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EU and Britain Near Trade Deal, EU Sources Say
European Union and British negotiators are nearing … the 27-nation bloc approaches, EU officials said Wednesday. Two … in the talks. An EU diplomat said negotiators previously reached … a…
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European Union Bans Exporting Hazardous Plastic Waste to Non-OECD Countries
… hazardous plastic waste from the European Union (EU) to countries that are … in fighting plastic pollution,” said EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans … plastic waste from the EU…
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EU and UK edge closer on fish as they race to seal Brexit deal before Christmas
The European Union and United Kingdom are racing to finish a deal on trade before breaking for Christmas, with the two sides moving closer on the outstanding issue of fish.…
Europe
EU disburses additional € 24 million in grants to support Armenia’s fight against COVID-19
YEREVAN, DECEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS. The European Union (EU) informed the Government of Armenia about the disbursement of additional € 24 million in grants to support Armenia’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic.…
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UNICEF and the European Union launch major child protection initiative in Bangladesh
**Dhaka, 20 December 2020 – **In a landmark announcement, the European Union has committed US$ 25.7 million to support UNICEF’s child protection programme in Bangladesh over the next four years.…
Europe
Brexit Trade Talks Difficult as EU and UK Still Split on Key Issues
Britain and the European Union remained divided over competition and fishing on Wednesday as they tried to clinch a Brexit trade deal in time to avoid a turbulent split…
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Only Belgium & Slovakia On Track To Meet EU Air Pollution Targets
Air Quality Published on December 23rd, 2020 | by Guest Contributor December 23rd, 2020 by Guest Contributor Originally published on website of European Environmental…
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EU starts to ease bans over UK virus strain, WHO to meet
Meanwhile, in the United States, President Donald Trump rejected a massive Covid economic relief package passed by Congress, branding it "a disgrace" as millions of Americans are suffering fallout from…
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EU’s Barnier says giving Brexit trade talks ‘final push’
European Union’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier wears a protective face mask as he arrives at 1VS conference centre ahead of Brexit negotiations in London, Britain October 24, 2020. — Reuters…