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Crisis in Russia-controlled Georgian region of Abkhazia deepens
The puppet regime of Abkhazia faces protests against an agreement that would open the property market of the Black Sea region to wealthy Russians.
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Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage
The episode recalled other incidents in the same waterway that authorities have probed as potentially malicious.
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Defence spending by EU countries reaches record €326 billion, 1.9% of GDP
Almost all EU countries have increased defence spending this year.
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Georgia police crack down on protest over contested elections
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in Tbilisi to protest the alleged electoral fraud over the 26 October elections.
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US says Russia escalated Ukraine conflict by deploying North Koreans
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that the outgoing administration was adding fuel to the fire and seeking to escalate the conflict in Ukraine.
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What Russia’s invasion has cost Ukraine as war reaches 1,000th day
Devastating human and material losses continue to mount, leaving Ukraine more vulnerable than at any time since the early days of the war.
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G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit’s last day
G20 leaders meeting in Rio de Janeirotrying to shore up multilateral consensus before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to power in January.
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Russian consulate in Bulgaria closed for spying operates from socialists’ office
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Russian consulate in Bulgaria operating from the Socialist Party's premises, Warsaw praising Biden for allowing Ukraine to use US long-range missiles against Russia, and so much more.
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Slovakia lacks vision, mature projects for decarbonisation, experts warn
"If Germany is not successful, neither will we be."
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Warsaw praises Biden for lifting block on long-range missile use to strike Russia
“Russia understands only one language, the one of war”.
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Ex-Portuguese minister Cravinho appointed EU envoy for Sahel
Gomes Cravinho will take up his new post in December and serve until August 2026.
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Portugal’s spending on healthcare below EU average
In 2022, Portugal ranked 17th among the 27 EU countries on this indicator.
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Spain’s Vox urges Weber’s EPP to torpedo Spanish Commissioner pick Ribera
Vox said that if Ribera is voted in, the EPP will be irrelevant.
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Romania, Bulgaria to fully join Schengen area from January, says Bucharest
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who is candidate for President in the upcoming election, said a meeting to be held on Friday (22 November) in Hungary is "very important" for opening Schengen's doors to Sofia and Bucharest.
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Russian consulate in Bulgaria closed for spying operates from socialists’ office
A consulate spokesperson confirmed the situation to Euractiv.
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EU foreign ministers reject Borrell’s swansong plan to end Israel talks
"Most of the member states considered that it was much better to continue having a diplomatic and political relationship with Israel," said the EU's departing foreign affairs chief.
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Foreign ministers to meet in Warsaw to discuss Trump, avoid Hungary
The absence of Hungary from the talks, speaks volumes.
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Electoral battle between farm unions fuels French Mercosur protests
While opposition to the trade deal is unanimous, the division on the streets has never been so marked.
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Can the EU help Ukraine as North Korea sends troops to Russia?
EU ministers concerned but limited in action due to North Korea’s isolation, gather to Brussels to address this development amid pressures to strengthen military support, especially with future U.S. aid uncertain.
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The key elements required from the European geothermal strategy
Geothermal brings the energy transition to the masses. Entire towns, villages, cities, farmers and industry can convert to geothermal heating and cooling systems.
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