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European Members of Parliament (MEPs) from Cyprus and Greece expressed strong condemnation of Turkey's illegal actions in the occupied territories of Cyprus during a debate in the European Parliament Plenary Session in Strasbourg. The MEPs called for the immediate release of five Greek Cypriots, who were illegally detained
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government has strongly rejected the European Commission's annual report on the city, labeling its content as "unfounded and biased." The report targeted Hong Kong's safeguarding of national security, human rights, and other issues, which the SAR Government
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The European Commission has introduced a regulation to adjust the import duty for husked rice falling within the CN code 1006 20, excluding basmati rice. The regulation, COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/1804, was issued on 5 September 2025, and will take effect on 8 September 2025. The regulation fixes
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A historic milestone has been achieved in Ukraine as the country has opened its first railway line based on the European Union's standard track width. The 22 km line, which connects the western Ukrainian cities of Uzhhorod and Chop, is a significant step towards Ukraine's integration
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The European Commission has officially approved the EU-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement, marking the end of a two-decade-long negotiation process. The deal, aimed at diversifying European trade partners, will create a massive free trade area with approximately 700 million consumers. The agreement will benefit MERCOSUR countries, particularly in agriculture, with reduced
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The European Commission has issued a regulation establishing a fisheries closure for herring in areas 6b and 6aN; United Kingdom and international waters of 5b for vessels flying the flag of Ireland. This measure is a response to the exhaustion of the quota allocated for 2025, which was laid down
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The European Commission has taken measures to protect the bigeye tuna stock in the Atlantic Ocean. In a regulation issued on August 29, 2025, the Commission established a fisheries closure for bigeye tuna to vessels flying the flag of or registered in Portugal. This decision comes after Portugal's
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Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized the need for increased funding to enhance Europe's defense capabilities, citing recent drone incidents as a pressing concern. During a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Amari Air Base, Michal stressed that security has become a focal point
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The European Commission has approved Slovakia's proposal to provide state aid for the modernization of its rail freight transport fleet. The notified measure aims to support the acquisition of new rail freight wagons, with the objective of boosting the competitiveness of rail freight services and reducing CO2 emissions.
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As the United States and the European Union navigate a complex web of trade agreements and digital regulations, Brussels has made it clear that it will not back down from enforcing its landmark digital rules, including the Digital Services Act. This decision comes despite President Donald Trump's warning
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The European Commission has approved a €626 million (DKK 4,672 million) Danish scheme to support afforestation, contributing to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy objectives of environmental protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The measure is part of the Danish political agreement to convert 10% of Denmark&
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The European Commission and Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching the implementation of €500 million Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Jordan. This agreement is part of a broader EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, aiming to support economic stability, growth, and long-term resilience in Jordan. The MFA will help cover
