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Cyprus has accused Turkey of interfering with flights carrying European ministers, using F-16 jets, prior to a Franco-Cypriot defense agreement. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries.
European ministers are discussing proposals to establish third-country hubs for processing and returning rejected asylum seekers. This initiative aims to manage migration flows and streamline the asylum process.
Foreign ministers from 18 European countries are urging Israel and Hezbollah to immediately cease fighting in Lebanon, warning of a dramatic humanitarian crisis.
European ministers have approved plans allowing pregnant and new mother MEPs to temporarily assign their votes to proxies before and after childbirth, a reform supported by advocates.
European ministers are reportedly furious with Hungary and Slovakia for obstructing aid to Ukraine, with Hungary having consistently opposed support for Ukraine for four years.
Ukraine has officially begun negotiations for EU membership, with President Zelenskyy emphasizing that Ukraine will not accept a 'second-class' status within the Union. This comes as the EU also sets a timeline for Moldova and Ukraine's accession, while addressing other regional issues like CO2 quotas and roaming charges in the Balkans.
Five EU member states have called for a tax on the excess profits of energy companies to alleviate the financial burden on consumers, which has been exacerbated by the war in the Middle East and rising inflation.
The European ministers from countries including Italy, Spain, Belgium, Poland and Ireland, said they were 'appalled by the dramatic situation' in Lebanon and called for an end to 'unjustified and…
Twenty-one European ministers protest the readmission of Moscow, and Kyiv threatens to boycott the event.
UN staff and human rights groups defend Francesca Albanese against disinformation Tehran Times
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić stated in Chișinău that Priština would not become a member of the Council of Europe today, despite open calls for its membership from some European ministers.
Relatives of the late Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by US federal agents after their permanent residency status was revoked, with reports indicating they had celebrated attacks against US soldiers.
Ukrainian drone attacks have again damaged Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, a key fuel export hub, according to the governor, following previous attacks that also damaged a school and resulted in injuries.
The Putin empire wants to be present at the major art exhibition in Venice. 22 European ministers are opposing it with an appeal - including Eric Thill.