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Europe’s top court says general headscarf ban at work is OK

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU companies can ban headscarfs as long as it is a general prohibition that does not discriminate against employees, Europe's top court said on Thursday, the latest…

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Europe’s centre-left urges majority voting in some EU foreign policy -paper

BERLIN, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Europe's main centre-left parties believe the European Union should gradually transition to majority voting in some areas of foreign policy, according to a draft paper…

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Hungary hopes EU funds start flowing at end-2022, early next year

BUDAPEST, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Hungary will implement all the commitments it made to the EU in a bid to unlock funds, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said…

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Politico reports Spain to pull out of treaty protecting energy investments

MADRID, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Spain has started the process of withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty, a European treaty protecting energy investments, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing Spanish Energy…

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Finalists chosen for the Sakharov Prize 2022

The people of Ukraine resisting Russia's invasion, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Colombia's Truth Commission are this year's finalists for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, the European Union's…

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EU extends airport slot rule waiver through winter

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - European Union countries on Wednesday agreed to extend a waiver on slot-use requirements at the bloc's airports until the end of the winter season, although it tightened…

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Austria says EU’s debt laggards are hurting the fight against inflation

VIENNA (Reuters) - Excessive debt in some EU countries is hampering the fight against inflation, Austria's finance minister said on Wednesday, adding that his country would soon press the worst…

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Billions of euros of EU funds misspent in error, fraud cases up – auditors

BRUSSELS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - More than 5 billion euros ($4.85 billion) of European Union funds were misspent last year, the bloc's auditors said on Thursday, as national authorities often…

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Europe likely entering another COVID wave, says WHO and ECDC

(Reuters) - Another wave of COVID-19 infections may have begun in Europe as cases begin to tick up across the region, the World Health Organization and European Centre for Disease…

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UPDATED: Irish energy minister does not expect EU gas price cap next week

DUBLIN, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Ireland's energy minister said on Thursday he did not expect a price cap on gas used in power generation to be agreed by the European…

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EU’s von der Leyen: proposed candidate status for Bosnia and Herzegovina

BRUSSELS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - The EU has proposed to grant candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina, EU's Ursula Von der Leyen said on Wednesday at the EU Ambassadors Conference…

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Euro zone industry output rose in August much faster than expected

BRUSSELS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Euro zone industrial production soared in August far beyond expectations as manufacturers boosted investment despite fears of an upcoming recession, official estimates showed on Wednesday.…

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“We won’t rest until we get full justice for Daphne” – David Casa

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reiterated the Parliament’s commitment to the rule of law and protection of journalists. Soeaking to a well-attended crowd of MEPs, journalists, and representatives of European…

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Decoupling from China not an option for EU firms – Dombrovskis

Decoupling from China is not an option for companies in the European Union, said EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis according to prepared remarks of a speech in Berlin on Tuesday.…

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The story of a dog that became a symbol of the tragedy in Dnipro

Пес Крим оплакував господарів на руїнах будинку. Їхні тіла знайшли на дахах на сусідніх вулицях… Історія собаки, яка стала символом трагедії у Дніпрі Текст Інна Гончарук-Пліхівська Після двох ракетних ударів…

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Austria seeks allies for legal challenge to EU green investment rules

Austria said it was seeking to enlist other European Union countries to support its legal action against Brussels for labelling investment in gas and nuclear power as "green". Vienna on Friday…

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EU eyes multi-year fiscal plans that include investment, reform -Gentiloni

he ongoing reform of EU fiscal rules could give governments more leeway in plans that combine debt cuts with investment and reforms, in exchange for greater accountability, the EU's Economic…

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In Photos: Kiev under attack

Київ, наслідки обстрілів міста, 10 жовтня 2022. Russia fired cruise missiles at cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing civilians and knocking out power and heat, in what President…

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EU highlights Malta’s efforts to ensure digital inclusion at height of pandemic

European countries took a proactive approach to addressing youth mental health challenges during the pandemic . One of the most common measures taken was the reinforcement of psychological support in…

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Euro zone investor morale drops for third month – Sentix

BERLIN, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Investor morale in the euro zone slid for the third consecutive month in October to its lowest level since May 2020 signalling a deep recession…

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Italy’s telecoms lobby urges EU to help lower energy bills, avoid power cuts

MILAN, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Italy's telecoms lobby has called on the European Union to consider ways to help the industry cope with rising energy costs as well as to…

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Latvian PM calls on EU to end all tourist visas for Russians

Latvia’s prime minister, Krisjanis Karins, has called on EU leaders to stop all tourist visas for Russians, reigniting the debate about further tightening sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Speaking to…

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ECB engaged in bringing down inflation to 2% in two to three years from now – Villeroy

PARIS, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank (ECB) is engaged in bringing down inflation to 2% percent in "two to three years" from now, ECB member and Bank…

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EU condemns ‘heinous’ Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities

BRUSSELS, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The European Commission condemned as "barbaric" Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Monday and warned Belarus against helping its ally kill civilians. EU…

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Українці можуть користуватися своїми водійськими правами в ЄС / Ukrainians can use their driving licence in the EU

English below Українці можуть користуватися своїми водійськими правами в ЄС Сприяючи інтеграції українських біженців у Європі, Європейський Союз застосовує тимчасові правила, що дозволяють людям, які рятуються від війни за кордоном,…

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Germany wants those behind Iran crackdown banned from EU, assets frozen – newspaper

BERLIN, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Germany will ensure the European Union freezes the assets of those responsible for a violent crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran and bans their entry…

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EU housing prices rose by 48% since 2010, Eurostat says

(Reuters) - House prices in the European Union rose by 48% between 2010 and the second quarter of this year, the bloc's statistics office said this week. From the first…

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Europeans face big mental health issues despite COVID easing – survey

(Reuters) - The number of Europeans reporting "bad" or "very bad" mental health soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, even beyond the end of lockdowns, new polling showed. European Union agency…

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EU takes step to ease proposed curbs on foreign banks, document shows

LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Foreign bank branches in the European Union would not automatically become a costlier subsidiary if their business reached a certain "systemic" size, the Czech EU…

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Biden signs order to implement EU-U.S. data privacy framework

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order to implement a European Union-United States data transfer framework announced in March that adopts new American intelligence gathering privacy…

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EU says Shopify to improve platform to make online shopping safer

BRUSSELS, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Friday e-commerce business Shopify has committed to put in place improvements aimed at making online shopping safer for customers, according…

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Euro zone demand surge playing increasing role in excessive inflation: ECB

FRANKFURT, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Surging consumer demand across the euro zone is playing an increasing role in excessive inflation, a European Central Bank study showed on Friday, suggesting that…

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EU leaders squabble over energy crunch response

PRAGUE, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Divisions between European Union leaders over capping gas prices and national rescue packages resurfaced on Friday as they met at Prague Castle to discuss how…

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EXPLAINER: Caps and corridors: how can Europe contain gas prices?

BRUSSELS, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Leaders of European Union countries will debate whether and how to cap gas prices on Friday, after member states increased the pressure on Brussels to…

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European Parliament President Says Citizens Must Know Sanctions Are Price Paid For Democracy

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola hinted that the European Union could impose more sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, saying in an interview with RFE/RL that the bloc's…

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EU needs to provide more money to pay for military aid to Ukraine – EU foreign policy chief Borrell

PRAGUE, Oct 7 (Reuters) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell pushed the 27-nation bloc on Friday to earmark more money to pay for the military support of Ukraine. "I…

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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to civilian EU mission alongside border

BRUSSELS, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The European Council on Friday said Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a civilian EU mission alongside the countries' border, where the worst fighting between…

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EU leaders turn to gas price caps to end energy crunch

BRUSSELS, Oct 7 (Reuters) - European Union leaders will lock horns on Friday over whether and how to cap gas prices, as they attempt to curb a surge in energy…

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UPDATED: Europe’s new 44-nation club underlines Russia’s isolation

PRAGUE, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Leaders of the European Union and neighbours from Britain to Turkey met on Thursday to discuss security and energy emergencies plaguing them all since Russia's…

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Energy savings drive directs EU parliament to turn down heat

BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The European Parliament will turn off heating in its buildings for three days per week and adjust its thermostats for other days in a drive…

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‘Almost a luxury’: EU coffee prices up 16.9% in August

Oct 6 (Reuters) - Starting the day with a cup of coffee has become more expensive, the European Union's statistics office said on Thursday, highlighting a jump in the price…

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Court orders Dutch state to bring asylum centers up to EU standard

THE HAGUE, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A Dutch court on Thursday ordered the government to bring conditions in Dutch emergency asylum centres up to European Union standards and said vulnerable…

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MEPs call for “massive increase” of military assistance to Ukraine

(English, Maltese below) Депутати Європарламенту закликають суттєво збільшити військову допомогу Україні Євродепутати закликали всі країни та міжнародні організації однозначно засудити фіктивні референдуми в Україні та спробу Росії заволодіти територією насильно.…

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EU eyes extending easier state aid rules as Ukraine war rages

BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The European Union's executive branch started consultations with member governments on Thursday on a proposal to prolong more relaxed state aid rules and amend them…

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Euro zone retail sales fall as expected in August

BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Euro zone retail sales fell in August, data showed on Thursday, pointing to a weakness in consumer demand and underlining expectations of an approaching recession.…

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New frontrunner emerges to take powerful Council top job

A new name has emerged as the leading candidate to take on the highly powerful role of secretary-general of the Council of the European Union: Thérèse Blanchet. According to five…

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UPDATE – EU approves more sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union gave its final approval for a new batch of sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine, the bloc's executive arm in Brussels said…

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UPDATED: Euro zone unlikely to avoid recession as downturn deepens -PMI

LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The drop in euro zone business activity deepened last month, a survey showed,probably extinguishing any hope the currency union would avoid recession just as elevated…

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UPDATED: STMicroelectronics wins European Commission backing for Italy plant

Oct 5 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Wednesday approved Italian state aid for STMicroelectronics which plans to build a plant the company says will create around 700 jobs. The…

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UPDATED: EU’s von der Leyen to press EU leaders on gas price cap

BRUSSELS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will impress upon EU leaders meeting this week the need for a gas price cap and to ensure…

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European parliament approves universal mobile devices chargers for 2024

The European Parliament approved new rules on Tuesday that will introduce in the European Union a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras by 2024, a world first…

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Top EU officials call for joint borrowing to deal with energy crisis

Two top European Commission officials called on Tuesday for joint borrowing by the 27-nation European Union to finance a response to the energy price crisis that is threatening to plunge the bloc…

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Анна Березинець: історія українки, яка народила трійню у перший день війни / Anna Berezynets: the woman who gave birth to triplets on the first day of war

On the first day of the war Anna Berezynets from Chernihiv gave birth to triplets У перший день війни чернігівчанка Анна Березинець народила трійню Текст: Інна Гончарук-Пліхівська Фото та відео…

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