Europe
Plenary highlights: EU-Russia, rule of law, fighting cancer
The military threat posed by Russia, respect for the rule of law in the EU and the fight against cancer were key topics during February's plenary session. Russia’s military threat…
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Europe
Remarks by President Charles Michel following the informal meeting of the members of the European Council
Nous avons dans quelques instants un important moment politique puisque nous allons ouvrir le sommet Union européenne-Union africaine. C'est un moment important pour bâtir un nouvel élan pour ce partenariat…
Europe
The EU must speak with one voice on foreign policy | News | European Parliament
MEPs call for a more effective EU foreign and security policy and a stronger defence capability to respond to threats, in two reports adopted on Thursday. With growing instability in…
Defense
Russian submarine in front of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Russia is conducting large-scale exercises in the Black Sea Russian submarines headed from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea to take part in large-scale military exercises. Western countries have described…
International
Concern over low vaccination rates as ‘Omicron tidal wave’ floods Eastern Europe, Central Asia
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) top official in Europe on Tuesday called on governments and health authorities to “closely examine” why there is low demand and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines,…
Europe
Colombia: Duque calls for reinforced EU-Latin America relations
In his address to MEPs, Colombian President Iván Duque welcomed EU support for the country’s peace process and for hosting displaced Venezuelans. Speaking at the start of Parliament’s session, EP…
Europe
Opening of 14-17 February plenary session in Strasbourg | News | European Parliament
President Metsola expressed Parliament’s solidarity with the people of Ukraine, at the opening of the session. Source : © European Union, 2022 - EP
ENTERTAINMENT
Turkey has sold 65 million flowers in 24 countries for Valentine’s Day
The Turkish flower sector has sent 65 million flower stalks to 24 countries for Valentine's Day. The atmosphere in the greenhouses in the southern Mediterranean city of Antalya is hectic…
Economy
Poroshenko‘s Lipetsk confectionery factory failed to challenge a multi-million dollar fine
The Arbitration Court of Appeal of the Lipetsk Region upheld the decision to recognize as legal additional taxes, penalties and fines in the amount of 400.3 million rubles of Lipetsk…
Human Rights
Data on asylum in Bulgaria
The quarterly newsletter of UNHCR Bulgaria “Refugees In Brief” provided inDecember updated information about UNHCR activities and its persons of concern in Bulgaria and worldwide. In 2021, a total of…