders during their visit to Beijing for the 25th China-EU Summit on Thursday. CGTN published an article exploring China-EU relations in two-way trade and investment, emphasizing the need for...
Italy cancels star Russian conductor’s concert
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A concert in Italy featuring famed Russian conductor Valery Gergiev was canceled following pressure from Brussels and Ukraine supporters, according to ANSA news agency and event organizers. Gergiev was scheduled to perform on July 27 at...