US sanctions Western Balkan figures, citing ‘threat to regional security’ (Politico)
The United States sanctioned seven people in the Western Balkans on Monday, including former leaders of North Macedonia and the short-lived State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, calling them a […]
After Ukraine invasion, Germany saying nyet to Russian energy (New Europe)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put politics in the forefront in the pragmatic energy relationship between Germany and Russia, Munich Security Conference Vice President and CEO Benedikt Franke told New […]
US, EU LNG plan, take Russia out of energy loop (New Europe)
Following a meeting in Brussels between US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on March 25, the United States and the EU Commission announced measures […]
Cyprus is losing its Russians — and confronting existential questions about its economy (Politico)
For decades, Cyprus built an economy that courted Russians — Russian tourists, Russian investors, Russian oligarchs. Now, with Europe severing its connections to a warmongering Russia in the course of […]
Abused refugee in Greece says ‘no longer afraid to speak up’ (AFP)
For Congolese asylum-seeker Ruth, the fact her husband beat her was something she used to keep a tightly guarded secret. Read more :
Greece draws in the US — and edges out Russia (Politico)
ATHENS — It took several decades, but Greece has finally welcomed in the United States — at Russia’s expense. Nearly 40 years ago, Greek people were marching in the streets […]
Metsola elected as new President of the European Parliament (New Europe)
Members of the European Parliament elected Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola from the European People’s Party Group as President until 2024. Read more :
Greece approves fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot for those at risk (Politico)
ATHENS — Greece’s health authorities on Tuesday approved giving an additional fourth jab of coronavirus vaccine to people with compromised immune systems. Read more :
EU wants gas, nuclear energy classified green, sustainable (New Europe)
The European Commission proposed on December 31 natural gas and nuclear energy to be included in the so-called EU taxonomy as sustainable energy sources. Read more :
Hot in the city: Teaching Europe how to live on a warmer planet (Politico)
Two weeks after Eleni Myrivili started her job as Athens’ chief heat officer, Greece was struck by one of the worst heat waves in its recorded history. Read more :