Putin approves Russian national development goals through 2030
The country aims to achieve breakthrough developments, increase its population and raise living standards. (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree [...]
Diplomacy
Wikileaks’ founder Assange may seek asylum in France again: lawyer
“Article 53 of our constitution allows France to give asylum to a man who is threatened because of freedom of expression,” said Assange’s lawyer, Eric [...]
Advancing the Istanbul Process
Freedom of religion or belief is a long-standing priority of the European Union. On Monday, 8 April, the EU Delegation in Geneva hosted a stocktaking meeting on progress with [...]
EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia extended
The Council extended the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia until 30 September 2019. The Operation Commander has been instructed to suspend temporarily the deployment [...]
EU on Juan Guaidó’s parliamentary immunity in Venezuela
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the decision to lift Juan Guaidó’s parliamentary immunity in Venezuela “The EU rejects the decision [...]
InvestEU: EU ambassadors confirm common understanding reached with Parliament
The EU is shaping up its new financial tool to support investment and job creation. EU ambassadors today confirmed the common understanding reached by the Romanian Presidency [...]
Good dealings in Italy for Russia
The city of Bari, in south of Italy, recently opened an Honorary Consulate of Russian Federation. Despite the difficult situation in Crimea and the European Sanctions, [...]
Tunisia on EU ‘high-risk’ list fuels illegal migration
At the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg David COBURN MEP, UKIP criticises the EU proposal to put Tunisia on ‘high-risk” third countries, claiming it will [...]
North Korea: EU sanctions 17 DPRK nationals
The European Council has added 17 individuals to its list of those subject to an asset freeze and travel restrictions. These listings come in addition to those drawn [...]
Trump rejects to inaugurate US Embassy in London
US President Donald Trump announced cancellation of his visit to London to inaugurate the new building of a billion-dollar embassy, he tweeted Thursday. The trip, which would [...]
Tusk receives new ambassadors to EU
The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk received the letters of credentials of the following Ambassadors: EU Council: Presentation of letters of credentials to the [...]
More countries to move embassies to Jerusalem
Guatemala is moving its embassy to Jerusalem, the announcement came in a less than a month after the U.S. made the same decision. Israel says 10 more countries in talks about [...]
Tillerson attends Foreign Affairs Council
Today Foreign affairs ministers have an informal meeting with the US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson in Brussels. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and [...]
Washington warns North Korea of “utterly” destruction
The United States warned North Korea’s leadership it would be “utterly destroyed” in case of war break out after Pyongyang again launched this time its most advanced [...]
Toivo Klaar EU envoy to South Caucasus
Today, the Council appointed Toivo Klaar as EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. His task will be to contribute to a peaceful [...]
