Nov 15 Syrians and EU officials hold rare open meeting in Damascus By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Saturday's meetings came nearly a year after the fall of the 54-year Assad family rule in Syria in a stunning offensive by insurgent groups in early December. Continue reading
Nov 07 EU tightens visa restrictions on Russian nationals over Ukraine war, potential security risks By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union on Friday made it harder for Russian citizens to enter Europe’s ID-check free travel area due to Russia's continued war on Ukraine, increasing acts of sabotage blamed on Moscow and the potential misuse of visas. Continue reading
Nov 07 EU vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia, confirms all 24 crew on board are safe By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press A European Union naval force on Friday reached a Malta-flagged tanker earlier attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, finding all its 24 mariners safe after an assault that raised renewed fears about piracy in the region. Continue reading
Nov 05 EU agrees on new emissions targets ahead of COP30 climate summit in Brazil By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Environmentalists criticized the deal for provisions that will allow the EU to buy carbon credits from less-developed countries, effectively outsourcing the bloc's obligations. Continue reading
Oct 23 President of Lithuania says Russian military planes violated country's airspace By Associated Press Russian military planes briefly violated Lithuania’s airspace Thursday evening, the Lithuanian president said, condemning what he called a blatant breach of the territorial integrity of his European Union and NATO-member country. Continue reading
Oct 22 The EU and Egypt's first-ever summit will focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Egypt and the European Union will hold their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza. Continue reading
Oct 21 Ukraine and European leaders accuse Putin of stalling and reject land concessions for peace By Associated Press Trump recently shifted his stance, suggesting Ukraine and Russia halt their conflict where it stands. Continue reading
Oct 09 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen easily survives two more no confidence votes By Associated Press The European Union’s top official comfortably survived on Thursday two more votes of no confidence, as an overwhelming number of EU lawmakers rejected censure motions against her. Continue reading
Oct 08 Greenland's leader urges EU to invest in its mineral resources and renewable energy By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has thanked the European Union for being a "trusted friend" and urged investment in Greenland's resources. Continue reading
Oct 08 EU offers farmers protections as it seeks support for deal with Mercosur trade alliance By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The European Union has unveiled proposals to protect farmers from being undercut by imports from South America. Continue reading