Tag: Europe
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BREAKING: US lifts sanctions on Russian oil – EU High Representative says the US is trying to divide Europe
US government officials have informed EU leaders that the US is unsanctioning Russian oil currently at sea for up to 30 days. Unconfirmed reports state that the move is targeted towards India which will be making significant Russian oil purchases. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previously said that the US would unsaction some Russian oil…
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Maltese most to complain in the EU about online purchasing problems with online apps
Consumers in Malta are the most likely in the European Union to report problems when buying goods or services online through websites or mobile applications, according to new figures released by Eurostat. The statistics show that 64.0% of online shoppers in Malta reported encountering problems when making purchases online, the highest share recorded among EU…
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Angela Merkel receives the European Order of Merit despite her muddled and controversial legacy
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been awarded the European Order of Merit, in the first issuing of the award by the European Parliament. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Polish President Lech Wałęsa are among the first recipients at the highest level of the honour. Angela Merkel is one of the most divisive figures…
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Europe sees rise in attempted terrorist attacks as Iran war rages on
Belgian authorities are investigating a terrorist attack after an explosion damaged a synagogue in the city of Liège early Monday. The blast occurred outside the synagogue and caused structural damage to the building, including shattered windows. No injuries were reported. Police quickly sealed off the area while investigators examined the site and searched for evidence.…
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President Macron in Cyprus: European security is our common interest
French President Emmanuel Macron was in Cyprus today along with Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Prime Minister of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides. The leaders toured the Andreas Papandreou Air Base. French President Emmanuel Macron said that anyone who attacks Cyprus is attacking Europe. Iran targeted the British base of Akrotiri in Cyprus. The French President also…
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Iranians in Europe demonstrate against the Islamic regime
Iranians in Europe held demonstrations across various cities against the Islamic regime of Iran and demanding its toppling. Other protestors held banners in favour of the son of previous Shah of Iran Reza Pahlavi. Demonstrations took place in Stockholm, Sweden and Paris. Other protests against the Islamic regime also took place in Brussels and Berlin…
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Feritility rate inthe EU going down: Malta retains lowest fertility rate
According to the latest Eurostat statistics, the fertility rate in Europe has gone down in 2024 hitting an average of 1.34 live births per woman. In 2024, 3.55 million babies were born in the EU, a 3.3% decrease from the 3.67 million in 2023. The average fertility rate in Europe declined from 1.38 in 2023…
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Inflation makes a comeback in Europe with the Iran War and the HICP revisions
Inflation is making a comeback in Europe after it experienced significant pressure downwards last year falling below 2% in the Euro area and in line with the European Central Bank targets. According to the latest released and revised HICP figures by Eurostat, inflation in the Euro-area edged higher in February from 1.7% in January to…
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European gas opens at €48/MWh after Qatar Energy halts production: Prime Minister Robert Abela assures on energy subsidies
Yesterday evening Qatar Energy has announced that it has seized production after its facilities were targeted by Iran. Qatar is a major gas supplier to Europe, and the announcement undoubtedly effects European gas future prices higher which are currently at a yearly high of €48/MWh. However this price change did not significantly affect US gas…
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4.2 million immigrants to the EU in 2024: Malta with the highest immigration rate per resident
The European Union received 4.2 million first-time immigrants in 2024, according to the latest figures published by Eurostat. This figure does not include refugees or migrants from Ukraine. Up to 1.5 million EU citizens migrated to another EU country. There were in total up to new 9.2 immigrants per 1,000 EU residents. Relative to the…
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UN General Assembly approves resolution on Ukraine for just and lasting peace: new EU aid package announced
Earlier today on the 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for just and lasting peace in Ukraine that is effected according to international and the UN charter. Malta also supported in favour of the resolution and gave a statement of support which can…
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Radoslaw Sikorski says that Marco Rubio convinced Hungary to drop veto against Russian sanctions: Spain says Gaza Peace Board not bringing peace
Interviewed at the doorstep before today’s EU Foreign Council Meeting, Polish Foreign Affairs Minister Radosław Sikorski said that the Viktor Orban’s ruling-party in Hungary has used state media to create an atmosphere of hostility against Ukraine and is exploiting this atmosphere for the upcoming elections. Poland’s Foreign Minister also said that the the US Secretary…
