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EU chiefs support complete Russian gas prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission has put forward a plan to completely phase out Russian gas imports to the EU by the end of 2027. Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen announced the proposal on Tuesday, which includes banning new gas contracts with...
Hungary Blocks EU Negotiations on Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has blocked a joint European Union declaration supporting Ukraine’s accession talks, effectively halting the launch of negotiations, according to a communiqué published Thursday on the European Council’s website. The draft...
Czech Special Aircraft Transports Over Sixty People from Israel
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A Czech military special aircraft transporting 66 evacuees from Israel touched down early Tuesday morning at Prague-Kbely Airport, Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova confirmed, assuring that all passengers are unharmed. The Ministry...
Iran-aligned BladedFeline spies on Iraqi and Kurdish officials, ESET Research discovers
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 5, 2025
ESET researchers have revealed that Iran-aligned threat group BladedFeline targeted Kurdish and Iraqi government officials with array of malicious tools discovered within their systems. ESET discovered and analyzed two reverse tunnels (Laret and...
EU plans on sanctioning Nord Stream
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission has put forward a new sanctions package against Russia, which includes a ban on the use of the Nord Stream gas pipelines and a reduction in the price cap on Russian oil exports, EC President Ursula von der Leyen...
EY US Announces Brenda Chamulak, CEO of TekniPlex, As an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Greater Philadelphia Award Winner
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 19, 2025
Wayne, PA, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TekniPlex, a global leader of innovative solutions through materials science expertise, is proud to announce that Brenda Chamulak, President and CEO, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025...
Hungary prevents accession discussions with Ukraine
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary has vetoed a proposed EU statement supporting Ukraine’s bid to start membership negotiations, effectively halting Kiev’s EU accession process. The statement, backed by 26 of the 27 EU member states, requires unanimous approval, so...
Euro area and national quarterly financial accounts – Quality report 2024
ECB - European Central Bank
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June 10, 2025
This biennial report reviews the quality of the quarterly euro area and national financial accounts.[1] It fulfils the formal requirement for the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) to inform the Governing Council of the ECB on the...
Putin envoy claims EU wants to extend Ukraine war
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and presidential investment envoy, claims the European Commission’s latest sanctions package aims to extend the Ukraine conflict. Announced by EC President Ursula von der...
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and institutional framework on national minority issues
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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April 16, 2025
OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the...
Cycling Wear Market To Reach USD 25.32 billion by 2032, to Grow at a CAGR of 5.36 % To Forecast 2025-2032
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
Cycling Wear Market was valued at USD 7.77 Bn. in 2024. Global Cycling Wear Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.36 % over the forecast period. SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stellar Market Research...
Slovenian leader declares EU ‘working on’ repairing dialogue with Russia
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar claims that the European Union is preparing to reestablish direct communication with Russia. In an interview published Monday in Politico’s Brussels Playbook, Musar said she recently discussed the...
A decade of borrower-based measures in the banking union
ECB - European Central Bank
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June 25, 2025
Prepared by Elena Durante, Marek Rusnak and Eugen Tereanu[1] Published as part of the Macroprudential Bulletin 29, June 2025. Borrower-based measures (BBMs) are critical tools in the banking union’s macroprudential policy frameworks. They are...
Veto block means end of EU
MENAFN
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has strongly criticized a reported European Union plan to eliminate the veto power of member states in foreign policy matters, warning that such a move could dismantle the EU and spark a major military...
Meloni Meets Macron, Fico to Discuss Global Issues
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Italin Premier Giorgia Meloni engaged in separate discussions on Tuesday with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and French Leader Emmanuel Macron. The talks concentrated on enhancing Europe's competitiveness, the ongoing conflict in...
OSCE supports Ukraine in fighting illicit trafficking of firearms and explosives
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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April 28, 2025
The OSCE, in partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Interior, convened an expert roundtable to discuss various aspects of preventing and combating illicit trafficking of weapons, ammunition and explosives (WAE) in Ukraine on 25 April. The...
UK suggests tighter immigration regulations
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has introduced a set of stricter immigration policies aimed at reducing the number of foreigners entering the UK, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with high migration levels. Outlined in a...
Germany considers withdrawing European funds
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has issued a warning to fellow EU members Slovakia and Hungary, indicating that continued resistance to the bloc’s sanctions on Russia could result in a suspension of financial support from the European Union. Reports indicate...
Germany issues warning to EU nations
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Germany may support halting EU funding for Hungary and Slovakia if they continue to resist the bloc’s sanctions against Russia. Both nations have criticized Western approaches to the...
Austria calls for second look on prohibition of Russian gas
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Austria has suggested that the European Union should consider the possibility of resuming Russian gas imports once a peace agreement is reached between Moscow and Kiev, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The Austrian energy ministry...