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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: February 2

February 2, 2026February 9, 2026 ADJ

Time was a mistake The first clocks were not invented to help anyone. This is important.They were built in monasteries

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Russian hybrid threats: EU sanctions further six individuals over disinformation

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia

European Union foreign minister decided on January 29 to adopt restrictive measures against an additional six individuals, in the light

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EU sanctions Iranian Revolutionary Guard commanders, other officials, over Iran’s human rights abuses

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

European Union foreign ministers decided on January 29 to impose restrictive measures on an additional 15 persons, including a number of

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European Commission adopts first-ever EU Visa Strategy

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Schengen

The European Commission (EC) is adopting on January 29 its first-ever EU Visa Strategy, the EC said. “It sets out

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EU announces 153M euro humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Moldova

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) announced on January 29 that it is allocating 153 million euro in emergency aid to Ukraine

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EU formally adopts regulation phasing out imports of Russian gas

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Russia

The 27 European Union member states formally adopted on January 26 the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both

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The Sofia Globe Monday digest: January 26

January 26, 2026February 2, 2026 ADJ

Davos 2026: The End of the West, Served Lukewarm While Sauron’s eye was fixed firmly on Davos – swiveling slowly

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European Parliament rejects fourth motion of censure of Von der Leyen European Commission

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on January 22 to reject a motion of no confidence in Ursula von der Leyen’s European

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European Parliament votes to ask European court whether EU-Mercosur agreement complies with EU treaties

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

The European Parliament voted on January 21 to request the European Court of Justice to assess whether the EU-Mercosur agreement

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