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Cyprus' new president says country on firm Western footing  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFodHRwczovL2FwbmV3cy5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZS9ydXNzaWEtdWtyYWluZS1wb2xpdGljcy11bml0ZWQtc3RhdGVzLWdvdmVybm1lbnQtY3lwcnVzLWV1cm9wZWFuLXVuaW9uLTcyNzA1NjBjN2VjM2M1ZTdjZWNiOTg1ZGQ2YjE5NjY40gEA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The European Union (EU) contributed EUR 82 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) this week. Through this contribution, and in line with... News Releases Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Language English Topics: EUROPEAN UNION CONTRIBUTES EUR 82 MILLION TO UNRWA IN 2023 AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT PALESTINE REFUGEES Press Releases Contacts: Tamara AlrifaiJuliette ToumaTags: European UnionContributesEUR 82 MILLIONIN 2023REAFFIRMS COMMITMENTSUPPORT PALESTINE REFUGEES Show image: YesAddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The...

The European Union is highly concerned by the continuously spiralling violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. It condemns the terror attack in the West Bank on Sunday, in which two Israelis lost their lives, and yet another attack on Monday claiming the life of one more Israeli. The EU condemns the outbreak of settlers violence, […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/israel-palestine-statement-by-the-spokesperson-on-the-latest-wave-of-violence/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Charles Howell III with 63 wins in Mexico for 1st LIV title  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic2h0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3Nwb3J0cy1va2xhaG9tYS1jaGFybGVzLWhvd2VsbC1paWktcGV0ZXItdWlobGVpbi1tZXhpY28tMjFkNzFiMGJkYzZjNTNhNjc0ZjQ1NTc3ZThkN2NkMWXSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Arizona State stuns No. 7 Arizona 89-88 on Cambridge's heave  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijQFodHRwczovL2FwbmV3cy5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZS9jb2xsZWdlLWZvb3RiYWxsLXNwb3J0cy1hcml6b25hLXN0YXRlLXN1bi1kZXZpbHMtd2lsZGNhdHMtdG9wLTI1LWJhc2tldGJhbGwtdG9kYXktNmY0MTUxZjRiZjNmNTNkYzk1NTYzZDQ0YTRiYTE2MTTSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Padres slugger Machado draws first pitch clock violation  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidmh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL21sYi1zcG9ydHMtc2VhdHRsZS1tYXJpbmVycy1zYW4tZGllZ28tcGFkcmVzLW1hbm55LW1hY2hhZG8tODEwMGM2NjI4OGY0NWU5MzAxZmRmYWVlMjNjMDdkNjHSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Thank you, Mr President [Ian Borg, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta], Secretary General [of the United Nations, António Guterres] Today, exactly one year ago, Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, starting a massive invasion of a peaceful neighbour. For one year, we have all seen the Ukrainian’s fighting to defend their […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/ukraine-speech-by-high-representative-vice-president-josep-borrell-at-the-un-security-council-session-on-ukraine/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

At the one-year mark of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, we, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes. Russia’s heinous attacks over the last 365 days have laid bare the cruelty of the ongoing aggression. […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/european-council-g7-leaders-statement/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Latin Grammys to be held in Spain, leaving US for 1st time  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiSWh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3NldmlsbGUtc3BhaW4tY2Y4MTM4NTIzYWE3NjljYzZiYmRlODNhY2RkODBlZTTSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tiny Nevada town gets county OK to lift ban on alcohol sales  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXmh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2xhcy12ZWdhcy1uZXZhZGEtcmVsaWdpb24tYnVzaW5lc3MtZGUxNWU2ZmU5YTUyNThlMDIzNjFjNjkxNGEyOTg1MWbSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

More than 200 Ukrainian and Belgian civil society organisations and personalities have joined the call for a demonstration on Saturday, 25 February, in solidarity with Ukraine. It has also been endorsed by Oleksandra Matviichuk, Ukrainian Nobel Peace laureate 2022 (the full video via this link).  Brussels, Saturday 25.02.2023, 13:00, departure from the corner of Koning […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/more-than-200-ukrainian-and-belgian-civil-society-organisations-and-personalities-have-joined-the-call-for-a-demonstration-on-saturday-25-february-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Good afternoon, Here we are, in New York, together with Minister [for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro] Kuleba, one year after Russia started the invasion of Ukraine. And we know what has happened during this year: a lot of suffering for the Ukrainian people, thousands of people being killed, civilian infrastructures destroyed, Russia bombing everyday […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/united-nations-ukraine-remarks-by-high-representative-vice-president-josep-borrell-at-a-joint-press-point-with-ukrainian-foreign-minister-dmytro-kuleba-before-the-un-general-assembly-emergency-specia/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AP wins Polk award for coverage of Russia's war on Ukraine  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiTWh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3J1c3NpYS1nb3Zlcm5tZW50LWFjMDUyYTFjYjI5OTc3ZmQ4ZjM3NzYwMjliMGEyZTdh0gEA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Former NBA, NFL team owner, businessman Red McCombs dies  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ2h0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3Nhbi1hbnRvbmlvLXNwdXJzLW5iYS1uZmwtc3BvcnRzLW9iaXR1YXJpZXMtNWM0OGJkODQxN2IzYzMyOTAxZGQ5OGExMWJlMTBkMDfSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Georgia nuclear plant again delayed at cost of $200M more  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidmh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2dlb3JnaWEtcG93ZXItY28tc291dGhlcm4tY2xpbWF0ZS1hbmQtZW52aXJvbm1lbnQtYnVzaW5lc3MtM2IxZDZjNjUzNTNjNmE2NWIxY2NmZGRlZGU3NTNhYjfSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Zelenskyy 'born for this moment,' Sean Penn says at Berlin  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiX2h0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3plbGVuc2t5eS1wb2xpdGljcy1tb3ZpZXMtc2Vhbi1wZW5uLWRkNzEwNDZhYjI3Y2Y4YTBmNDRiNTBhMDk3NGI0YmJl0gEA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWmh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL29zY2Fycy0yMDIzLWd1aWRlLXdoYXQtdG8ta25vdy1kY2VhZGNkMDA1YjU5YWEyNjM0Y2YwNDViYTQxMDhlN9IBAA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pence says he will fight subpoena as far as Supreme Court  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFodHRwczovL2FwbmV3cy5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZS91cy1zdXByZW1lLWNvdXJ0LXBvbGl0aWNzLWRpc2FzdGVyLXBsYW5uaW5nLWFuZC1yZXNwb25zZS1taWNoYWVsLXBlbmNlLWRvbmFsZC10cnVtcC1mNzA3OGZiMjBkMGJmMjA5N2UyOGIxMTk4Zjk4OWE3N9IBAA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

U-Haul driver's NYC 'rampage' leaves 1 dead, 8 hurt  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUWh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3UtaGF1bC10cnVjay1icm9va2x5bi1jNzcxOTlhZDIzMmVlOGVlMjU5YmE3MTU2ZWY2ODQxZdIBAA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Experts found Chilean poet Neruda was poisoned, nephew says  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUmh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2NoaWxlLXBvZXQtbmVydWRhLWRpZXMtOWE1MTA1NmNjNjlmMTFjYzcwODhhMTZjOWNlNzhiOGbSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Six years after the EU signed the Istanbul Convention on eradicating violence against women, the socialists and democrats are urging EU governments to press ahead with ratifying it in the Council as soon as possible. As part of a monitoring process of the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention, MEPs have produced an interim report […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/sds-urge-council-to-ratify-istanbul-convention-as-soon-as-possible/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

fddffs News Releases Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Language English Show image: AddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.  Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who lost their homes and livelihoods due to the 1948 conflict continue to be displaced and in need of support, nearly 75 years on. UNRWA helps Palestine Refugees achieve their full potential in human development through quality services it provides in education, health care, relief and social services, protection, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assis...

German party moves to expel former spy chief as member  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicWh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3BvbGl0aWNzLWdlcm1hbnktZ292ZXJubWVudC1oYW5zLWdlb3JnLW1hYXNzZW4tcmFjaXNtLTYxZmQ2NjI5MTAwMWMxY2E4ZDEwNjZlNmFlYTE5MzU10gEA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

On 24 February 2023, it will be one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ/EFJ) are launching a new fundraising campaign to support Ukrainian journalists on the ground. Ukraine became the deadliest country for journalists in 2022 with 12 colleagues killed in the course of their work, according to […] https://www.pressclub.be/miscellaneous/journalists-in-ukraine-are-still-under-fire-they-need-our-solidarity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

“In six months, you’ll go home, having received a pardon. (…) Those who come with us and on the first day say, ‘I ended up somewhere I shouldn’t have’, we’ll mark a deserter and execute. (…) You have five minutes to decide.” So said Yevgeny Prigozhin, self-confessed founder of the Russian private military company Wagner, […] The post How Wagner Gave Three Russian Crime Bosses from the 90s a New Lease of Death appeared first on bellingcat. https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2023/02/13/how-wagner-gave-three-90s-russian-crime-bosses-a-new-lease-of-death/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

High Representative Josep Borrell received today in Brussels Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, and League of Arab States Secretary General Aboul Gheit to discuss ways to revive and move forward the Middle East Peace Process between Israelis and Palestinians. The meeting will be followed by a short press conference taking place in […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/media-advisory-press-conference-of-high-representative-josep-borrell-saudi-foreign-minister-faisal-bin-farhan-al-saud-and-league-of-arab-states-secretary-general-aboul-gheit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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The Official Journal of the EU publishes today a summary of the application lodged on 19 December 2022 by the European Commission to the Court of Justice of the European Union against Hungary. This appeal pertains to national legislation discriminating against people because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. According to the Commission, the […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/belgiums-intervention-before-the-eucj-to-defend-lgbtqi-rights-in-hungary/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The EDPS has issued an Opinion on two legislative Proposals on the collection and transfer of advance passenger information (API), which includes air passengers’ personal data included in their travel documents (passport or identity cards) that is collected during check-in. The Proposals have two different aims: the first one, to facilitate effective border checks and […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/edps-personal-data-and-public-safety/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Joint statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell and UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba on the occasion of the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. Children around the world remain disproportionally affected by armed conflicts. They are forced to experience unbearable levels of violence, deprived […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/international-day-against-the-use-of-child-soldiers-joint-statement-by-eu-high-representative-josep-borrell-and-un-special-representative-of-the-secretary-general-virginia-gamba/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

On 9 February 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, economy, migration, Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, and earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. European Council conclusions, 9 February 2023 Visit the website https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/european-council-conclusions-9-february-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

On 9 February, the Nicaraguan authorities released and deported 222 political prisoners, including three EU nationals, to the US.  The EU has consistently called, by all means available, for their release. Although they should not have spent one single day in prison, today the EU expresses satisfaction and relief. The EU also welcomes the role […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/nicaragua-statement-by-the-spokesperson-on-the-release-of-political-prisoners/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Good morning, Today, the first thing I will do is to brief the leaders about the situation of the Dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. I will inform [them about] the last developments, the last contacts. The proposal is on the table. I have been calling the two leaders [of Serbia and Kosovo] to come back […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/special-european-council-press-remarks-by-high-representative-josep-borrell-upon-arrival/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Background brief – Special European Council, 9-10 February 2023 View meeting page           Council of the European Union: +32 22816319 | Press European Council / President: +32 22815150 | Press President www.consilium.europa.eu/press   https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/special-european-council-9-10-february-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is pleased that the strike called for by the West Bank Field Office Area Staff Union (ASU) on 23 January has... Official Statements Thursday, February 9, 2023 Language English Press Releases Contacts: Tamara AlrifaiJuliette ToumaShow image: YesAddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.  Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who lost their homes and livelihoods due to the 1948 conflict continue to be displaced and in need of support, nearly 75 years on. ...

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Thank you to all of you and in particular to you, dear Tony [Anthony Blinken, US Secretary of State], for gathering us today. Everybody agrees that the pandemic has taught us that we need to approach health at the global level. That is why we have been fully mobilised to contribute to the successful implementation of the […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/covid-19-global-action-plan-remarks-by-high-representative-vice-president-josep-borrell-at-the-ministerial-meeting/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Just one week to go until the seventh Bright Festival!  From 16 to 19 February 2023, the Royal district, the European district and, for the first time, the municipality of Schaerbeek, will host some 30 light installations and numerous night-time activities. It is an extensive programme, full of nods to Art Nouveau, and promises to […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/bright-festival-2023-reveals-its-fringe-programme/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brussels, 06.02.2023 Open letter Joint statement of the EU industry: CO2 Regulation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles should recognise decarbonisation potential of sustainable and renewable fuels As European industry, including fuel and automotive suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, dealers, repairers and transport operators we eagerly anticipate the European Commission proposal on the revision of the CO2 Regulation for Heavy-Duty […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/joint-statement-of-the-eu-industry-co2-regulation-for-heavy-duty-vehicles-should-recognise-decarbonisation-potential-of-sustainable-and-renewable-fuels/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As an immediate ask: UNRWA requires US$ 2.7 million to support some 57,000 Palestine refugees affected by the earthquake in Syria, and in areas accessible from Damascus. Notes Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Language English Show image: AddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.  The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.    Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who lost their homes and livelihoods due to the 1948 conflict continue to be displaced and in need of support, nearly 75 years on. UNRWA helps Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development through quality serv...

Madam Prime Minister [of Moldova], dear Natalia [Gavrilița], it is a great pleasure to welcome you here in Brussels again. This is our first Association Council since Moldova became a European Union candidate country. And we have embarked on a new strategic phase in our relations. But it is also the first meeting since Russia’s invasion […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/eu-moldova-association-council-press-remarks-by-high-representative-josep-borrell-at-the-joint-press-conference-with-prime-minister-natalia-gavrilita/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As an immediate ask: UNRWA requires US$ 2.7 million to support some 57,000 Palestine refugees affected by the earthquake in Syria, and in areas accessible from Damascus. Notes Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Language English Topics: United Nations Geneva Palais Briefing: UNRWA response to Türkiye /Syria earthquakeUNRWA Field: SyriaPress Releases Contacts: Tamara AlrifaiTags: United Nations Geneva Palais BriefingUNRWA ResponseTürkiyeSyriaearthquakeShow image: YesAddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.  The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.    Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who...

“There is nothing more painful than doing this almost daily trip to the graveyard to burry young men”, Majed-chain smoking- in an open style kitchen says. His son, a paramedic helped the injured... The Blog Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Language English UNRWA Program: Emergency ResponseTopics: Trapped at home in tears and fear- families in Jenin camp plead for protection amid an escalation in violence and a lack of prospect.UNRWA Field: West BankTags: Trapped at hometearsfear- familiesJenin camppleadprotection amid an escalationviolencea lack of prospectShow image: AddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.  The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including ...

The Government of Japan contributed US$ 33.2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in support of Palestine refugees. News Releases Monday, February 6, 2023 Language English Topics: Japan Contributes US$ 33.2 Million to UNRWA in Support of Palestine RefugeesPress Releases Contacts: Juliette ToumaKazem Abu KhalafTags: JapanContributesUS$ 33.2 Million to UNRWAsupportPalestine refugeesShow image: YesAddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.  Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who...

The subcommittee has to bring its focus back to the core task of its work – human rights. After the election, Udo Bullmann, Chair of the European Parliament’s subcommittee on human rights, said: “Human rights are at the heart of the European Union and our common values in the European Parliament. In the face of […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/sd-group-udo-bullmann-elected-unanimously-as-chair-of-the-european-parliaments-subcommittee-on-human-rights/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The press briefing ahead of the special meeting of the European Council of 9-10 February 2023 will take place on Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 16.00. This briefing will be “off the record”. The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/press-briefing-ahead-of-the-special-meeting-of-the-european-council-of-9-10-february-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The press briefing ahead of Eurogroup meeting will take place on Wednesday, 8 February at 10.30. The briefing will be “off the record” and will be given by Tuomas Saarenheimo, President of the Eurogroup Working Group. The press briefing will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/eurogroup-media-advisory-press-briefing-ahead-of-eurogroup-meeting-of-13-february-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Ahead of the high-profile conference on foreign information manipulation and interference on Tuesday in Brussels, media are invited for a background briefing on foreign interference and disinformation, that will take place on Monday 6 February at 09:30 in the EEAS. Those interested can still register with Margot.RASKINE@ec.europa.eu until Monday 8:30. https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/eeas-media-advisory-reminder-background-briefing-on-information-manipulation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Solutions identified for reducing fleet emissions would help achieve climate targets Press Club Brussels Europe 1st February – As the European Commission prepares to publish a strategy to accelerate the energy transition in the EU fisheries sector, a new report published today by Oceana looks into solutions to reduce fuel use to support this transition. […] https://www.pressclub.be/past-events/oceana-new-report-eu-must-accelerate-transition-to-a-low-carbon-resilient-fishing-sector/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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Good afternoon everyone. Dear President (Zelenskyy), first of all let me thank you for hosting today’s Summit. This Summit has made two things absolutely clear. The first is a message for you and for the people of Ukraine. The European Union will support you in every way we can, for as long as it takes. […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/remarks-by-president-charles-michel-at-the-press-conference-of-the-eu-ukraine-summit-in-kyiv/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

In the margins of the EU-Ukraine Summit taking place in Kyiv on Friday, High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Josep Borrell announced an additional €25 million support to Ukraine’s de-mining of the liberated territories temporarily occupied by Russian armed forces. “A large spread of mines and other explosive ordnances is being found in territories liberated by Ukrainian Armed […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/ukraine-eu-supports-de-mining-of-liberated-areas-with-additional-e25-million-programme/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

On 24 November 2022 DW Africa published an interview with Isabel dos Santos – once Africa’s richest woman and the daughter of former Angolan President José dos Santos. She wore a distinctive pink blouse and sat in front of a nondescript, semi-transparent curtain.  Towards the end of the interview dos Santos was asked “Where are […] The post Wanted by Interpol, Relaxing in Dubai: Geolocating Isabel dos Santos’ Life of Luxury appeared first on bellingcat. https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2023/02/03/wanted-by-interpol-relaxing-in-dubai-geolocating-isabel-dos-santos-life-of-luxury/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Court: US needs to consider effects of drilling near Chaco  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFodHRwczovL2FwbmV3cy5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZS9wb2xpdGljcy11bml0ZWQtc3RhdGVzLWdvdmVybm1lbnQtYnVyZWF1LW9mLWxhbmQtbWFuYWdlbWVudC1jbGltYXRlLWFuZC1lbnZpcm9ubWVudC1idXNpbmVzcy1mNGFhYTIxNzUxMWFkYzYyY2FjMzEzZDBlYTViZDBmNdIBAA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Iranian film director goes on hunger strike in prison  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMieWh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2lyYW4tcHJvdGVzdHMtYW5kLWRlbW9uc3RyYXRpb25zLW1vdmllLXByZW1pZXJlcy1qYWZhci1wYW5haGktYzNkMDM2NGE3OWVkYjVlYzkwZjI5YjgxODBlY2YwYTbSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMiWWh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL25ldy15b3JrLWNpdHktYnVzaW5lc3MtaGVhbHRoLTQ1NzJiZTZkYTQ0ZjRmYWI0ZTBmNjkxZjVlMzdlM2Vk0gEA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union. Over the past three decades, we have been able to build a strong partnership based on mutual respect and trust. From the signing of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement in 1995 to the entry into force of our […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/kazakhstan-eu-joint-statement-by-deputy-prime-minister-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-kazakhstan-mukhtar-tileuberdi-and-the-hr-vp-josep-borrell-on-the-30th-anniver/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Democratic-backed Connecticut bill would ban 'Latinx' term  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMidGh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3BvbGl0aWNzLWNvbm5lY3RpY3V0LXN0YXRlLWdvdmVybm1lbnQtd2F0ZXJidXJ5LWFya2Fuc2FzLTc3ODE3ODY4ZWZkYmQ0ZWU3NjUxNTc1YWNjNjY1YzZm0gEA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell to stress inflation fight far from over  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMiW2h0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2ZlZGVyYWwtcmVzZXJ2ZS1wb3dlbGwtY29tbWVudHMtNjgyYjQxNjA5N2Q2MGEwOWM3MDcyYjZhZmU3MzQ0NzjSAQA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tyre Nichols  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMiI2h0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9odWIvdHlyZS1uaWNob2xz0gEA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Ukraine hails French gift of radar as 'cherry on the cake'  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMiM2h0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9lMzhkMDYzMWNjNWFiYWRjZjNhMjE0MzY2ZGU2NzllMtIBAA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Palestinians face removal as far-right Israel vows expansion  The Associated Press - en Español https://news.google.com/__i/rss/rd/articles/CBMieGh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3BvbGl0aWNzLWlzcmFlbC1nb3Zlcm5tZW50LXBhbGVzdGluaWFuLXRlcnJpdG9yaWVzLXdlc3QtYmFuay0xM2I0OTNiNjJmYjMyMmVmZjcxNGQ5ZGM4OWVkY2Y0ONIBAA?oc=5&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger