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French 'Freedom convoys' on the way to Paris to show anger over Covid rules

Inspired by Canadian truckers, a 'Freedom Convoy' of French drivers has taken to the roads this Wednesday to reach Paris by Saturday to join a demonstration over the Covid vaccine pass and other social issues. Organised via social media platforms, the protesters plan to converge on Brussels on Monday 14…

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Waving Canadian flags, French 'freedom convoy' gets underway

Protesters gathered in southern France on Wednesday for what they say will be a "freedom convoy" that will converge on Paris and Brussels to demand an end to COVID-19 restrictions, inspired by protesters who have blocked a Canadian border crossing.

Reuters

UK PM to Visit Poland, NATO Chief amid Ukraine Crisis

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Poland and NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday amid tensions over the security situation in Ukraine. Johnson will visit British soldiers stationed in Poland together with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and will also meet President Andrzej Duda, a Polish foreign ministry spokesman…

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'I can't give her back her daughter. But I owe that woman an answer to her questions'

Tuesday's main witness at the Paris terror trial was the 28-year-old Tunisian, Sofien Ayari. He was arrested in Brussels at the same time as Salah Abdeslam, engaging in a gun battle with police officers. On the basis of DNA evidence, he is accused of having helped in the preparation of…

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EU joins chips race with a €42 billion bid to end its dependence on Asia

The European Union is setting itself up as a producer of semiconductors, or chips. In new legislation contained in the EU Chip Act, Brussels plans to raise tens of billions of euros to enable production in Europe and end the bloc's digital dependence on Asia.

Radio France Internationale

The French campaign seen from... Brussels: Candidates exploit EU rule of law debate

In October, a Polish court ruled that national law trumps European Union law, drawing a swift rebuke from EU officials in Brussels. But among those who welcomed the Polish decision were a number of candidates vying for France's presidency in April.

France 24

'Heartbreaking': Belgians forced to fork out more for their cherished fries

Belgians are having to fork out more for their favourite snack - fries, or fried potato sticks - because of rising energy, commodity and labour costs.

Reuters

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Brussels drugs raid reveals trove of tarantulas, scorpions

Prosecutors in Brussels say two people suspected of growing cannabis have been arrested this week in a Brussels apartment that contained a more unusual find: tarantulas, scorpions and bearded dragons

The Independent UK

EU plans to ban use of synthetic pesticides in parks

UK urged to follow suit as Brussels draws up proposal to cut overall use of the chemicals by 50%

The Guardian - UK

Polish President submits bill in move to end rule of law row with EU

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday submitted legislation to dismantle a controversial disciplinary chamber for judges, hoping it would allow the government to end a dispute over the rule of law with Brussels and unblock European Union funding.

Reuters

Boris Johnson ambushed by DUP over halt to Northern Ireland Brexit checks

Unilateral move by Stormont agriculture minister sets UK on new collision course with Brussels

The Guardian - UK

Eurostar launches huge sale with fares from £35 to Paris for 2022

Eurostar has launched a huge sale for 2022 including cheap tickets from £35 to the likes of Paris, Lille and Brussels and there's a generous window of dates included in the travel deal

Daily Mirror

White House Cybersecurity Official in Europe Warning of Russian Hacks

Russia could use cyberattacks as part of its efforts to destabilize and further invade Ukraine, a White House cyber official visiting her European counterparts said on Wednesday. Anne Neuberger, US deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, was meeting European Union and NATO officials in Brussels to discuss…

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Brexit: Liz Truss given February deadline by DUP to fix protocol

Unionists must see progress ‘imminently’, says Northern Ireland’s first minister

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Holocaust survivor decries 'abuse' of yellow star at COVID protests

Centenarian Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender urged the young generation on Thursday to always remember the Nazi genocide and denounced the use by some anti-COVID vaccination protesters of the yellow star Jews were forced to wear.

Evening Standard

70 arrested as thousands protest in Brussels against Covid restrictions

Seventy people were arrested and over a dozen injured in clashes between police and protesters as tens of thousands marched through Brussels against Covid rules.

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders.

The Hindu

Coronavirus live updates | India's Omicron wave may intensify in coming weeks: experts

Tens of thousands of people protested in Brussels on Sunday against COVID-19 restrictions, some clashing with police who fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse them near the European Commission's headquarters.

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The Independent UK

Truss calls for ‘practical solutions’ to end N Ireland Protocol deadlock

The Foreign Secretary is holding talks in Brussels with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic.

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Water Cannon, Tear Gas at COVID-19 Protests in Brussels

Police fired water cannons and thick clouds of tear gas in Brussels on Sunday to disperse protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions that aim to curb the fast-spreading omicron variant. The protest drew tens of thousands of people, some traveling from France, Germany and other countries to take part.…

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Belgian police fire water cannon, tear gas during COVID curbs protest

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Britain says there's 'a deal to be done' on N.Ireland protocol

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said there was a "deal to be done" on the Northern Ireland protocol that protects peace and works for all sides, ahead of a meeting with European Union Vice President Maros Sefcovic in Brussels on Monday.

The Independent UK

Water cannon, tear gas at COVID-19 protests in Brussels

Police in Brussels have fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse people protesting COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions

The Guardian - UK

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Taoiseach Micheal Martin hails EU role in bringing peace to Ireland

Today marks half a century since then-Taoiseach Jack Lynch and foreign affairs minister Patrick Hillery signed the treaty in Brussels that took the fledging state into the European Economic Community.

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