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 7, 2026 Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Serbia for first visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Serbia on Friday for his first visit to the Balkan country expected to focus on economic cooperation and bids by both countries to secure European Union membership.
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July 24, 2026 EU moves to close a legal gap in the fight against online abuse
Βy Martin Banks New action has been taken by the EU to help protect children from online abuse.
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June 30, 2026 Greece, Albania discuss defense cooperation in Athens talks
Greece and Albania discussed the strengthening of bilateral defense cooperation, and regional and international security issues in a meeting between Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and his Albanian counterpart, Ermal Nufi, in Athens on Monday.
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June 28, 2026 EU sends dual message to Ankara
The European Union is sending a dual message to Turkey as it seeks to strengthen cooperation with Ankara while maintaining pressure on issues involving member-states and democratic standards.
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June 24, 2026 Majority of Brits want closer relationship with EU, says new poll
By Martin Banks A major new polling report reveals that British voters across all party lines – including those that support Reform UK – now believe the UK’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 has had a “negative” impact on the country.
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June 23, 2026 Fresh crackdown on “evil” of child abuse welcomed
By Martin Banks MEPs have warmly welcomed new EU moves to combat what one MEP calls the “evil” of child abuse.
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June 15, 2026 EU welcomes US-Iran peace deal
By Martin Banks The EU has warmly welcomed the agreement reached between the US and Iran.
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June 13, 2026 Awards honour women innovators in EU
By Martin Banks The European Commission revealed the winners of the 12th edition of the prize for women innovators.
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June 13, 2026 EU undertakes cyber exercise
By Martin Banks Some 5,000 experts have taken part in an EU-wide cyber exercise to test how Europe would respond to attacks on critical transport infrastructure.
