european union
Photos: EU, WFP view impact of Upper Egypt community project
Egypt
May 26, 2021
Photos: EU, WFP view impact of Upper Egypt community project
Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Egypt Christian Berger visited on Tuesday Qena and Luxor governorates in Upper…
EU-Turkey relations at ‘historic’ low point: European Parliament
Middle East
May 20, 2021
EU-Turkey relations at ‘historic’ low point: European Parliament
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a report urging the EU Commission to formally suspend accession negotiations with Turkey if Ankara does…
Spain’s migrant drama highlights EU outsourcing policy flaws
World
May 20, 2021
Spain’s migrant drama highlights EU outsourcing policy flaws
BRUSSELS (AP) — The sight of hundreds of migrants swimming or climbing fences separating the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from…
EU agrees to allow entry to vaccinated travelers
World
May 20, 2021
EU agrees to allow entry to vaccinated travelers
Almost a year after closing its borders, the European Union has agreed to allow entry to vaccinated travelers from countries…
EU-China investment deal put on ice over sanctions
World
May 5, 2021
EU-China investment deal put on ice over sanctions
A diplomatic spat between the European Union and China has jeopardized a major investment agreement, officials said on Tuesday. EU Commission Vice President…
EU charges Apple with breach of competition law
World
April 30, 2021
EU charges Apple with breach of competition law
EU antitrust regulators on Friday charged Apple with illegally distorting competition in the music-streaming market through restrictive App Store rules. It is…
COVID vaccine passes could grant travel perks in the EU
World
April 29, 2021
COVID vaccine passes could grant travel perks in the EU
The European Parliament has suggested that EU governments should not impose quarantines, tests or self-isolation measures on people holding COVID-19 vaccine certificates. The…
EU to sanction Iran militia, police, three entities over 2019 protests, diplomats say
Middle East
April 1, 2021
EU to sanction Iran militia, police, three entities over 2019 protests, diplomats say
BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) – The European Union will target eight Iranian militia and police commanders and three state entities with sanctions…
Deepen trade with Turkey but ready sanctions, EU report says
Middle East
March 23, 2021
Deepen trade with Turkey but ready sanctions, EU report says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union should start negotiations on deeper trade ties with Turkey but be ready to impose…
EU blocks export of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Australia
World
March 5, 2021
EU blocks export of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Australia
The European Commission and Italy have blocked a shipment of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine destined for Australia after the pharmaceutical company did not fulfill…