Reuters Armed security forces were deployed at a pro-government rally in Tehran on Monday More than 2,000 people have been killed during the violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has said, as President Trump promised Iranians that help was “on its way”. The US-based Human Rights Activists News […]
Continue ReadingGreenland’s leader has rejected US talk of annexation and paused the Arctic territory’s push for separation from Copenhagen, ahead of a crucial meeting with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. After days of growing frustration in Nuuk amid strained relations with Denmark, a press conference on Tuesday afternoon in Copenhagen […]
Continue ReadingSince late August 2025, China has taken delivery of at least 24 liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from two sanctioned Russian facilities, Arctic LNG 2 and Portovaya. This underscores increased cooperation between China and Russia as the Kremlin seeks to boost LNG exports in order to fund its war in Ukraine.
Continue ReadingIt’s also linked to a wide range of illnesses including cardiovascular disease and depression, all of which are adding pressure to stretched health systems. The WHO said governments should target alcohol consumption to protect people from its ill effects. Increasing the cost of booze through taxes is one of the most effective measures governments can […]
Continue ReadingDeputy Digital Minister Dariusz Standerski said in a TV interview that, “since the president decided to veto this law, I’m assuming he is also willing to have these costs [of a potential fine] charged to the budget of the President’s Office.” Nawrocki’s refusal to sign the bill brings back bad memories of Warsaw’s years-long clash […]
Continue ReadingESC Jan 13, 2026, 3:58 p.mJan 13, 2026, 3:58 p.m If you want to watch the Eurovision final in person this year, you’ll probably have to get your tickets on the black market.Image: keystone The Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna is sold out. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that practically all 90,000 tickets were […]
Continue ReadingMontenegro and Albania have already released their ESC 2026 songs.Image: Watson ESC 35 countries are taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Now the first songs have been published, Albania and Montenegro are presenting them. Jan 13, 2026, 2:24 p.mJan 13, 2026, 2:24 p.m follow me The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating […]
Continue ReadingToday, the European Commission and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a new guarantee agreement worth up to €76.75 million to accelerate the development of greener and fairer global value chains. Aligned with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy and backed by the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), this initiative will make […]
Continue ReadingThe fourth Call for Proposals under the European Urban Initiative – Innovative Actions (EUI-IA) will launch in February 2026, with an indicative ERDF budget of EUR 60 million. The call aims to support urban authorities of all sizes across Europe, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized cities, in testing small-scale, locally innovative solutions […]
Continue ReadingToday, Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné convenes the first General Assembly of the Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA) at Chemelot Chemical Park in the Netherlands. The General Assembly brings together high-level members of the alliance from industry, Member States, regional authorities, and civil society. It marks the formal launch of this key initiative under the European Chemicals […]
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