Suspected Russian spies ordered to leave Ireland over 'extreme concerns' The source said: “The Government became extremely concerned about spying activities and decided to act.” Dublin Live · Mar 30, 2022
Indonesia's claim that banning nickel exports spurs downstreaming is questionable The Indonesian government has claimed that its raw nickel export ban, which started in January 2021, has shown positive impacts after seeing increases in mining investments and exports of nickel-derived products. The Conversation · Mar 30, 2022
Ukraine has offered neutrality in talks with Russia – what would that mean? Ukraine says it may accept neutrality if the West provides binding security guarantees but legal hurdles remain The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022
Fresh delay to Brexit checks on EU imports being considered amid cost of living crisis Exclusive: Boris Johnson to decide if July controls will go ahead as ‘cost of living and supply chain pressures’ spark government battle The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Ukraine has made a major move towards integrating with Europe – by plugging into its electricity grid Ukraine and neighbouring Moldova have synchronised their power grids with continental Europe, meaning electricity could now in theory flow back and forth between the two countries and across a grid that stretches through the EU to the UK and may one day link to northern Africa. The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022
Belgium Expels 21 Russians amid Similar Moves Elsewhere in EU Belgium has expelled 21 Russian diplomats for alleged spying and posing threats to security, the foreign affairs minister told lawmakers, amid similar moves by fellow EU members the Netherlands, Ireland and the Czech Republic. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said it was not possible to coordinate such moves among all… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022
Four EU countries expel Russian diplomats over spying allegations "Together with our Allies, we are reducing the Russian intelligence presence in the EU." Axios · Mar 29, 2022
EU to Lend Tunisia 450 Mln Euros for Budget Support, Commissioner Says The European Union said on Tuesday it will lend Tunisia 450 million euros ($500 million) to support its budget as the North African country faces a looming crisis in public finances for which it is seeking an international rescue package. Speaking after a meeting with Tunisian government officials in Tunis,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022
Usmanov’s €600,000 bulletproof car seized in Sardinia as part of EU sanctions Ex-Arsenal shareholder’s Mercedes Maybach S650 Guard may have been used by Putin in secret visits to island, reports suggest The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022
Ahead of Lavrov’s arrival, U.S. to send Deputy NSA to India The visit of U.S. Deputy NSA Daleep Singh comes just before Russian Foreign Minister travels to India The Hindu · Mar 29, 2022
Europeans expel dozens of Russian envoys to combat espionage In what appeared to be a coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, at least four European allies say they are expelling dozens of Russian diplomats The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster The European Union's drug regulator says it has begun an accelerated review process for an experimental coronavirus vaccine booster made by the Spanish company Hipra The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Spanish travel rules for Brits as country scraps covid testing and isolation If you are wanting to plan a getaway to Spain this year after two years of lockdown and restrictions - which saw international travel shut down - here's what you need to know. Glasgow Live · Mar 29, 2022
A Ukrainian mother's 'aching soul' propels her home, a father seeks a new life abroad More than a month after Russia invaded, many Ukrainian refugees in the European Union are facing a dilemma - whether to look for jobs and stay longer term, or risk returning to their homeland and the conflict, to be reunited with family that stayed behind. Reuters · Mar 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 Brexit: EU launches legal challenge against UK over wind farm subsidies Not the time to be ‘fighting this out in court’, says Whitehall official
Bangkok Post · Mar 29, 2022 Russia-Ukraine talks end with no cease-fire ISTANBUL: Ukraine and Russia failed to clinch a cease-fire in talks that ended in Turkey on Tuesday, with Moscow saying it will reduce military operations in areas where its forces are being pushed back and Kyiv calling for security guarantees from members of the European Union (EU) and North Atlantic…
Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022 Third of Ukraine refugees in Poland to find jobs this year About a third of the estimated 2 million Ukrainians fleeing the war to Poland will be able to start work by the summer, easing a labor shortage in the European Union’s largest eastern economy, a survey of companies showed.
Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022 Cashpoint fees and hidden data roaming charges - the top ways Brits are stung on holiday Over half of Brits have been caught out by money issues while abroad - and one in four have even been left stranded without cash
The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022 'Putin is Hitler': why we use analogies to talk about the Ukraine war, and how they can lead to peace The war in Ukraine has produced a disorienting array of analogies. Vladimir Putin is Hitler. Volodymyr Zelensky is a Nazi. Ukraine could become like Afghanistan or Korea. Russia should accept its borders, just as post-colonial African countries did. The invasion is no different to what the west did in Iraq.…
Benzinga · Mar 29, 2022 Ahead Of European Expansion, FTX Onboards New Strategy Lead After announcing its intent to establish a European branch, FTX onboarded Marcel Lötscher as its European Union strategy lead.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022 Tech news: Apple Maps going off road, Samsung has a new display, and the EU looks to rein in big tech All you need to know from the tech world this week
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2022 Adders and slowworms to gain extra protection under new system in England Slowworms thrive in brownfield sites – often targeted for development
Reuters · Mar 29, 2022 EU sets up distribution centres on Ukraine border for refugees needing care The European Union is setting up centres on its borders to Ukraine to receive and distribute refugees in need of healthcare to member states best placed for treating them, the EU health commissioner said on Tuesday.
Dublin Live · Mar 29, 2022 Dublin Airport scenes horrify RTE Claire Byrne Show viewers amid queues chaos Images shared on social media showed the huge crowds of people as they waited to go through the necessary security checks
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 DWP to promote Brexit ‘career opportunities’ in fruit picking to stop food rotting in fields again Produce has gone unpicked after EU migrant workers stayed away