April 24, 2024 Ukraine sees first of new EU aid package worth about $50B Ukraine received its first tranche of financial support from the European Union as the rest of the new aid program is set to be approved.
April 24, 2024 Slovakia's public broadcasting overhaul allows government to control media, critics say Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has faced intense backlash for his decision to overhaul the country's public radio and television services.
April 23, 2024 EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.
April 22, 2024 Georgian opposition parties urge mass protests against 'Russian' bill Six Georgian opposition parties appealed last week for mass protests against a bill on "foreign agents" which they say aims to block the South Caucasus country's path towards the European Union and NATO.
April 22, 2024 European nations hesitant to provide missile systems to Ukraine in war against Russia European Union countries are hesitant to provide Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, which is urgently seeking them to defend against Russian air attacks.
April 22, 2024 Russia has grounds to seize Western assets after US legislative move, top lawmaker says Top Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Volodin on Monday warned of potential consequences of the passing of the "REPO Act" by the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 19, 2024 EU commission president urges unity as Finland closes Russian borders over migration surge The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced the significance of Finland's decision to close its border with Russia due to a surge in migrants.
April 18, 2024 NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions Top European Union and NATO officials have urged foreign ministers from industrialized nations to take steps to provide more artillery and air defense systems to Ukraine.
April 18, 2024 EU proposes youth mobility agreement with UK to help youngsters travel, work and live in both areas The European Commission has proposed to begin negotiations with the U.K. to allow young people to work, study and move freely in both areas after the U.K's departure from the EU in 2020.
April 17, 2024 EU leaders mull tougher sanctions against Iran at a summit as Zelenskyy pleads for more support Amid concerns that Tehran's attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East, European Union leaders at a summit on Wednesday debated ways to increase sanctions against Iran.