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Statement by President von der Leyen with Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez
European Commission Statement Madrid, 05 Mar 2022 Thank you so much Prime Minister, dear Pedro, I am very glad to be here in Madrid. Spain, indeed, is a key partner…
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Statement by President von der Leyen with Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez
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War in Ukraine: the evacuation of the besieged city of Marioupol “postponed”
A ceasefire had been announced this morning by Russia, and should start at 10 am. The evacuations are postponed, according to the city hall. According to the Ukrainian Deputy Prime…
Health
New WHO study: 85% of adolescent girls don’t do enough physical activity
Adolescent girls are not getting enough physical activity. Adolescent girls are not getting enough physical activity. On World Obesity Day, WHO is focusing on this problem that is growing worldwide…
Europe
Disinformation: Parliament committee recommends EU sanctions
The EU should have a specific regime of sanctions to tackle foreign interference and disinformation campaigns by foreign powers, according to a Parliament committee. Without a proper sanctions regime in…
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NASA’s NuSTAR Space Observatory Makes Illuminating Cosmic Discoveries With “Nuisance” Light
Artist’s concept of NuSTAR on orbit. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech A design quirk in the X-ray observatory has made it possible for astronomers to use previously unwanted light to study even more…
Books
How Long Is Exile?: Book II: Out of the Ruins of Germany
The Aftermath of the War and the Hope of the Refugees TUCSON, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2022 - Astrida Barbins-Stahnke continued her stories of her How Long Is Exile?…
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Spacesuit Checks and Eye Study Wrap Up Space Station Work Week
The Canadarm2 robotic arm is pictured extending from the space station as it orbited above Ireland and the United Kingdom. Credit: NASA The Expedition 66 crew is continuing its preparations…
Europe
WFP ramping up operations as hunger rises in Ukraine
Amid reports of dwindling food supplies in embattled areas in Ukraine, the World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday began ramping up operations, warning that the conflict could have consequences beyond…
Europe
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine
On 1 March 2022, the Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/3461. The Council decided to take further restrictive measures in response to Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. The…
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‘Unprecedented’ number of traumatized people flee Ukraine
UN humanitarians on Friday described as “unprecedented,” the continuing outflow of children and families fleeing the “relentless shelling” of Russian military action in Ukraine – as they await assurances for…