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President Milatović, dear Jakov,
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EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
President Milatović, dear Jakov,
Read More... Lithuanian ruling party moves to reshape coalition, oust populist partner
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Lithuania’s Social Democratic Party has voted to restructure the country’s governing coalition, moving to expel the controversial...
Read More... Armenia votes at a crossroads: Europe or Russia after years of war and political strain
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Read More... EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat: leaders advance €6B growth plan
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Leaders from across the European Union and the Western Balkans gathered in Tivat, Montenegro, for the 8th EU–Western Balkans Summit,...
Read More... EU nears 2030 education goal as early school leaving falls to 9.1%
EU nears 2030 education goal as early school leaving falls to 9.1%
The European Union has moved closer to achieving its 2030 education target, with the proportion of young people leaving education and...
Read More... Belgium applauds breakthrough in Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership talks
Belgium applauds breakthrough in Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership talks
Belgium has welcomed a major step forward in the European Union accession process for Ukraine and Moldova, as both countries move closer...
Read More... EU unveils €641 million investment package to accelerate Moldova’s economic growth and EU integration
EU unveils €641 million investment package to accelerate Moldova’s economic growth and EU integration
The European Union has announced a new package of investments and strategic initiatives worth up to €641 million to support Moldova’s...
Read More... Belgium sees renewed rise in dollar millionaires after four-year decline
Belgium sees renewed rise in dollar millionaires after four-year decline
For the first time since 2021, Belgium has recorded an increase in the number of dollar millionaires, according to the 30th edition of...
Read More... Women innovators take center stage at EU innovation awards 2026
Women innovators take center stage at EU innovation awards 2026
The European Commission has announced the winners of the 12th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators during the European...
Read More... EU clears €100 million Austrian cleantech push under new industrial support framework
EU clears €100 million Austrian cleantech push under new industrial support framework
The European Commission has given the green light to a €100 million Austrian scheme aimed at expanding clean technology manufacturing...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More...
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Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
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EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
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Lithuanian ruling party moves to reshape coalition, oust populist partner
Lithuania’s Social Democratic Party has voted to restructure the country’s governing coalition, moving to expel...07 June 2026Read More...
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Armenia votes at a crossroads: Europe or Russia after years of war and political strain
Armenians went to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched parliamentary election that could shape the country’s...07 June 2026Read More...
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EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat: leaders advance €6B growth plan
Leaders from across the European Union and the Western Balkans gathered in Tivat, Montenegro, for the 8th EU–Western...07 June 2026Read More...
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EU nears 2030 education goal as early school leaving falls to 9.1%
The European Union has moved closer to achieving its 2030 education target, with the proportion of young people leaving...07 June 2026Read More...
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Belgium applauds breakthrough in Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership talks
Belgium has welcomed a major step forward in the European Union accession process for Ukraine and Moldova, as both...05 June 2026Read More...
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