Kyiv was enraged by Guterres's appearance at the event in the city of Kazan on Thursday and his handshake with its host, Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iranian media reported multiple explosions over several hours in the capital and at nearby military bases, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The Commission gives around €9 million a year to health NGOs through EU4Health, a budget that is expected to be halved by 2025.

Renewable hydrogen projects were among the winners of a €4.8 billion grant from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund, but Germany has requested market rules are adjusted for renewable hydrogen.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has realised that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could bring him benefits.

The arbitration tribunal will rule within six months whether the UK's decision is in line with the EU-UK trade agreement.

If confirmed as commissioner, the Portuguese nominee will pursue full application of the 'Basel 3 Endgame.'

“There is the potential to open a new phase with our British friends, but it’s not down to use to define what this ‘reset’ means in practice: it’s on them," Gozi told Euractiv in an interview.

Any softening of sanctions by Washington would leave Europe in a difficult position, as it is the United States, with sweeping powers to punish sanctions busting globally, that primarily enforces the rules.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres comes under fire from many quarters for his Moscow visit, but the EU defended his move.

Asked by a reporter about satellite imagery showing North Korean troop movements, Putin said: "Images are a serious thing. If there are images, then they reflect something."

Some 70 government delegations and 15 international organisations met in Paris to help Lebanon, but a low-level US presence and its looming election dimmed prospects for a swift halt to fighting.

Zourabishvili said she has received promises that the EU and its leaders would deliver quickly, should Georgia get back on its EU path.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Polish government saying the EU migration pact poses a security risk, Germany increasing its defence exports to Israel, and so much more. 

The issue does not seem to be high on the EU's agenda, experts said.

Lawmakers said there were valid doubts about whether voters could make an informed, autonomous and responsible decision on such an issue.

The government’s decision has also raised concerns among Czech environmental NGOs.

This week's riots in the Greater Lisbon area were triggered by the death of Odair Moniz.

Relations between Sanchez's PSOE and JxCat have become more tense.