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Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisis

Virginijus Sinkevičius, a former environment commissioner, criticises bloc’s decision to delay deforestation law

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025

End Of Russian Gas Via Ukraine Sparks Unease In Eastern Europe

Ukraine's decision to turn off the taps keeping Russian gas flowing via its territory to Europe has already sown trouble in the continent's east, with Moldova declaring a state of emergency and Slovakia threatening Kyiv with retaliation.

International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025

Romania, Bulgaria Join Borderless Schengen Zone

Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Wednesday, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European countries.

International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024

2024: The French president's annus horribilis

It’s been a busy year for President Emmanuel Macron: the world watched him preside over the Paris Olympics, D-Day commemorations and the reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral. But on the domestic front it’s been a veritable "annus horribilis" – marked by political turmoil, loss of influence and all-time low popularity.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2024

Germany, France and Poland condemn violence in Georgia, stress support for pro-democracy movement

The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland have expressed concern about “the political crisis” in Georgia, two days after former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of the South Caucasus nation, cementing the ruling party’s grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s…

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

Russia winds down gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as transit deal expires

Exports to cease on New Year’s Day as Europe faces cold snap and higher than usual fall in reserves since September

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024

Is the GSX-R600 Coming Back? All Signs Point To “Yes”

It could be time for pure supersport lovers to rejoice. One by one, the great supersports of our time fell: the CBR600RR, R6, ZX6R, and GSX-R600. Well, technically, some of these bikes continued to be produced and sold in a few countries—the US being one—but development essentially ceased.Sportbikes need to…

RideApart · Dec 31, 2024

India emerges as a global leader across key sectors in 2024

The year 2024 marked a pivotal year for India, showcasing its dominance in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, defense, nuclear energy, space, infrastructure, and emerging technologies like quantum computing, AI, and blockchain. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 31, 2024

Tony Blair was warned of Eastern European immigration surge following EU expansion

Papers from the National Archives show Tony Blair was warned of an immigration surge from Eastern Europe following the 2004 EU expansion

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2024

MiCA Comes Into Full Force: What You Need To Know About EU's Stringent Crypto Rules

MiCA has finally come into full force, and it has a long list of requirements for businesses that seek to do business or are already providing services or crypto products to citizens in the European Union's member states.

International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024