Two dead, Turkish ship sinks in Romania’s EEZ, reportedly after drone strike
Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said on October 5 that two people were dead and 11 rescued after a vessel
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EC boosts EU countries’ drone, counter-drone capabilities with 130M euro top-up
The European Commission (EC) said in a statement on October 5 that it is stepping up its support for EU
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Copernicus report: Med, Black Sea had record-breaking marine heatwaves in 2024
Mediterranean and Black Sea experienced record-breaking marine heatwaves with temperatures more than 4.6 degrees above normal in 2024, according to
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EU ministers approve five European defence projects, including boosting security on Eastern Flank
European Union defence ministers approved on September 28 five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs) to strengthen Europe’s defence
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EU sanctions 10 individuals, 17 entities over unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia
European Union foreign ministers decided on September 28 to adopt sanctions a further 10 individuals and 17 entities responsible for
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Eurostat: In 2025, 5% of people in the EU drank alcohol every day
In 2025, 4.8 per cent of people aged 16 or over in the European Union consumed alcohol every day, EU
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Eurostat: 54% of EU’s electricity came from renewables in Q2 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, about 54.1 per cent of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, a
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EC pays out 3.3 billion euro in defence funding to Ukraine to cover drones and missiles
The European Commission (EC) will today disburse 3.3 billion euro to Ukraine for defence procurement under the 90 billion euro Ukraine
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EC proposes EU KIDS Act to restrict social media platforms’ access to children in the EU
The European Commission (EC) said on September 17 that it had adopted the EU KIDS Act to enhance the online
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