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EU says it has not seen high levels of weapons smuggling from Ukraine

The EU has not observed any significant smuggling of weapons into Europe from wartime Ukraine, the European Commission's top internal affairs official said on Thursday during a visit to Kyiv.

Reuters

No quick deal in sight as EU countries start talks on new Russia sanctions

European Union states were holding a first discussion on Wednesday on proposed new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine that would target Chinese and Iranian firms and allow export curbs on third countries for busting trade restrictions.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 440 of the invasion

Putin tells soldiers fighting in Ukraine ‘whole country is praying for them’; Russia launches 15 cruise missiles at Kyiv

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EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging EU member nations to take trade measures against countries that help the Kremlin circumvent the bloc’s sanctions against Russia

The Independent UK

What is Europe Day and how is it being celebrated?

The special day was established many decades ago

Evening Standard

EU's von der Leyen visits Kyiv as Russia marks war anniversary

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Ukraine as "the beating heart of today's European values" in a deeply symbolic visit to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russia marked its World War Two Victory Day.

Reuters

EU takes aim at Chinese firms in proposed new Russia sanctions - sources

The European Union's executive has proposed blacklisting several Chinese companies and curbing exports to nations seen as involved in bypassing Russia trade restrictions under new sanctions against Moscow for the war against Ukraine.

Reuters

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Controversial EU plan to let 16-year-olds drive cars met with mixed reactions in Ireland

The European Transport Safety Council – whose members include the Road Safety Authority in Ireland – has called on the European Commission to drop the proposal that would allow children aged 16 drive vehicles limited to a maximum speed of 45km/h.

Irish Mirror

‘Threats are increasing’: the EU official on a mission to protect media freedom

Věra Jourová says her upbringing in former Czechoslovakia has inspired her work to ensure journalism remains independent

The Guardian - UK

Ryanair flight cancellations: Dublin Airport among those affected as hundreds axed amid strikes

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary claims that up to 40,000 passengers across Europe will be affected, and has criticized the French officials and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for the disruption.

Irish Mirror

Deal reached in principle to resume Ukraine grain transit with 5 EU countries

The European Commission said on Friday it had reached a deal in principle to allow the transit of Ukrainian grain to resume through five European Union countries that had imposed restrictions.

Reuters

EU Proposes New Copyright Rules for Generative AI

Companies deploying generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, will have to disclose any copyrighted material used to develop their systems, according to an early EU agreement that could pave the way for the world's first comprehensive laws governing the technology. The European Commission began drafting the AI Act nearly two…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU’s ‘Israeli independence’ message rebuked in Palestine

Palestinian leaders, social media users criticise EU commission president for saying Israel makes ‘the desert bloom’.

Al Jazeera

Tech giants forced to reveal AI secrets – here’s how this could make life better for all

The European Commission is forcing 19 tech giants including Amazon, Google, TikTok and YouTube to explain their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms under the Digital Services Act. Asking these businesses – platforms and search engines with more than 45 million EU users – for this information is a much-needed step towards…

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Hungary govt to submit judicial bill to parliament to unlock EU funds -minister

After talks with the European Commission, Hungary's government will submit a key judicial reform bill to parliament as part of its efforts to unlock suspended EU funds, Justice Minister Judit Varga said on her official Facebook page on Thursday.

Reuters

European Commission to ban Ukrainian grain exports to Romania -minister

The European Commission will ban Ukrainian grain and oilseeds exports to Romania until June 5, Romanian Agriculture Minister Petre Daea said on Wednesday.

France 24

Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK advance new rules

TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing rising pressure from European authorities as London and Brussels advanced new rules Tuesday to curb the power of digital companies.

Windows Central

Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

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The Independent UK

EU farm chief: Bloc close to ending Ukraine import standoff

The European Union’s top farm official says that the bloc was on the cusp of ending a damaging internal standoff over a destabilizing glut of Ukraine farm imports by granting five eastern member states the right to temporarily ban the most contentious produce

Daily Mirror

UK holidaymakers heading to Europe could face welcome major passport change

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is may discuss the issue of British people using passport e-gates once more with European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, in June

The Guardian - UK

Sunak eyes deal to allow UK passport holders to use e-gates at EU airports

PM may discuss idea with European Commission chief in June, reports say, after diplomats raised it informally

Radio France Internationale

Expansion of North Sea wind farms tops the agenda at Ostend energy summit

Nine European countries are holding a summit in Belgium aimed at scaling up wind power generation in the North Sea, an effort spurred by the fall-out of the Ukraine war and the push for renewable energy sources.

The Independent UK

Trudeau, Macron set for Global Citizen NOW conference in NYC

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will join business, political and philanthropic leaders, as well as celebrities, including Hugh Jackman and John Legend, for this year’s edition of the Global Citizen NOW conference in New York City starting April…

Belfast Live

Catering for the Clintons is 'a career highlight' for enterprising Lisburn twins

"It was fabulous for a small family business such as ourselves within Northern Ireland to be recognised in this way."

Evening Standard

Restoring Northern Ireland powersharing the ‘right thing’ to do for the Union, Sunak insists

The Prime Minister gave the final address at a major three-day conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

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