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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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EU ‘deeply alarmed’ by reports N Korea sending troops to help Russia against Ukraine

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Union is deeply alarmed by reports that North Korea is sending troops to participate in Russia’s illegal war

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European Parliament approves up to 35B euro loan to Ukraine backed by Russian assets

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

Members of the European Parliament voted on October 22 to approve a special loan of up to 35 billion euro

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EU on Moldova’s votes: Unprecedented interference and intimidation by Russia

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Georgia, Moldova, Russia

The October 20 votes in Moldova – on changing the constitution to press ahead with seeking EU membership, and a

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EU foreign ministers approve declaration on fostering Jewish life, combating antisemitism

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Meeting on October 15, European Union foreign ministers approved a declaration on fostering Jewish life and combating antisemitism, a statement

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