Tag: EU


  • MSMEs in Bangsamoro gain market access through EU-UNIDO program

    MSMEs in Bangsamoro gain market access through EU-UNIDO program

    Bangsamoro MSMEs eye bigger markets with EU-backed support The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is advancing its micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through a European Union-funded development project aimed at expanding halal industry opportunities and broader market access. The EU-supported program, implemented through UNIDO’s Inclusive Agribusiness Development for Human Security (BAEP), seeks…

  • Czech Legislative Elections 2024: Babis Favored to Return as PM

    Czech Legislative Elections 2024: Babis Favored to Return as PM

    The race for the Czech Parliament Voters in the Czech Republic went to the polls to elect 200 members of the lower house as polling stations closed on Saturday afternoon. The turnout remains unknown, with 2021’s participation standing at 65.43%. The 10.9 million-strong nation is watching a contest dominated by billionaire Andrej Babis, a Slovak-born…

  • Live Gaza War News: US Plan, Hamas, and Ceasefire Talks

    Live Gaza War News: US Plan, Hamas, and Ceasefire Talks

    Live Gaza War News: EU backs Trump’s peace plan and a push for ceasefire The European Union welcomed Israel’s expressed support for the peace proposal put forward by the United States and urged Hamas to accept the plan, release all remaining hostages, and lay down arms. In a statement on behalf of the EU, High…

  • Gaza War Live News: EU Endorses Trump’s Peace Plan Amid Rising Clashes

    Gaza War Live News: EU Endorses Trump’s Peace Plan Amid Rising Clashes

    Europe backs Trump’s peace plan as Gaza clashes intensify In a day of rapid developments, the European Union welcomed Israel’s stated support for a peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, urging Hamas to engage and release all remaining hostages. In a formal statement issued by the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, the…

  • Putin Says EU Leaders Spark Hysteria, Russia Promises a Marked Response

    Putin Says EU Leaders Spark Hysteria, Russia Promises a Marked Response

    Putin’s remarks at the Valdai Club Russian president Vladimir Putin addressed the Valdai Discussion Club in Russia, with remarks picked up by international agencies. He argued that the European political elite are fueling hysteria by presenting war as an imminent threat, a narrative he said is designed to justify higher levels of military spending and…

  • Putin: EU leaders fuel hysteria over Europe’s war risk

    Putin: EU leaders fuel hysteria over Europe’s war risk

    Putin warns of a ‘markant’ Russian response amid European militarization Russian President Vladimir Putin used a recent speech to flag a sharp reaction to what he casts as escalating tensions led by Europe. Speaking at a gathering hosted by the Valdai Discussion Club, and reported by Reuters, Putin accused the European political elite of creating…

  • Putin Says EU Leaders Create Hysteria Over War Threat, Vows Marked Russian Response

    Putin Says EU Leaders Create Hysteria Over War Threat, Vows Marked Russian Response

    Putin’s Warning: Hysteria in Europe, Yet a Measured Russian Response Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered remarks at the Valdai Discussion Club in Russia, arguing that European Union leaders are fueling hysteria by claiming a new war is imminent. He asserted that “the European political elite creates hysteria by saying that a war stands at the…

  • Gaza Conflict: Israel Blocks Route into Gaza City as World Presses for Ceasefire

    Gaza Conflict: Israel Blocks Route into Gaza City as World Presses for Ceasefire

    Latest developments: Israel blocks the route into Gaza City In a dramatic escalation of the Gaza crisis, Israel has blocked the main road leading into the city of Gaza. An official with the Israeli defense establishment described the move as a tactical measure tied to ongoing operations, while also warning it could be a “last…

  • Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Live Updates on the Israeli Interception

    Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Live Updates on the Israeli Interception

    Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: A Live Update on the Interception and Aftermath The Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission comprised of ships carrying demonstrators and aid toward the Gaza Strip, faced a decisive confrontation as Israeli naval forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters, less than 70 miles from Gaza. The operation unfolded amid…

  • Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: The Latest on the Gaza War and Global Reactions

    Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: The Latest on the Gaza War and Global Reactions

    Overview: Global Sumud Flotilla confronts the Gaza blockade The Global Sumud Flotilla set out with the aim of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, but was intercepted by the Israeli navy as it approached the territory. Reports indicate that around 40 of the roughly 47 vessels were halted, with passengers and crew, including Italians, detained and…