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Eurostat: Air passengers in EU up 35% in 2021 following 2020 decline

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

In 2021, the total number of passengers travelling by air in the European Union was 373 million, a substantial increase

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EU sets up a cyber lab for Ukrainian Armed Forces

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Union has financed and delivered equipment for a cyber lab, security software and hardware to the Ukrainian Armed

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EC launches ‘Laptops for Ukraine’ initiative for schools, hospitals and public administrations

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC), together with the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation and DIGITALEUROPE, a European organisation that represents the

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EC proposes UN-backed special court for prosecution of Russian crime of aggression against Ukraine

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

While continuing to support the International Criminal Court, the European Commission (EC) is proposing to set up a specialised court,

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Nato in ‘ongoing talks’ on Patriot missile systems for Ukraine

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Nato is in ongoing discussions about providing new systems, such as the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, to Ukraine, the Alliance’s

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EC recommends recognising Covid-19 as occupational disease in certain sectors and during a pandemic

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

The European Commission (EC) said on November 28 that it was recommending that EU countries recognise Covid-19 as an occupational

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EU adds violation of sanctions to list of EU crimes

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union ministers unanimously adopted on November 28 a decision to add the violation of restrictive measures to the list

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Nato chief: Russia using hunger as a weapon of war against Ukraine

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Ninety years ago, the Soviet Union’s horrendous Holodomor killed millions of Ukrainians and today, Russia is using hunger as a

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EU steps up efforts to help restore power and heating in Ukraine

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Union is intensifying its efforts and working with partners to provide the emergency support Ukraine needs to restore

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