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Ukraine, Europe need lasting peace, not just a truce – Baerbock
Ukraine and Europe need lasting peace, not just a truce, therefore European partners should invest more in their own defense and in the defense of Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said this at the Berlin Foreign Policy Forum on Tuesday, according to an… Continue Reading
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Meloni’s man in Brussels dodges political questions in hearing
Raffaele Fitto has been nominated by Giorgia Meloni to be Italy’s pick for the new Commission. Fitto demonstrated political versatility as he dodged questioning on domestic Italian issues and pledged to serve the EU. Continue Reading
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New anti-smoking pill hailed as a 'game changer' will be offered on the UK's NHS
The smoking cessation pill could help to prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths across the UK. Continue Reading
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Граждане Румынии не прочитывают в год ни одной книги, жители Ирландии – от 10 и больше
Согласно соцопросу службы Евростат, почти половина граждан ЕС (47,2 %) не прочитали за год ни одной книги. Больше других (по крайней мере, один фолиант в год) читают в… Continue Reading
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Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return
Officials meeting in Brussels will discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia amid concerns that the new administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv. Continue Reading
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Elderly Russian Pediatrician Gets 5 Years For Anti-War Comments To Patients
Russia is massing tens of thousands of troops in Kursk, where it is attempting to regain control of the territory lost to Ukrainian forces following Kyiv’s incursion into the Russian region this summer, Ukraine’s top military commander said on November 11. “Following the orders of their… Continue Reading
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Spain to do ‘whatever it takes’ to aid flood victims: finance minister
In an interview with Euronews, Carlos Cuerpo said it was too early to point the finger over deadly floods in Valencia, as tens of thousands protest a government response they see as inadequate. Continue Reading
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Ukraine completing creation of three new joint ventures with European armsmakers
Ukraine is close to setting up three new joint ventures with European weapons producers, and five joint ventures have already been set up. Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko in an interview with Reuters, Ukrinform… Continue Reading
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Spain braces for torrential rain as new weather system reaches Med coast
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Valencia is still recovering from the first “Dana” weather system at the end of October Two weeks after flash floods caused devastation in eastern Spain, several areas of the country are on alert, with a new weather front expected to bring torrential rain and low… Continue Reading
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Germany plans February election after coalition collapse
Germany is set to hold elections on 23 February, following the collapse of the governing coalition. The country was plunged into crisis after Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democrats, fired the finance minister and coalition partner, Christian Lindner of the Free Democrats, following weeks… Continue Reading
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