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EU ministers agree regulation for more recharging stations across Europe

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff energy

From 2025 onwards, fast recharging stations of at least 150kW for cars and vans need to be installed every 60km

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Forest fires in Greece: EU mobilises firefighting assistance

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Greece

The EU civil protection mechanism is channelling support to help combat forest fires in Greece, which is currently facing a very

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Proposal for EU to provide 5B euro a year over next four years for Ukraine’s defence needs

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

It is proposed that the European Union creates a dedicated section under the European Peace Facility to provide up to

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EU renews sanctions over Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers decided on July 20 to prolong by six months, until January 31 2024, the restrictive measures

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Moldova: EU ministers approve renewal of temporary trade liberalisation measures

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova

The Council of the EU adopted on July 20 a regulation which renews and expands the temporary suspension of all

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Eurobarometer poll: Low levels of financial literacy across the EU

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

Only 18 per cent of EU citizens have a high level of financial literacy, 64 per cent a medium level,

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European Parliament approves plans to provide more ammunition for Ukraine

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

In a vote on July 13, the European Parliament adopted plans to increase EU production of ammunition and missiles to

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Nato agrees ‘strong package’ for Ukraine, ‘clear path to membership’

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Nato Allies agreed on July 11 to a package of three elements bringing Ukraine closer to Nato, with what Secretary

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European Parliament backs rules to stop abusive legal cases against journalists, human rights defenders

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Media

Under draft legislation endorsed by the European Parliament on July 12, journalists, media organisations, human rights defenders, activists, researchers and

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