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Italy proposes extending NATO’s security umbrella to Ukraine without membership
Italy proposed on Thursday that Ukraine be offered protection under NATO's collective defense without full membership. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, speaking at a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels, emphasized the need for "more durable solutions" than sending European peacekeeping troops to...
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Europe rallies behind Zelensky as US announces new talks with Kyiv
EU leaders rallied around Ukraine and agreed to boost the bloc's defences at a crisis summit Thursday, as Washington said talks with Kyiv were back on track to secure a ceasefire with Russia. Europe rallies behind Zelensky as US announces new talks with Kyiv Ukraine' President Volodymyr Zelensky...
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The international conference that Switzerland doesn’t want but must organise
Switzerland is set to host a conference on the occupied Palestinian territories on Friday. Keen to avoid taking a position on the Middle East...
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EU Prosecutors Accuse Greek Livestock Breeders of Farming Fund Fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office says it suspects 100 livestock breeders in Greece, mostly in Crete, of the fraudulent use of EU agricultural funds via false land ownership or leasing claims. ......
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Why VW and Rivian are teaming up to launch a $21,500 EV
Volkswagen unveiled its ID.EVERY1 concept car on Wednesday. VolkswagenVW unveiled a $21,500 EV on Wednesday, but don't expect it to come to the US anytime soon.The compact ID.EVERY1 will be the first car to incorporate software from EV startup Rivian.The two companies struck a $5 billion partnership...
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Danish postal service to stop delivering letters after 90% drop in numbers
PostNord says it will end the service from next year and cut a third of its staff to focus on its parcels business...
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Prosecutors appeal Rubiales sentence and ask for re-trial
The prosecutor's office has appealed Luis Rubiales' sentence for sexual assault and asks that the trial be annulled and repeated to include new evidence, and presided over by a different judge. Prosecutors believe...
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Something is smelling really bad among the peace brokers of Ukraine
You don't have to be a genius to work out that if you exclude Russia and just look at the three groups who are vying for war, or whining for peace,...
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Report Lists Turkey and Serbia Among Europe’s Worst Media Freedom Violators
Council of Europe report ranks Turkey and Serbia among the worst-offending countries in Europe in terms of violating freedom of the press and harassing journalists. ......
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EU to publish action plan on steel sector in two weeks
On March 19, the EU plans to present an Action Plan on Steel and Metals, which will include additional sector-specific priority actions. This is stated in the report of the European Commission (EC) on the results of the Strategic Dialogue on Steel. In addition, the plan will contain long-term steps...
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