EU to lift all economic sanctions on Syria
The European Union (EU) has decided to lift economic sanctions on Syria, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, announced on Tuesday evening,…
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Long-debated bridge to Sicily: work could start in the coming months
Work is expected to start in the summer on a giant bridge linking the Italian mainland with the island of Sicily, Infrastructure Minister…
Israel allows humanitarian aid into Gaza after 11-week blockade, UN calls it a “drop in the ocean”
Israel announced that after an 11-week blockade it had allowed the Israeli military organisation Cogat to allow five UN trucks carrying humanitarian aid,…
Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks “immediately”, Trump says, but Kremlin offers no timeframe
Donald Trump said after talks with President Vladimir Putin on Monday, the 19th of May, that Russia and Ukraine would immediately start talks…
UK and EU reach new trade and defence agreement
The United Kingdom agreed on Monday, the 19th of May, to resume its most significant relationship with the European Union (EU) since leaving…
Spain calls to block more than 65 000 Airbnb rentals
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Protection announced on Monday, the 19th of May, that it has ordered Airbnb to remove more than 65 000…
Former US President Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
Former US President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form of prostate cancer” that has spread to his bones, his…
Former US ambassador to Ukraine resigned over Trump administration’s ‘appeasement’ approach
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink on Sunday revealed publicly for the first time why she left her post last month. She…
A close battle – Latvia falls short against Finland
On Saturday, May 17, the Latvian national ice hockey team faced off against the strong Finnish side in a group stage match at…
