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European Parliament calls for EU crackdown on Russia’s ’shadow fleet’

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

Members of the European Parliament voted on November 14 to demand more targeted European Union sanctions against Russia’s so-called “shadow

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Residence permits granted to non-EU citizens in EU in 2023 up 4.3% y/y

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Residence permits granted to non-EU citizens in the EU reached 25.1 million at the end of 2023, marking a 4.3

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EU extends mandate of EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine for two years

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on November 8 a decision extending the mandate of the European Union Military

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Eurostat: EU unemployment hit new lows in 2023

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

In 2023, the unemployment rate for 15-74 years old in the European Union fell to 6.1 per cent of the labour force, the lowest

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EU, Nato leaders state congratulations after Trump claims victory

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Ukraine

Leaders of the European Union and Nato stated congratulations on November 6 after Donald Trump claimed victory in the United

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Leaders congratulate Sandu on victory in Moldova’s presidential elections

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Maia Sandu on her victory in the run-off in Moldova’s presidential

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EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by more than 8 per cent in 2023

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Commission (EC) published on October 31 the 2024 Climate Action Progress Report, showing that net EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

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EU gas storages 95% full ahead of November 1, surpassing 90% target in Gas Storage Regulation

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Russia

Ahead of the November 1 deadline agreed to by European Union countries to fill their gas storages to 90 per

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Electricity export capacity to Ukraine, Moldova from neighbouring EU countries can be increased for winter

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Moldova, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) said on October 29 that it welcomes today’s confirmation by the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of

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