Scholz to host Central Asian leaders to boost ties
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host the leaders of five Central Asian nations next week, Berlin said on Friday (22 September), in a bid to boost ties as Russia’s influence in the region wanes.
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September 23, 2023 European Parliament welcomes, criticises proposed pharmaceutical package
Members of European Parliament welcomed the proposed revamp of the bloc’s regulatory framework for pharmaceuticals during a discussion this week but did not shy away from criticising certain aspects.
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September 23, 2023 Triglian Photography Exhibition: Commemorating 100 Years of Rafina’s Rich Heritage
Article by Vassilios Nicolaos Vitsilogiannis (IG: @vassiliosvitsilogiannis) In a momentous celebration of history and heritage, the Cultural Center in Rafina proudly presents the Triglian Photography Exhibition. This captivating event commemorates a century of settlement by the Triglians in Rafina, an occasion that has significantly shaped the cultural tapestry of this charming coastal town. A century […]
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September 22, 2023 France seeks EU funding trial for Le Pen’s far-right party
Paris prosecutors said Friday (22 September) they were seeking to put far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 26 associates on trial over claims they used EU funds to finance party activities in France.
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September 21, 2023 France presents accessibility action plan for 2024 Olympics
France, which has for a long time been criticised for its lack of accessibility measures for disabled people, presented a ten-point action plan ahead of 2024’s Paris Olympics to boost public infrastructure for those with impairments and access needs.
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September 20, 2023 EU to open talks on emergency border rules in the Schengen area
EU lawmakers will start negotiations on revisions to the Schengen code in the coming days, in a bid to harmonise rules on border controls or lifting them, in cases such as a health crisis or other kind of threats.
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September 19, 2023 EU calls on Azerbaijan to stop military activities in Nagorno-Karabakh
The EU condemned the military escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday (19 September) after Azerbaijan launched an attack in the contested breakaway territory, a step that could herald a new war.
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September 18, 2023 EU unafraid of trade war with China
The EU insisted on Friday (15 September) that its economy could survive any retaliation from China, after Beijing warned that Brussels’ probe into Chinese electric car subsidies would harm trade relations.
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September 17, 2023 European Parliament supports increase in 2024 defence budgets
Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, the European Parliament has backed the Commission’s proposal to spend more money on defence in next year’s EU budget even though financial resources are scarce.
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September 16, 2023 Germany to give ailing railway company more money
German transport minister Volker Wissing announced an additional sum of €40 billion for its railway network – in part by topping up the state-owned company’s equity, pending approval by the European Commission.
