Anti-government protest draws tens of thousands to Czech capital

Prague, Oct 28 (EFE).- Tens of thousands of people gathered in this capital Friday to demand that the current Czech government give way to an administration which would adopt a neutral foreign policy, end military support to Ukraine and resume … Read More

It’s not going to be easy for the G7 to cap the price of Russian oil

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Legitimizing cheap Russian crude could boost sales and muddle the message on Ukraine Western sanctions already had the perverse effect of increasing the energy profits financing Russia’s war in Ukraine — and the G7’s new plan to fix that by … Read More

British troops must prepare ‘to fight in Europe once again’ says new Army chief

Britain must have a military capable of fighting in Europe and defeating Russia, the new head of the Army has said. General Sir Patrick Sanders, who took over on Monday from General Sir Mark Carleton Smith as the professional head … Read More

EU leaders talk economy as Russia slashes gas supplies

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Amid record-high inflation and a Russian gas squeeze, the European Union’s 27 states are addressing their economic woes against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Leaders of the European Union’s 27 member states are meeting for the second day … Read More

Germany refuses to agree to EU ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035

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Germany’s government is refusing to agree to European Union plans to effectively ban the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2035, according to Finance Minister Christian Lindner. In its bid to cut planet-warming emissions by 55 per cent … Read More

Germany triggers gas alarm stage, accuses Russia of ‘economic attack’

—West, Russia in energy standoff since Ukraine invasion —German minister warns of ‘rocky road’ ahead —Minister does not rule out gas rationing —Says market threatened by ‘Lehman Brothers’ moment —Alarm stage decision does not change status quo: E.ON BERLIN, June … Read More

UK could face EU sanctions over new NI protocol bill

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The European Commission is set to reopen infringement proceedings against the UK that could lead to the collapse of the post Brexit trade deal after London on Monday tabled a new law designed to unilaterally overhaul the Northern Ireland protocol. … Read More

EU lawmakers pass ban on new petrol, diesel cars by 2035

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European Parliament lawmakers on Wednesday narrowly voted to back a European Commission proposal for a total ban on new CO2-emitting vehicles by 2035. The Commission last year unveiled plans to stop the sale of vehicles using internal combustion engines as … Read More

Europe: Mediterranean countries expect over 150,000 migrant arrivals this year

Tens of thousands of migrants are expected to travel to southern Europe this year as poverty, violence and rocketing food inflation pushes many to flee their homes. Mediterranean countries on major migrant routes into Europe expect over 150,000 arrivals this … Read More

EU Agrees to Ban Majority of Russian Oil

European Union leaders agreed late Monday to ban two-thirds of Russian oil imports as part of a compromise deal to increase pressure on Russia while accounting for the economic effects on some EU nations that are more reliant on Russian … Read More

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