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EU ministers back Bulgaria's euro adoption from 2026
RTE Ireland
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June 20, 2025
European Union finance ministers gave formal support today for Bulgaria to adopt the euro currency, paving the way for the country to become the 21st member of the euro zone from January 1, 2026. The backing of the ministers follows positive...
European shares edge up as US stalls its Middle East moves
Business Recorder
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June 20, 2025
European stocks snapped a three-day losing streak and closed higher on Friday, as investors’ nerves eased following a stall in U.S. involvement in Middle East tensions. The pan-European STOXX 600 closed 0.1% higher. As Israel and Iran’s air...
Europe, Iran foreign ministers meet, press Tehran to rejoin nuclear talks as US signals openness
Firstpost
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June 20, 2025
European foreign ministers met their Iranian counterpart on Friday to gauge Tehran’s willingness to restart nuclear talks, despite little expectation that Israel will halt its strikes anytime soon, according to a Reuters report, citing diplomats....
Europe, Iran foreign ministers meet
BDNews24
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European foreign ministers met their Iranian counterpart on Friday hoping to test Tehran's readiness to negotiate a new nuclear deal despite there being scant prospect of Israel ceasing its attacks soon, diplomats said. European ministers spoke in...
EUROPE: Port of Gothenburg planning to boost shore power availability
Bunkerspot
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June 20, 2025
Details Written by Lesley Bankes-Hughes Published: 20 June 2025 The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract with AF Bygg Väst to construct a new transformer station serving its container and car terminals, which will pave the way to bringing...
EU ministers propose international limits on sperm 'super donors'
Euronews
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Published on 20/06/2025 - 18:02 GMT+2 A coalition of EU health ministers wants to set international limits on the number of children a single sperm or egg donor can produce, putting an end to the "super sperm donor" phenomenon. The proposal, in...
EU 'golden age of solidarity' gives way to hard line on migration
Context
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What’s the context? A decade after refugee Alan Kurdi died in Europe's migration crisis, rights groups say the border crisis will only get worse. Death of Syrian toddler in 2015 sparked European sympathy Far-right rhetoric now helps set policy...
Brussels and Rome committed to mobilizing investments along the Lobito Corridor
Ver Angola
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“Collective efforts, including the signing of a memorandum of understanding by Angola, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRCongo), the European Union (EU), the United States, Italy and the African Development Bank and the African...
EU bars China firms from major medical equipment deals
The Sun Daily
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June 20, 2025
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) yesterday banned Chinese firms from government medical device purchases worth more than €5 million (RM25 million) in retaliation for limits Beijing places on access to its own market. The latest salvo in trade...
EU review indicates Israel breached human rights in Gaza
Euronews
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Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip indicate a breach of the human rights provisions contained in its Association Agreement with the European Union, a highly anticipated review from the bloc's diplomatic service has found, citing a collection of...
European Court completed executive supervisory procedures of decisions in 7 judgements against Armenia
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. As a result of the 1531st meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on Human Rights,(ECHR), held from 10 to 12 June 2025, the Committee of Ministers concluded with a final decision the supervision of the execution of...
EU states renew debate over children's social media access after deadly school attacks
Xinhua News Agency
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by Billion Temesghen BRUSSELS, June 18 (Xinhua) -- A series of deadly attacks in Austria and France this month has reignited European debates over the exposure of children to social media, with several EU governments calling for stricter access...
Europeans push Iran for nuclear rollback in crisis talks
News.Az
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A missile is intercepted over Tel Aviv on June 20, after Iran fired a salvo of missiles. AFP On Friday, European ministers held urgent diplomatic talks in Geneva with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in an effort to contain the Iran-Israel...
Court Hears Major Suit Against Shell Over Oil Pollution In Bayelsa As Civil Society Rallies Behind King Dakolo
Sahara Reporters
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A coalition of civil society organisations has declared strong support for His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chair of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers. The groups standing in solidarity...
EU plans to scrap anti-greenwashing rules after pushback
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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The European Commission said Friday it intends to scrap new rules against greenwashing after they hit a roadblock in the final stretch from conservative lawmakers calling them too onerous for businesses. The "Green Claims Directive" would require...
EU postpones lowering price cap for Russian oil amid tensions in Middle East, Politico reports
The Kyiv Independent
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June 20, 2025
The European Union has postponed a move to lower the existing price cap on Russian oil, after concerns that the Iran-Israel conflict could lead to higher prices, Politico reported on June 20, citing unnamed diplomatic sources. The price cap,...
EU puts their foot down to protect pets
Euro Weekly News
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June 20, 2025
The EU is finally taking steps to protect our pets. Photo Credits: Molly Grace In a moment welcomed by animal lovers across Europe, the EU Parliament has voted in favour of a new law that could transform the lives of millions of Pets (mainly cats...
EU postpones lowering price cap on Russian oil due to situation in Middle East
Ukrainska Pravda
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An oil tanker. Stock photo: Getty Images The European Union will not introduce new price restrictions on Russian oil exports given the risks of a sharp jump in prices amid the escalating situation in the Middle East. Source: European Pravda,...
EU’s losses from reduced Russian gas supplies already reach 1.3 trillion euro
TASS
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June 20, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, June 20. /TASS/. The European economy has already incurred losses totaling 1.3 trillion euro as a result of the reduction in Russian gas supplies, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Special Presidential...
EU tightens pet regulations and Flemish politicians demand action on dog bites
Belga News Agency
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June 20, 2025
The European Parliament has approved new legislation to standardise the rules governing the breeding, sale and ownership of dogs and cats across the EU. While the legislation includes measures to combat the illegal pet trade and improve animal...