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Largest illegal trading platform for drugs taken down | Eurojust
The dark web marketplace was active for over five years. Archetyp was one of the only platforms to allow the sale of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The marketplace had…
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Rapid surrender of high-profile murder suspect from Greece to Italy coordinated by Eurojust
The suspect in a high-profile murder case can be surrendered from Greece to Italy, due to a rapid judicial support action coordinated by Eurojust. Close cooperation via the Agency ensured…
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Egypt and EIB Global set to deploy EU grant aimed at greening Egyptian economy
The Egyptian government and the EIB’s development arm have signed an accord on the use of a €21 million EU grant to decarbonise the domestic economy and promote recycling. The grant…
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Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union
The European Union has issued a strong statement condemning the recent escalation between Israel and Iran, calling for immediate de-escalation and reaffirming its commitment to regional security and international law.…
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ECB President Christine Lagarde on China, Trade Wars, and the Future of Global Economic Cooperation
Frankfurt am Main – In a rare interview conducted by Caixin Global , European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde offered deep insights into her views on China’s evolving economic…
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Behind Closed Doors in Brussels: EU Confronts China on Human Rights in 40th Dialogue
In the quiet corridors of Brussels’ diplomatic quarter, a high-stakes conversation unfolded on June 13th: the 40th EU-China Human Rights Dialogue. While framed as a routine engagement between two global…
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President Costa to travel to Kananaskis, Canada for the G7 summit on 15-17 June 2025
Kananaskis, Alberta | 13 June 2025 — António Costa, President of the European Council, will travel to Kananaskis, Alberta, to represent the European Union at the G7 Summit taking place…
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Bulgarian insurance supervisor imposes temporary ban on some of the cross-border activities of ZAD DallBogg: Life and Health
On 10 June 2025, the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC), the Bulgarian supervisory authority of the insurance sector, imposed a temporary ban on the provision of new and the extension of…
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EU member states agree to extend temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine
Brussels, June 13, 2024 — In a rare display of unity amid Europe’s often-divided migration debates, EU member states today agreed to extend temporary protection for millions of Ukrainians displaced…
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Schengen: Council approves declaration to commemorate 40th anniversary and renew its commitment for the common travel area
Brussels, June 13, 2025 — On the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement, the Council of the European Union has formally adopted a new Schengen Declaration ,…