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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is enhancing its commitment to improving connectivity within the Western Balkans and between the region and the European Union, recognizing its critical role in driving economic development and improving quality of life. EBRD Regional Director for the Western Balkans, Matteo Colangeli, emphasized
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a 70 million loan package to Bank of Africa (BOA) as part of its efforts to promote green lending in Morocco's private sector. The funding, which combines resources from the EBRD, Green Climate Fund (GCF), European Union (EU)
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The European Commission has issued a decision amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 as regards harmonised standards for hearing protectors, personal fall protection equipment, mountaineering equipment, knee protectors, protective clothing against tick bites, and electrically insulating helmets. This decision supports Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of
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The European Union (EU) has agreed to intensify trade talks with the United States, seeking to avoid a 20% tariff on its trans-Atlantic exports. This move comes after Washington and Beijing agreed to a temporary deal, reducing punitive tariffs from over 100% to 30% and 10% respectively. Meanwhile, the US
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The launch of the India-Greece-Cyprus Business and Investment Council (IGC) in Limassol marked a significant step towards strengthening economic ties between the three nations. The event, held under the auspices of Eurobank and attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and business leaders, aimed to create opportunities for collaboration that drives
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The European Investment Bank has lent €120 million to the Slovenian national motorway company DARS to build a bypass near the southeastern city of Novo Mesto. The 9.8-kilometre expressway is designed to improve traffic flow, road safety, and air quality in the region, which is near the border with
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The UK's proposed Brexit reset deal with the EU is facing controversy, with some supporting the proposed youth mobility scheme and closer trade ties, while others feel it's an "inevitable move" towards mending post-Brexit relations but not a substitute for full EU membership. The
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is poised to unveil his party's plans for a post-Brexit reset deal with the EU, focusing on strengthening ties with the continent after years of tension and mistrust. The key areas of discussion for the UK-EU summit on Monday include a youth mobility
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The European Commission has issued a decision (COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2025/893) on 14 May 2025, amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2191 regarding harmonised standards for digital enhanced cordless telecommunications devices, short range devices, satellite systems, broadband and wideband data transmission systems, international mobile telecommunication systems, aeronautical and meteorological
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The European Union is poised to apply steeper tariffs on Ukrainian imports in the coming weeks, dealing a blow to Kyiv's economy amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The move comes after Poland led a push to shield the EU's farmers from Ukrainian competition. This decision
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As I visited Edinburgh to meet with political representatives, businesses, and charities, it became clear that reducing barriers to trade with the EU is crucial for driving economic growth and keeping Scotland safe in an uncertain world. Scotland's close alignment on security and defense is in the interests
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As the UK prepares for post-Brexit talks with the EU, British ham and bacon producers are set to cut the use of nitrites to align with stricter EU regulations. The EU's rules limiting the amount of nitrites permitted in processed meats will come into force in October, while
