Russian oil flow to Slovakia via Druzhba pipeline resumes

Published on 04/23/2026 – 9:26 GMT+2 The flow of Russian oil to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline that crosses Ukraine has resumed, Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková said on Thursday morning. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “The Economy Ministry informs that today at 2 am the reception of oil to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline was resumed,” Saková […]

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Spain’s far-right Vox returns to power in regional coalition government with Popular Party

Published on 04/22/2026 – 19:22 GMT+2 Spain’s far-right Vox party returned to the regional government of Extremadura on Wednesday after reaching a deal with the conservative Popular Party (PP), renewing their alliance ahead of a general election expected in 2027. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Regions wield significant powers in key areas such as health and education in […]

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Austrian court acquits ex-official Johannes Peterlik over Novichok document leak

Published on 04/22/2026 – 18:25 GMT+2 An Austrian court acquitted a former senior official on Wednesday that prosecutors had accused of leaking confidential documents linked to the 2018 Novichok poisoning of a former Russian double agent in the UK. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Johannes Peterlik was the foreign ministry’s highest-ranking civil servant between 2018 and 2020. In […]

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‘Energy crisis will hit prices for months or even years,’ says Commissioner Jørgensen

Published on 04/22/2026 – 18:12 GMT+2 The European Union’s leading energy official cautioned on Wednesday that the severe energy crisis triggered by the United States and Israel against Iran is likely to drive up prices for months, if not years. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen emphasized that the impact will be long-lasting, rather […]

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Greek parliament lifts immunity of all 13 MPs probed in EU farm subsidy scandal

Greece’s parliament lifted the immunity of 13 lawmakers on Wednesday, as demanded by European and Greek prosecutors investigating the alleged theft of millions of euros in EU farm subsidies. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to Greek authorities, the network defrauded at least €23 million after it began in around 2018. Parliament Vice President Georgios Georgantas said lawmakers […]

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EU calls for energy vouchers, social tariffs and VAT reductions to curb soaring prices

The European Commission is urging EU governments to provide energy vouchers, income support and social tariffs to support vulnerable groups facing high energy pricesas well as blocking energy disconnections from the power grid. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Brussels is also suggesting tax reductions on electricity and clean technologies, while encouraging consumers to lower bills over time through […]

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