Laois represented at European Parliament of Enterprises in Brussels
Brussels: CEO of Laois Chamber Alliance, Caroline Hofman, recently travelled to Brussels to represent Laois at the European Parliament of...
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Fivefold rise in number of EU citizens refused entry to UK since Brexit
London: The number of EU citizens refused entry to the UK since Brexit has increased fivefold, Home Office figures show....
Morocco and EU launch alliance to tackle extremism through education
Rabat: Morocco and the European Union (EU) have launched a two-year initiative aimed at countering and preventing violent extremism through...
EU says violence by settlers against Palestinians in West Bank must stop
Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that rising violence by extremists in the Israeli-occupied West...
Pakistan, EU diplomats agree to strengthen cooperation under Strategic Engagement Plan
Brussels: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and European Union Amna Baloch and Managing Director for Asia & Pacific, European External...
EU budget negotiations raise concerns of potential cuts to Horizon Europe
Brussels: There are indications that government finances are constricting, and enthusiasm for cross-European research support is diminishing. Concerns arise for...
EU calls for end of violence against women
Brussels: More than 3,000 women are killed each year in Europe by partners or family members, and countless more are...
10 EU regions will receive Technical Assistance under Pillar 1 of the Talent Booster Mechanism
Brussels: The European Commission marks a significant milestone for the Harnessing Talent in Europe’s regions initiative with the official launch...
EU executive approves 900mn euros in funds for Hungary
Brussels: The European Union executive on Thursday approved 900 million euros ($1 billion) in advance payments under Hungary’s hitherto frozen...
EU provides €10 million to strengthen preparedness and response systems for outbreaks and health emergencies in Afghanistan
Kabul: To combat epidemic-prone infectious diseases and strengthen health service delivery in Afghanistan, the European Union (EU) is providing €10...
EU: Probe shows no money is reaching Hamas
Brussels: The EU will continue to provide substantial amounts of financial aid to the Palestinians after an investigation found that...
Greece’s draft budget positively evaluated by EU Commission
Brussels: The European Commission after analyzing all draft euro zone 2024 budgets, reported that euro zone fiscal policy will be...
EU imports and exports of goods decreased in Q3 2023
Brussels: The value of EU exports and imports in goods continues to decline - exports have been decreasing for the...
EU is far from showing a strategic vision: Turkish FM Fidan
Ankara: Türkiye wants to advance relations with the EU based on a "concrete and positive agenda," the country’s foreign minister...
EU-New Zealand deal showcases the potential of sustainable trade
Brussels: The ratification of the EU-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) is an important victory for Europe! Strong partnerships across...
Council gives go-ahead to EU annual budget for 2024
Brussels: The Council Monday approved the joint text on the EU’s general budget for 2024. The joint text has been...
Twenty countries ask EU to prepare for climate change health hazards
Brussels: A large majority of European Union countries want stronger EU action to prepare for the health consequences of climate...
Nearly 25% of EU households had at least 1 child in 2022
Brussels: In 2022, in the EU, there were nearly 200 million private households. Slightly less than a quarter of those...
Britain still needs post-Brexit deals – but has the EU moved on?
London: The chances of the UK striking key deals with Brussels are looking up, with many seeing the new foreign...
EU chief discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis in Egypt
Cairo: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday said she was opposed to the “forced displacement of Palestinians”...
Hungary needs to change the EU, not leave it: PM Orban
Budapest: Hungary must say no to the current Europe model built in Brussels, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a congress...
EU Commission to spend €186 million promoting agri-food products in and outside EU in 2024
Brussels: The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million in 2024 to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food...
Council hails progress in 2023 conclusions on EU statistics
Brussels: The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) approved the 2023 conclusions on EU statistics during its meeting on 9...
9% EU graduates engaged in mobility abroad
Brussels: Approximately 386 900 students who graduated in 2021 in EU countries had studied abroad during their degree for at...
EU approves Italy’s EUR 1.7 billion agrivoltaic state aid scheme
Brussels: The European Commission has approved Italy’s EUR 1.7 billion state aid mechanism for supporting agrivoltaic installations. The measure, under...
Ukraine war: Russian diamonds set for ban under new EU sanctions
Brussels: Diamonds may be forever, but not when it comes to imports from Russia into the European Union. Russia is...
EU agrees law to hit fossil fuel imports with methane emissions limit
Brussels: The European Union reached a deal early Wednesday on a law to place methane emissions limits on Europe’s oil...
EU provides €2 million in humanitarian aid for Nepal to help people affected by the earthquake
Brussels: Following the earthquake that struck Nepal earlier this month, the EU has approved a €2 million aid package to...
EU Commission proposes Russian diamond ban, tightening of oil price cap
Brussels: The European Commission proposed late on Tuesday to ban imports of diamonds and liquid petroleum gas from Russia and...
European Commission approves Italy incentive scheme for agrivoltaics
Brussels: The European Commission has approved Italy's €1.7 billion scheme for agrivoltaics. The program is designed to deploy 1.04 GW...
