Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku’s military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.
Category: 3. Europe
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French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
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This is ‘not NATO’s war’ – POLITICO
BERLIN — Germany’s government rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that NATO allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that the alliance had no place in the war.
“This war has nothing to do with NATO. It’s not NATO’s war,” Stefan…
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Danish PM candidate admits to cocaine use – POLITICO
Vanopslagh said he has changed his lifestyle since then, following a period of illness.
“Since going through my stress-related illness, I have not touched anything beyond a glass of wine. It is not exactly something I want to share, because I know how the media will present it. I can…
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Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.
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Entrenched positions likely to mark second critical medicines trilogue
While shortages have been reduced, supply-chain risks from global conflict may reinforce those calling for greater EU autonomy when it comes to medicine supply.
The MEPs and Council will lock horns for the second trilogue on the Critical Medicines Act. While the Cypriot Presidency has…
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Key Oscars moments as snubbed Chalamet becomes butt of jokes
Here’s what happened inside the winners room and other insights from the biggest night in Hollywood.
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Not one molecule! EU rules out relaxing Russian gas ban to ease energy crisis – POLITICO
The comments come as a growing chorus of EU leaders push for a rethink of the bloc’s relationship with Russia, which threatens to upend the implementation of the EU’s historic phase-out of Russian gas. The Commission is set to announce a similar ban on oil next month.
“We’ve been far too…
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Can Starmer win by defying Trump? – POLITICO
US President Donald Trump is piling the pressure on the UK to back his war in Iran – but how long can Sir Keir Starmer hold his nerve?
Barrels of oil continue to be above $100, and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut – all as Mr Trump casts doubt on the future of NATO for…
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Six EU-funded films nominated for 15 awards at the Oscars
Six of the films competing for the gold-plated statuettes in the 98th Academy Awards have been supported by the EU’s Creative Europe MEDIA programme.
‘Sentimental Value’ by Joachim Trier is nominated in nine categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor,…
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Trump warns NATO (again) of ‘very bad future’ if allies don’t secure Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO
“It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,” Trump said. “If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO.”
Trump said allies could…
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