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The President of the Republic of Burundi officially inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, marking a key step forward in the country's pursuit of energy self-sufficiency. The plant, located in Bururi province, is a large-scale infrastructure that was co-financed by development partners including the African Development Bank, the
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European Union (EU) leaders agreed to extend sectoral sanctions against Russia during the European Council meeting in Brussels, demonstrating unwavering support for Ukraine. The decision was made in response to the ongoing war started by Russia, with Ukraine defending its freedom, security, and common values. EU leaders also discussed international
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A record number of people are expected to attend the Pride march in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, despite a ban that has sparked international condemnation. The event comes after Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government amended laws to prohibit the annual celebration, arguing it defends traditional family values and
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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that a majority of voters in the country oppose Ukraine's accession to the European Union, with 95% of votes cast in the government's Vote 2025 referendum rejecting EU membership for Ukraine. According to Orban, 2,168,431
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Thousands of people have gathered in Budapest, Hungary, to defy a national ban on the city's annual Pride march, which is being sponsored by the city despite warnings from the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This year's event has become a flashpoint in the country&
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Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, has asserted that his country's opposition to Ukraine's accession to the European Union has effectively blocked its entry. Orban made these comments in a Brussels studio, citing fears of immediate war with Russia as the primary concern. He emphasized
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President Gitanas Nauseda of Lithuania emphasized the need for continued military support to Ukraine, urging the EU to increase military assistance and ensure its continuity. He stressed that Ukraine's victory is crucial on both the battlefield and in negotiations. Lithuania has committed to providing about 0.3 percent
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban revealed on Thursday that the country's stance on Ukraine's European Union (EU) accession has been solidified, following a public survey that showed the majority of Hungarians oppose Ukraine joining the bloc. Orban claimed that the leaders of EU member states at
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The drama unfolding in the European Union has been heightened after Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, vetoed a joint EU statement backing the start of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This decision has sparked renewed tensions both within the EU and in Ukraine, where EU integration has become a
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Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has intensified, with Russian air strikes killing one person and wounding two others in Ukraine's southern region of Kherson, and Russian troops taking control of several villages in the Donetsk region. North Korea has announced plans to send more troops to Russia
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The European Parliament has voted to approve the Council's position on Draft Amending Budget No 1/2025, which aims to enter into the 2025 budget the surplus resulting from the implementation of the 2024 financial year. The budget surplus amounts to EUR 1 345 million, driven primarily by
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The European Council has urged Israel to fully lift its blockade on Gaza, allowing for immediate and sustained distribution of humanitarian assistance. The council also called for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and a permanent end to hostilities. Furthermore, the European Council condemned the dire humanitarian
