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EU adopts 14th package of sanctions against Putin’s regime

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on June 14 a 14th package of economic and individual restrictive measures which

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CoE: Key challenges are dire situation of people displaced by war, rise of antisemitism and anti-Muslim racism

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Israel

Addressing the situation of people displaced by war and other emergencies, countering the rise of antisemitism in Europe as a result of the

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Two initiatives signed to bolster protection of Nato skies

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Nato

Two initiatives were signed in the margins of this week’s meeting of Nato Defence Ministers, strengthening Allies’ ability to train

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EU law on combatting violence against women enters into force

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

As of June 13, the first ever EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence enter into force, the European

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EU bolsters support for Ukraine’s recovery

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Speaking on June 11 in Berlin at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has

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EC proposes extending until March 2026 temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) said on June 11 that it had proposed to extend the temporary protection for people fleeing

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European Parliament 2024 elections: Provisional estimate of seat allocations

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff European elections 2024

The European Parliament has published a provisional estimate of allocations of seats to parliamentary groups, following the June 6 to

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Brits overseas encouraged to register to vote

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

British citizens living abroad are eligible to vote in the UK general election on July 4 but must be registered

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EU trade support measures for Ukraine enter into force

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the European Union have been extended for a further year, following the June 6 entry

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