The portion of Ukraine’s foreign reserves held in euros has surged as the European Union ratchets up support for the war-torn nation.
Data from the National Bank of Ukraine shows that while the share of its international holdings denominated in…
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Lithuania exits anti-personnel mine convention amid Russo-Belarusian threats
Lithuania officially announced its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines on 8 May 2025. The decision was passed by the Seimas, Lithuania’s parliament, with 107 votes in favor and three abstentions. The withdrawal, as stated by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense on…
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Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II with a massive military parade on Red Square on Friday attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign…
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Chicago and Chiclayo celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV
Chicago and the Peruvian city of Chiclayo have been celebrating the election of Robert Prevost as the new pope.
Prevost, 69, who has taken the papal name Leo XIV, has close ties with them both, having grown up in Chicago and later lived for decades in Peru, first as a missionary and…
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EAW appoints independent sales rep for Europe
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has appointed David Budge and Blue5 Technology as an independent sales rep for Europe.
In this role, Budge and Blue5 will work with EAW’s sales team to…
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Freedom, equality, respect for life
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Europe Day, highlighting the core values shared by all Europeans.
He shared the message on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.
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Merz says Berlin back with voice in Europe – DW – 05/09/2025
Merz met von der Leyen in Brussels on his third full day in officeImage: Piroschka van de Wouw/REUTERS New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made clear that Berlin is back at the European top table, seeking to steer the bloc at a time of daunting…
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Ukraine Uses Robots to Blow up Russia, More Fire Power Than Sky Drones
Ukrainian soldiers use ground robots to blow up Russian troops and equipment. These carry a far heavier explosive payload than drones that fly.
Operators control these uncrewed ground vehicles, or UGVs, remotely. The…
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Commerzbank reports profit surge as it fends off UniCredit bid
The German lender reported its ‘best quarterly result since the first quarter of 2011’ as it attempts to fend off Unicredit’s takeover efforts.
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China’s exports to the US sink but beat forecasts as tariffs bite
China’s exports to the United States tumbled in April while its trade with other economies surged, suggesting that President Donald Trump’s tariffs offensive is hastening a shakeup in global supply chains.
Total exports from China rose 8.1% last month from a year earlier, much…
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