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Italy agrees to transfer suspect in EU graft scandal to Belgium

An Italian court on Monday agreed to hand over to Belgian authorities a woman suspected of involvement in a Qatar graft scandal that has rocked the European Parliament.

Reuters

EU reaches gas price cap agreement at 180 euros/MWh

Brussels (AFP) - EU energy ministers on Monday overcame months of wrangling to agree a price cap for natural gas in the bloc of 180 euros per megawatt hour, effective from mid-February.

AFP

Brussels extends Northern Ireland ‘grace period’ for animal medicines

European Commission vice-president says veterinary medicines may continue to be bought from the rest of the UK until December 2025.

The Independent UK

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Meta 'breached EU antitrust rules' on Facebook ads

Brussels (AFP) - US online giant Meta appears to have "breached EU antitrust rules" in the online classified section of its Facebook social network, the European Commission said Monday in a preliminary finding.

AFP

Eurostar cancels all Boxing Day trains - what to do if you had a train booked

Eurostar has cancelled 43 trains linking London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam on Boxing Day because of strikes by the RMT union on the train line at Folkestone

Daily Mirror

Brussels Urges Belgians to Quit Iran over Arrest Risk

Belgium's government called Sunday for Belgians in Iran to leave the country, mired in a violent crackdown on nationwide protests, because of the risk of arbitrary arrest and imprisonment. "All Belgian visitors, including (dual) nationals, are at high risk of arrest, arbitrary detention and unfair trial.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brussels urges Belgians to quit Iran over arrest risk

Brussels (AFP) - Belgium's government called Sunday for Belgians in Iran to leave the country, mired in a violent crackdown on nationwide protests, because of the risk of arbitrary arrest and imprisonment.

AFP

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EU reaches deal on major carbon market reform

Brussels (AFP) - EU member states and parliamentarians on Sunday announced an agreement for a major reform to the bloc's carbon market, the central plank of its ambitions to reduce emissions and invest in climate-friendly technologies.

AFP

People are only just discovering they've been saying Brussels sprouts wrong for years

It's one of the most iconic yet divisive parts of a classic Christmas dinner, but many people have been saying 'Brussels sprouts' the wrong way for their entire lives

Daily Mirror

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia

BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Friday approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, including banning drone exports to the country, as the bloc strives to maintain a united front and keep up financial pressure on Moscow over the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

All Eurostar trains on Boxing Day cancelled due to RMT strike

Cross-Channel rail firm was expecting to run 43 trains linking London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam

The Independent UK

Putin 'planning for a long war' in Ukraine: NATO chief

Brussels (AFP) - Russia is readying for a protracted war in Ukraine and Kyiv's NATO backers must keep sending weapons until President Vladimir Putin realises he "cannot win on the battlefield", alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg told AFP on Friday.

AFP

A police stakeout, piles of cash, and a promise of reform: the week that shook Brussels

Arrest of Greek MEP and her boyfriend at centre of top-secret investigation into a criminal conspiracy

The Guardian - UK

EU agrees more sanctions against Russia, aid for Ukraine

The EU has agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after complaints from eastern European leaders that some countries were trying to water them down. Brussels also cleared the way for an €18 billion aid package for Ukraine.

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Thousands protest in Brussels over cost-of-living crisis, hitting public transport

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Brussels on Friday to protest against the rising cost-of-living, hitting public transport systems and disrupting this week's European Union (EU) summit.

Manchester Evening News

Airline issues apology after 'technical issue' caused plane to block Manchester Airport taxiway for HOURS

The knock-on effect meant that two other flights stuck behind it had to be cancelled

The Independent UK

Over 15,000 in Brussels demand protection from high prices

Over 15,000 demonstrators have braved the bitter cold in Brussels to call for more measures to shield them from high energy prices and better pay to counter runaway inflation

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron to Call on Putin over Ukraine Strikes, Nuclear Plant Safety

French President Emmanuel Macron said he will call on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to stop bombing civilians in Ukraine and to finalize a safety plan for Europe's largest nuclear reactor. "The most urgent issue today is to continue to call for a truce on the bombings and drone attacks,"…

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EU studies ways to rival vast new US subsidies on greener tech

Brussels (AFP) - EU leaders on Thursday tasked the European Commission with coming up with ways to vie with huge US subsidies on greener tech such as electric vehicles to protect the bloc's industrial base.

Bangkok Post

Looking to the future with Asean

On Wednesday, European Union and Asean leaders gathered in Brussels to celebrate 45 years of partnership between the world's two most successful projects of regional integration. This is a natural partnership based on shared support for the UN Charter, a rules-based international order and sustainable multilateralism, as well as on…

Manchester Evening News

Three flights stuck on Manchester Airport tarmac for HOURS after plane breaks down

It comes as the airport saw 'congestion and delays' due to 'ice and freezing temperatures'

AFP

Legal net tightens on Greek MEP graft suspect

Brussels (AFP) - The legal challenges facing Eva Kaili sharpened Thursday as the Greek MEP, already accused of taking bribes from Qatar, faced a second investigation and a vote to strip her of parliamentary immunity.

AFP

Macron defends World Cup trip amid Qatar graft scandal

Brussels (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stood by his decision to travel to Qatar to support France's World Cup team, despite allegations linking the Gulf monarchy to corruption in the European Parliament.

The Guardian - UK

European parliament may ban Qatari officials from premises

President Roberta Metsola promises wide-ranging reforms aimed at tackling ‘cash for influence’ scandal

AFP

EU faces subsidy race with US in trade spat

Brussels (AFP) - EU leaders debated how to protect their industries from subsidised American competition, amid fears of a state spending race between the economic superpowers.

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