‘Staunch eurosceptic’ Tory MP calls for free movement for plants EU free movement campaigners claim request shows ‘irrational and backwards priorities’ The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Arab refugees see double standards in Europe's embrace of Ukrainians Syrian refugee Ahmad al-Hariri, who fled the war in his country for neighbouring Lebanon 10 years ago, spent the last decade hoping in vain to escape to a new life in Europe. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine's Zelenskiy waiting for positive signals on EU bid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday after talking on the phone with European Council President Charles Michel he was waiting for news on Kyiv's bid to join the European Union. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Russians, Belarusians to compete as 'neutral athletes' at Beijing Winter Paralympics The International Paralympic Committee added more restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes when the Paralympics open on Friday, but stopped short of expulsion The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine refugees given right to live in EU for three years The proposal, expected to be approved, is based on a law drawn up in the aftermath of the Balkan wars The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022
The Wagner Group mercenaries supporting Russia in Ukraine 'sent to assassinate President Zelensky' The group, founded in 2014, has been sanctioned by the EU for alleged human rights abuse and is believed to have been sent to Ukraine from the Kremlin to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Irish Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
France to push EU into using law to help fleeing Ukrainians settle more easily France is expected to flex its muscle as president of the Council of the European Union to resuscitate an unused law making it easier for Ukrainians escaping the conflict in their country to settle elsewhere on the continent. The EU commissioner for crisis management says the war could force 4… Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2022
Dramatic call with Ukraine leader prompted historic EU move to provide arms Early on Saturday morning, some 48 hours after Russian military forces had pushed into his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy put in a call from Kyiv to Brussels with a plea for military assistance. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv under ‘mass shelling and bombing’ Russian forces said they had captured a port on the Black Sea on Wednesday as Russian and Ukrainian troops battled for another city and Ukraine's leader said Moscow wanted to "erase" his country. Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2022
Has Big Tech finally picked a side in Russia’s war on Ukraine? It’s not just tanks, it’s technology on the frontline. Interventions like banning state-affiliated media and providing satellite internet are causing chaos for the enemy, says Chris Stokel-Walker Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Clever Leaves Teams Up With FoliuMed To Import Colombian Cannabis EU-GMP Bulk Extracts Into Germany Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR) has signed a one-year international sales agreement with German- Colombian operator FoliuMed Holdings and its German manufacturing partner, Fidelio Healthcare. With access to three of Clever Leaves’ pharmaceutical grade bulk cannabis extracts Benzinga · Mar 2, 2022
EU bans RT, Sputnik over Ukraine disinformation (Removes extra word from headline) Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
EU approves new sanctions against Belarus over its support of Russia invasion of Ukraine The EU on Wednesday approved new sanctions against Belarus for supporting Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Everton suspend sponsorship deals with Russian companies after Alisher Usmanov sanctioned by EU Everton have suspended their sponsorship deals with Russian companies USM Holdings, Megafon, and Yota. Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2022 Everton suspend all USM deals as statement released after Alisher Usmanov sanctions Everton have suspended all sponsorship agreements with Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 U.S. preparing further sanctions against Russian oligarchs -sources The United States is preparing a sanctions package targeting more Russian oligarchs as well as their companies and assets, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, as Washington steps up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 European countries dominate half of Asian shark fin trade, report reveals Despite nearly a third of shark species nearing extinction, Spain supplied 51,000 tonnes of shark fins from 2003-20, says IFAW
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 Eurostar to let Ukrainian refugees travel to Britain for free on its trains Channel tunnel high-speed rail operator joins other services around Europe in extending free travel
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 Inflation in 19 Nations Using Euro Sets Record for 4th Month Surging energy costs have driven inflation in Europe to another record high, raising questions about when the central bank should step in to ease the pain to people's wallets while Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles the global economy. Consumer prices in the 19 countries that use the euro currency increased…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 EU Approves New Sanctions against Belarus over Ukraine Invasion European Union diplomats have approved new sanctions against Belarus for its supporting role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the French presidency of the EU said on Wednesday. EU diplomats approved new sanctions against Belarusian people who are playing a role in the attacks to Ukraine, the presidency said on Twitter.…
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 New Zealand-led probe uncovers online child abuse network New Zealand authorities and the European Union's police agency say a long-running global investigation into child abuse images shared online has led to the arrest of dozens of suspects in New Zealand
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 Ukraine’s bid for fast-track membership of EU likely to end in disappointment Analysis: There is significant sympathy in the bloc for President Zelenskiy’s cause, but it may lead to no more than warm words
Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2022 What Alisher Usmanov sanctions mean for Everton and USM as new statement made Everton-linked Usmanov has been subject of EU sanctions as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Sweden to send medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine Sweden will send medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine, responding to a EU request for aid, Sweden's minister of health said on Wednesday.
Reuters · Mar 2, 2022 Baltic nations could ban Russian vessels if EU decision drags on The three Baltic states could ban Russian vessels from their ports if discussions on a European Union-wide decision drags on, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte told a news conference on Wednesday.