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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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European Parliament approves 18B euro loan for Ukraine for 2023

November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

Members of the European Parliament approved on November 24 an 18 billion euro loan to support Ukraine during Russia’s war

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Cyber attack follows European Parliament declaring Russia a state sponsor of terrorism

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

The website of the European Parliament came under a sophisticated cyberattack after MEPs adopted, by an overwhelming majority, a resolution

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EU ban on flavoured heated tobacco products comes into force

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff smoking

The European Commission (EC) said on November 23 that it welcomes today’s entry into force of the ban on flavoured heated

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