Today: September 16, 2024
Today: September 16, 2024

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Latvia appeals removal of sanctions on Russians Fridman and Aven

Latvia has appealed a decision by the European Union Court of Justice that annulled sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman and his business partner Petr Aven,

Latvia appeals removal of sanctions on Russians Fridman and Aven
Business|Economy|Europe

EU sues Germany, Italy for alleged discrimination against mobile workers

The European Commission said on Thursday it had decided to refer Germany and Italy to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over practices it said discriminated against mobile workers.

EU sues Germany, Italy for alleged discrimination against mobile workers
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EU and Singapore agree digital trade deal

The European Union and Singapore concluded a digital trade agreement on Thursday designed to ease cross-border data flows and shape global rules for data.

EU and Singapore agree digital trade deal
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End of tax loophole risks dimming Shein's IPO appeal, investors say

Moves by authorities in the European Union and elsewhere to end tax breaks for low-value parcels threaten Shein's profitability and risk denting the fast fashion

End of tax loophole risks dimming Shein's IPO appeal, investors say
Europe|Political

Italy appoints ambassador to Syria to 'turn spotlight' on country, foreign minister says

Italy has decided to appoint an ambassador to Syria "to turn a spotlight" on the country, its foreign minister said on Friday, making it the

Italy appoints ambassador to Syria to 'turn spotlight' on country, foreign minister says
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What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?

Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting USB-C, a more widely used connection standard

What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?
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China says EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports, subsidies is protectionist

China's Commerce Ministry has protested a decision by the European Union to investigate exports of Chinese electric vehicles, saying it is a protectionist action aimed at distorting the supply chain

China says EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports, subsidies is protectionist
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Talks between Serbia and Kosovo break down again. The EU says their hopes of joining are at risk

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have failed again to make progress in talks meant to improve their testy ties

Talks between Serbia and Kosovo break down again. The EU says their hopes of joining are at risk
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Finland joins Baltic neighbors in banning Russian-registered cars from entering their territory

Finland is joining its three Baltic neighbors in banning vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory, a joint move in line with a recent interpretation of the European Union’s sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine

Finland joins Baltic neighbors in banning Russian-registered cars from entering their territory
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EU lets Ukrainian grain ban expire even as some member countries impose their own

The European Union has decided not to renew a ban on Ukrainian food imports heading to nearby countries

EU lets Ukrainian grain ban expire even as some member countries impose their own
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Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey may part ways with the European Union

Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid
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Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows

Farmers across Bulgaria protested Monday after the government lifted a ban on food products from Ukraine, complaining that the move will cause an influx that drives down prices for local growers

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows
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EU urges Serbia and Kosovo to respect their pledges after a meeting of leaders ends in acrimony

The European Union is urging Serbia and Kosovo to respect an agreement meant to end tensions between them and set their relations on a more normal path

EU urges Serbia and Kosovo to respect their pledges after a meeting of leaders ends in acrimony
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Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion

A dispute about whether Ukrainian grain should be allowed to enter the domestic markets of Poland and other European Union countries has pushed the tight relationship between Kyiv and Warsaw to its lowest point since Russia invaded Ukraine last year

Grain spat drags Ukraine's ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion
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EU commissioner calls for more balanced trade with China and warns that Ukraine could divide them

The European Union’s trade commissioner has called for a more balanced relationship with China, noting an EU trade deficit of nearly 400 billion euros ($425 billion)

EU commissioner calls for more balanced trade with China and warns that Ukraine could divide them
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EU Commission blocks Booking's planned acquisition of flight booking provider Etraveli

The European Union’s executive arm is blocking leading U.S. online travel agency Booking from acquiring Sweden’s flight booking provider Etraveli Group

EU Commission blocks Booking's planned acquisition of flight booking provider Etraveli
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A populist, pro-Russia ex-premier looks headed for victory in Slovakia's parliamentary elections

A populist former prime minister who campaigned on a pro-Russian and anti-American message looks to be heading for victory in the early parliamentary election in Slovakia, according to preliminary results

A populist, pro-Russia ex-premier looks headed for victory in Slovakia's parliamentary elections
World

Zelenskiy says cooperation with EU vital for victory, Kyiv needs defence support

A Ukrainian victory in the war with Russia depends on cooperation with the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told EU foreign ministers gathered in Kyiv on Monday.

Zelenskiy says cooperation with EU vital for victory, Kyiv needs defence support
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EU announces plans to better protect its sensitive technologies from foreign snooping

The European Union has announced plans to better protect its cutting-edge technologies from foreign snooping that might threaten its economy and security

EU announces plans to better protect its sensitive technologies from foreign snooping
Business

EU to study mobile ecosystems to counter any Apple, Google antitrust pushback

European Union antitrust regulators have commissioned a study into mobile ecosystems to help them counter any pushback from Apple and Alphabet's Google in

EU to study mobile ecosystems to counter any Apple, Google antitrust pushback
World

Russia says it held talks with US, EU on Nagorno-Karabakh before crisis

Russia exchanged views with the United States and the European Union on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh ahead of the lightning military operation by Azerbaijan last month, Russian

Russia says it held talks with US, EU on Nagorno-Karabakh before crisis
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EU summit points to reforms the bloc needs in order to welcome Ukraine and others as new members

European Union leaders are acknowledging that just as aspiring members must meet exacting criteria to join the bloc, the 27 member nations also must work hard to reform the EU to make sure it can work smoothly with 30-plus nations

EU summit points to reforms the bloc needs in order to welcome Ukraine and others as new members
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European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians

The European Union has reversed an earlier announcement that it was “immediately” suspending aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas

European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians
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Exclusive-Southeast Asia eyes hands-off AI rules, defying EU ambitions

Southeast Asian countries are taking a business-friendly approach to artificial intelligence regulation in a setback to the

Exclusive-Southeast Asia eyes hands-off AI rules, defying EU ambitions
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EU asks Musk's X for information on hate speech and 'illegal content' related to Israel-Hamas war

The European Commission has made a formal, legally binding request for information from Elon Musk’s social media platform X over its handling of hate speech, misinformation and violent terrorist content related to the Israel-Hamas war

EU asks Musk's X for information on hate speech and 'illegal content' related to Israel-Hamas war

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