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EC adopts 1.8B euro support package to underpin Moldova’s economic growth plan on path to EU

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova

The European Commission (EC) adopted on October 10 a Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova worth 1.8 billion euro and

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Nearly 4.2 million people who fled Ukraine because of Russia’s war under temporary protection in EU in August

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Refugees, Russia, Ukraine

As of August 31 2024, nearly 4.2 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian war of

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MEPs: Georgia’s democracy at risk

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Georgia

In a resolution adopted on October 9, members of the European Parliament say that current democratic backsliding in Georgia effectively

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European Parliament condemns Russia’s interference in Moldova

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Russia

The European Parliament adopted on October 9 a resolution issuing a strong warning against continued Russian attempts to derail Moldova’s

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EC proposes digital passports and ID cards for easier travel

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

To speed up border controls and ensure smoother and more secure travel, the European Commission (EC) has proposed to digitalise passports and

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EU: New sanctions framework against Russia for destabilising activities against EU and member states

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia

The Council of the European Union established on October 8 a new framework for restrictive measures in response to Russia’s destabilising

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New Nato chief Rutte names Ukraine among top three priorities

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Nato

Taking office on October 1, Nato’s new Secretary General Mark Rutte listed his top three priorities. “The first is to

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EU advises airlines to avoid air space over Israel and Lebanon

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Israel

The European Commission and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have decided to issue CZIBs (Conflict Zone Information Bulletins) recommending

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EU ministers agree to more than a billion euro disaster relief aid for 5 EU countries

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

The Council of the European Union agreed on September 23 to mobilise the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance

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