By giving American companies preferential treatment in Ukraine, the proposed minerals deal runs the risk of contradicting the EU’s competition and single market rules, which provide for equal and fair access.
Category: 3. Europe
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New draft of US minerals deal revives fears over Ukraine's EU accession
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‘The unsung heroes of life on Earth’: Hundreds of fungi species threatened with extinction
The ‘giant knight’ is among 1,300 red list species in the fungal kingdom.
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Is it safe to travel to Thailand and is Bangkok airport open? Latest advice after Myanmar earthquake
European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the area and with upcoming trips.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at midday local time on 28 March, sending violent tremors across Thailand and as far as China.
The jolt caused a skyscraper…
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‘Hanging up the high vis’: Just Stop Oil says it will stop direct action protests this April
During their three-year history, Just Stop Oil supporters have been arrested 3,300 times and imprisoned 180 times.
Three years after bursting onto the scene in a blaze of orange, protest group Just Stop Oil say they will be ‘hanging up the hi vis’ at the end of…
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European Prosecutor suspends Bulgarian member pending probe
Probe announced this week has led to temporary suspension of Bulgarian member of EPPO.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has temporarily suspended its Bulgarian member Teodora Georgieva pending the outcome of an administrative inquiry, the EPPO said in…
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How much do NATO members spend on defence as threat perceptions rise?
Despite Trump’s appeal for NATO members to spend more of their budget on defence, the feasibility of any further increases in the EU remains uncertain.
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The UK’s economy grew marginally last year, sees surprise revision
The UK’s services sector boosted GDP in the final quarter, seeing a lift from human health activities and social work. The construction industry also contributed positively to GDP during the fourth quarter of 2024.
The British economy grew by 1.1% on an annual basis…
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European innovation keeps pace despite economic uncertainty
Surging AI and battery technology patents as well as success for small businesses and women inventors — Europe’s latest patent data paints a dynamic picture of innovation.
The European Patent Office’s (EPO) Patent Index 2024, published this week, reveals that nearly 200,000 patent…
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A digital exhibition in London is inviting visitors to step into King Tutankhamun's tomb
Held at London’s ExCeL Centre, a new digital art exhibition is bringing the legendary pharaoh’s tomb and treasures to life using VR and 360-degree technology.
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Two Turkish journalists detained as protests over İmamoğlu's arrest continue
The mass demonstrations broke out last week following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a member of the opposition CHP and seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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