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EU tourism surges back in December, but still below pre-pandemic levels - Eurostat

Tourists in the European Union more than tripled the nights they spent in short-stay accommodation in December compared with a year earlier, the EU's statistics office said on Monday, though levels remained well below pre-pandemic norms.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Ukraine: how Putin could try to split the country into regional puppet governments

In its scale and cost, as well as its broader implications for European and international security, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine constitutes a new low in the foreign policy of Russian president Vladimir Putin. But below the surface, Russia is also following established playbooks in how it deals with…

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2022

Could energy independence from Russia spur a shift to renewables?

European energy experts and the ECB say such a transition will involve higher energy costs and some hardship.

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2022

Holocaust memorial suspends Roman Abramovich ties just weeks after eight-figure donation

Israel’s official Holocaust memorial and museum has suspended ties with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich just weeks after he made an eight-figure donation in a "long-term strategic partnership"

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

N.Ireland appeals court dismisses post-Brexit challenge on trade

Pro-unionist politicians on Monday lost an appeal against a High Court judgment that the Northern Ireland protocol governing post-Brexit trade was consistent with British and European Union law.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Roman Abramovich moves private jet and relocates yacht as Chelsea chief sanctioned by EU

The West has continued to crank up the pressure on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich as the EU plans to impose fresh sanctions while he has relocated his private jet and yacht

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

EU to keep talking with Bulgaria until enlargement spat solved, Borrell says

The European Commission will continue talking to Bulgaria to get its approval for accepting North Macedonia into the bloc, the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

EU to propose enhancing security of Western Balkans

The European Union will propose enhancing the security and defence of Western Balkans countries to "anchor" the region firmly within the 27-member bloc amid concern about threats from Russia, the EU's foreign policy chief said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Ireland on 'high alert' for dangerous Russian cyberattack as Simon Coveney warns of rise in threat

In March of last year, the HSE was hit by a ransomware attack by a group operating from Russia which caused havoc in Irish hospitals.

Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

Over 2,400 civilians died in Mariupol since Russian invaded, EU says

More than 2,400 civilians have been killed in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol since Russia invaded the country last month, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022