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New EU sanctions target Belarusian economy over backing for Russia

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on June 29 restrictive measures targeting the Belarusian economy, in view of the

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EU leaders agree on top jobs – second term for VDL

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Meeting on June 27, European Union leaders agreed on who should get the bloc’s top posts in the next institutional

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EU, Ukraine sign joint security commitments

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Union and its member states will contribute, for the long term and together with partners, to security commitments

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EU envoys pave way for first ever EU-wide law on welfare of cats and dogs

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

European Union member states’ EU ambassadors have agreed on the Council of the EU’s negotiating mandate on a proposal to

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Nato Allies select Mark Rutte as next Secretary General

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Nato

The North Atlantic Council decided on June 26 to appoint Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General

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EU accession talks start for Ukraine and Moldova

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

The European Union is starting the process of EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on June 25, with meetings

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Ukrainian refugees: EU ministers extend temporary protection until March 2026

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers adopted a decision on June 25 to extend the temporary protection until March 4 2026 for

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European Court of Auditors: Leakages remain in the EU’s gas supplies

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

Significant challenges still need to be addressed if the European Union is to be fully prepared for a new gas

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EU sanctions additional six over cyber attacks on EU countries, Ukraine

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

European Union foreign ministers approved on June 24 additional restrictive measures against six persons involved in cyber-attacks affecting information systems relating to

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