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Ukraine Receives $2.7 Billion EU Tranche Under Ukraine Facility
The European Union has transferred €2.3 billion (approximately $2.7 billion) to the Ukrainian government's budget account as part of the Ukraine Facility program, which aims at supporting Ukraine's re...
Economics beat morals in Trump’s new world, Romanian president says
Nicușor Dan, the president of Romania, has expressed concerns about the shift from moral values to economic interests under U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership. He emphasized the importance for b...
Playing it Safe or Missing the Point? The EU's Gamble With Putin's Billions
The article discusses the European Union's decision-making regarding financial dealings with Russia under Vladimir Putin. It evaluates whether the EU is overly cautious by excluding Russian funds, pot...
Volodymyr Zelensky Meets with Donald Tusk for Defense Support and Diplomatic Work
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine met with former Polish Prime Minister and current Secretary General of the European Council, Donald Tusk. The meeting was focused on enhancing defense support ...
Putin says Europe counting on US midterms to pressure Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly stated that European countries are relying on the outcome of U.S. midterm elections to influence or put political pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
ESA weighing options to address exploration funding shortfall
The European Space Agency (ESA) is evaluating options to rectify a 20% funding gap within its space exploration program. A decision on how to address this shortfall is expected in February....
Council prioritizes privacy, banking concerns in digital euro deal
Policymakers addressing the development of a digital euro are taking additional steps to safeguard privacy and address banking concerns in response to big brother conspiracy theories. This approach ai...
Europe kicks the €210 billion question down the road—deadline: end-2027
European Union leaders have instructed the Commission to continue efforts towards achieving a collective defense expenditure target of €210 billion by the end of 2027. The directive reflects ongoing d...
Live (Annual Conference) Putin Speaks About Russian Frozen Assets
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed concerns about frozen Russian assets during his annual conference held on February 20th. He discussed the implications of sanctions and their impact on Russi...
Vladimir Putin Claims EU Failed to Seize Russian Assets Due Fear of Consequences
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims that the European Union has failed to seize Russian assets due to fear of severe repercussions in the ongoing Ukraine war effort....
Europe’s R&D defence spending surges amid Ukraine war. Which EU country splurges the most?
Defense research and development (R&D) spending across Europe has surged by 90% in recent years, primarily attributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite this increase, specific data on individua...
Europe needs deterrence against America
In 2025, Europe faced significant challenges following US decisions to impose high tariffs on EU imports. Despite justification for retaliatory measures, Europe did not react similarly....
European Diplomatic Move to Convince Trump to Back Down on Greenland Demands
The European Union and Denmark are undertaking diplomatic efforts to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider his stance regarding U.S. interest in purchasing or increasing presence in Green...
Former US Marine pilot and astronaut targeted by Trump administration sues Defense Secretary
A former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and NASA astronaut has filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of Defense, accusing him of retaliation following his statements critical towards the decision to end co...
Tamarch explains why the West is delaying if they know the truth about Putin's Joker card he is threatening with
The article discusses an unnamed commentator named Tamarch who provides reasons for perceived Western hesitation in responding to potential Russian threats, described metaphorically as a 'joker' card ...
Mercosur: Is It Going to Happen?
The article discusses the current status and potential future of Mercosur (Southern Common Market), a South American trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The piec...
European security advisors discuss peace proposals in Kyiv ahead of leader summit
A group of European security experts are holding discussions on potential peace initiatives in Ukraine's capital city before an upcoming leaders' meeting. The talks aim to explore viable strategies fo...
Trump is unpopular in Europe — even among right-wing populist supporters, POLITICO Poll shows
A POLITICO poll indicates that U.S. President Donald Trump has low popularity rates among supporters of right-wing populist parties in Europe. Only approximately one-third of individuals who align wit...
Medvedev Surprised by European Leaders' Peacekeeping Statements
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed surprise regarding peacekeeping statements made by European leaders, possibly in the context of ongoing international tensions or specific conflicts ...
Tulsi Gabbard: EU and NATO Trying To Drag Us Into War With Russia
According to Tulsi Gabbard, there are efforts by the European Union and NATO to involve the United States in a military conflict with Russia....
No More War If West Respects Russia: Putin
According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, there will be no more wars if the Western countries respect and give due consideration to Russia's interests....
Europe Looks Beyond the United States
The European Union (EU) is establishing its independence from U.S. influence and taking proactive steps globally, ranging from Ukraine to South America....
Atlantic Council’s USTR Jamieson Greer event cited in Bloomberg on US and EU efforts to address digital-services trade and evolving tariff policy
The Atlantic Council's event featuring USTR Jamieson Greer was mentioned in Bloomberg as discussions around digital-services trade and evolving tariff policies between the US and EU....
Europe’s silence on Venezuela
The article discusses Europe's lack of significant response following former US President Trump's intervention in Venezuela. The author suggests that criticizing the action would highlight Europe's re...
Roaming from EU without extra charges becomes effective in Ukraine as of January 1, 2026
Starting on January 1, 2026, the roaming charge exemptions between Ukraine and the European Union come into effect, allowing for free or standard domestic rates while traveling....
Slovak court stalls Fico’s drive to scrap whistleblower protections
The Slovak court has delayed former Prime Minister Robert Fico's efforts to repeal whistleblower protections, amid the European Commission’s vigilance over rule-of-law issues in Slovakia. This indicat...
EU left pushes for action against Israel as attacks on Gaza continue
The EU's leftist faction is pressing for renewed trade measures against Israel amid ongoing attacks in Gaza that have resulted in the death of children. However, attempts to advance such measures have...
Ex-Trump Adviser Believes EU Wants to Make Ukraine Conflict Permanent
An unnamed former adviser to President Trump has opined that the European Union's actions and policies are aimed at perpetuating the conflict in Ukraine indefinitely. No additional details regarding s...
Olivér Várhelyi denies knowledge of alleged spy ring run from his office
Hungarian lawmakers have questioned Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi regarding allegations that spies operated out of Hungary's embassy to the EU during his time in office. Várhelyi denied any knowledge o...
Latest news bulletin | January 10th, 2026 – Evening
The latest edition of the news bulletin summarizes crucial events from around Europe and globally on January 10th, 2026, covering sectors such as World Affairs, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Cult...
Von der Leyen condemns violent crackdown on Iranian protesters
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly condemned what she described as the violent repression of recent demonstrations occurring in Iran....
Irish farmers in protest march against EU-Mercosur trade deal: ‘very disappointing’
Thousands of Irish farmers staged a protest march on Saturday against the EU's trade deal with Mercosur, a day after its approval by EU states despite opposition from Ireland and France. The protester...
What Canada, accustomed to extreme winters, can teach Europe
Euronews interviewed Patrick de Bellefeuille, a Canadian weather presenter with extensive experience at MétéoMédia since 1988. The discussion centered on how Europe can learn from Canada's long-standi...
In 'Le Monde', Europeans are Defined by a Word Summarizing Our Weakness Against Trump: It Will Sting Many
The article discusses an editorial in the French newspaper Le Monde where Europe is characterized by a word that encapsulates its perceived weakness when dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump's pol...
The EU-Mercosur Trade Deal May Not Be the Big Win Some in Europe Think
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement, despite its potential benefits, may only add 0.05 percent to the EU's economy and has led to significant political disagreements within Europe....
Professor Tagarev Does Not Expect Clash Between US and Europe Over Greenland
Professor Ivan Tagarev expresses his view that there will not be significant conflict between the United States and European countries due to geopolitical interests in Greenland....
Zoltán Fehér in Démarche
On October 29th, 2025, Zoltán Fehér from the Global China Hub at the Atlantic Council gave an interview to Turkish magazine Démarche discussing relations between the US, EU, and Turkey with China....
US Ambassador Says EU Maintains Sanctions on Venezuela
The US Ambassador stated that the European Union continues to enforce sanctions against Venezuela....
Dmitriev Names Right-Wing Forces in Europe as the Only Hope: Criticizing General Decline and Problems, Supporting Trump's Stance and Supporters, Condemning Desire to Continue War
According to the article, Dmitriev views right-wing political forces in Europe as the only viable solution to address societal decline and various issues. He supports the positions of President Trump ...
EU Using Polls to Win Over People to Accept 'Funeral Culture'...
The European Union (EU) is reportedly employing polls and other tactics to attempt influencing public opinion towards accepting what is described as a 'funeral culture', implying that people are being...
President of Ukraine Held His First Phone Call of the Year with President of Cyprus
The President of Ukraine has held his initial phone conversation of the year with the President of Cyprus, who is currently chairing the Council of the European Union for the first half of the year. T...
More governments denounce Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
The European Union reaffirms its stance on respecting Somalia's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, in response to increasing condemnations over Israel's latest diplomatic move....
Trump thinks he wants a Europe without the EU — he shouldn’t
The article discusses President Trump's perceived preference for a Europe that is not part of the EU. It argues that if the EU were to dissolve, the United States would face significant negative conse...
ESA to hire 520 new staff as workforce expansion begins in 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) has decided to hire approximately 520 new staff members beginning in 2026, as approved at the ESA’s 342nd Council meeting. This recruitment will lead to a net increase ...
Deputy Minister of Development Derkach to Lead Delegation to Committee on Common Aviation Space with EU - Decree
Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Development Derkach will lead a delegation to the committee dealing with common aviation space between Ukraine and the European Union as stated in an official decree....
Dudakov: The West Admits Russia's Successes After Putin's Live Chat
According to Dudakov, Western countries have acknowledged Russia's achievements following the Q&A session with President Vladimir Putin. No specific details of these acknowledgements are provided in t...
Labor rights in Europe: Who's working over Christmas?
The article discusses varying labor rights across Europe during the holiday season, focusing on differences in paid leave and Christmas bonuses among countries....
Markets shrug off EU’s Ukraine deal—analysts warn the calm may not last
European stock markets and benchmark bonds reacted mildly to a recent deal between the EU and Ukraine, indicating that current sentiment towards the agreement is calm. However, analysts caution that p...
EU changes tack from using frozen Russian assets to joint borrowing for Ukraine
The European Union has abandoned its previous plan of using frozen Russian assets to fund loans for Ukraine due to concerns about the complexity and political challenges involved. Instead, EU diplomat...
EU Millions to High North Search and Rescue
The EU has allocated NOK 35 million towards ARCSAR, an international project led by the Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Northern Norway, focusing on building improved search, rescue, and oil respo...
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