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EU’s Champions League: Sweden, Czech Republic, and Greece Score Big Against Smoking

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brussels turned into a Champions League arena for harm reduction as the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) staged a trophy ceremony in front of the European Parliament, celebrating the real winners in...

EU Highlights Strong Commitment to Uniting with Western Balkans

(MENAFN) European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, reiterated the European Union's unwavering commitment to expanding the bloc, underscoring that "Europe cannot be united without the Western Balkans." Her remarks came on Tuesday during the...

EU Demands Resumption of Talks to Halt Iran’s Nuclear Program

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas called for the immediate resumption of talks aimed at halting Iran's nuclear ambitions. Kallas emphasized the need for renewed cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),...

EU membership Serbia’s strategic foreign policy goal

Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starović emphasised today, in a meeting with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, that membership in the European Union is Serbia’s strategic foreign policy goal.

Chinese Foreign Minister Says China, EU Must Be Global 'Anchors of Stability'

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of China and the European Union (EU) emerging as the world’s "anchors of stability," urging both sides to forge a reliable, strong, and mutually beneficial...

Government Strengthens Relations with the European Union and Belgium during Minister Bendito Freitas' Official Visit to Brussels

EU support for continued reforms in Serbia

Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starović met today in Skopje with Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy (DG ENEST) Gert Jan Koopman to discuss Serbia’s next steps in accession...

EU Prolongs Sectoral Sanctions on Russia Until 31 January

(MENAFN) The European Council confirmed on Monday that the European Union will extend its targeted sanctions against Russia for an additional six months. "The Council today renewed the EU restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation’s...

EU Extends Russia Sanctions

(MENAFN) The European Council declared on Monday that the European Union will prolong its existing sector-based sanctions targeting Russia for another six months. In a formal announcement, the council stated: "The Council today renewed the EU...

Moscow Imposes Retaliatory Ban on 15 EU Media Outlets

(MENAFN) Moscow announced on Monday it will impose retaliatory restrictions on 15 European media organizations operating within Russia. This move follows the European Union’s recent sanctions on multiple Russian media outlets. According to the...

European Stocks Dip as U.S.-EU Trade Talks Heat Up

(MENAFN) European stock markets ended Monday on a downbeat note, with Italy being the only exception, as investors remained fixated on the ongoing US-EU trade talks. The pan-European Stoxx Europe 600 index dropped by 0.42%, or 2.26 points, closing...

EU-US trade discussions face divided opinions

(MENAFN) As the July 9 deadline for resolving U.S.-EU tariff disputes approaches, trade negotiations have progressed through several rounds but remain unsettled. European leaders gathered at the recent European Council summit are split on whether...

Slovak President Urges EU to Resume Negotiations with Moscow

(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has urged European Union countries to resume direct negotiations with Moscow, emphasizing that NATO military spending should prioritize national needs instead of being driven by fear of Russia. “We need...

Robinhood Launches Stock Tokens, Reveals Layer 2 Blockchain, and Expands Crypto Suite in EU and US with Perpetual Futures and Staking

Robinhood Stock Tokens will allow EU customers to get exposure to the US stock market Robinhood will also launch a new Layer 2 blockchain to power the tokenization of Real World Assets MENLO PARK, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today,...

EU Leaders Convene in Brussels to Tackle Security

(MENAFN) EU leaders assembled in Brussels on Thursday for the year’s concluding summit to confront escalating geoeconomic and security difficulties. Their discussions centered on enhancing Europe’s strategic competitiveness, defense preparedness,...

EU representatives ashamed by NATO director ‘sucking up’ to Trump

(MENAFN) Several EU officials are reportedly unsettled by what they view as excessive flattery from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte toward U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report by Politico. The issue gained attention during the NATO...

Spain, Ukraine Hold Talks on Defense Aid, EU Push

(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sunday that he had met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to strengthen cooperation on military aid, drone development, and Ukraine’s path toward European Union...

Hungary Blocks EU Negotiations on Ukraine

(MENAFN) Hungary has blocked a joint European Union declaration supporting Ukraine’s accession talks, effectively halting the launch of negotiations, according to a communiqué published Thursday on the European Council’s website. The draft...

UNESCO Launches Groundbreaking Report on Climate Change Impacts in Mediterranean World Heritage Cities

UNESCO World Heritage Centre has launched a groundbreaking new report Climate Change in Mediterranean World Heritage Cities during a high-level online event attended by over 140 participants from international organisations, national authorities,...

Orban declares 95 percent of Hungarians against Ukraine joining EU

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced that the vast majority of Hungarians are against Ukraine joining the European Union, citing the results of the Voks 2025 public referendum. The vote, which ran from mid-April to June 20,...