News in brief

US suggests tariffs on Russian oil, as Hungary blocks EU-wide embargo

The EU failed to agree on its latest sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, as Hungary refused to drop its threat…

2 years ago

G7 backs Albania, North Macedonia for EU talks, slams Republika Srpska secessionism

G7 ministers expressed their concern about the “deepening political crisis” in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and support for the commencement…

2 years ago

Hungary leverages over EU oil sanctions

The EU on Monday failed to make headway on finalising a sixth package of sanctions against Russia in response to…

2 years ago

Crucial vote next week for EU decarbonisation

MEPs on the environment committee of the European Parliament (ENVI) will vote on a tranche of environmental proposals early next…

2 years ago

EU may compensate CEE countries for hit from Russian oil embargo

The European Commission (EC) could channel funds to countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to help reduce their dependence…

2 years ago

Czechia takes up Russia’s place at UN special session on Ukraine on Thursday

Czechia will participate in the UN Human Rights Council meeting on Thursday 12 May, after being elected as Russia’s replacement…

2 years ago

NATO ups air presence in CEE airspace

NATO has around 30 surveillance and fighter jets in airspace outside of Ukraine and Belarus at any moment according the…

2 years ago

Macron asks China to lift trade embargo on Lithuania

French President Emmanuel Macron told Chinese President Xi that France expects China to reverse the sanctions it has imposed on…

2 years ago

TUI pulls CEE flights due to dip in demand

Tour operator TUI Belgium has cancelled scheduled summer flights to Bulgaria and North Macedonia citing falling interest in destinations in…

2 years ago

Von der Leyen makes surprise visit to Budapest

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen paid an unexpected visit to Budapest on Monday evening to discuss the EU’s…

2 years ago