February 21, 2024 Nearly 2 years after Russia invaded Ukraine, EU approves new sanctions The EU has agreed on a new batch of sanctions against people and businesses suspected of aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine.
February 21, 2024 Ukraine's Zelenskyy invites Polish leaders to border to resolve disrupted weapons flow caused by protest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a meeting with Polish leaders at their shared border to address a blockade by Polish farmers protesting food imports.
February 21, 2024 United Nations calls for $400 million in aid to rebuild western Afghanistan after fatal earthquake The United Nations has reported that more than $400 million is needed for western Afghanistan to recover and rebuild after a fatal earthquake last year.
February 20, 2024 Polish farmers block Ukrainian border in protest against non-EU imports Polish farmers staged protests against the import of Ukrainian foods and EU environmental policies on Tuesday by blocking border crossings and burning tires.
February 20, 2024 European Union considers plan by Poland's government to address democratic concerns The European Union is considering a plan proposed by Poland's new government to address concerns about democratic erosion, potentially ending years of conflict.
February 19, 2024 On the eve of Athens tractor protest, Greek prime minister rules out more concessions to farmers Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis claims the government is unable to offer further economic assistance to the nation's disgruntled farmers, who are threatening Athens with tractors.
February 19, 2024 Hundreds of tractors block downtown Prague as farmers protest EU agriculture policies Czech farmers rallied in the capital on Monday to protest the European Union policies on in agriculture and unfair conditions for doing their business.
February 19, 2024 Ursula von der Leyen announces bid for second term as head of European Union Commission Germany's Ursula von der Leyen has announced her intention to seek a second term as the head of the European Union's Commission. Her candidacy was put forward by her party.
February 19, 2024 European Union launches naval mission to protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthis attacks The European Union has initiated a naval mission called Aspides in the Red Sea to safeguard cargo ships from attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, officials say.
February 16, 2024 Online influencers lead thousands demanding change in Hungary following president's resignation Following the scandalous resignation of Hungary's president, online influencers have spearheaded a Budapest protest movement to call for political change.