Joint statement by GCC-EU Ministers’ meeting on recent developments in the Middle East: Iran’s attacks against GCC states – Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf Skip to main content The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union held an extraordinary meeting on 5 March 2026 to discuss the escalation in […]
Continue ReadingGender equality concerns us all, and it benefits all. While progress has been made, at the current pace of change, it would take 50 years for the EU to reach full gender equality. Disparities among EU countries also persist. Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Commission has presented its gender equality strategy for 2026-2030. The strategy embeds gender equality into every aspect of life, […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission has published a call for evidence to seek stakeholder feedback on a planned action to tackle territorial supply constraints. Territorial supply constraints are practices by certain large manufacturers that restrict retailers or wholesalers from purchasing goods in one EU country and reselling them in another, without objective justification. These barriers may limit […]
Continue ReadingYesterday and today, the European Commission’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has supported EU Member States with the organisation of 6 repatriation flights, bringing European citizens safely back to Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, and Slovakia. Additional repatriation flights under the Mechanism are planned in the coming days, as an increasing number of EU Member States have […]
Continue ReadingOn 1 January 2026, minimum wages in the EU ranged from €620 per month in Bulgaria to €2 704 in Luxembourg. While these numbers show that workers in Luxembourg earn significantly more, they don’t tell the full story. What is minimum wage, and why is it key? It’s the lowest hourly, daily or monthly amount that […]
Continue ReadingVideo: watson/emanuella kälin March 5, 2026, 1:30 p.mMar 5, 2026, 2:03 p.m An incident occurred during a hearing in the US Senate. Marine veteran Brian McGinnis interrupted the meeting of a military policy subcommittee with loud heckling. He protested against the US and Israel’s war against Iran and shouted, among other things: “Nobody wants to […]
Continue ReadingEtna erupted in Sicily 1/7 Etna erupted in Sicily The Etna volcano erupted again on December 24th. source: ap/ap / salvatore allegra Spectacular rescue at a height of almost 300 meters: Texas fire brigade rescues hot air balloonists from a radio tower Video: Watson This might also interest you: Shock waves in Israel: Iran’s rocket […]
Continue ReadingIran has been attacking its neighbors with drones and missiles in retaliation against U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country. Gulf states such as the United Arab Emirates have been burning through their air defense stocks in a bid to repel the bombardment. Kallas also warned that rising oil prices because of the war could benefit Moscow. “When the oil price goes up, it actually benefits Russia to […]
Continue ReadingIn calls to Kurdish minority leaders in Iran and neighboring Iraq, President Donald Trump offered U.S. support to insurgent efforts against Tehran.
Continue Reading5 March 2026 marks the first anniversary of the Union of Skills, a flagship initiative to make Europe more competitive. As Europe’s economy transforms through the green and digital transitions, skills are a decisive factor for competitiveness, innovation and resilience. The Union of Skills helps Europe invest in people, address labour shortages, and support the transitions […]
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