Category: 3. Business
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Ukraine open to Russia sanctions relaxation as part of peace deal – POLITICO
At present, the top official said, it is “premature to talk about what exact sanctions lifting should be part of any deals. We just want at this moment to make sure that first Russia makes significant steps in that direction, then any discussion about the lifting of sanctions… Continue Reading
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Europeans are missing out on 5G, data shows – POLITICO
The lack of full-fledged 5G threatens to stall European innovation, keeping the bloc’s industry stuck in the slow lane while other parts of the world speed ahead. Industry officials warn the lag is aggravating Europe’s competitive decline and the bloc’s ability to attract investment. “At… Continue Reading
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We can unite on nuclear power – POLITICO
It’s a tough sell. For Europe’s atomic energy supporters — including France, most vocally — nuclear power is inextricably linked to ending reliance on foreign energy sources. And that reasoning has gained momentum as much of the EU tries to ditch Russian fossil fuels. “It’s… Continue Reading
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Five years on, British politics still can’t escape Covid-19 – POLITICO
If Labour is still grappling with that lack of faith in politics — a recent YouGov poll found just 24 percent of Brits trust Keir Starmer — there’s also an apparent keenness in the governing party not to bang on about the Tories’ pandemic failures. Once the acute phase of the pandemic… Continue Reading
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Trump will make — or break — Europe’s Russia sanctions – POLITICO
When the EU adopted its February wartime sanctions on Russia, officials omitted a Russian LNG ban, despite mounting pressure from capitals. The reason was the ongoing Trump talks: The EU didn’t want to propose a formal ban on Moscow’s fuel until it had a gas deal with D.C. Also paused… Continue Reading
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15 detained on suspicion of corruption after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59
Messages of support and condolences, as well as offers for assistance pour in as European leaders react to the horrific fire in a North Macedonia nightclub that claimed the lives of 59 people. Continue Reading
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Italy’s release of a warlord puts Giorgia Meloni’s entanglements with Libya under scrutiny – POLITICO
Italy’s release of a warlord puts Giorgia Meloni’s entanglements with Libya under scrutiny – POLITICO
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What we know so far – POLITICO
The company tried to stave off a push to reduce the reliance of Western countries on its 5G equipment over security and espionage concerns. | Nicolas Guyonnet and Hans Lucas/Getty Images To navigate the geopolitical storm, the firm offered six-figure salaries to former Western journalists… Continue Reading
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The EU needs a proactive approach in Bosnia – POLITICO
Truth is, the Western Balkans offers a proving ground for a more confident and effective European defense policy — especially, if the bloc can act together to stave off a new crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH). Tensions in Bosnia escalated dramatically following last month’s conviction… Continue Reading
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‘I had one child and I lost him’
George Wright and Cachella Smith BBC News “I lost everything”: Survivors and relatives speak of their grief Marija Taseva was enjoying a night out with her sister at the Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia, on Saturday when disaster struck. They were watching DNK, a popular hip-hop duo in the… Continue Reading