European Union health ministers will meet on Tuesday to consider whether to adapt travel restrictions imposed by member states on flights from South Africa in a bid to curb the spread of the omicron mutant on the continent. European health ministers may agree on the need for a PCR diagnostic test for vaccinated third-country nationals […]
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‘Thorny’ road for EU document against Turkey – Nicosia moves
Nicosia has embarked on a road race as the next 24 hours are crucial for the preparation of the options document for the European Union’s response to Turkey’s unilateral actions against the Republic of Cyprus. The second draft of the document is on the table as the first was deemed unacceptable by the Cypriot side. […]
MEPs: Infringement proceedings against Turkey a logical consequence of refusing to release Osman Kavala
The start of “infringement proceedings against Turkey is a logical consequence of its refusal to release Osman Kavala, in accordance with the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights”, the permanent rapporteur of the EP for Turkey, Nacho Sanchez A, stressed in a joint statement. , and the Chairman of the Parliament Delegation to […]
EU: Fifth package of sanctions against Belarus
The EU has adopted the fifth package of sanctions on Belarus, including human rights abuses and the Lukashenko regime. In particular, the Council decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 17 individuals and 11 entities in view of the situation in Belarus. Today’s ruling targets prominent members of the judiciary, including the Supreme Court […]
Brussels is releasing 325 million euros for refugees in Turkey
The European Union (EU) today announced the release of 325m euros from Ankara for the extension of a refugee assistance program in Turkey, out of a total of 3 billion euros announced in June. An “emergency program” funded by the EU for five years now allows more than 1.5 million refugees living in Turkey to […]
Because Turkey should adopt the euro
Turkey could adopt the euro, which would allow it to resolve the balance of payments crisis, soaring inflation and the fall of the pound, writes Asli Karahan-Ay, head of investments at Lioness Capital. This decision will also be in the interest of the European Union for the stabilization of the country and the re-attachment of […]
M. Schinas: When a member state is attacked, all member states are attacked
The Commission has proposed a series of interim measures on asylum and returns to help Latvia, Lithuania and Poland deal with the state of emergency on the EU’s external border with Belarus. The measures will enable these Member States to establish rapid and orderly procedures for managing the situation, in full respect of fundamental rights […]
Russia calls on the EU to look at the situation in Ukraine objectively
The Russian Foreign Ministry calls on the European Union to re-read carefully the UN Security Council Resolution 2202 from 2015, which approved the Minsk Agreement package of measures and welcomed the declaration of the leaders of the “Normandy figure”. the presidents of France, Russia and the chancellor of Germany), but also to look objectively at […]
Afghanistan: The Taliban have called for EU assistance to operate the airports
The Taliban have called for European Union assistance to operate Afghan airports during talks in Doha over the weekend, and have vowed once again to allow those who wish to leave the country, the EU said on Sunday. “The Afghan delegation reaffirmed its commitment to guaranteeing and facilitating the safe passage of foreigners and Afghans […]
EU: 27 unanimously suspend flights to / from South African countries due to … mutation
LAST UPDATE: 19.19 The 27 member states of the European Union have agreed to temporarily suspend flights to and from countries in southern Africa as a precautionary measure against a new coronavirus mutation first detected in Botswana, the Slovenian government announced on Friday afternoon. EU Presidency. “A committee of health experts from all 27 countries” […]