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New figures show sharp drop in Russian energy products imports into EU

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Russia, Ukraine

Russia’s share in the extra-EU imports of coal, natural gas and petroleum oils has been decreasing continuously since the second quarter of

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International Centre for prosecution of Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine starts operations

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) started its operations in the Hague on July

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EC report: Smooth and efficient introduction of the euro in Croatia

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Croatia, euro zone

A European Commission (EC) report issued on June 30 on the introduction of the euro in Croatia concludes that the changeover was smooth

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EU defence: Deal on joint procurement of defence products

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

European Parliament and Council of the EU negotiators have reached a deal on new rules to incentivise EU countries to

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European incarceration rate increased after end of Covid-19 lockdown measures

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

The end of lockdown measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic produced a rebound effect in the incarceration rates in many

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Borrell: Events at weekend show Russian state and Putin’s credibility being weakened

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The events of this past weekend, involving the aborted armed insurrection by the Wagner group, show that the the Russian

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EU increases funding for military support for Ukraine, other partners, by 3.5B euro

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers adopted on June 26 a decision increasing the overall financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by 3.5

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European Commission welcomes adoption of 11th package of sanctions against Russia

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission says that it welcomes the Council of the EU’s adoption of an 11th package of sanctions against

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EC proposes 50B euro financial instrument to support Ukraine’s recovery in 2024-2027

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

The European Commission (EC) is proposing a financial instrument of up to 50 billion euro for the period 2024 to

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