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EU foreign policy chief slams Orbán’s visit to Moscow for talks with Putin

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Hungary, Russia, Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit to Moscow is taking place, exclusively, in the framework of the bilateral relations between

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EU’s new rules on vehicle safety to come into effect

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

New rules on general vehicle safety apply to all new motor vehicles sold in the European Commission from July 7 2024,

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New EU sanctions target Belarusian economy over backing for Russia

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on June 29 restrictive measures targeting the Belarusian economy, in view of the

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EU leaders agree on top jobs – second term for VDL

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Meeting on June 27, European Union leaders agreed on who should get the bloc’s top posts in the next institutional

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EU, Ukraine sign joint security commitments

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Union and its member states will contribute, for the long term and together with partners, to security commitments

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EU envoys pave way for first ever EU-wide law on welfare of cats and dogs

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

European Union member states’ EU ambassadors have agreed on the Council of the EU’s negotiating mandate on a proposal to

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Nato Allies select Mark Rutte as next Secretary General

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Nato

The North Atlantic Council decided on June 26 to appoint Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General

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EU accession talks start for Ukraine and Moldova

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

The European Union is starting the process of EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on June 25, with meetings

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Ukrainian refugees: EU ministers extend temporary protection until March 2026

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers adopted a decision on June 25 to extend the temporary protection until March 4 2026 for

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