The definitive anti-dumping duties imposed range from 88.7% to 110.6%. Alongside these duties, the Commission introduced a duty-free tariff rate quota that allows a limited volume of Chinese imports to enter the EU without duties. All imports beyond that quota are subject to anti-dumping duties, which will apply for an initial period of five years. […]
Continue ReadingTwo dozen humanitarian workers on trial for participating in search and rescue operations on the island of Lesvos accused of smuggling migrants were acquitted by a Greek court on Thursday evening. After more than seven years of legal limbo, the Lesvos Court of Appeal cleared the defendants of charges, which included membership of a criminal […]
Continue ReadingCanada has been seeking a thaw as part of an effort to diversify trade amid Trump’s tariffs and threats to use “economic force” to make it the 51st state.
Continue ReadingReuters Most Greenlanders are opposed to Trump’s bid to buy their island or to seize it by force A bipartisan group of members of the US Congress is visiting Denmark in what is seen as a show of support in the face of increasing pressure from President Donald Trump for the US to annex Greenland […]
Continue ReadingThe fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa lands in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2026 — and the call for pitchers is open until 13 February 2026. Since 2022, BlueInvest Africa has supported over 80 innovative startups, selected from more than 700 applications, and connected them with 40+ investors committed to ocean impact across Africa. The […]
Continue ReadingThe High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), enters into force on 17 January 2026. The European Union and its Member States are celebrating this significant milestone in ocean conservation and sustainable use of Ocean. This landmark agreement provides a framework for the common governance of about half […]
Continue ReadingLaura Bicker,Beijing , Suranjana Tewari,Singapore , Koh Ewe,Singaporeand Jessica Murphy,Toronto Reuters Mark Carney’s visit to Chins is the first by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries’ relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. China is […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 16, 2026, 10:49January 16, 2026, 10:49 German special forces at Hanover and Stuttgart airports prevented the departure of two men from northern Hesse to Syria who are accused of preparing a serious act of violence that would endanger the state. The two German nationals “with connections to the Islamist scene” are now in custody […]
Continue ReadingCyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU From 1 January to 30 June 2026. Under the slogan “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World,” the Presidency focuses on 5 overarching priorities: Autonomy through Security, Defence Readiness and Preparedness Autonomy through Competitiveness Open to the World, Autonomous An Autonomous Union of Values that […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 16/01/2026 – 9:40 GMT+1 Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds on Friday sought to play down concerns about potential tensions within NATO following threats from the US it could use military force to annex Greenland, saying he’s confident “it’s not the end at all” of the alliance. Sprūds called on Euronews’ morning show Europe […]
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