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EU shores up defence against Russia energy threats

Brussels (AFP) - European Union ministers met Monday to respond to Russia cutting gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria -- and discuss plans for a possible oil embargo to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine.

AFP

EU targets Apple Pay in latest Big Tech antitrust case

Brussels (AFP) - The EU accused Apple on Monday of blocking rivals from its popular "tap-as-you-go" iPhone payment system, opening a fresh battlefront between the US tech giant and Brussels.

AFP

EU to propose phasing out Russian oil by end of year

BRUSSELS — The European Union is set to propose a ban on Russian oil by the end of the year, with restrictions on imports introduced gradually until then, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Eurozone economy hit by Ukraine war fallout

Brussels (AFP) - The eurozone economy felt the fallout from the Ukraine war as output slowed and inflation stayed at record levels, official data showed Friday, imperilling Europe's recovery from the pandemic.

AFP

Some European energy firms consider paying for gas in roubles

Some European energy firms are considering a two-tiered payment scheme, which would comply with Russian demands for payments in roubles. German provider Uniper is among those arguing the system would comply with EU law – although Brussels has warned that companies could breach sanctions if they agree to the Kremlin's…

France 24

Future of European Super League discussed at key meeting

The private meeting, to discuss the future of football on the continent, was set to involve a representative of Andrea Agnelli’s office

The Independent UK

Hungary says 'no obstacles' to signing agreement on EU recovery funds

Hungary sees no obstacles to signing an agreement with Brussels about the release of EU recovery funds to Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Stoltenberg: Finland and Sweden Could Join NATO Quickly

Finland and Sweden will be able to join NATO quickly should they decide to ask for membership in the Western military alliance, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "If they decide to apply, Finland and Sweden will be warmly welcomed and I expect the process to go quickly," Stoltenberg…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN chief in Ukraine after EU-Russia gas row

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - The UN chief called war "an absurdity" during a visit to Ukraine Thursday, after Brussels warned Russia it will not waver in its support for Kyiv following Russia's decision to cut gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland.

AFP

EU defies gas 'blackmail' as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - The European Union has warned Russia it will not bend to "blackmail" over its support for Kyiv after the Kremlin cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland.

AFP

‘Totally dysfunctional’: Sophie in ‘t Veld on the EU’s relationship with democracy

Calling for a radical reboot, the Dutch MEP argues a weak European parliament has left EU leaders too powerful and unaccountable

The Guardian - UK

Russia hits West-supplied arms in Ukraine, cuts gas to Poland, Bulgaria

Kharkiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Russia said Wednesday it had destroyed a large quantity of Western-supplied weapons in Ukraine, while halting gas supplies to EU and NATO members Poland and Bulgaria in a move condemned by European capitals as attempted blackmail.

AFP

Boris Johnson is flailing – so he is reviving his Brexit greatest hits

The plan to override the Northern Ireland protocol is a tired repeat of the dishonesty that got Johnson elected, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

EU agrees deal to tame internet 'Wild West'

Brussels (AFP) - The European Union on Saturday finalised new legislation to require Big Tech to remove harmful content, the bloc's latest move to rein in the world's online giants.

AFP

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EU agrees on internet rulebook for Google, Facebook, other tech giants

BRUSSELS: European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday clinched a deal on new rules requiring tech giants to do more to police illegal content on their platforms and to pay a fee to regulators monitoring their compliance.

AFP

Eurozone growth speeds up in April despite Ukraine war

Brussels (AFP) - Economic growth in the eurozone accelerated and hit a seven-month high in April, a key survey showed on Friday, despite concerns about inflation and Russia's war in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Eurostar has a huge sale with tickets from £39 to Paris, Brussels and Lille

Eurostar deals for summer 2022 currently include discounted tickets from £39 each way for holidays including Paris, Brussels, Lille and Rotterdam but the sale's not on for long

AFP

EU nears deal on massive tech services regulation

Brussels (AFP) - The European Union could agree on Friday a new regulation imposing unprecedented curbs on online content, the second part of its massive project to regulate tech companies.

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The Independent UK

Feeling blue in today's world? Head for Belgian bluebells!

Nature’s beauty is rapturous again this springtime — flaunting its purple haze of bluebells in the woods south of Brussels

Reuters

Belgium starts trial of suspected Paris attack helpers

Fourteen people went on trial in Belgium on Tuesday accused of helping a jihadist group that killed 130 people in the gun and bomb attacks across Paris in 2015.

AFP

Gent beat Anderlecht on penalties in Belgian Cup final

Brussels (AFP) - Gent won the Belgian Cup on penalties on Monday after the final against Anderlecht in Brussels finished 0-0 following extra time.

Bangkok Post

8th Thai-Belgian Business Forum “Living up to social challenges”

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Frankfurt Office in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy Brussels, the Royal Belgian Embassy Bangkok, and The Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce (BeLuThai) are organising the 8th Thai-Belgian Business Forum.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq Was Pressured to Increase Oil Output Away from OPEC, Says Oil Minister

Iraq was pressured to increase its oil production outside the remit of OPEC's policy on output, Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said on Saturday. He also told Al Hadath TV that OPEC was committed to providing the oil supplies needed to compensate for any shortages. OPEC has resisted calls by…

Reuters

Russia expels 18 from EU's Moscow mission in retaliatory move

Moscow has expelled 18 employees of the European Union's delegation to Russia in retaliation at Brussels' expulsion of 19 Russians earlier this month, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.

AFP

EU embargo on Russian oil, gas will take 'months'

Brussels (AFP) - The EU is working on broadening sanctions on Russia to include oil and gas embargoes but such measures would take "several months", European officials told AFP on Friday.

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