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EU to Pledge $60 Million to AU Mission in Somalia Amid Gulf Shift in Support
EU to Pledge $60 Million to AU Mission in Somalia Amid Gulf Shift in Support BRUSSELS/MOGADISHU — The European Union is expected to officially allocate $60 million in January 2026 to support the African Union’s mission in Somalia (AUSSOM),...

Chronic drug shortages frustrate EU pharmacists, patients
An EU audit found medicine shortages are a 'chronic headache' - Copyright AFP Nicolas TUCAT Umberto BACCHI At a drug wholesaler warehouse in Belgium, shelves are emptier than they used to be. Like other EU nations, Belgium has increasingly...

EU Launches Child Safety Probe Into Snapchat, YouTube, App Stores
The icons of various social media apps, including YouTube and Snapchat, as seen on a cell phone. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The European Union (EU) announced on Oct. 10 that it has opened an investigation into whether popular social media...

EU to Launch Fingerprint Checks on Sunday
The new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on?12 October 2025. European countries using the EES will introduce the system gradually at their external borders. This means that data collection will be gradually introduced at border...

An EU audit found medicine shortages are a 'chronic headache'

Ukraine has fulfilled 91% of its customs obligations to the European Union
Ukraine has already fulfilled 91% of its customs obligations under the Association Agreement with the European Union, and Ukrainian customs legislation is now 80% aligned with EU standards. This was reported by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine...

EU offers $500 million package to facilitate Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition
EU offers $500 million package to facilitate Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition The European Commission and other European actors have announced a comprehensive €430 million (nearly $500 million) package to advance the Bac Ai Pumped Hydro Storage...

European Union Launch New Entry/Exit System
The Government of Bermuda London Office is advising the public that the European Union’s [EU] new Entry/Exit System, launching on Sunday [Oct 12], will change travel requirements for British nationals visiting Schengen countries. A Government...
EU Calls for Immediate Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
The European Union has issued a strong call for the immediate execution of a recently agreed-upon ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip. In an official statement released on Friday, the bloc emphasized that the agreement presents a crucial chance to...

EU Monitoring Mission At The Rafah Crossing Continues After The Truce In Gaza
The European Union (EU) mission at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will continue after the truce, and the pedestrian crossing is expected to reopen on October 14th, Italy announced on Friday. The EUBAM monitoring mission is...

European Union ambassadors call on Home Minister Aryal
Kathmandu, Oct 10: The European Union Ambassadors in Kathmandu had a constructive meeting with Home Affairs Minister Om Prakash Aryal today at the ministry in Singhadurbar, Kathmandu. According to the European Union in Nepal, they discussed the...

EU wants Turkey to be part of SAFE
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is seen in a September 30, 2025, file photo. [AP] German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who is visiting Greece on Monday, is expected to renew pressure on the government to drop its objections regarding...
Towards a New Dimension of EU-Japan Digital Partnership
EU-Japan Digital Partnership Seminar Towards a New Dimension of EU-Japan Digital Partnership Wednesday 15 October 2025 17:00-18:30/18:30-20:00 networking reception (With simultaneous interpretation, free hybrid event) Co-hosted by:Japan...

Snapchat, YouTube & Apple under EU radar

Environmental workshop held in Tripoli with support from European Union
The Civil Society Organizations Resource Center, in partnership with the LECAO organization, organized an environmental workshop titled “Sun and Earth Lab” at the Ali Khalifa Al-Zaidi Scout Heritage House in Tripoli. The event aimed to inspire...

EU representative: Foreign guests have always been impressed by Azerbaijani culture
Foreign guests have always been impressed by Azerbaijan’s cuisine and culture, said the European Union’s Chargé d'Affaires in Azerbaijan, Gediminas Varanavičius, at the opening of the third “European Delights” Culinary Festival held at the...

European Union takes lion’s share in Türkiye’s auto exports
ISTANBUL Türkiye’s automotive sector achieved exports worth $30.2 billion in the first nine months of the year, marking a 12.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data compiled from the Uludağ Automotive Industry...

Europe’s going digital at the border as new rules kick in for non-EU travellers
The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals traveling to the Schengen areas is being implemented as of October 12. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British citizens travelling to the...
Romania Joins Elite Group of EU Nations Hosting AI Factory Centers Under EuroHPC Initiative
Romania has achieved a landmark milestone in its digital transformation journey, being selected among the first six European Union countries to host cutting-edge AI Factory centers under the EuroHPC initiative. This historic recognition, announced...

EU to allocate $1 billion for construction of Kambar-Ata 1
12:08, 11 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD 12:08, 11 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD The European Union will allocate $1 billion for the construction of Kambar-Ata 1. The Ministry of...