In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its fight against tobacco and novel nicotine products.
Category: 3. Europe
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Health ministers urge the European Commission to boost anti-tobacco action
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US announces Black Sea deal with Russia and Ukraine
The White House announced Tuesday that it had reached separate agreements with Russia and Ukraine to allow for “safe navigation” in the Black Sea, eliminating a major roadblock for peace talks between the two countries.
The Trump administration, in two statements, said that…
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US postpones visa-free travel for Romanians – POLITICO
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu says he’s “convinced” that Washington’s decision is “strictly a technical measure” as part of the U.S. reassessment of security risks.
“We will take advantage of this — hopefully short-lasting — delay to work with our American…
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‘If we give up on territorial integrity, we open Pandora’s box,’ Costa warns amid Greenland tensions
“The respect of the internationally recognised borders is a universal principle,” António Costa said on Tuesday.
If Europe makes any concession on the question of territorial territory, it will risk opening a Pandora’s box with worldwide repercussions, António Costa…
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EU spends €17m securing the Red Sea, but stays mum on US 'free-loading' jibe
EU member states launched a mission in 2024 to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
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Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs
Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors.
Florida’s state’s legislature is debating a bill on Tuesday that would relax child…
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Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US says
The development, which was announced by the White House on Tuesday, came after three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Both Ukraine and Russia support a proposed ceasefire in the Black Sea, the US has announced.
In two statements released on Tuesday, the White…
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal released by Israeli authorities after attack
Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of ‘No Other Land’, has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night.
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Canada’s Carney jabs Trump admin after war plans leak fiasco – POLITICO
“It’s a serious, serious issue, and all lessons must be taken.” Carney was speaking during a stop on the second day of campaigning for Canada’s federal election in late April.
“We have a very strong intelligence partnership with the Americans through Five Eyes. Mistakes do…
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Croatia’s ‘party island’ is cracking down on noise. Here’s what it means for your summer holiday
There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want to receive a fine.
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