EU Parliament Adopts Resolutions Relating to Human Rights Abuses in Iran, Tunisia and Cambodia.
The European Parliament has adopted three resolutions in respect of human rights abuses in Iran, Tunisia and Cambodia. The resolutions relate to the poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls in Iran, attacks against freedom of expression, in
German Arms Manufacturer Wants to Build Tank Factory in Ukraine
The German armaments group Rheinmetall wants to build a tank factory on Ukrainian soil. The plant could be built for around 200 million euros, said company boss Armin Pappenberger. Up to 400 “Panther” type battle tanks
UN Agrees on High Seas Treaty
After 15 years of tough negotiations at the United Nations for an international agreement to protect the world’s oceans, a breakthrough has been achieved. The main aim of the negotiations in New York was for at
Rising Tensions in Moldova Over Ukraine
On Tuesday, thousands of demonstrators in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, demanded President Maia Sandu’s resignation. It was the second time in two weeks that the pro-Russian opposition party Shor was able to mobilise so many people.
Putin Convenes National Security Council
Following reports of alleged fighting on Russian territory near the Ukrainian border, Vladimir Putin has convened the National Security Council. “For Friday, the Security Council is on the President’s agenda,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, according
EU Agrees on New Russia Sanctions
The EU has agreed on a tenth package of sanctions against Russia. Measures include stricter export controls on goods that have both civilian and military uses. The EU found tightening its sanctions against Russia challenging, with
EU Agrees on New Russia Sanctions
The EU has agreed on a tenth package of sanctions against Russia. Measures include stricter export controls on goods that have both civilian and military uses. The EU found tightening its sanctions against Russia challenging, with individual member states arguing about the details. The tenth package of sanctions against Russia could not come into force […]
EU and UK Reach Agreement in Principle on Northern Ireland Deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have reached a political agreement in principle on the regulation of trade in Northern Ireland at a meeting in Windsor, UK today. The agreement in principle constitutes a comprehensive set of joint solutions aimed at addressing the practical challenges faced by citizens […]
European Commission to Ban TikTok on Corporate Devices
The European Commission has confirmed its decision to ban the use of video sharing app TikTok on its corporate devices. The decision by the Commission also means that its staff will be unable to access TikTok on personal devices including mobile phones that are enrolled in the Commission mobile device service. Staff at the Commission […]
TikTok to Open Second European Data Centre in Ireland
Video giant TikTok has announced its plans to open a second European Data Centre in Ireland. The company is in the advanced stages of agreeing a deal with a third-party provider to establish the centre. The company already announced the establishment of an Ireland-based European and UK data centre last year. It also said it […]
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine Addresses the European Parliament
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels today. President Zelenskyy said Russia presents a grave threat to the European way of life and said that Ukraine is ‘defending ourselves against (the) biggest anti-European force of the modern world.’ He thanked the people of Europe for […]
