EU announces fresh aid to help those caught up in Myanmar crisis
By Martin Banks The European Union is providing an additional €10.5 million in humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Myanmar.
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August 13, 2026 New EU geographical indications announced
By Martin Banks The European Commission says it has approved the registration of three new Protected designation of origin. From Spain, the Commission registered two geographical indications. ‘Pernil Cerretà’ is a meat product from Catalonia, consisting of a hind-leg ham from a ‘white’ (non-Iberian) breed of pig. It is trimmed into a rounded shape and then cured […]
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August 12, 2026 New move “fills dangerous vacuum” on child safety
By Martin Banks MEPs have welcomed moves to fill a “vacuum” that they say left children “unprotected.”
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August 11, 2026 “Fundamental questions remain” in wake of Ceuta crisis, say MEPs
By Martin Banks MEPs have called for action on “various levels” to prevent a repeat of events in Ceuta.
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August 6, 2026 Belgian zoo offers safe haven for threatened bird species
By Martin Banks A Belgian zoo is doing its bit to help save a bird species threatened with extinction.
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August 6, 2026 Drones: playing an “ever more important role in Europe’s economy and security”
By Martin Banks Drone technologies are evolving quickly and that future EU action should prioritise its ability to detect, prevent and respond to malicious activities in the European airspace.
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August 5, 2026 Regional “perspectives” must remain at the heart of European policymaking.
By Martin Banks That was the message to emerge from a meeting of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) when it got together in Gotland for a political bureau meeting of 2026.
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August 5, 2026 App offers chance to explore – and keep fit
By Martin Banks A retired telecoms worker from Belgium is among those behind an innovative smartphone app that aims to keep you fit and discover “hidden gems” all over the world. Philippe Pleckspaen helped launch “Jooks”, an application that helps you navigate your way around a locality, spotlighting places of interest. The idea is that […]
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August 4, 2026 EU parliament should reconvene to discuss Ceuta crisis, say some MEPs
By Martin Banks Some MEPs have formally requested that the European Parliament be convened on an “exceptional basis” for an urgent debate on the migration crisis in Ceuta. This, they say, should be with the participation of the Council and the European Commission. The parliament is currently in recess for the summer and reconvening would be […]
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August 1, 2026 A significant “milestone” for Belgian animal park
By Martin Banks A Belgium conservation centre has chalked up a world first.
