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EU foreign policy chief: EU stands with the Syrian people

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Syria

The fall of Assad’s criminal regime marks a historic moment for the Syrian people, who have endured immense suffering and

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EU ministers approve second payment of more than 4.2B euro under Ukraine Facility

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

Ukraine will soon receive more than 4.2 billion euro in funds after the Council of the European Union greenlighted the

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EU health ministers recommend increased protection against second-hand smoke and aerosols

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff smoking

Meeting on December 3, European Union health ministers adopted a recommendation that will help reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and

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European Parliament calls for new elections in Georgia

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Georgia

The European Parliament adopted on November 27 a resolution condemning the October 26 parliamentary elections in Georgia, an EU candidate

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European Parliament approves second Von der Leyen European Commission

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission, European Parliament

Members of the European Parliament voted on November 27 to approve the second European Commission headed by Ursula von der

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Eurostat: Every third woman in the EU experienced gender-based violence

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Around 50 million women aged 18-74 in the European Union or 31 per cent, experienced physical (including threats) or sexual

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EU widens sanctions over Iran’s support for Russia’s war on Ukraine

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers decided on November 18 to widen the scope of the EU framework for restrictive measures in

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Deal reached on EU 2025 budget

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached agreement on November 16 on the EU’s annual budget

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EC approves 790M euro Romanian state aid to support closure of coal mines in Jiu Valley

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Romania

The European Commission (EC) said on November 15 that it had approved, under EU State aid rules, a 790 million

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