January 2026 – Page 60

American man sentenced to 5 years in Russia prison after rifle found on his yacht at Black Sea resort

January 19, 2026admin

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch An American citizen has been sentenced to five years in a Russian prison after being convicted of illegally transporting weapons, court officials announced on Monday. Charles Wayne Zimmerman received […]

Commission proposes to support over 250 dismissed Tupperware workers in Belgium with €1.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund

January 19, 2026admin

The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €1.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to help 267 workers dismissed after the bankruptcy and closure of Tupperware Belgium in February 2025. The EGF-funded measures aim to help these workers learn new skills and quickly rejoin the labour market. The funding will […]

Seeking partner in peer-learning on architecture: call for tenders published

January 19, 2026admin

The call will deliver a peer-learning scheme supporting decision-makers in architecture, the built environment, culture and heritage, spatial planning, and sustainable development. This is a peer-learning initiative to promote “Baukultur” - translated as “building culture” and the dissemination of high-quality principles in contemporary architecture and cultural heritage interventions.  Scope The selected partner will organise 12 […]

Easier mobility for architects as EU-Canada agreement enters into force

January 19, 2026admin

The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for architects with Canada – the first such EU deal covering services – has become binding, facilitating professional mobility and expanding opportunities for architects in Europe and Canada. In conjunction with the entry into force of the MRA, DG Trade has today launched a dedicated webpage on its Access2Markets web portal. […]

Streamlining ship recycling with new certificate formats

January 19, 2026admin

The European Commission has today (Jan 19) adopted new formats for the certificates used to list all hazardous material present on board a vessel and to confirm that a ship is ready for recycling. The update will enable ship owners to fulfil their obligations under both the EU’s Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong […]

Strategic projects on critical raw materials gain momentum in second selection round for potential funding and faster permitting

January 19, 2026admin

Obtaining strategic project status gives project promoters access to guidance on private and public funding. It also generates greater attention from the financing hub established through the RESource Action Plan, which mobilises resources from EU funds and the European Investment Bank. In addition, obtaining strategic project status is expected to improve overall chances of successful […]

Alain Berset on Trump’s Greenland plan: “There’s more to it”

January 19, 2026admin

Suspects a larger plan behind Trump’s Greenland ambitions: Alain Berset.Image: keystone Former Federal Councilor Alain Berset, in his role as Secretary General of the Council of Europe, criticized Donald Trump’s plans to take over Greenland in an unusually harsh manner. January 19, 2026, 1:55 p.mJanuary 19, 2026, 2:30 p.m From a diplomatic point of view, […]

What is the EU anti-coercion instrument that could be used against US?

January 19, 2026admin

As the European Union scrambles to respond to the crisis ensuing over US president Donald Trump‘s threats over Greenland, the ‘anti-coercion instrument‘ or ‘bazooka‘ is back in focus. So what is it? The Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI), also called the trade bazooka, is a regulation of the European Union proposed in December 2021,adopted in November 2023, […]

Europeans see alliance at risk as Trump stokes trade war over Greenland

January 19, 2026admin

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it was “completely wrong” for President Donald Trump to threaten tariffs on allies who oppose his push to seize or buy Greenland.

The EU relies on dialogue with Donald Trump in conflict

January 19, 2026admin

Jan 19, 2026, 1:04 p.mJan 19, 2026, 1:04 p.m Ursula von der Leyen’s EU Commission wants to initially rely on dialogue in the Greenland conflict with the USA. “It is clear from the consultations among EU leaders, including President von der Leyen, that the priority is to seek dialogue, not to escalate, and to avoid […]